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Andrea Golby

Andrea Golby is editor of The Legal Description, October Research’s legal and regulatory newsletter for the settlement services industry. Much of her work focuses on informing readers about pertinent caselaw, newly filed lawsuits, proposed legislation and other critical regulatory issues impacting title agents, attorneys, and closing agents across the country.

In 2011, Golby assisted in the research, direction and launch of Dodd Frank Update, October Research’s newest online legal/regulatory publication.

She is a graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism where she gained experience working for several local newspapers.

Other Articles

Homeowner argues UPL, notary law violations void mortgage

Major UPL case ends with whimper

R.I. Supreme Court affirms MERS as foreclosing entity

Foreclosure issues still being addressed by courts, legislatures

Is bank responsible for theft by title agent customer?

MERS’ role in foreclosure upheld by Idaho Supreme Court

Fourth circuit reinstates fraud conviction

Pa. attorney suspension a cause for reflection

Lock it down: Protecting non-public, personal information

Lock it down: protecting network NPI

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