ALTA

Title Alliance CEO to be on innovation panel at upcoming NS3 Summit

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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MEDIA, Pa., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A member of the leadership team of Title Alliance, a national real estate title & escrow company that specializes in joint venture operations, will once again be a featured presenter during an upcoming major title and settlement convention.

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  • A member of the leadership team of Title Alliance, a national real estate title & escrow company that specializes in joint venture operations, will once again be a featured presenter during an upcoming major title and settlement convention.
  • MEDIA, Pa., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A member of the leadership team of Title Alliance, a national real estate title & escrow company that specializes in joint venture operations, will once again be a featured presenter during an upcoming major title and settlement convention.
  • Title Alliance CEO Jim Campbell will be part of an innovation panel during the annual NS3 Summit put on by October Research in St. Louis next week.
  • "As a 75-year-old company, it's important to celebrate our past, but here at Title Alliance, our eyes are always on the future.

ALTA, AARP Applaud Georgia for Passage of NTRAPS Bill

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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The new law will make NTRAPS unenforceable by law.

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  • The new law will make NTRAPS unenforceable by law.
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • "A home often is a consumer's largest investment, and the best way to support the certainty of landownership is through public policy.
  • Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia legislature for taking this essential step in helping Georgia curb this predatory housing practice and helping homeowners protect their property rights," said AARP Georgia State Director Debra Tyler Horton.

GA Telesis Named as a Top Supplier by Latin American Airlines

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GA Telesis, LLC ("GAT") announces the company has received the award as a top supplier by Latin American airlines.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GA Telesis, LLC ("GAT") announces the company has received the award as a top supplier by Latin American airlines.
  • ALTA, Latin America's globally known aviation association, has bestowed this award to leading suppliers in the industry who best serve Latin American air carriers.
  • As one of the top three suppliers recognized in its category, GAT is incredibly honored to accept this award from the Latin American airline community.
  • "This award is another example of GA Telesis exceeding industry standards and leading the way utilizing the entire GA Telesis Ecosystem," said Jason Reed, President of Flight Solutions Group .

WINE COUNTRY HOSPITALITY AND LUXURY TRANSPORT VETERAN TAKES THE HELM AT ALTA LUXURY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, NAPA VALLEY

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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NAPA, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Napa, CA-based and locally-owned, full service chauffeur service ALTA Luxury Transportation Services (ALTA) has appointed Georgia Nichols as General Manager.

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  • NAPA, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Napa, CA-based and locally-owned, full service chauffeur service ALTA Luxury Transportation Services (ALTA) has appointed Georgia Nichols as General Manager.
  • A Napa Valley native and former vintner, Nichols brings to this role 18 years of experience in wine, hospitality, and transportation.
  • ALTA has been of service to wine country visitors for over 13 years and was bought by Napa Valley vintner and wine industry executive John Anthony Truchard in 2019.
  • Over the years, Nichols' has also held leadership and winemaking roles at Magnum Wine Tours, Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley, Sire Estate, and Allocated Napa Valley.

ALTA Good Deeds Foundation Awards Housing Grant

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Housing, American Land Title Association, Education, Public policy, ALTA, Organization, Building

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA , the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, has announced it is awarding a $6,000 grant to the National Fair Housing Alliance in Washington, D.C..

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  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA , the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, has announced it is awarding a $6,000 grant to the National Fair Housing Alliance in Washington, D.C..
  • The Foundation announced the grant during ALTA Advocacy Summit, ALTA's annual public affairs event.
  • "In less than three years since the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation was founded, we have awarded $724,000 in grants to 123 community nonprofits in 39 states and the District of Columbia."
  • The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation was launched in 2020 to bolster the charitable efforts of ALTA members.

OLD REPUBLIC ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF RANDE YEAGER

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) today announced that after 36 years of dedicated service to Old Republic, Rande Yeager, Executive Chairman of Old Republic National Title Holding Company (ORNTHC), will retire, effective June 30, 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) today announced that after 36 years of dedicated service to Old Republic, Rande Yeager, Executive Chairman of Old Republic National Title Holding Company (ORNTHC), will retire, effective June 30, 2023.
  • He has spearheaded initiatives that promoted innovation and engaged in advocacy efforts to reinforce the industry's reputation.
  • He has led by inspiring, mentoring, and motivating Old Republic's associates, while building enduring relationships with customers and agency partners."
  • Old Republic extends its warmest thanks and heartfelt appreciation to Rande for his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the Company and its associates.

dmg events Welcomes Global Audience to Edmonton for the Second Annual Canadian Hydrogen Convention

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
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Canada, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CALGARY, ALTA -  (April 21, 2023) dmg events presents the second annual Canadian Hydrogen Convention being held in Edmonton, AB, Canada from April 25-27, 2023 at the Edmonton Convention Centre , (9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB).

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  • Canada, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CALGARY, ALTA -  (April 21, 2023) dmg events presents the second annual Canadian Hydrogen Convention being held in Edmonton, AB, Canada from April 25-27, 2023 at the Edmonton Convention Centre , (9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB).
  • With Co-Host Edmonton Global and Industry Co-Host TC Energy, the event expects record attendance with participation from nearly 70 countries.
  • “We are honoured to welcome over 6,000 participants to the Edmonton region for the 2nd Annual Canadian Hydrogen Convention,” says Nick Samain, Senior Vice President of dmg events.
  • For more information on how to participate at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention, please visit www.hydrogenexpo.com .

ALTA, AARP Applaud Florida for Passage of NTRAPS Bill

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, alongside AARP, the Florida Land Title Association and AARP Florida applaud the Florida legislature for passing Senate Bill 770, which will protect homeowners from the predatory practice of filing of unfair real estate fee agreements in property records, known as Non-Title Record Agreements for Personal Service (NTRAPS).

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  • WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, alongside AARP, the Florida Land Title Association and AARP Florida applaud the Florida legislature for passing Senate Bill 770, which will protect homeowners from the predatory practice of filing of unfair real estate fee agreements in property records, known as Non-Title Record Agreements for Personal Service (NTRAPS).
  • Florida follows a model bill, which ALTA helped draft with input from national stakeholders.
  • The model bill created a blueprint for states wishing to provide a remedy for existing NTRAPS while also discouraging future unfair and deceptive practices.
  • "We applaud the governor, attorney general and the Florida legislature for taking this essential step in helping Florida curb this predatory housing practice," said Zayne Smith, Director of Advocacy for AARP Florida.

ALTA Applauds Sens. Cramer and Warner for Reintroducing SECURE Notarization Act

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Mark Warner (D-VA) for reintroducing to the Senate the bipartisan Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act, which would permit immediate nationwide use of remote online notary (RON) with minimum standards and provide certainty for the interstate recognition of RON.

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  • Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Mark Warner (D-VA) for reintroducing to the Senate the bipartisan Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act, which would permit immediate nationwide use of remote online notary (RON) with minimum standards and provide certainty for the interstate recognition of RON.
  • Earlier this year, the SECURE Notarization Act passed the House of Representatives by voice vote.
  • "The bipartisan SECURE Notarization Act provides a safe and secure alternative to execute real estate and mortgage transactions.
  • By passing the SECURE Notarization Act, we can take a much-needed step into the future by modernizing the notarization process with a secure system that has proven to meet consumer needs and expectations."

ALTA Foundation Provides Emergency Grant Following Mississippi Tornadoes

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The Foundation Board awarded the emergency grant to aid Mississippi victims with any needs following the tornadoes.

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  • The Foundation Board awarded the emergency grant to aid Mississippi victims with any needs following the tornadoes.
  • "Mississippi towns ravaged by the March 24 tornadoes were reduced to rubble," said ALTA CEO Diane Tomb.
  • This emergency grant from the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation will help provide relief to victims who are struggling to have even their most basic need for shelter met."
  • Because of the ALTA members' support of the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation, we are able to help Mississippi residents in their first steps on what is likely to be one of the most challenging experiences of their lives."