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Coverture. Dower. Curtesy. 📜 Three legal terms that once decided who controlled property in a marriage. Mary Schuster breaks down what they meant and why they still matter to title professionals. 👉 bit.ly/4ewR4y8
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The economic forces shaping real estate matter to your business. Get ahead of Q4 with insights from Mark Fleming in our latest Economic Outlook webinar. It’s ready to download, watch now and prepare for what’s next! 🎥 bit.ly/4iwQkeJ
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Deed fraud, AI regulation & so much more! TLD covers it before it hits the national headlines, with original reporting you won’t get from a press release. Subscribe this October and 10% of proceeds from new subscriptions goes to breast cancer research! bit.ly/3F8f34s
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What if cryptocurrency could open the door to a global pool of real estate buyers? On the latest podcast, @CryptEscrow CEO John Ioannou explores how crypto-enabled transactions could create new opportunities for real estate professionals. bit.ly/4wLAukF
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Charges filed in Houston-area mortgage fraud scheme - Two indicted for allegedly submitting fraudulent financial documents to multiple mortgage lenders in scheme that threatened $5.8 million. bit.ly/4Bobt2b
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Pennsylvania House passes bill allowing transfer-on-death deeds - A bill passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would permit property transfers to designated beneficiaries outside of probate. bit.ly/3UGlYgU
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FTC considers rule extending authority to digital platforms to combat fraud - The FTC is seeking feedback on a proposal that would allow the agency to regulate advertising tools on digital platforms to combat online impersonation scams. bit.ly/3UcwzQk
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California AG settles with company over crypto withdrawal restrictions - California Attorney General Rob Bonta targeted a second cryptocurrency company over allegations they restricted the withdrawal of digital assets by their customers. bit.ly/4shzsfj
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Successful fraud fight depends on early coordination with law enforcement, banks - Mike Hayden of Pioneer Title Agency and Don Carroll with Arizona Attorney General’s Office detail how real estate fraud schemes unfold and how to protect transactions. bit.ly/4kbyDmi
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Alliance Solutions LLC President Chuck Cain talked with The Legal Description about how Fannie Mae’s recent decision to expand eligibility for attorney opinion letters may impact the industry. bit.ly/3WkwYkr
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Expanded AOL eligibility unlikely to drive major shift, title expert says - Alliance Solutions LLC President Chuck Cain shares how Fannie Mae’s recent decision to expand eligibility for attorney opinion letters may impact the industry. bit.ly/47wC8wh
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Breaking News: Industry reacts to Trump’s order expanding title waivers, mortgage insurance cancellation - The industry continues reacting to plans to expand FHFA title insurance waiver pilot, launch pilot program to proactively cancel mortgage insurance. bit.ly/4jwIyTg
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Warn consumers not to email sensitive documents… then watch a legitimate lender ask them to do exactly that. 🤔 That contradiction is at the heart of Mary Schuster’s latest blog. Worth a read. bit.ly/4izX37G
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Last call to think this doesn't apply to you 👀 Title and escrow are prime targets for wire fraud and account takeover. Get the playbook to fight back Thursday, Oct. 22 @ 2 p.m. ET. Register: bit.ly/4hdG3nk 🚨Don't miss your chance to get first hand info from experts!
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The @FinCENnews issued an enforcement action against the country’s second-largest bank for failing to mitigate and report priority national security risks, including Chinese money laundering networks and illicit finance along the southwest border. bit.ly/3WlRuRL
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An updated version of ALTA Best Practices took effect Oct. 8, bringing significant changes to vendor management, cybersecurity, third-party oversight and remote online notarization guidance. bit.ly/4Bgq2oB #ALTA
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Maryland man arraigned in Florida for connection to wire fraud scheme - He faces fraud and grand theft charges after allegedly scamming a Florida couple out of $38,000 in closing costs. bit.ly/4Bi2fED
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ALTA names Craig Haskins as new president - The president and CEO of Knight Barry Title will serve the organization as president for the 2026-2027 association year. bit.ly/4zDx84Q
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Oklahoma legislators begin study on property record modernization - Lawmakers in Oklahoma explore modernizing property records systems with tools such as blockchain and tokenization. bit.ly/4yZ8An7
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ALTA Best Practices 5.0 adds stronger vendor, cybersecurity focus - Version 5.0 of ALTA's Best Practices framework includes changes to vendor management guidance, a requirement for compliance documentation and more. bit.ly/4BidOM0
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