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,…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Update: May 26, 2020 Dear LAILTA Members, We have been advised that our Brick and Mortar Bill SB180 is scheduled on the House Floor for debate Thursday. We are in the final stages of getting this bill enacted as it has been unanimously passed out of the Senate and House Insurance Committees. Please take the time to request your…
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…
May 1, 2020 – FROM THE BOARD OF LAILTA: We are concerned with the current bills in the legislature regarding Remote Online Notary, one is filed in the Senate, and there are two filed in the House. The two in the House are substantially the same, however LAILTA supports HB 274 with suggested amendments from the La Law…
Governor Edward’s Proclamation No. 37, signed on March 26, at Section 6 provides for duly commissioned notaries of this state to use Remote Online Notary applications, also referred to as RON. LAILTA has numerous concerns with this provision and joins with the Louisiana Notary Association to voice concern as to both the practical and legal aspects of RON at…
