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Legislative and regulatory efforts for the year aheadLegislative and regulatory efforts for the year ahead
Monday, January 30, 2023
As we continue forward in this year, with numerous pieces of legislation and regulation at the federal and state level, what is it we should pay the most attention to? And how should we approach getting involved to impact the changes ahead?
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Texas AG investigates Home Title LockSubscriber Access OnlyTexas AG investigates Home Title Lock
Monday, January 30, 2023
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation of Home Title Lock for potentially violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misleading consumers with deceptive statements concerning the prevalence of home title theft and the need for Home Title Lock’s services.
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CertifID, federal law enforcement issue vacant property fraud advisory Subscriber Access OnlyCertifID, federal law enforcement issue vacant property fraud advisory
Monday, January 30, 2023
CertifID Inc. collaborated with federal law enforcement to issue an advisory on the latest wire fraud threat to real estate businesses and consumers.
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Subscriber Access OnlyVirginia considers bill on release of judgment liens
Monday, January 30, 2023
The Virginia General Assembly is considering a bill that creates a procedure by which a settlement agent may release a judgment lien when the lien creditor has failed to respond to a request in writing to pay the amount owed.
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Subscriber Access OnlyMaryland Insurance Administration issues bulletin on catastrophic events
Monday, January 30, 2023
The Maryland Insurance Administration issued Bulletin 23-1 Re: Contact Information in the Event of a Disaster or Catastrophic Event.
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Long Island man sentenced for forging power of attorney to steal property
Monday, January 30, 2023
A Long Island man was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for stealing the house of an 89-year-old woman. He was convicted in December of grand larceny, forgery and other charges following a jury trial.
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Fifth Circuit hears injunction appeal in employment dispute Subscriber Access OnlyFifth Circuit hears injunction appeal in employment dispute
Monday, January 23, 2023
A title agency filed suit against a former employee who left for a competitor, alleging she broke her noncompete agreement. It also sought a preliminary injunction prohibiting her from employment in any capacity by any competitor within specified Texas counties. The district court granted the preliminary injunction. Each cross-appealed to the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal.
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Arizona considers amendments to records confidentiality laws Subscriber Access OnlyArizona considers amendments to records confidentiality laws
Monday, January 23, 2023
The Arizona Legislature is considering legislation that would amend its records confidentiality laws to include public officials among eligible persons.
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Oregon Legislature considers method for collecting unpaid charges for property instrumentsSubscriber Access OnlyOregon Legislature considers method for collecting unpaid charges for property instruments
Monday, January 23, 2023
The Oregon Legislature is considering legislation to clarify the method of collecting unpaid charges against real property if the instrument conveying fee title to the real property to exempt the entity is recorded without a certificate issued by the county assessor attesting that all the charges have been paid.
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Subscriber Access OnlyConnecticut considers commission on online recording
Monday, January 23, 2023
The Connecticut General Assembly introduced legislation that would establish a commission to study and establish a state-wide system for the online recording of land records and maps.
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Subscriber Access OnlyFormer attorney indicted for stealing property deeds
Monday, January 23, 2023
A disbarred Brooklyn attorney was arraigned on an indictment in which he is charged with stealing the deeds to four properties, three of which were in foreclosure, for a total of approximately $2.3 million.
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New Mexico superintendent of insurance retires
Monday, January 23, 2023
The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance announced the retirement of Superintendent Russell Toal and the appointment of an interim superintendent, effective Jan. 21.
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