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The most comprehensive legal resource for title insurance and settlement services pros.

The Legal Description covers the most important federal and state legislation and regulation, and provides updates on current lawsuits, regulatory investigations, and agency guidance. Our up-to-the-minute, nationwide reporting is also designed to provide our readers with fraud prevention tactics, notary oversight ideas, best practices for e-closing procedures and more. The Legal Description and Th

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16/08/2024

The owner of property in Centralia, Wash., sought coverage after discovering a boundary line adjustment consolidated two lots it had purchased into one. Its title insurer denied coverage and the owner filed suit. 👉 https://bit.ly/4dFHEhD

16/08/2024

🚀 FNF's Charles Cain discusses key strategies for thriving in today's real estate market, including AI use, data security, and regulatory challenges. Catch the latest insights now! 🏠🔒 https://bit.ly/4dkwxKA

14/08/2024

Several members of Congress wrote to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra, urging him to continue to adhere to the Dodd-Frank Act and "leave the regulation of insurance products to state insurance commissioners," in light of the bureau’s request for information on closing costs. https://bit.ly/4dl2m5Z

13/08/2024

📢 Calling all leaders! Share your expertise at the 2024 Women's Leadership Summit. Topics: career growth, confidence, networking & more. 💼🚀 Share your expertise on leadership, career growth, and more. Submit by Aug 16th. https://bit.ly/3LWLw1c 💪

12/08/2024

🏘️ How might a second Trump administration or a new Biden administration impact the housing market? Schuster and Cain weigh in on possible industry shifts. 🏡🔍 https://bit.ly/4cjWo3U

09/08/2024

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the state’s fiscal year 2025 compromise budget, which included reforms to the state’s tax foreclosure process. The reforms were made light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County. https://bit.ly/4fEGILs

09/08/2024

🔑 Lenders and title insurance might see big changes depending on the election results. Mary Schuster and Charles Cain explore potential shifts in regulation and industry practices. 💵📜 https://bit.ly/4cjWo3U

07/08/2024

It's your last chance to register for the free webinar happening tomorrow AUG 8th at 2 PM ET. You won't want to miss Moody's Analytics take on what to expect for Q3! Reserve you spot while you can for the Q3 - 2024 Economic Forecast Series: https://bit.ly/3WXiMvT Stay Informed!

07/08/2024

📣📣📣 A new study by ndp | analytics showed seller impersonation fraud is a growing concern, with 28% of title companies experiencing at least one seller impersonation fraud attempt in 2023. https://bit.ly/3WQZzLY

07/08/2024

🎤 Call for Speakers: 2024 Women's Leadership Summit! 🚀 Share your expertise on leadership, career growth, & more. Submit by Aug 16th. Develop 💎 Grow 💎 Support 💎 Empower 💎Don't run out of time, submit a speaker or topic: https://bit.ly/3LWLw1c

05/08/2024

Join us Aug 8 @ 2PM ET for our 2024 Economic Forecast with Moody's Analytics experts. Get insights on monetary policy, interest rates, job market, Fed actions, housing trends & more. Stay ahead in real estate. Register now: https://bit.ly/3WXiMvT for this free webinar sponsored by SoftPro .

05/08/2024

🌐 Part 2 of Mary Schuster’s conversation with Lisa Walden covers how Gen Z’s perspective is reshaping work environments. Learn how to build trust and safety in hybrid teams. https://bit.ly/3A4Pt1e

02/08/2024

A bill to revise New Jersey’s tax sale law and its In Rem Tax Foreclosure Act to bring those laws into compliance with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County has been signed into law. https://bit.ly/4fEepgu 💲🏡💲

02/08/2024

💡 Learn how Gen Z’s experiences are changing the professional world in Part 2 with Mary Schuster and Lisa Walden. Get practical tips for leaders on fostering trust and empathy at work! https://bit.ly/3A4Pt1e

01/08/2024

📊✨ Join us for the 2024 Economic Forecast Series featuring Moody's Analytics! 🏡📈

📅 Thursday, August 8th 🕑 2:00 p.m. ET

Hear from top economists on: 💵 Monetary policy 📉 Interest rate projections 📊 Job market trends 🏠 Housing forecasts 📈 Home price predictions

Don't miss these expert insights on the real estate market! 🌟 Register today: https://bit.ly/3WXiMvT

Thanks to SoftPro for sponsoring this FREE webinar! 🙌

31/07/2024

A title agency sued an underwriter for violating their agency agreement. The underwriter successfully dismissed several claims, except the agency’s claim the underwriter breached the confidentiality clause of the agreement. The underwriter moved for summary judgment on that claim. https://bit.ly/3WMs9OU

29/07/2024

🎙️ Discover Lisa Walden's insights into shifting company cultures and adapting to post-pandemic workplace norms from a historical perspective. 💼 https://bit.ly/4fdrOvE

26/07/2024

The The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council published a suite of new resources to share with financial services on effective practices for secure cloud adoption. https://bit.ly/3LF1s8c

26/07/2024

🎙️ Explore how different generations perceive work expectations and their implications for workplace dynamics with Lisa Walden and Mary Schuster. 💼 https://bit.ly/4fdrOvE

24/07/2024

After being sued by the purchaser to invalidate an easement and for fraud, the seller filed suit against the title insurer and abstractor for indemnity. The case eventually went before a New York State appellate court. https://bit.ly/4dgCw2P

22/07/2024

🏠 Appraisers and industry followers, catch Mary Schuster and Mike Holzheimer as they interview Margaret Nelson-Quin, owner of Phoenix Appraisal Network. They cover appraisal tech, PAREA updates, and navigating current real estate dynamics. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/4fawZN4

19/07/2024

When property owners found an easement prevented them from subdividing their property, they sought coverage from their title insurer. The insurer provided compensation based on the loss of value of the owner’s actual use of the property. The property owners filed suit, alleging the insurer failed to pay the full amount by which the property’s value was diminished. https://bit.ly/3Ls3p7M

19/07/2024

🏠 Dive into the world of appraisals with Mary Schuster, Mike Holzheimer, and Margaret Nelson-Quin. They discuss technology's role, PAREA changes, and key issues like tighter lending rules and zoning shifts.🎙️ https://bit.ly/4fawZN4

17/07/2024

🚨 Don't miss out! Happening TOMORROW, July 18 at 2 PM ET! 🚨
Join industry experts Aaron Davis & Trip Riley as they explore the post-NAR settlement market. Learn about new marketing models, business impacts, and the future of iBuyer & FSBO. Register before it's too late: https://bit.ly/4cod2jH

17/07/2024

New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris adopted guidance to protect consumers from unfair or unlawful discrimination by insurers using artificial intelligence. https://bit.ly/46fvjOc

15/07/2024

🎙️ RESPA News Editor and attorney Elizabeth Childers unpacks the significance of the Supreme Court’s ruling against Chevron deference in real estate regulation. Delve into the potential effects on existing regulations and forthcoming legal changes. 🏠 https://bit.ly/3Wg6wG5

12/07/2024

The The U.S. Department of the Treasury , as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS), issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to expand CFIUS’ jurisdiction over certain transactions by foreign persons involving real estate in the United States. https://bit.ly/3S2rMNc

12/07/2024

A federal district court in Dallas granted a preliminary injunction to postpone the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission ’s (FTC) Non-Compete Rule, saying the FTC "exceeded its statutory authority" in creating the rule. https://bit.ly/3S523nd

12/07/2024

🎙️Attorney and RESPA News editor Elizabeth Childers analyzes the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s rejection of Chevron deference in real estate regulation. Join us to understand how this shift could affect existing regulations and upcoming legal developments, including other key cases. 🏠 https://bit.ly/3Wg6wG5

10/07/2024

After being sued for allegedly defrauding a property owner and forging her name on a deed, the insured sought indemnity from its title insurer. The insurer filed suit against its insured, seeking declaratory relief that its insured was not entitled to legal defense or indemnification in the underlying suit. https://bit.ly/45ZKXwI

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🎙️ Explore how different generations perceive work expectations and their implications for workplace dynamics with Lisa Walden and Mary Schuster. 💼 https://bit.ly/4fdrOvE

🎙️ Mary Schuster and Hoyt Mann delve into tech's impact on work-life balance and mental health, discussing strategies for mindful tech use and fostering meaningful work relationships. They highlight the challenges of constant connectivity and adapting to remote work. 💡 https://bit.ly/3ROsZaM

Fannie Mae issued a Request for Proposal to identify potential suppliers to participate in its title acceptance pilot. https://bit.ly/3xGq90J #fanniemae #federalhousing #closingcosts #rfp

An Illinois appellate court recently had to determine whether, after a fraudulent transfer where the creditor didn’t have actual notice of the debtor’s transfer, the four-year statute of limitations under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act accrues when the contract for transfer is executed or when the deed is recorded. https://bit.ly/4b8lbr7

🎣 Lauren Campisi of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP talks to Mary Schuster about Loper Bright v. Raimondo and its potential impact on the Chevron Doctrine. How could this case affect mortgage and title laws? Tune in to find out! 🏠⚖️ https://bit.ly/3KwDhIz

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation requiring sellers of residential property to provide a disclosure of flood risks before the sale. https://bit.ly/4eoCFCK #residentialproperty #propertydevelopment

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation regarding the enforcement of indemnity agreements in title insurance. https://bit.ly/45l42Jw #arizona #titleinsurance

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