Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) have reintroduced federal legislation that would allow remote online legislation (RON) nationwide. Known as the Securing and Enabling Commerce Using…
Effective June 1, 2021, the Adams County Chancery Clerk’s office will become a paperless office. All documents submitted for “recording” will be maintained in electronic…
As part of the tax policy changes included in the American Families Plan, 1031 like-kind exchange deferral amounts would be capped at $500,000. Recent research…
Tax breaks for 1031 like-kind exchanges would be capped under a wide-ranging economic plan proposed by President Biden. On Wednesday, Biden introduced the $1.8 trillion…
As the country battled the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020, a record number of internet fraud complaints were reported to the FBI. According to the FBI’s 2020…
New to LTAMS in 2021, Natasha Livingston is an Associate Member representing Lien Sweeper. Natasha tells us that the company is a leading provider of…
The old song “I’m Just a Bill” from School House Rock comes to mind when describing the process to push a bill. When legislation is…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday it is rescinding seven of its temporary policies put in place to protect consumers during the pandemic. The…
ALTA joined 30 other organizations in letters to Congressional leaders and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen explaining the importance of 1031 like-kind exchanges.…
Mississippi may not have as much waterfront property as some of our neighboring southern states, but I am still asked on occasion about any special…
As the country battled the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020, a record number of internet fraud complaints were reported to the FBI. According to the FBI’s 2020…
Two important bills were introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that would provided needed protection to title and settlement services companies when…
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…
After two decades as a title insurance underwriter, there cannot be many title issues that Danny Crotwell has not encountered. He currently serves as Vice-President…
Gov. Tate Reeves yesterday issued Executive Order 1549 lifting the mask mandate in Mississippi and increasing the capacity of all businesses and facilities in the…
The Land Title Association of Mississippi is pleased to announce that it has retained state lobbyist firm Southern Consulting Associates, Inc. led by Sandy Ray.…
LTAMS is pleased to announce that one of our members, Candace Cox Wheeler, has a debut novel, Cradle in the Oak, which will be released…
When buying a home, consumers must be on alert for email or phone scams that will try to steal their money. Criminals can pose as…
When I was in private practice I would usually end up getting a nice contingency plaintiff’s case every year or two. That was not my…
