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  Former title employee sues for gender discrimination Wednesday, July 8, 2020 After her position was terminated at the title agency where she was employed, a woman filed suit against the agency, claiming employment discrimination on the basis of gender and age, as well as retaliatory termination and hostile work environment. Read on for more details. |
 Remote notarization know-how and considerationsWednesday, July 8, 2020 Remote notarizations have been gaining popularity for the last couple years, but interest in them soared as states put their stay-in-home orders in place. During a two-part webinar series, experts shared their thoughts on the landscape as well as considerations for those just starting the eClosing journey. Read on for more details. |
Senators introduce E-SIGN Modernization ActWednesday, July 8, 2020 Three members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation introduced the E-SIGN Modernization Act, legislation that would streamline how consumers consent to receiving electronic documents such as bank statements, account information and contracts. Read on for more details.
CFPB issues proposed rule on escrow exemptions Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend Regulation Z to provide a new exemption available to certain insured depository institutions and insured credit unions from the requirement to establish escrow accounts for certain higher-priced mortgage loans. Read on for more details.
 Industry associations create emergency remote notarization order Wednesday, July 1, 2020 The American Land Title Association, Mortgage Bankers Association and National Association of Realtors created a model emergency notarization order, an effort to create uniformity and provide legal certainty for the use of remote notarizations. They encouraged state advocates to use the model order, as well as a draft request letter and one-pager where appropriate in their states. Read on for more details.
 MIA issues consumer advisory on title insurer choice Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Weeks after issuing a bulletin to title industry members on the topic, Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Birrane issued a consumer advisory, reminding consumers that they have a right to choose their settlement agent and title insurer. Read on for more details.
 Oregon adopts emergency remote notarization actWednesday, July 1, 2020 The Oregon Legislature adopted legislation that would allow notaries to perform notarial acts using communication technology for remotely located individuals until June 30, 2021. Read on for more details.
D.C. enacts emergency remote notarization legislation Wednesday, July 1, 2020 As part of its Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, the Council of the District of Columbia passed a provision allowing for the use of remote notarizations. Read on for more details.
Illinois extends electronic notarization task force law Wednesday, July 1, 2020 The Illinois General Assembly adopted legislation that, among other things would extend the statute creating the Notarization Task Force on Best Practices and Verification Standards to Implement Electronic Notarization for another year. Read on for more details.
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