http://www.foster.com/rss/FP_News.aspxThe latest news from Foster Pepper PLLC.© 2010 Foster Pepper PLLC. All rights reserved.5Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:29:57 GMThttp://www.foster.com/img/rss_logo.jpghttp://www.foster.comFoster Pepper PLLCJuly 29, 2010 - On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed a new financial reform bill, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which requires changes in important mortgage lending practices. Title IX of the new law is called the “Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act” and amends the Truth in Lending Act (“TILA”) to impose additional standards for residential...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=1&nid=505Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMTJuly 28, 2010 - Video and audio podcasts from Foster Pepper's July 26th Public Works seminar are now available. The program provides guidance to municipal agencies on how to maximize the success of public works projects through effective contracting and project management. The podcast segments include: Low Price = Good Value? Establishing Bidder Responsibility and Performance...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=1&nid=506Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:21:45 GMTJuly 21, 2010 - Effective July 13, 2010, public housing authorities in Washington are subject to state alternative public works statutes for non-federal projects. New revisions to RCW 39.10 provide that "All housing authorities shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 39.10 RCW except where alternative requirements or procedures of federal law or federal regulation are authorized."...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=1&nid=504Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:56:47 GMTJuly 20, 2010 – Rod Dembowski, a Member in Foster Pepper’s Litigation, Real Estate and Financial Institutions practice groups, has been selected as Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Real Estate Litigation Committee, Section of Litigation, for 2010-2011. The Real Estate Litigation Committee is involved with real estate disputes and their resolution, including issues of ownership,...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=2&nid=503Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:22:18 GMTJuly 7, 2010 - On July 6th, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced $1 million in competitive grant funding for incorporated cities and towns located in the Puget Sound Regional Counsel region. The grants are to help eligible communities establish or improve transfer of development rights (TDR) programs. TDR programs establish a marketplace to fund conservation in areas that a...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=1&nid=502Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:14:04 GMT