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Posted Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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Are we in a lull before a legal storm? With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shifting from regulating by enforcement and states stepping in to fill regulatory gaps, find out where case law at the federal and state level can impact the title industry in The Legal Description’s Case Law Year in Review special report.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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If 2018 was the year of change, then 2019 might be shaping up to be the year of transition. Experts across the country discuss housing market shifts, what that means for your business, and what you can expect in the year ahead in October Research LLC’s State of the Industry special report.
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Posted Date: Friday, November 16, 2018
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The ability to perform electronic closings has been around for several years now, but is the industry following suit in going “e”? Experts around the country discuss what’s really going down in The Legal Description’s eClosing special report. Thanks to sponsor, Simplifile, this report is available as free download. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, August 08, 2018
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Cybersecurity is the top threat facing the financial services industries today, and federal and state officials across the country are taking action to strengthen privacy standards. The Cybersecurity special report from The Legal Description will take readers through some of the biggest security threats, discuss tips for title attorneys and examine actions being taken in states such as California. Thanks to sponsor Cloudstar, the 20-page special report will be offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Friday, July 20, 2018
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The CFPB Anniversary special report provides you an inside look into the bureau as it faces the challenge and opportunity of a new identity.
Hear from the experts on how the bureau has and will continue to affect your business moving forward.. Thanks to sponsor Qualia, the 16-page special report is offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
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The Legal Description’s subscriber-only Case Law Year In Review special report provides real estate attorneys, title agents and closing professionals with all-inclusive coverage of the latest legal happenings and significant court decisions impacting your business.
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Posted Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
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Change is coming, and has come, as 2018 dawns. October Research, LLC's annual State of the Industry report provides expert insight on this year's economic and regulatory landscape from the perspective of title and settlement services providers, lenders, appraisers and real estate professionals. Download the free 20-page special report today to learn what industry leaders expect in 2018.
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Posted Date: Monday, August 14, 2017
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The Legal Description subscriber-only Cybersecurity special report explores the challenges facing the title industry and looking at ways federal and state authorities are working to help. |
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Posted Date: Friday, July 21, 2017
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Find out what’s next as a change in leadership in Washington has put many of the bureau’s rulemakings, both past and present, in doubt.
Thanks to co-sponsors RedVision and Stewart, the report is available to you as a free download. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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The Legal Description’s eClosings On the Move special report, discusses the growth of eClosings and what that means for your business moving forward. Thanks to sponsor Simplifile, the 16-page special report is offered as a free download.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017
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Few years in recent memory are as uncertain, or filled with potential, as 2017 is. October Research, LLC's annual State of the Industry report provides an independent look at this year's economic and regulatory landscape from the perspective of title and settlement services providers, lenders, appraisers and real estate professionals. Sponsored by RynohLive, download the free 20-page special report today to learn what industry leaders expect in 2017 and what you should do to prepare for the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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The Legal Description's subscriber exclusive, 16-page The Legal World of eClosings special report looks into eClosing transactions, which isn’t merely the ability to scan documents into a computer and send them electronically through the closing process. There are rules and regulations, policies and procedures to follow to ensure that your loans remain in compliance as you conduct eClosing transactions.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
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As technology becomes more sophisticated, cybercriminals continue to find new ways to steal money and information. The Legal Description’s 2016 Cyber Security special report provides you with a detailed look at the steps the industry should be taking to protect money and information in a technology-driven market. Thanks to sponsor Rynoh Live, the 2016 Cyber Security special report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016
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October Research, LLC’s CFPB Anniversary special report examines how the bureau has changed the relationships between parties in the mortgage transaction and what the CFPB's next moves may be. Thanks to co-sponsors Stewart Title Agency Services and RedVision, the report is available to you as a free download. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016
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The Legal Description's subscriber exclusive, 12-page TRID and State Impacts Special Report looks into real-life examples of TRID transactions since October, discussing how states with simultaneous issue rates have worked to remain compliant, the unique challenges that face attorney states and agents, heightened scrutiny over privacy and NPI disclosures, and much more.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, February 09, 2016
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The Legal Description’s subscriber-only Case Law Report, released in February 2016, provides title insurance and settlement services professionals with detailed coverage on the latest legal happenings and the significant court decisions impacting your business.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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The State of the Industry special report provides an independent look at 2016’s economic and regulatory landscape from the perspective of title and settlement services providers, lenders, appraisers and real estate professionals. Sponsored by WINDWARD Consulting | Software - ResWare, download the free special report today to learn what industry leaders expect in 2016 and what you should do to prepare for the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, November 04, 2015
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The Legal Description has you covered with a detailed look at the threats facing today’s industry as companies strive to protect consumer information in a technology-driven market. Thanks to sponsors Rynoh Live and Security Compliance Associates, the 2015 Cyber Security Special Report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Thursday, July 23, 2015
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October Research, LLC’s special report takes a look back at the growth of the bureau, charting where the agency has come since its beginnings and where it is looking to go in the future. Thanks to sponsors RedVision and Stewart, the CFPB Anniversary special report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Thursday, April 09, 2015
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The Legal Description has produced the Lien Issues Special Report to provide an in-depth look at today’s lien issues and how they are affecting title and settlement companies. Sponsored by reQuire, the report strives to educate and inform industry members on the value of minimalizing outstanding liens. This report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Monday, March 16, 2015
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RESPA News has produced this free special report, to provide an in-depth look at the issues affecting your business leading up to implementation on Aug. 1. Sponsored by SoftPro, the report offers expert advice into what you need to know as the deadline approaches, plus dives into the new forms and timing requirements to familiarize the industry with what's ahead. This report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Monday, January 12, 2015
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The State of the Industry special report, produced by October Research, LLC and sponsored by WINDWARD Consulting | Software - ResWare, provides an independent look into how the economic and regulatory landscape in 2015 will affect lenders, underwriters, title agents, appraisers, escrow officers, settlement services providers and more.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
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The deadline for compliance with the new integrated mortgage disclosure forms is closer than you think, and every day is critical to the success of your business before and after Aug. 1, 2015.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, November 04, 2014
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The Legal Description has produced the Cyber Security special report to provide a detailed look at the threats facing today’s title and settlement companies as they strive to protect consumer’s nonpublic personal information with the limited resources many have available. No company is safe – and neither are their consumers.
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Posted Date: Monday, April 28, 2014
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A lot of significant cases were decided during 2013 and their impact will be felt for years to come. This report seeks to look at some of those cases and the impact they will have moving forward.
Available FREE when you subscribe to The Legal Description.
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Posted Date: Monday, January 13, 2014
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October Research and presenting sponsor WINDWARD / RESWARE have teamed up to produce the 2014 State of the Industry, an in-depth report that takes a look at how the economic and regulatory landscape will impact lenders, underwriters, title agents, appraisers, escrow officers, settlement services providers and more.
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Posted Date: Thursday, December 12, 2013
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Technology as a Compliance Tool is offered as a free download, thanks to partnering sponsors Data Trace and Hyland Software. Specific topics in the report include: Technology to protect data, Utilizing technology to verify compliance. Evaluating technology needs in light of new disclosures, Easy technology fixes to your compliance problems, Electronic recordkeeping to maintain compliance, Choosing the right technology to increase transparency, And much more!
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Posted Date: Monday, November 04, 2013
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The 2013 Fraud Report is designed to inform, warn and prepare today's title insurance and settlement services professionals against the fraud schemes of today as well as the signs of fraud in the future. Thanks to our sponsor, North American Title Insurance Company this report is available as a free download.
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Posted Date: Monday, July 22, 2013
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The Legal Description has produced this free special edition, sponsored by RedVision, to provide an inside look at the issues that have been addressed in the last two years, as well as the issues that will remain a focus as the CFPB enters its third year.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
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How can you ensure that the funds in your accounts are good, collected funds? In this special report, we tap into industry experts to examine the issue of good funds, examine best practices agents can employ to ensure their funds are good before they begin writing checks on the account, and how to thwart cyber thieves. We also take a look at recent changes within the states and teach you how to document your procedures in a way that will protect your accounts and reassure your clients.
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Posted Date: Tuesday, January 08, 2013
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October Research and presenting sponsor Windward have teamed up to produce the 2013 State of the Industry Report, an in-depth report that takes a look at how the economic and regulatory landscape will impact Realtors, lenders, homebuilders, title agents, appraisers, escrow officers and more.
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Posted Date: Monday, December 10, 2012
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October Research and presenting sponsor RynohLive have teamed up to produce the 2012 Fraud Report: Defalcation, cyber theft and consumer fraud at the closing table, a how-to report that identifies current fraud schemes in all three areas, provides you with step-by-step instruction in the best ways to protect your agency, and tells you what to do if you are a victim of fraud.
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Posted Date: Monday, November 19, 2012
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October Research and presenting sponsor TitlePac Inc. have teamed up to produce Professional Liability: A title agent's guide to protecting your company and your clients, an in-depth report identifying the various professional liability products, explaining what is and is not covered by each, and providing you with keen insight into how to make sure you have the best E&O coverage possible. |
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Posted Date: Monday, October 22, 2012
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2012 Title Technology Report — a new FREE PDF special report from The Title Report and sponsor Windward / ResWare — that not only addresses the process for conducting a technology audit, but provides insight into how technology can improve your workflow, cost efficiencies, time management, marketing and communications.
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Posted Date: Sunday, July 01, 2012
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: Q2 2012 pulls the most significant court opinions from April through June 2012 into one convenient special report. The second quarter of 2012 was especially significant as it included the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Freeman v. Quicken Loans. |
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Posted Date: Sunday, April 01, 2012
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: Q1 2012 pulls the most significant court opinions from January through March 2012 into one convenient special report. The first quarter of 2012 was especially significant as several foreclosure cases came before the states’ highest courts. |
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Posted Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: Q4 2011 pulls the most significant court opinions from October through December 2011 into one convenient special report. The fourth quarter of 2011 was especially significant as several foreclosure cases came before the states’ highest courts. |
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Posted Date: Sunday, January 01, 2012
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October Research, publisher of The Legal Description, and presenting sponsor Windward/ResWare have teamed up to produce the third annual State of the Industry Report, October Research’s most requested special report each year. This 20-page report takes a look at each aspect of the real estate, mortgage and settlement services industry through an aggregation of stories, interviews and data brought together by the October Research staff.
We hope you enjoy this special free PDF version of the 2012 State of the Industry Report.
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Posted Date: Monday, October 24, 2011
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Title Robotics — a new FREE PDF special report from The Title Report and sponsor Windward / ResWare — will provide readers a true understanding of automation as a way of enhancing the integral role that employees play in making this industry operate at peak efficiency.
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Posted Date: Monday, September 19, 2011
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: Second Quarter 2011 features analysis of 12 of the biggest court cases and rulings impacting the title industry. This PDF Special report features in-depth insight into GMAC Mortgage LLC v. Flick Mortgage Investors Inc. v. Chicago Title Insurance Co., Pioneer Title v. Chandra Gartin, and Plaza Leyenda LP and Richard L. Jones Revocable Trust v. Lawyers Title of Arizona, Inc. and other recent decisions. |
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Posted Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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The Legal Description’s Case Law Report: First Quarter 2011 contains over 20 pages of analysis of the biggest cases and rulings impacting the title industry. This PDF Special report features in-depth insight into McDonough v First American, Wells Fargo v. Old Republic, U.S. Bank National Association v. Ibanez and 10 other recent decisions. |
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Posted Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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In Foreclosure Crisis in Focus, we look at some of the issues surrounding the foreclosure process, and what agents can do today to stave off claims in the future. |
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Posted Date: Monday, January 31, 2011
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October Research and presenting sponsor ResWare/Windward have teamed up to produce the most comprehensive look at the industries we serve. We gathered the most respected and knowledgeable experts to look at each aspect of the real estate, mortgage and settlement services fields. |
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Posted Date: Monday, January 31, 2011
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This report features over 20 pages of analysis of the biggest cases and rulings impacting the title industry. Cases include Hancock and Benavides v. Chicago Title, Vancura v. Katris and Noall v. Howard Hanna. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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This report features over 20 pages of analysis of the biggest cases and rulings impacting the title industry. Highlights include underwriter liability for the actions of various parties to the transaction, antitrust issues and RESPA class actions. Cases include Carter v. Welles-Bowen, Fidelity v. Mussman and McCray v. Fidelity. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, July 01, 2010
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In the second quarter of 2010, courts across the country produced hundreds of opinions impacting the title insurance and settlement services industries. Decisions with far-reaching implications were handed down on numerous antitrust, overcharge, fraud and AfBA suits. A significant number of title agencies and settlement services providers also came under legal attack – including cases questioning ‘produce the note’ defense, disputed coverage, reimbursement, failure to defend and failure to clear title. |
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Posted Date: Friday, June 04, 2010
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RESPA News and The Legal Description teamed up to provide the real estate, mortgage and settlement services industries with a special report that touches on all aspects of building and maintaining legal affiliated business arrangements (AfBA) under RESPA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s guidelines. RESPA attorneys have indicated that AfBAs are not as easy to establish, maintain and operate as they were three years ago because of the increased regulatory oversight. This report, published in May 2010, provides a look at numerous aspects of AfBAs and what to consider when evaluating them for compliance. |
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Posted Date: Monday, April 26, 2010
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With changes like the new RESPA rule, the proposed TILA, and the ever-looming Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association v. National Real Estate Information Services decision, will UPL statutes, rules and decisions — as they pertain to real estate transactions — cease to exist? Industry experts say no, but they do say changes are underway. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, April 01, 2010
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In the first three months of 2010, courts across the country produced hundreds of opinions impacting the title insurance and settlement services industries. They handed down decisions on everything from agent losses and sham AfBAs to rate discrimination, improperly written legal descriptions and vicarious liability – decisions that will shape how the industry operates moving forward. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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October Research Corporation's 2010 State of the Industry Report, includes a look at each aspect of the real estate, mortgage and settlement services industry through an aggregation of stories, interviews and data brought together by the October Research staff. |
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Posted Date: Friday, December 18, 2009
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In the fourth quarter of 2009, several important reissue rate class actions were reviewed by courts in Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington . Download this report to review these decisions as well as a dozen other decisions in cases concerning such issues as missed easements, unfair discrimination in the pricing of title services, and a title agent’s duty to verify homeowners’ insurance coverage. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
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In the Third quarter of 2009, a key RESPA decision concerning overcharges, as well as significant rulings in the Washington State reconveyance fee cases and the antitrust cases against title underwriters made the headlines. Download this special report for a review of these cases as well as many additional state and federal cases impacting title insurance and settlement services. |
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Posted Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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In the second quarter of 2009, courts across the country released several key opinions including the resolution of an unauthorized practice of law issue in Massachusetts , determinations in several class action law suits, a decision in a RESPA action concerning overcharges, and many more. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
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In the first quarter of 2009, courts across the country produced hundreds of opinions impacting settlement services, including three significant cases of first impression. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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Follow court decisions in significant cases such as two recent appellate decisions in recruitment cases, as well as a court's determination that data providers must foot the bill for redaction of personal information. |
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Posted Date: Monday, October 20, 2008
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Follow court decisions in significant cases such as a federal decision to overturn class certification in a RESPA case, or a state appellate court's discussion of marketability vs. insurability, plus many more. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, July 09, 2008
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A look back at the first quarter of 2008's top court cases that secured leading headlines and changed the face of the title insurance business. |
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Posted Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008
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This report addresses the concerns and controversy surrounding the release in late 2007 of the proposed uniform closing instructions. |
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 09, 2008
As an experiment to gauge the ease of shopping for title insurance at the consumer level, The Title Report employed a mystery shopper to shop for title insurance in four mid-size to large U.S. cities. Don’t miss this special report as we shed light on how title agencies performed when approached by a consumer, and identify several points for discussion and future training opportunities, including customer service, education and quality control.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 09, 2008
This special report highlighted a number of questions asked by RESPAnews.com readers, along with the answers provided by a panel of RESPA-expert attorneys. The questions were divided into three broad categories for easy perusal: Business Practices, Gifts and Fees.
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Posted Date: Wednesday, January 09, 2008
A look back at 2006’s top court cases that secured leading headlines and changed the face of the title industry’s business.
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