Title Insurance

Simplifying the Mechanic's Lien Agent Process: N.C.'s New Online Clearinghouse

by Bryan G. Scott | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/29/2013

As I have discussed in the past, North Carolina’s General Assembly recently introduced the concept of Mechanic’s Lien Agent (MLA) into our state’s lien laws to address so-called “hidden liens” that have long been a thorn in...more

The Top Ten Points To Watch For In Commercial Real Estate Contracts: Point #3 – What’s the property and how good is its title?

by David R Brittain | Trenam Kemker on 3/4/2013

What’s the property and how good is its title? Today’s topic can be reduced to a very simple question: as a real estate purchaser/investor, how do I get all of the property I’m paying for, with no unpleasant investment...more

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Clarifies Restrictions on the Payment of Commissions, Rebates and Other Inducements...

by M. Paige Berry | Saul Ewing LLP on 2/22/2013

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance ("NJDOBI") issued a Bulletin to title insurance companies and producers and to real estate brokers, broker-salespersons and salespersons advising them of the restrictions on...more

Court of Appeals Rules that Title Companies Owe Duty of Care in Tort when Conducting Title Searches

by Brett Buckwalter | Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP on 2/19/2013

In the case of 100 Investment Limited Partnership v. Columbia Town Center Title Co., the Maryland Court of Appeals was asked to determine whether a title company owed a tort duty of reasonable care to its customer, the...more

Mortgage Banking Update - Febuary 06, 2013

by Richard J. Andreano, Jr., Keith R. Fisher, Stefanie Jackman, Barbara S. Mishkin, Amy Mushahwar, Brian M. Pinheiro, Matthew Saunig, Robert Scott, John D. Socknat, Mercedes Kelley Tunstall, more +Michael S. Waldron | Ballard Spahr LLP on 2/6/2013

In This Issue: - Settlement of Michigan Lending Discrimination Lawsuit Underscores Regulatory Focus on Equal Access to Credit - Industry Employers Should Prepare Now for Health Care Reform - Title Insurers Not...more

Ohio Court Holds E&O Policy Not Triggered By Underlying Misappropriation

by Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP on 2/5/2013

In its recent decision in Entitle Ins. Co. v. Darwin Select Ins. Co., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14218 (N.D. Ohio Feb. 1, 2013), the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio had occasion to consider whether a...more

The Importance Of A Title Examination When Acquiring Real Estate

by Schecter Law on 2/4/2013

The South Florida housing market is recovering after taking a big hit during the 2006 housing crisis. According to the Case-Shiller Home Price Index released January 30, prices in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties...more

Maryland High Court's Finding of Tort Liability for Deficient Title Search has Implications for Title Companies and Underwriters

by Kimberly Manuelides | Saul Ewing LLP on 2/4/2013

A recent decision by the Maryland Court of Appeals makes it clear that title companies and underwriters may now be susceptible to tort liability for negligence under Maryland common law....more

Title Insurers Not Liable For Agent's Negligence

by Robert Scott | Ballard Spahr LLP on 1/31/2013

Title insurance companies can enforce exculpatory provisions in title insurance policies that exclude liability for tort claims based on a negligent title search performed by an agent, Maryland's highest court has ruled....more

California Court Holds That A Tripartite Attorney-Client Relationship Exists Between A Title Insurer, Its Insured And Counsel...

by Kenneth Styles | Miller Starr Regalia on 1/25/2013

Ten years ago, a California Court of Appeal took a relatively narrow view of the attorney-client privilege in conjunction with claims investigation and analysis conducted by a title insurer’s in-house counsel....more

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Simplifying the Mechanic's Lien Agent Process: N.C.'s New Online Clearinghouse

The Top Ten Points To Watch For In Commercial Real Estate Contracts: Point #3 – What’s the property and how good is its title?

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Clarifies Restrictions on the Payment of Commissions, Rebates and Other Inducements...

Court of Appeals Rules that Title Companies Owe Duty of Care in Tort when Conducting Title Searches

Mortgage Banking Update - Febuary 06, 2013

Ohio Court Holds E&O Policy Not Triggered By Underlying Misappropriation

The Importance Of A Title Examination When Acquiring Real Estate

Maryland High Court's Finding of Tort Liability for Deficient Title Search has Implications for Title Companies and Underwriters

Title Insurers Not Liable For Agent's Negligence

California Court Holds That A Tripartite Attorney-Client Relationship Exists Between A Title Insurer, Its Insured And Counsel...

Title Insurance Overview

Class Decertification, Case Law Update – Campbell v. First American Title Insurance Company

Developments in Law, Factual Discovery Lead Federal Judge to Decertify Class Action

Real Estate Tip – Avoid a Grinch-y No Coverage Surprise: Add a UCC Policy to Your Title Insurance Checklist

Lost Lien Priority Restored

Construction to Permanent Loan on the Return: Tips on Due Diligence and Loan Documents (part 1)

Changes to North Carolina Lien and Bond Law – What You Need to Know

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