Seventh Circuit finds that “waiver of defense” clause in commercial guaranty did not waive…

In Hovde v. ISLA Dev. LLC, 51 F.4th 771 (7th Cir. Oct. 24, 2022) a property developer borrowed money from private lenders in 2004 to develop a condominium project. To secure the loan, the developer signed a note and the developer’s principal gave his personal guarantee. The project ultimately failed.…

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CFPB Clarifies that ECOA Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

On March 9, 2021, the CFPB issued an interpretative rule clarifying that with respect to any aspect of credit transaction, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act’s (“ECOA”), and its implementing Regulation B’s, prohibition against sex discrimination encompasses sexual orientation discrimination and gender identity discrimination, including discrimination based on actual or perceived…

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