General Counsel Blog

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  07/06/2017

  6 New Laws of Interest

  Here is a summary of 6 new laws that you should be aware of, including changes to Estoppel Certificates, Condominium Laws, and the new Property Information Report.

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  06/29/2017

  7 Simple Ways to Prevent Cyber Fraud

  Advice from the FBI on Cyber Fraud, New ALTA Commitment Form FAQs, and Title Now. Cyber fraud continues to be an issue in our industry.

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  06/15/2017

  Exciting News from Tallahassee

  Updates and details on the "Estoppel Bill"; New Episode of Title Now Available. On June 14, 2017, Governor Scott signed Senate Bill 398, known affectionately as the "Estoppel bill." This will go into effect on July 1st.

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  06/01/2017

  Summer 2017 Updates

  Summer 2017 brings lots of things that require the attention of Fund Members! DoubleTime 7.0.6 Release, New ALTA Commitment Form, and Legislative Activity.

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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.