“Save the Date” for our 2026 LAILTA Annual Spring Conference? If will be April 19th – 21st, in Lafayette, Louisiana at the Home2 Suites by Hilton, located at 1909 Kaliste Saloom Road.

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Title News

FinCEN Delays AML Real Estate Reporting Rule

FinCEN Delays AML Real Estate Reporting Rule September 30, 2025 The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced Sept. 30 it will postpone reporting requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule until March 1, 2026. “FinCEN’s decision to postpone its reporting requirements shows recognition of the valid concerns raised by ALTA members and Congress about implementation,”…

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eClerksla.com Offers Free Alert to Protect Your Title

In case you are not aware, the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA) eClerks website (www.eclerksla.com) offers a free service to receive an alert by email or text message if something is recorded in your name in the parishes that you select.  This free service helps protect property owners from scammers that may try to record a fraudulent sale,…

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Brick and Mortar Under Attack – Consumers Need Protection

ALTA INDUSTRY NEWS Title Company Files Lawsuits Challenging Physical Office Requirements August 26, 2025 Presidential Title LLC and its founder recently have filed lawsuits against three state departments of insurance challenging in-state brick-and-mortar office requirements. In lawsuits filed in Texas and Arkansas, the Texas-based title company contends that requiring a physical office imposes illegal barriers to interstate commerce, and…

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Join LAILTA for Free Today and Lock In Early Access to NOLA’s Biggest Title Event This Fall

This spring, the purple and gold reminded us what happens when a team works together with focus and fire. At LAILTA, we believe the same is true for title professionals in Louisiana. Under the leadership of our incoming president, Ronny J. Champlin, who proudly supported our Tigers all season long, we’re offering a special opportunity for new independent title…

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NAILTA News: Escrow Assistant Falls Victim to Watering Hold Attack

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From NAILTA view the article here. WEST, a company committed to protecting title agents, real estate professionals and lenders from cyber fraud, issued an alert for industry members to be on the lookout for watering hole attacks after an escrow assistant became the victim of one. The escrow assistant was searching online for a subordination agreement and thought they…

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It’s Time To Renew Your Membership

If you have not yet renewed your membership, now is the time! Memberships automatically expired on June 30, 2021. To Renew your membership for the 2021-2022 term, renew today! Find out more here: Join/Renew

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2021 LAILTA Spring Seminar Agenda Announced

JOIN US FOR THE 2021 SPRING SEMINAR APRIL 11TH – 13TH PARAGON CASINO 711 Paragon Pl, Marksville, LA 71351 For more info on how to attend, visit the Spring Seminar page. SEE THE AGENDA SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2021 4:30 pm Icebreaker “Cochon De Lait” at Ben & Celeste Luke’s home at 626 N. Monroe Street, Marksville Sponsored by: Stewart…

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Update: SB180 Unanimously Passed the House of Representatives

Yesterday, the House passed our Brick and Mortar Bill, SB 180 92-0! The bill now goes back to the Senate where our bill sponsor Senator Jay Morris will concur in the House Committee Department of Insurance amendments and then send to Governor Edwards for signature. Thanks to all of you for contacting your Senators and Representatives to support this…

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Reach Out To Members of the Senate Insurance Committee to Express Your Support for Brick & Mortar Bill (SB 180)

Dear Valued LAILTA Member: Our lobbyist Kevin Hays has informed our Legislative Committee that LAILTA’s Brick & Mortar bill (SB 180), attached here, has been set for committee hearing on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. SB 180, sponsored by Senator Jay Morris, and resulting from a collaboration between the Department of Insurance and the Louisiana Association of Independent Land Title…

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