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Maryland to officially evaluate blockchain applications for recording land titles - A bill recently enacted in Maryland will launch efforts to evaluate the potential real estate applications of blockchain technology, including the recording of land titles. https://t.co/ITEdCrXZYB

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Texas primary narrows the field for state AG - After winning their respective primaries for the office of Texas attorney general, Republican Mayes Middleton and Democrat Nathan Johnson are set to face off in the November general election. https://t.co/a1C5ZZe8A0

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Tennessee governor signs amended deed conveyance bill - A bill introduced in Tennessee previously referred to as the “Tennessee Real Estate Consumer Fraud Protection Act” has been amended and signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee. https://t.co/DOViwZov2s

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FEMA Review Council recommends shrinking NFIP scope, funding - The National Flood Insurance Program may see its scope and role in federal disaster response and prevention efforts reduced under new recommendations the Federal Emergency Management Agency. https://t.co/egZsoFSLyp

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Florida banker gets 12 years in prison for bribery, insurance fraud - A bank founder from Tampa, Fla., has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in a bribery and fraud scheme that bankrupted various insurance companies. https://t.co/agtLPhxqVQ

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MV Realty reaches $2.5M settlement with California AG - California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reached a settlement with MV Realty which terminates the company’s liens, compels it to refund fees and voids existing agreements with homeowners. https://t.co/QNdy2QDlyP

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FBI warns of phishing-as-a-service tool that can bypass MFA defenses - The FBI warns of the growing prevalence of a phishing toolkit that allows determined attackers to penetrate networks, even those protected by multi-factor authentication systems. https://t.co/sELVZwzcpA

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U.S. House passes bipartisan bill to strengthen small business cybersecurity - The Small Business Competitions Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 received unanimous support in a recent U.S. House vote. https://t.co/lXD9LTvmX5

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500+ professionals. 3 days of education, networking, and industry insights. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Kansas City for the 22nd Annual @TheSummit_NS3 at the @KansasCityMarriott Downtown!

Missed it? Here’s a quick look at what happened.
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Consumer Fraud Protection Act introduced in Tennessee - Lawmakers in Tennessee have introduced the “Tennessee Real Estate Consumer Fraud Protection Act,” which aims to implement new safeguards to verify real estate transactions taking place in the state. https://t.co/QHcU8fyz6m

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Financial company sues closing firm for overseeing fraudulent transaction - After falling victim to a fraud scheme, a financial company sued the closing firm involved in the transaction. A district court ruled on whether the matter would go to trial. https://t.co/oftNuo2KcB

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New York DFS releases updated cybersecurity guidance - New York State Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow issued new guidance identifying cybersecurity measures that department-regulated entities should consider adopting. https://t.co/FIGIvrjBpR

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Arizona AG files suit to save homeowner from equity-stripping scheme - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit to stop the wrongful foreclosure of a home involved in an equity stripping scheme. https://t.co/fnZv7NMorR

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Tennessee considers updates to public record access regulations - A bill introduced to the Tennessee legislature earlier this year would, if enacted, amend certain sections of state code governing access to and redaction of public records. https://t.co/i27llacOJy

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NS3 attendees pitch in to support Kansas City-area foster children - Attendees at this year’s National Settlement Services Summit assisted Kansas City area children in the family court system via the annual "Make a Child Smile" event, sponsored by Qualia. https://t.co/Cg8UIvJk1b

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NIPR directors announce planned leadership transition of CEO position - The National Insurance Producer Registry announced that CEO Karen Stakem Hornig will retire in June 2027, with Chief Product and Technology Officer Eric Saul set to succeed her. https://t.co/3YWL1qY2Px

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DC AG penalizes nonprofit development executive for misuse of funds - District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb has reached a $1.255 million settlement with the former executive director of the nonprofit H Street Community Development Corp. https://t.co/wX9GANF0PT

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Connecticut Insurance Department issues insurance fraud warning - The Connecticut Insurance Department issued a bulletin on May 15, warning consumers to be aware of the risk of insurance fraud and online scams. https://t.co/8Ra2J9SqqM

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FinCEN releases new guidance on real estate reporting rule amid court battle - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued three new FAQs to clarify the status of its residential real estate transaction rule during a court-ordered stay of enforcement. https://t.co/bkPWkGdxPE

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#NS32026 is off and running with a panel featuring several state-level insurance regulators who spoke on notary regulations, identity verification and other deed fraud prevention strategies.