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Policyholders accused their title insurance provider of bad faith denial of coverage and violation of Ohio Insurance Law after encountering deed defects and having their claims denied. bit.ly/4kkRj33

In a perfect world, deed fraud would not only be easily recognizable, but simple to prosecute. Panelists at the 2026 @priaus Annual Conference explored ways to bridge the gap between the ideal and reality. bit.ly/4ki7mi6

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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