Clarion Ledger By Ed Sivak, Guest columnist With conference report now filed on House Bill 455, the payday lending reform debate moves into its final stages. Though some changes have been made, if lawmakers pass the bill, Mississippi will remain home to some of the most expensive...
Clarion Ledger Jerry Mitchell Gov. Haley Barbour met with the nation's biggest payday lender when he traveled last week to South Carolina to seek support for a possible presidential run. His visit with donors, community leaders and Republican activists included representatives of Advance America, based in Spartanburg, S.C....
Clarion Ledger By Jerry Mitchell Mississippi religious leaders called Monday for state lawmakers to let a law sunset that permits payday lenders to charge the equivalent of 572 percent interest. The Rev. Frank Spencer, chief executive officer of Stewpot Community Services in Jackson, said payday lending is immoral...
Clarion Ledger The Senate Banking Committee amended a House bill Thursday aimed at reducing the 572-percent equivalent interest rate on payday loans, making it more palatable to the lenders. Read the full story here....
Statement from Paheadra Robinson, Consumer Protection Director, regarding the extension of payday lending operations in Mississippi (Jackson, Miss.) – This week, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted to protect industry profits instead of protecting hardworking consumers across Mississippi. House Bill 455 provides no real protection for...
A five-state network of nonprofit civil legal services organizations is now providing free legal assistance to unrepresented claimants in the BP oil disaster recovery. Attorneys will advise claimants about documentation needed for the claims process, review settlement offers and provide legal advice and assistance about...
Clarion Ledger by Jerry Mitchell Mississippi lawmakers will hear testimony today on whether the state law enabling payday lenders to charge the equivalent of 572-percent interest rate should expire. House Banking Chairman George Flaggs scheduled the public hearing today to allow both sides to explain their positions. The...
Lawyers' Committee to Recognize Outstanding Lawyers, Law Firms and Clients During Annual Awards Reception FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 08, 2010 CONTACT: Stacie B.Royster 202-662-8317 sroyster@lawyerscommittee.org NEW YORK, NY - The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will honor the outstanding pro bono service and stellar commitment to equality and justice of...
Biloxi, Miss. – Two years after filing suit against the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mississippi housing advocates are praising the settlement reached today with HUD and the State of Mississippi. The plan calls for the state to direct $132 million to...
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