General Counsel Blog

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  05/19/2017

  New ALTA Commitment Tidbit

  Clarification on Section 4 of the Commitment Jacket; Cyber Fraud News & Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim

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  04/26/2017

  Your Weekly ALTA Commitment Tidbit

  Clarification on Schedule B-I of the New ALTA Commitment

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  04/20/2017

  New ALTA Commitment Tidbits

  ALTA Universal ID; Lender Action for Low Volume Closing Agents

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  04/14/2017

  New Fraud Scheme - Bogus Corporate Annual Reports!

  New Fraud Scheme – Bogus Corporate Annual Reports! Sneak Peak at New Commitment Form. FR/BAR Contract Revisions.

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  02/22/2017

  FinCEN Update, 1099-S and ALTA License Fees

  General Counsel News: FinCEN Update, 1099-S & ALTA License FeesCurrent GTO to expire tomorrow; ALTA emails not a scam.

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  02/10/2017

  URGENT: 1099-S Form Updated

  The IRS has adopted a new form for transactions closing in 2017.

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  01/06/2017

  New Year, Old Issues.

  Cyber fraud is a prominent issue for attorneys in 2017; expect TRID amendments midyear

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  12/14/2016

  REMINDER: Policy Surcharge

  Also: the Administrative Surcharge, addressing your Data Call questions and The Fund Commercial Services Division

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  11/29/2016

  Is the CFPB on Life Support?

  Will Director Cordray be removed from his position? When will any changes take place?

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  11/07/2016

  Breaking News! Surcharge Removal, New Estate Tax Lien Procedure, CFPB Lender Vetting

  As of December 31, 2016 the $3.28 surcharge fee will be removed from closings.