MFY Legal Services

MFY Clients Speak Out against Bank’s Violation of Mortgage Settlement Agreement

MFY-editor-1 — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:13:56 +0000

MFY clients Joyce Harden and Melissa Jaime, both victims of improper foreclosure procedures by Wells Fargo, are featured in news reports around NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s announcement of legal action against major banks for violating the national mortgage settlement agreement.

MFY & Cardozo Students Aid Sandy Victims

MFY-editor-1 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:27:30 +0000

An article in DNA.info describes how MFY attorneys and Cardozo Law School students teamed up to help Hurricane Sandy victims. Students assisted MFY attorneys in helping clients while earning hours toward their requirement of 50 hours of pro bono service.

Robo Signing in Debt Collection Cases Exposed

MFY-editor-1 — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:22:55 +0000

Fox News reports on cases challenging abusive debt collection practices, including MFY’s objections to a Midland Funding settlement and class action lawsuit, Sykes v. Mel S. Harris.

MFY Opposes Rent Hikes for SROs

MFY-editor-1 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:59:02 +0000

In testimony before the NYC Rent Guidelines Board, MFY urged the city to protect Single Room Occupancy dwellings, the housing of last resort for single New Yorkers living in poverty.

MFY Urges Stronger Evacuation Plans for Nursing Home Residents

MFY-editor-1 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:24:16 +0000

MFY supports New York State Assembly legislation to improve evacuation procedures for nursing homes and other facilities and offers suggestions to further improve safety for New Yorkers living in nursing homes, adult homes and similar facilities.

MFY-Cardozo Partnership Helped More Than 500 Hurricane Sandy Victims

MFY-editor-1 — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:14:47 +0000

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, MFY and Cardozo Law School set up the Disaster Relief Law Field Clinic. By April 22, 2013, when the clinic held its final session, six students had worked with MFY attorneys to provide assistance to more than 500 hurricane victims.

MFY Supports Greater Protections for Workplace Whistleblowers

MFY-editor-1 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:53:28 +0000

Workers who report dangerous conditions, unfair labor practices and other workplace problems have few protections. MFY urges the New York State legislature to strengthen laws to protect workplace whistleblowers.

MFY Asks State to Help Consumers Correct Faulty Credit Reports

MFY-editor-1 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:17:58 +0000

In testimony to the NYS Assembly, MFY shows how credit report errors lead to denials of employment, housing and loans to low-income consumers and recommends steps to better protect consumers.

MFY Calls for End to Harassment of Elderly Tenants

MFY-editor-1 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:55:52 +0000

In testimony before the New York City Council on April 15, 2013, MFY urged the Council to take stronger action to combat increasing harassment of elderly tenants.

MFY to City Council: Ban Credit Reports in Hiring Decisions

MFY-editor-1 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:32:49 +0000

In testimony before the City Council today, MFY showed that credit reports present a barrier to employment for those who most need jobs and do not predict whether an prospective employee will do a good job.