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FinCEN Gets More Authority Over Entities Under New Corporate Transparency Act
On January 3, 2021, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) over a veto by the President. Contained therein was the authorization of the…
Read MoreCase of the Month MES Investments, LLC v. Dadson Washer Service, Inc.
Case of the Month MES Investments, LLC v. Dadson Washer Service, Inc. MES Investments, LLC (“MES”) purchased a 22-unit apartment complex in West Hollywood in…
Read MorePhase Out of LIBOR Expected in 2021
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued a…
Read MoreFinCEN Geographic Targeting Order Update
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has renewed of its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind residential real properties acquired…
Read MoreCase of the Month – Clifford Allen Brace, Jr. et all v. Steven M. Speier
Clifford Allen Brace, Jr. et al. v. Steven M. Speier Clifford Allen Brace, Jr. & Anh Brace are a married couple that purchased two real properties, one in the…
Read MoreThe Impacts of Proposition 19 on Property Taxes
On November 3, 2020 California voters passed Proposition 19 known as the Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families and Victims of Wildfire or Natural…
Read MoreBeware of Scammers Targeting SBA PPP Money
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27th, 2020. Since then, scammers and fraudsters have been trying…
Read MoreImpacts of COVID-19 on California Notaries
With the implementation of social distancing because of COVID-19, many states have made changes to their notary laws to allow for remote notarization. California has…
Read MoreCase Spotlight: Adams v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.
Case of the Month Adams v. Bank of America, N.A. et al. Plaintiff Connie Adams obtained a $422,750 loan secured by a deed of trust…
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