General Counsel Blog

07/13/2023

Important 1099-S, FDIC Reminders & SB 264 Foreign Interests Resources

Dear Members, Well, my trip to upstate NY and Vermont did not yield much cooler weather but it was a good break nonetheless! Came back to lots of stuff going on so let's start with the most important one:

06/26/2023

Changes & Threats to Our Industry

Dear Members, July is right around the corner and several bills affecting real estate are kicking in. This week's focus is on HB 1419 (Chapter 2023-238, Laws of Florida).

06/20/2023

Important Update! New Law: SB 264 & What You Need to Know

Dear Members, We are all talking about the new law, SB 264, that restricts ownership of certain types of property by "foreign principals" from any of several "foreign countries of concern." One of the provisions of the new law is that buyers of property sign an affidavit at closing, stating whether they are a foreign principal and that they are in compliance with the law.

06/12/2023

Change is Coming: New Federal Law, Mortgage Payoffs & More

Dear Members, Summer is here, along with kids out of school and afternoon storms. Hope you have a great summer planned and have the chance to take a break or two to relax. My plans include a road trip to Rochester, NY in early July. I am joining a friend who is moving up there and needed company on the long drive. I have never been to that area of the country and am looking forward to it (and some cooler weather!). Lots going on to report. Let's get started.

05/26/2023

New “Foreign Principals” Law, ALTA Fraud Flyer & More

Dear Members, Fund Assembly 2023 is now behind us. It was a great event, as usual, and I am consistently amazed at the talent, knowledge and creativity of our people - both staff and Members - who have a part in making Fund Assembly so special. Mark your calendars for next year's Fund Assembly: May 16-18, 2024, Signia by Hilton at Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida.

05/08/2023

New GTO, CPL & Fund Attorney Shout Out

Dear Members, It's a great time of year! Weather is, for the most part, glorious. Flowers are blooming! And Assembly is right around the corner. Hope to see you in Orlando for the world's best industry meeting! Here's what is going on this week:

04/21/2023

Tallahassee, TITL, Title Notes, Title Now & More

Dear Members, There is a lot going on this week so hang onto your hats! I hope it is all helpful information.

03/31/2023

Final Four, Fraud Reminder, Forum & More

Dear Members, MARCH MADNESS definitely lived up to its name this year. Crazy games going down to the last second, which made losses all the more heartbreaking for players and fans! It's not over yet………….. (and, yes, the Women's playoffs are just as impressive so you have four great nights of basketball ahead of you this week.)

03/17/2023

Update on Bank Failures, Advocacy Opportunity & More Fraud Worries

Dear Members, A few things warranted an out of sequence blog posting. I didn't want to delay getting this information out to you!

03/14/2023

Bank Failures, Data Call & Congratulations to One of Our Own

Dear Members, This is a great week in my estimation. March Madness kicks off with a wide open field of possible survivors to the Final Four. Even though my Gators are not in the mix, I will root for all of the SEC teams to make it deep into the tournament. And, on top of that, TED LASSO SEASON 3 IS HERE! My cup runneth over…………..