General Counsel Blog

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  06/13/2016

  Lender Update

  Bank of America and Wells Fargo recently issued updated communications to settlement agents. You should read them – for both the technical comments (if you close loans for either of them) and for an appreciation of the details addressed. There is a lot of information in both of these communications.

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  05/12/2016

  Fund Assembly Recap and the Challenges that Lie Ahead

  The 52nd Assembly held last week was really something! There was so much energy between the presentations, the Expo and the networking. It was a wonderful experience to see old friends and make new ones. I look forward to reviewing the feedback from those that attended on what they liked, didn't like and their suggestions for improvement. We may never satisfy everyone, but we will always try to improve!

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  03/14/2016

  2016 Legislative Session Overview

  This year’s Legislative Session has come to an end!

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  03/07/2016

  Brief Legislative Update

  The 2016 Legislative Session is winding down with only one week left!

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  02/23/2016

  FIRPTA Update

  Here's some clarification on the recent FIRPTA changes.

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  02/17/2016

  TRID and Beyond!

  Adjustments are being made to aspects of our TRID support.

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  02/15/2016

  Legislature Addressing a Wide Range of Issues

  What should the retiree contribution rate be for a public employee? Will Florida pass the “Competitive Workforce Act” and join numerous other states? Should arrest booking photographs be restricted from dissemination on a public media website? Is it necessary to carry a concealed weapon on a college campus in Florida? Will we permit “open carry,” similar to Texas? What should the signage requirements be at a toll facility? Should appellate judges be subject to term limits? Will Florida expand gambling, reauthorize the Seminole Compact or fail to act on those issues?

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  02/12/2016

  Unlawful Inducement Update

  A revised letter from the Dept. of Financial Services has been issued.

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  02/10/2016

  The Unlawful Inducement Rule, Estoppel Certificates and FIRPTA Update

  An Important Update from The Department of Financial Services

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  02/04/2016

  Has TRID Really Made Transactions Easier For Consumers?

  TRID Experience, Seller Financing, and Fund Assembly!