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Supreme Court rules excess equity just compensation based on auction price, not fair market valueSupreme Court rules excess equity just compensation based on auction price, not fair market value
Tuesday, June 23, 2026

In a landmark excess equity case concerning tax foreclosure sales, the Supreme Court determined that former owners of seized properties are owed foreclosure sale proceeds minus tax debts based on the home’s auction price, not fair market value.

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Panel discusses ongoing regulatory struggles from FinCEN to foreclosurePanel discusses ongoing regulatory struggles from FinCEN to foreclosure
Monday, June 22, 2026

During the 2026 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Kansas City, Mo., panelists discussed recent legal struggles centering on property rights, excess equity theft and burdensome federal regulation.

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New York Supreme Court addresses long-term breach of contract disputeNew York Supreme Court addresses long-term breach of contract dispute
Monday, June 22, 2026

One portion of a long-standing lawsuit over fraud and negligence in a real estate closing, which began in 2004, has been settled by the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, of New York.

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NAIC confirms targeted ransomware breach
Monday, June 22, 2026

A group of cyberattackers has claimed responsibility for a targeted breach of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which has reportedly compromised more than 105,000 sensitive files.

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Michigan considers bill to update state insurance codes
Monday, June 22, 2026

Lawmakers in Michigan have introduced a bill that would, if enacted, amend the state’s Insurance Code of 1956 to exclude title insurance transactions and the entities facilitating those transactions from a section of code involving risk.

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Iowa law enables insurance companies to halt suspicious transactions
Monday, June 22, 2026

The Iowa Insurance Division has announced that a new law scheduled to take effect on July 1 would empower insurance companies in operating in the state to halt suspicious transactions if they have evidence that elder financial abuse is taking place.

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FBI issues warning of identity theft scheme targeting vacant properties
Monday, June 22, 2026
A public statement from the FBI warns against a prevalent identity theft scheme involving criminals pretending to be the owners of vacant properties to sell them without the real owner's knowledge or consent.
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State regulators discuss latest legislative efforts, ongoing pain points in real estate transactionsState regulators discuss latest legislative efforts, ongoing pain points in real estate transactions
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

During the State Regulator Panel at the 2026 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Kansas City, Mo., panelists discussed legislative developments in their own jurisdictions and beyond that have impacted and continue to impact government oversight of real estate transactions.

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Virginia to launch mixed-income housing loan pilot programVirginia to launch mixed-income housing loan pilot program
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

A recently-enacted legislative proposal directs the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to create a two-year pilot program that would provide loan origination and servicing activities for mixed-income housing.

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New Jersey takes hard stance against junk fees with new executive orderNew Jersey takes hard stance against junk fees with new executive order
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

In a new executive order, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill instructed state agencies to review how junk fees affect consumers and suggest measures to reduce or eliminate them by Sept. 14. The office of the attorney general and the Division of Consumer Affairs also released an enforcement statement on junk fees, detailing how certain practices may violate New Jersey law.

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New Ohio attorney general sworn in
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

On June 8, Andy Wilson officially took office as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general after being sworn in at the Clark County Common Pleas Court, where he previously served as the county prosecutor.

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FTC: Imposter scams cost victims $3.5 billion last year
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Imposter scams cost an estimated $3.5 billion in 2025, according to findings released by the Federal Trade Commission. This figure is nearly triple the rate of losses seen in 2020.

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