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  Utah adopts Consumer Privacy Act Wednesday, May 18, 2022 The Utah State Legislature adopted the Utah Consumer Privacy Act. The new law, among other things, provides consumers with specific rights regarding their personal data and requires businesses that process consumers’ personal data to safeguard that data. The new law goes into effect Dec. 31, 2023. |
 NS3 Preview: Talent acquisition, marketing, and more focus of collaborative workshopsWednesday, May 18, 2022 For the first time, the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) will feature collaborative workshops to help those in the title industry develop plans to attract talented employees, prevent wire fraud, improve their marketing strategy and increase diversity in their offices. The 18th annual NS3 is being held June 1-3 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla. The Collaborative Workshops track will take place Thursday, June 2. |
 Connecticut adopts probate fee lien bill Wednesday, May 18, 2022 The Connecticut General Assembly has adopted legislation to clarify statutory provisions relating to a person having a title interest in real property that is subject to a lien for probate fees. |
Illinois governor signs Counties Code legislation Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation to amend the Counties Code to provide that a physical or electronic image of a recorder’s stamp satisfies the signature requirement for recorded instruments prior to, on and after the effective date, May 13, 2022.
 Utah Supreme Court determines status of covenants on HOA properties Monday, May 16, 2022 A group of landowners sued to quiet title to their properties in their homeowners association after restrictive covenants prevented them from developing their property. The restrictive covenants had been filed by one landowner who owned eight of the 2,000 acres in the HOA. The landowners argued the HOA and the restrictive covenants were void ab initio because the covenants had not been signed by the affected landowner.
 New York passes foreclosure abuse prevention bill Monday, May 16, 2022 The New York State Legislature passed legislation to address an ongoing problem with abuses of the judicial foreclosure process it feels has been exacerbated by court decisions that give mortgage lenders and loan servicers opportunities to avoid strict compliance with state statutes. The bill would clarify existing statutes, codify correct judicial applications of state statute. The bill awaits the governor’s signature.
 CFPB launches Consumer Financial Protection CircularsMonday, May 16, 2022 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it will issue Consumer Financial Protection Circulars to government agencies responsible for enforcing federal consumer financial law to provide the agencies with guidance concerning how the CFPB intends to enforce federal consumer financial law.
Bank seeks equitable reformation of deed for not reflecting secured collateralMonday, May 16, 2022 A bank sued the owners of property, seeking equitable reformation of a security deed arguing that because of a mutual mistake, the deed did not accurately reflect the collateral that should have been restored. The parties disagreed as to whether the parties intended to secure these tracts and each party moved for summary judgment.
ALTA supports Biden’s housing announcement Monday, May 16, 2022 Shortly after President Joe Biden announced new actions to ease the burden of housing costs, the American Land Title Association issued a statement supporting the efforts.
Virginia adopts eminent domain amendments Monday, May 16, 2022 The Virginia General Assembly has adopted legislation adopting amendments to the state’s eminent domain statutes, providing for attorneys fees to be awarded in eminent domain cases in which there is a judgment for a property owner if the judgment is not paid within the time required by law.
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