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Treasury sanctions foreign law firm over alleged Iran connections - Sanctions against Iran and its allies continue to expand, with the U.S. Treasury Department now targeting a law firm for allegedly supporting Iran’s illicit shipping and other activities. bit.ly/4zYvafs

Florida regulators suspend home warranty company for operating without license - A New York home warranty company was issued a cease-and-desist order by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation for unlawfully selling contracts to homeowners in the state. bit.ly/4e9c6mu

Deadline approaching for California counties to establish deed notification systems - All 58 of California’s counties are being directed to establish official property record notification programs to battle deed fraud by Jan. 1, 2027. bit.ly/4A3wzSc

Justice Department issues new directive for fraud division - A new directive for the Justice Department’s fraud division emphasizes close cooperation with U.S. attorneys while not overstepping legitimate business operations. bit.ly/4sshtCY

Florida police officer charged in scheme to seize deceased man’s home - A Lauderhill, Fla., police officer faces felony charges for allegedly exploiting a man’s death to illegally claim his home after he was sent to the home on a welfare check. bit.ly/4ByT2I8

Costly seller impersonation fraud leads to legal battle between buyers, title agents - Title insurance providers sought a court order clearing them of obligation when their clients lost more than $1 million in a seller impersonation scam. bit.ly/4ziqZvf

Policyholders accused their title insurance provider of bad faith denial of coverage and violation of Ohio Insurance Law after encountering deed defects and having their claims denied. bit.ly/4kkRj33

In a perfect world, deed fraud would not only be easily recognizable, but simple to prosecute. Panelists at the 2026 @priaus Annual Conference explored ways to bridge the gap between the ideal and reality. bit.ly/4ki7mi6

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Coverture. Dower. Curtesy. 📜 Three legal terms that once decided who controlled property in a marriage. Mary Schuster breaks down what they meant and why they still matter to title professionals. 👉 bit.ly/4ewR4y8

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What if cryptocurrency could open the door to a global pool of real estate buyers? On the latest podcast, @CryptEscrow CEO John Ioannou explores how crypto-enabled transactions could create new opportunities for real estate professionals. bit.ly/4wLAukF

Charges filed in Houston-area mortgage fraud scheme - Two indicted for allegedly submitting fraudulent financial documents to multiple mortgage lenders in scheme that threatened $5.8 million. bit.ly/4Bobt2b

Pennsylvania House passes bill allowing transfer-on-death deeds - A bill passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would permit property transfers to designated beneficiaries outside of probate. bit.ly/3UGlYgU

FTC considers rule extending authority to digital platforms to combat fraud - The FTC is seeking feedback on a proposal that would allow the agency to regulate advertising tools on digital platforms to combat online impersonation scams. bit.ly/3UcwzQk

California AG settles with company over crypto withdrawal restrictions - California Attorney General Rob Bonta targeted a second cryptocurrency company over allegations they restricted the withdrawal of digital assets by their customers. bit.ly/4shzsfj

Successful fraud fight depends on early coordination with law enforcement, banks - Mike Hayden of Pioneer Title Agency and Don Carroll with Arizona Attorney General’s Office detail how real estate fraud schemes unfold and how to protect transactions. bit.ly/4kbyDmi

Alliance Solutions LLC President Chuck Cain talked with The Legal Description about how Fannie Mae’s recent decision to expand eligibility for attorney opinion letters may impact the industry. bit.ly/3WkwYkr

Expanded AOL eligibility unlikely to drive major shift, title expert says - Alliance Solutions LLC President Chuck Cain shares how Fannie Mae’s recent decision to expand eligibility for attorney opinion letters may impact the industry. bit.ly/47wC8wh