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ALTA urges OMB to rescind final rule regulating residential real estate transfersALTA urges OMB to rescind final rule regulating residential real estate transfers
Monday, May 19, 2025

In a letter addressed to Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, the American Land Title Association recommended the repeal of the Treasury Department’s “Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers” final rule.

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Bill introduced to curb enforcement power of Federal Insurance OfficeBill introduced to curb enforcement power of Federal Insurance Office
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Congress is once again considering the Insurance Data Protection Act, which is intended to curb the subpoena and enforcement powers of the Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office.

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NS3 Preview: A deep dive into the world of artificial intelligenceNS3 Preview: A deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Brian Carter, speaker and owner of Optymedia, will be a featured speaker at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) June 16-18 in Pittsburgh. Carter will discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in housing and leadership, and NS3 attendees will leave the presentation with concrete steps to implement AI solutions that deliver measurable results.

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Group calls for reauthorization of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

In an open letter to lawmakers, industry advocacy group Business Roundtable made an urgent appeal for legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015.

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Philadelphia notary charged in connection to theft of 21 homes
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

A former notary public from the Philadelphia area is facing 31 charges in relation to an elaborate real estate fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of nearly two dozen properties.

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ALTA urges OMB to rescind final rule regulating residential real estate transfersALTA urges OMB to rescind final rule regulating residential real estate transfers
Monday, May 19, 2025

In a letter addressed to Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, the American Land Title Association recommended the repeal of the Treasury Department’s “Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers” final rule.

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New York AG sues Capital One in case mirroring dropped CFPB lawsuit New York AG sues Capital One in case mirroring dropped CFPB lawsuit
Monday, May 19, 2025

The state of New York is suing Capital One Financial Corp., alleging charges similar to those previously brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a lawsuit the bureau later dropped. Capital One told our sister publication Dodd Frank Update it plans to defend itself against the allegations.  

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Judicial branch requests 9 percent increase for 2026 budgetJudicial branch requests 9 percent increase for 2026 budget
Monday, May 19, 2025

Citing stagnant funding in recent years and the crucial nature of their essential functions, federal judges are asking Congress for $9.4 billion in funding for FY 2026, a 9.3 percent increase in appropriations.

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South Carolina passes bill to protect private info of police, court personnel
Monday, May 19, 2025
The Palmetto Land Title Association applauded the South Carolina Senate for the passage of SB 126, which establishes and improves upon protections for the private data of law enforcement and judicial personnel.
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State bill brings South Carolina insurance regulation in line with NAIC standards
Monday, May 19, 2025

Under the provisions of a bill recently signed into law in South Carolina, insurance entities in the state will now need to abide by certain investment and capital risk analysis requirements as advised by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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Texas man indicted for allegedly selling homes without owner permission
Monday, May 19, 2025

Sergio Efrain Zamora Jr. faces multiple charges, including wire fraud, relating to an extensive real estate fraud scheme. He has appeared in federal court in McAllen, Texas and is accused of selling multiple homes without permission from owners by forging documents.

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FTC, DOJ target anti-competitive regulationsFTC, DOJ target anti-competitive regulations
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

In a joint letter to federal agency heads, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice announced their intention to compile a list of regulations that hinder competition and innovation, in accordance with the president’s executive order calling for a reduction in anti-competitive regulatory barriers.

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