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ALTA Insights: Navigating Mechanic’s Liens Coverage in Commercial Transactions
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | Register Today
Mechanic’s liens can complicate even the most straightforward commercial transactions. This webinar will provide a practical overview of how to approach mechanic’s lien risk, what coverage is typically available under title insurance policies and the types of documentation that may be required. Register for this Data Trace-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar and walk through a sample fact pattern to see how these issues play out in practice and get a better understanding of how to identify, evaluate and manage mechanic’s lien concerns in a variety of commercial settings.
Practical Tips to Protect Funds from Fraud
Wire fraud has become the boogeyman of real estate transactions—ever present, always evolving and capable of unraveling deals in seconds. For title and settlement professionals, safeguarding client funds isn’t just a best practice—it’s a duty central to maintaining trust.
Banks Never Ask That
The American Bankers Association launched a national fraud-prevention campaign last year designed to help people recognize and avoid scams where criminals impersonate banks to steal money or personal information he site encourages visitors to “Snap out of it” when something seems suspicious and offers tools to improve scam-spotting skills, including interactive quizzes, videos and a game called Scam City that illustrate common deceptive tactics like fake emails, texts and calls.
Stewart Title Expands Florida Footprint
Stewart Title expanded its presence in Florida with the acquisition of Townsend Title Insurance Agency.
Meet Deirdre Green: Leading ALTA’s Education, Service and Impact
Behind every initiative, meeting and milestone is a group of dedicated professionals. This Team Spotlight series shines a light on the team members who work alongside you to protect, educate and promote the title industry. Today, we highlight ALTA Vice President of Professional Development Deirdre Green, who for more than 16 years has been a steady and trusted presence at the association.
WFG Forms JV With Gold Capital Partners
Williston Financial Group (WFG) and Gold Capital Partners formed Metro United Title and Escrow, a joint venture launching in Arizona with scheduled expansion into multiple states in early 2026.
True Title Appoints Associate General Counsel
In this role, Kerry Wofford will lead True Title’s in-house underwriting team and provide legal guidance to the company’s management team.
Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow Merges With Pino Law Offices
The deal, which comes on the heels of Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow late 2025 merger with DaMore Law and Green Mountain Lawyers, strengthens KL/ACE's market presence in the Greater Boston area and expands the firm's comprehensive real estate and related legal services,
Sun Title Appoints Director of Operations
In this role, Kara Chan will oversee all of of Sun Title's business units and segments of the operations, including residential and commercial.