New Law: Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act
As of May 18, 2021, some 36 states and four territories allowed for the medical use of cannabis products. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Gov. Tate…
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Legislative Update: Feb. 1 Deadline
Feb. 1 was the deadline to pass general bills and constitutional resolutions out of committee in the chamber where they originated. The death of a…
Ginnie Mae Embraces Blockchain
Is blockchain technology still hip if the federal government starts to use it? After seeing the benefits of blockchain, federal organizations at the top of…
Mississippi Title Act has been Tabled
The Association’s Board of Directors made the decision at its December 2021 board meeting to suspend any further efforts on the pursuit of the proposed…
Member Highlight – Abstractor: Chad Evans
Chad Evans, a Mississippi native who attended Belhaven College, found his way to abstracting as a career by chance in the way so many abstractors…
The 2022 Mississippi legislative session begins today
Mississippi’s 2022 legislative session begins today and will last for 90 days. Although lawmakers will gather at the capitol to open the session, they are…
Fannie and Freddie Now Required to Factor in Climate Change Risks
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) acting Director Sandra Thompson says the FHFA is stepping up its monitoring and supervision of climate change issues. Fannie…
Member Highlight – Agent: Katy Boyer
Katy Boyer-Langston grew up in Vancleave, Mississippi, and received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2009. She worked as a…
House Approves Defense Bill but excludes SECURE Notarization Act
The House passed a finalized version of the $768 billion defense authorization bill late Tuesday (Dec. 7th) night with overwhelming bipartisan support, moving legislation hamstrung by delays, amendment…
MS Supreme Court Extends Ability to Earn CLE Credit Online
Due to the continued issues concerning COVID-19 and the limitations on the ability to gather in person, the Mississippi Supreme Court has ordered that the…
Member Highlight – Agent: Jason Purvis
The first job Jason Purvis accepted after receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1998 was teaching special education…
Upcoming ALTA Webinars: December
In need of some training? ALTA has a new webinar planned for December that may tickle your fancy! Check it out below: ALTA Insights: Changes…
RIN/RON Reprieve: Extended another 8 days
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced Thursday the COVID-19 State of Emergency in the state will end Saturday, November 20, 2021. The announcement means the order…
Upcoming ALTA Webinars: November
In need of some training? ALTA has two new webinars planned for November that may tickle your fancy! Check them out below: Insuring Native American…
Harrison County: New Filing & Search System Hiccup
The Harrison County Chancery Clerk’s office implemented a new computer filing and search system effective as of September 20, 2021. However, numerous problems have been…
RIN/RON Reprieve: Extended another 30 days
Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, today announced the extension of Mississippi’s State of…
New RULONA Amendment Gives More Flexibility
Mississippi adopted RULONA, which went into effect on July 1, 2021. Known as the Mississippi Revised Law on Notarial Acts, the law updates Mississippi notary…
Annual Conference 2022: May 5-6, Golden Nugget Biloxi
The Land Title Association of Mississippi’s Board of Directors has finalized site selection for the Association’s Annual Conference 2022. The Conference will be held in…
Member Highlight – Agent: Julie Scianna
In an attorney-agent state like Mississippi, Julie Scianna is a rare find as a true, independent insurance agent in the title insurance business. As a…
SECURE Notarization Act: Closer to Passage?
ALTA President Bill Burding NTP, speaking at a recent convention, indicated that he believes Congress is very close to passage of the Securing and Enabling…