Jeff Sovern
@jsovern.bsky.social
Michael Millemann Professor of Consumer Protection Law, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Posts etc. are made solely in my individual capacity and do not necessarily represent the views of anyone else or any institution.
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It feels like maybe Pulte is the one who should be investigated.
The mortgage fraud claim against Lisa Cook is false, per documents obtained by Reuters.
Bill Pulte's accusation, the sole pretext Trump used to fire her from the Fed, was that she claimed two homes as primary residence.
These docs show she did not.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
Bill Pulte's accusation, the sole pretext Trump used to fire her from the Fed, was that she claimed two homes as primary residence.
These docs show she did not.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
Exclusive: Fed Governor Cook declared her Atlanta property as “vacation home,” documents show
A loan estimate for an Atlanta home purchased by Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor accused of mortgage fraud by the Trump administration, shows that Cook had declared the property as a “vacation home,” according to a document reviewed by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It feels like maybe Pulte is the one who should be investigated.
NYC should change the name of Fifth Avenue for the block that Trump Tower is on to "Release the Epstein Files Avenue."
August 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
NYC should change the name of Fifth Avenue for the block that Trump Tower is on to "Release the Epstein Files Avenue."
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I've had a few recent conversations with judges and law profs who haven't tried generative AI, or have only used it for a few minutes to write a poem or other trivial fun. After a few people asked me about how to start, I thought I'd write up my suggestions: www.wilftownsend.net/p/some-ideas...
Some ideas for judges, lawyers, and legal academics on trying generative AI
On the usefulness of personal experience, and suggestions about what to try
www.wilftownsend.net
June 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I've had a few recent conversations with judges and law profs who haven't tried generative AI, or have only used it for a few minutes to write a poem or other trivial fun. After a few people asked me about how to start, I thought I'd write up my suggestions: www.wilftownsend.net/p/some-ideas...
My latest letter in the Times: "How can I know I’m right if I don’t hear the arguments for why I’m wrong?|https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/opinion/novels-men-reading.html (you have to scroll down to see my letter)
Opinion | Where Have All the Novel-Reading Men Gone?
www.nytimes.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My latest letter in the Times: "How can I know I’m right if I don’t hear the arguments for why I’m wrong?|https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/opinion/novels-men-reading.html (you have to scroll down to see my letter)
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Reposted by Jeff Sovern
The first batch of Byrd bath guidance from the parliamentarian has been released!
HUGE victory for Dems and for consumers everywhere: Republicans cannot defund CFPB.
HUGE victory for Dems and for consumers everywhere: Republicans cannot defund CFPB.
Senate Parliamentarian Advises Several Provisions in Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Are Not Permissible, Subject to Byrd Rule | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
www.budget.senate.gov
June 20, 2025 at 4:11 AM
The first batch of Byrd bath guidance from the parliamentarian has been released!
HUGE victory for Dems and for consumers everywhere: Republicans cannot defund CFPB.
HUGE victory for Dems and for consumers everywhere: Republicans cannot defund CFPB.