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Former partner sues partners for transferring assets, establishing new corporations Subscriber Access OnlyFormer partner sues partners for transferring assets, establishing new corporations
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
After the Texas Department of Insurance investigated partnerships between three attorneys and one non-attorney to determine whether a licensed attorney was supervising the work of employees conducting closings, the three attorney partners transferred partnership assets and business to newly established law firms. After unsuccessful settlement negotiations, the non-attorney partner sued the lawyers and their law firms.
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Flagstar Bank reports data breach impacting more than 1.5 million Subscriber Access OnlyFlagstar Bank reports data breach impacting more than 1.5 million
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
In a disclosure to the Office of the Maine Attorney General, Flagstar Bank reported that a data breach occurred on Dec. 3 and 4, 2021. It discovered on June 2, 2022, that the information of more than 1.5 million customers had been impacted.
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New Jersey considers exempting handwritten signatures from public disclosure Subscriber Access OnlyNew Jersey considers exempting handwritten signatures from public disclosure
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The New Jersey Legislature is considering legislation that would exempt handwritten signatures from public disclosure and require redaction of handwritten signatures when posted on the internet.
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Subscriber Access OnlyColorado to hold hearing on draft proposed amended title insurance consumer-protection regulation
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Colorado Division of Insurance will hold a hearing on July 1 regarding draft proposed amended Regulation 8-1-2-Title Insurance Consumer Protection. The proposal would add a requirement that a title insurance company notify the division if it becomes aware that a title agent fails to issue a title policy in a timely manner.
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Subscriber Access OnlyCalifornia considers limited liability company notice bill
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The California Legislature is considering a bill that would require the secretary of state to establish a procedure to notify limited liability companies that an updated statement of information has been filed for the limited liability company.
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North Carolina enacts law limiting lien waivers in construction projects
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Earlier this year, Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation that, among other things, prohibits waivers of future claims for progress payments on construction contracts.
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Supreme Court of Washington determines mortgage priority Subscriber Access OnlySupreme Court of Washington determines mortgage priority
Monday, June 20, 2022
The Supreme Court of Washington recently determined whether a senior mortgage holder’s future advances clause maintains priority over an intervening junior mortgage on the same property.
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Louisiana governor signs privacy law Subscriber Access OnlyLouisiana governor signs privacy law
Monday, June 20, 2022
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed legislation regarding the disclosure of personal information of certain persons. The new law goes into effect Aug. 1.
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Buyer, seller dispute breach of contractSubscriber Access OnlyBuyer, seller dispute breach of contract
Monday, June 20, 2022
When a buyer did not close on the purchase of property, the seller declared a breach of the contract. The buyer then sued for the return of its deposit. A trial court granted the buyer summary judgment, finding the seller had breached first by failing to provide documents referred to in the title commitment. The seller appealed.
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Subscriber Access OnlyCFPB to rethink approach to regulations
Monday, June 20, 2022
In a recent blog post, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra said the bureau is seeking to move from highly complicated rules toward simpler and clearer ones, as well as dramatically increasing the amount of guidance it is providing to the marketplace.
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Subscriber Access OnlyAlabama insurance commissioner to retire
Monday, June 20, 2022
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Alabama Department of Insurance Commissioner Jim Ridling will retire at the end of the month after nearly 14 years serving the state.
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House flipper pleads guilty to $3 million fraud
Monday, June 20, 2022
A Twin Cities house-flipper pleaded guilty to defrauding real estate investors out of more than $3 million.
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