Mary & Steve Gottheim: Shifting Focus in D.C. - PART TWO

In this episode of Commitment Matters, Mary speaks with Steve Gottheim, General Counsel for ALTA. You can contact Steve via email.

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The American Bankers Association sues the CFPB over proposed changes to their supervisory manual. UDAP, or Unfair, Deceptive or Abusive Acts or Practices. In December 2022, the CFPB issued a consent order against Wells Fargo, which came with a hefty fine of $3.7 billion.Steve explains the House Freedom Caucus and its role among a divided government. Read about the concerns Republicans are raising about the CFPB’s recent actions.Steve anticipates the Treasury Department will file a proposal that would require real estate transactions to go through a money laundering program.Find the 2022 Biden Administration’s Regulatory Agenda and Plan here.Mary and Steve discuss the possibility of the acceptance of alternatives to title insurance. Take a look at ALTA’s research on the risks associated with these alternatives.Sign up for ATLA’s Title Action Network (TAN) to become an advocate for the title industry.

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