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‘MV Realty Bill’ goes to Wisconsin governor’s desk‘MV Realty Bill’ goes to Wisconsin governor’s desk
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

A bill dubbed the “MV Realty Bill,” intended to prevent the recording of “non-improvement contracts” in real property records and improve processes for responding to predatory business practices, passed both chambers of the Wisconsin legislature.

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Fannie, Freddie rebrand fintech joint ventureFannie, Freddie rebrand fintech joint venture
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac relaunched their joint venture Common Securitization Solutions as U.S. Financial Technology, LLC, a cloud-based mortgage securitization platform.

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Union responds to HUD plans to relocate to NSF headquartersUnion responds to HUD plans to relocate to NSF headquarters
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The union representing National Science Foundation staff said they had little notice of Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner’s plans to relocate his agency to NSF headquarters.

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Texas enacts new licensing, contract regulations for real estate agents
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

A newly-enacted law in Texas implements updated licensing requirements for real estate professionals operating in the state, including valid courses of study, information required to be provided to the insurance commissioner and more.

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Jay Jones claims victory in Virginia AG primary race
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Having won a close-fought June 17 Democratic Party primary race for the position of Virginia Attorney General, state delegate Jay Jones is set to face Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in the November general election.

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N.Y.-based lawyer charged with grand larceny over escrow theft
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Prosecutors have announced a grand larceny indictment against a lawyer formerly based in Great Neck, N.Y., who has been accused of stealing $30,000 from a real estate transaction escrow account.

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Trump reverses Biden-era cybersecurity policy, rolls back regulationsTrump reverses Biden-era cybersecurity policy, rolls back regulations
Monday, June 30, 2025

As part of a new executive order, President Donald Trump is scaling back federal cybersecurity regulations in a major departure from Biden-era policy, including the elimination of mandatory compliance attestations.

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U.S. Attorney’s office announces largest recorded crypto scam seizureU.S. Attorney’s office announces largest recorded crypto scam seizure
Monday, June 30, 2025

A civil forfeiture complaint was issued against more than $225.3 million in cryptocurrency suspected by the Secret Service and FBI to be connected to expansive investment fraud schemes. This marks the largest-ever seizure of cryptocurrency in the U.S.

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Massachusetts lawyer faces suspension for over $40K in undisclosed commissionsMassachusetts lawyer faces suspension for over $40K in undisclosed commissions
Monday, June 30, 2025

A hearing committee of the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers is recommending suspension for a lawyer who failed to disclose the more than $40,000 in commissions he earned while acting as a title company’s agent.

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NYSDFS cautions industry to comply with sanctions
Monday, June 30, 2025

Citing escalating global conflict, guidance issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services reminds all regulated entities of the importance of complying with U.S. sanctions as well as the department’s virtual currency regulations.

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California insurance commissioner outlines overhaul of FAIR Plan
Monday, June 30, 2025

Pursuing his agenda to expand insurance coverage options, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has outlined steps he’s taking to overhaul the public, industry-led FAIR Plan.

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Pennsylvania realtors warn of growing title, deed fraud threats
Monday, June 30, 2025

In response to an increasingly prevalent threat of property title and deed fraud schemes both regionally and nationally, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors issued a series of safety recommendations for property owners.

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