Interesting Texas Law: Dirty Deeds
Texas has adopted an interesting new law that allows Texas Clerks to require photo identification whenever anyone tries to file paperwork changing a property’s ownership.…
Author: Land Title Association of Mississippi
The Land Title Association of Mississippi is a professional association dedicated to creating an environment which enables its members to provide the public with the highest quality land title evidencing, title insurance and settlement services.
Member Highlight – Underwriter: Parrish Fortenberry
Originally from Canton, Parrish Fortenberry graduated with an accounting degree from Mississippi State University in 1993 and his juris doctorate from the University of Mississippi…
2023 LTAMS Award Winners Announced
During the 2023 LTAMS Annual Conference on May 19, the following awards were presented to several very deserving individuals. The 2023 Title Person of the…
Member Highlight – 2023 Annual Conference
On May 18th and 19th, real estate title professionals will converge on Flowood, Mississippi, to strengthen their relationships, learn about industry trends, exchange ideas, and…
Join a LTAMS Standing Committees
LTAMS Committees are this Association’s “backbone” and are a key factor in the success of its initiatives and activities. They are the vehicles that facilitate…
ALTA’s Seller Impersonation Fraud Tip Sheet
The American Land Title Association’ put together a tip sheet on seller impersonation fraud. Download the Seller Impersonation Fraud Tip Sheet. American Land Title Association…
Member Highlight – Agent: David A. Weems
Originally from Jackson, David Weems graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2004 and Ole Miss law school in 2007. After the start of his career working…
Call for LTAMS Award Nominations – 2023
The Land Title Association of Mississippi values the time and expertise that our many volunteers offer the association. LTAMS appreciates every committee member, board member,…
Call For LTAMS Board Nominations – 2023
At each Annual Conference, two (2) directors from among the Agent and Abstractor members and two (2) directors from among the Underwriter members are elected…
Member Highlight – Underwriter: Sweetie C. Greer
A “Mississippian through and through,” Sweetie Greer was born in Vicksburg and raised in Jackson. She attended Jackson Prep and received a B. S. Degree…
Press Release: Paymints.io included in ETA’s Top 10 Payments Independent Software Vendor Award Winners
Charlotte, N.C. – Paymints.io, a secure, digital, white-label SaaS platform thatallows title companies and escrow officers to send and receive electronic payments for manytypes of…
Supreme Court will hear a case challenging CFPB funding
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The order taking…
ALTA Applauds Passage of SECURE Notarization Act in the House of Representatives
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, [-] applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing…
Title Company’s Crime Policy Covers Fraudulent Wire Transfer
The Fifth Circuit has affirmed that a title company’s crime protection policy applies to cover loss from a fraudulent wire transfer. In Valero Title Inc.…
Member Highlight – Funny (and True) Stories from LTAMS Members
Just in case you could use a little fun as we move forward in 2023, we have gathered your best stories of absolutely true, unusual…
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Jan. 5 proposed a rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete agreements with their workers. The FTC’s new…
Cyberattack – Cott Systems
An apparent cyberattack last month against a records management vendor has left local governments in a number of states without the ability to allow for…
ALTA Decertifies Several 2006 Policy Forms
ALTA decertified certain 2006 series policy forms effective Dec. 31, 2022. ALTA decertification establishes that the association no longer officially supports the forms, and will…
Member Highlight – Top 10 Lessons Learned in the Title Business
For all of our title industry professionals who have been very good this year, LTAMS has a special holiday gift – the collected advice shared…
LTAMS Membership Committee Wants Your Stories
The LTAMS Membership Committee is seeking your help for an upcoming member highlight article. What better way to start off the new year than with…