Case: Prescriptive Easement over Water
Franco v. Ferrill, 342 So. 3d 1176 (Miss. 2022). In a case of first impression, the Mississippi Court of Appeals has held that the test…
Bills affecting Real Property passed by the Legislature
The following bills affecting real property were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. All of these bills become effective on…
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…
Does Foreclosure Of A Deed Of Trust Extinguish Restrictive Covenants?
Loblolly Properties LLC v. Le Papillon Homeowner’s Ass’n, Miss. Court of Appeals No. 2021-CA-00767, 2022 WL 4478395 (Sept. 27, 2022)(rehearing denied Jan. 31, 2023)(not released…
2023 Legislative Session Update
It’s that time again to report my view of the Legislative Session. Just when you think you might be able to predict how things will…
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…
Pending Bills Regarding Real Property
The following pending bills affecting real property are still alive in the MississippiLegislature as of March 13, 2023. HB 280 would create a committee to…
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…
Legislative Update: Garbage Liens
Our association has been working since before the 2022 legislative session to push through legislation requiring Garbage Liens to be discoverable in the public record.…
