TitleBytes News & Happenings
Technology Talk
Dec 6, 2018
Ethan Powsner, Esq., VP of Technology and Market Development Fidelity National Title Group While there is a lot of discussion in the title media about cybersecurity and safe wire practices, there are other technology issues that a prudent title agent should be aware of. These issues, while not as glamorous or as dramatic as wire […]
New Year, New Government Leadership
Dec 6, 2018
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants By now enough time has passed that you are aware of the results from the November 6th election. Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer already has her transition team in place and they are working hard so she can hit the ground running in 2019. But, you may not be aware that the […]
IT’S NOT JUST A ONCE-A-YEAR ACTIVITY!
Dec 6, 2018
By Meredith Weingarden, Esq. MLTA Legislative Committee Chair Now that the dust is settling from the election and the passage of Proposals 1, 2 & 3, attention will be again drawn to the legislative process. For that’s what it is – a process, a process of review, debate, often revision and sometimes compromise. MLTA’s annual […]
MLTA Gives Back
Dec 6, 2018
Tom Lico, MLTA President-Elect In the last issue of TitleBytes we reintroduced to you the Public Service Committee and mentioned that we would be expanding our financial outreach to additional home related charities. In addition to our annual donation to Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, we have added Safe Haven Ministries, Friends of Foster Kids, […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Oct 9, 2018
Cindy Immonen, NTP, CLTP Do not ignore cybersecurity practices – Educate, Educate, Educate. Routinely update all your devices, systems, browsers, and plugins. Do not download anything from an untrusted source. Implement a multi-layered security approach including configuring accounts with maximum-security controls and conducting training. WiFi Don’t allow your device to auto-join unfamiliar networks. Always turn […]