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Legislative and regulatory efforts for the year aheadMonday, 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? |
 Texas AG investigates Home Title LockMonday, 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. |
Virginia 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.
 Fifth 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.
Connecticut 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.
Former 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.
New Mexico superintendent of insurance retiresMonday, 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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