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Mark D. Belongia
Harry O. Channon
Pierre M. Cristache
Richard J. Firfer
Charles R. Franklin
Richard K. Hellerman
John M. Kraft
Desiree L. Lauricella
Michael D. McCormick
Joanna Michalec
Raj P. Sanghvi
Benjamin P. Shapiro
Shelley Smith
John J. Tufano, Jr.
Ashley L. Varterasian
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Sharon J. Katz
Margaret “Peggy” Knesh
Pamela McInnis
Julianne Ryan
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Mark D. Belongia
Legal Risks In-Depth Series (Part 2): Uncivil Actions. It is available from Risk and Insurance Online.
The BAN Report
Webio whistleblowers sue to recover investors’ cash
Countrywide Subpoenaed by Illinois
Lake Bluff seeks records that led to tax exemption
Multi-million dollar lawsuit against Macomb police resolved
Republic Title Company Announces They Are a Victim of Million-Dollar Scam
Weary of excuses over non-payment of fees, producer Val Gobos sues Martin Scorsese, others
Benjamin P. Shapiro
Clark Street Capital Launches
Bank Management 360
Bank of Lincolnwood shut by state
Family’s grip on bank slips
FDIC clamps down on South Side bank
Local banks need cash
Selling point
Strategic Capital Bank must halt ‘unsafe’ practices
Charles R. Franklin
Charles R. Franklin presents “Short Sale Fraud- Issues and Concerns” to the Adjusters Association of Chicago.
Charles R. Franklin presents “Investigating and Adjusting Employee Dishonesty Claims.”
Charles R. Franklin presents “Federal Housing Act (FHA) Discrimination Actions” to the federal Fair Housing Act and Discrimination Actions given to the Diversity Committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the Chicago Bar Association
Charles R. Franklin presents “Protecting Yourself from Yourself, Others and the IDFPR.” to the Chicago Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
Charles R. Franklin presents “Handling Mortgagee Claims – Issues and Concerns” to the Adjusters Association of Chicago.
John J. Tufano Jr.
A taxing endeavor: Understanding how to apply Illinois sales tax
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