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Patrick Queenan Federal law enforcement of criminal violations of health care-related fraud, waste and abuse is likely to increase this year. Despite the many reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is facing costcutting measures and forcing depletion from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and that DOJ is shifting…

HousingWireHousingWire Thousands of Minnesota residents who lost homes over property taxes may now be eligible for compensation, following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a resulting $109 million class-action settlement fund. The case began with Geraldine Tyler, a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman who owed $15,000 in property taxes on her…

HousingWireHousingWire It’s probably too early to get excited, but several lenders reported that mortgage demand climbed to 2022 levels this week. After months of hovering in the high 6% range—and most recently dipping to 6.84%— declining mortgage rates may finally be luring buyers back. Applications rose 11% last week, according…

In 2012, Cam Brensinger, a graduate student, founded Dover-based NEMO Equipment, a company whose mission is to design and sustainably manufacture highquality, easy-to-use camping gear. (Courtesy photo) The outdoor industry has a history of creating a lot of “stuff.” Every year, millions of outdoor products are created. And of all…

HousingWireHousingWire The communities engulfed in the Los Angeles-area wildfires continue to recover and pick up the pieces. And representatives of Los Angeles County have signaled they want to provide specific guidance for impacted reverse mortgage borrowers to navigate issues that arise with these loans in disaster areas. The county’s Aging…