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We’re pleased to announce that the newly enhanced CLTA website including the Members-Only Titlecast Education Portal is now live!  This upgraded feature offers a more user-friendly experience, improved course navigation, and easier access to the educational resources you have come to rely on.  With the updated portal, members can:

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Don’t miss our latest episodes on preparing for the new FinCEN rule.

In this episode, we explore what may qualify as an exempt transaction and discuss ways to determine whether a specific transaction falls into that category. ...

This episode discusses ways to determine who is a beneficial owner, go over what an ownership interest is and ways to calculate ownership interest. ...

The CLTA, in its capacity as an advisory organization pursuant to Section 12402 – 12402.2 of the Insurance Code, made a filing on behalf of its member companies. ...

Senate Bill 354 (Limon), the Insurance Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2025 (ICPPA) was passed by the State Senate earlier this year, but failed to be heard in the Assembly Insurance Committee ahead of a crucial legislative deadline. The bill is...

The California Legislative Analyst’s office has issued a mid-year housing report finding that California home prices continue to exceed those in the rest of the country. The report found that prices for mid-tier homes are more than twice as expensive as...

Senate Bill 549 (Allen) would authorize Los Angeles County to establish a Resilient Rebuilding Authority (RRA) for the wildfire area of Los Angeles. Of particular interest to title companies operating in Los Angeles, the bill ...

As recently amended, Senate Bill 302 (Padilla) would require the California Privacy Protection Agency to obtain a list of all state and local elected officials, which shall serve as each elected official’s request to ...

​Assembly Bill 1337 (Ward) seeks to expand the state’s Information Privacy Act by applying its requirements and obligations to local agencies. Under existing law, the application of the IPA is ...

On June 30th, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and Department of Real Estate (DRE) issued a joint notice expressing concern about a business practice in which a real estate broker instructs a settlement agent through ...

Matic, a leading digital insurtech platform, recently released its mid-year premium trends report, analyzing key developments in the home insurance landscape during the first half of 2025. Drawing from a dataset of Matic-quoted and insured properties, the report highlights ...

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.58%. The survey is focused on ...

Lisa Steele has stepped into a new role as the Chief Executive Officer for Mother Lode Holding Company (MLHC). Lisa has served as the COO of MLHC and is a 30-year industry veteran, with a background in sales, marketing, escrow, operations, and leadership. ...

Stewart Information Services Corporation announced that it has been awarded a place on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2025, marking the company’s second year receiving this honor. ...

On August 25, Old Republic Title (ORT) announced that it is proudly celebrating its 118-year anniversary. ...

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) leaders confirmed they are collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to offer “innovative title insurance solutions.” FHFA Director ...

First American Title announced the launch of its AgentNet® Assist tool, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) experience that instantly searches and summarizes First American's underwriting expertise and proprietary data. ...

Quarter 2 Earnings Reports for Fidelity, First American, Old Republic and Stewart. ...

Olson v. Unison Agreement Corp. (9th Cir. Aug. 7, 2025, No. 23-2835) 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 19947.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a case arising out of the state of Washington, ruled that the plaintiffs had stated a cause of action for violation of Washington’s reverse mortgage law.  ...

Applegate v. Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC (2025) 112 Cal.App.5th 356.  A bidder sued the trustee and beneficiary under a deed of trust, asserting various claims based on an alleged violation of the foreclosure law. ...

Wang v. Peletta (2005) 112 Cal.App.5th478. ​Homeowners built a retaining wall on their property without first obtaining a permit or a survey. ...