General Counsel Blog

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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.

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  10/31/2016

  Update on TRID Revisions

  Here are some highlights on ALTA’s commentary to the CFPB on the recent proposed revisions to TRID.

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  10/27/2016

  Information Security

  An important topic that affects you and your business .

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  10/12/2016

  DC Circuit Court Ruling on CFPB Case

  The long awaited appeal by PHH of its $109 million fine by the CFPB for RESPA section 8 claims has been issued.

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  09/07/2016

  New FinCEN GTO is Now in Effect!

  Plus, did you know we have a team of commercial underwriting attorneys?

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  08/29/2016

  Could You be a Target of Cyber Fraud?

  Here are some tips from the FBI on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

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  08/18/2016

  Know Before You Owe and Email Hackers

  Summary of TRID changes and more information about the ongoing cyber fraud and email account hacking.