July - August 2012 | Volume 5 - Number 5
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Update from ATG AdministrationJohn O'Brien Joins ATG as Vice President – Counsel to President
ALSO: Read about other promotions at ATG. Peter J. Birnbaum |
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Claims CornerThe Insured Must Provide a Proof of Loss for a Claim — Submitting proof of loss does not mean that the title company will pay that amount for the claim. Read more... Call to ActionCFPB Releases Closing Disclosure Form – Review/Submit Comments by 11.6.12 — Possible options within the Proposed Rule pose a serious threat to the way we do business. Read more... |
ATTORNEYS | Practice NotesReal Estate and Title Insurance NewsCPLs and Bifurcated Transactions — To reduce confusion in these situations, read this explanation and tips on handling CPLs in a few common scenarios. Read more... CasenotesFederal RESPA: Freeman et al v Quicken Loans Inc — The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Section 2607 seeks to prohibit kickbacks and unearned fees, but the statute will not provide a remedy where a single settlement provider retains, in its entirety, an unearned fee for services not rendered. Read more... Illinois Easements: Hahn v County of Kane — When construing the scope of easements, the term “assign” follows its legal definition, which is a transfer of all identifiable rights from assignor to assignee. Read more... Indiana Adverse Possession; Subdivisions: Altevogt v Brand — A plat that provides easements for “use by owners and their guests,” does not dedicate those easements to the public, but creates a private easement co-owned by all owners in the subdivision. Read more... Wisconsin Closings; Title Insurance: Olson v Zurich American Ins Co — It does not contravene public policy to hold a title insurance agency liable for negligence based upon the actions of its agent. Read more... |
IN THE NEWS | Promotions within ATGATG President Peter Birnbaum Announces Staff Promotions - Please join me in congratulating Sarah Boeckman, Jessica Bunner, Dave Galise, Donna Kogut, Linda Robertson, Christine Sparks, Tania Stori, Laura Wittrock, and Kathy Xie on their recent promotions. Read more... |
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