By
NNA Staff
on April 26, 2011
A new bill that would expand the authority of prosecutors to investigate cases of foreclosure document fraud has cleared most legislative hurdles in the Georgia General Assembly and is pending a final vote in the state Senate.
By
NNA Staff
on April 25, 2011
Thomas J. Smedinghoff is a partner in the Privacy, Data Security, and Information Law Practice at the law firm of Wildman Harrold in Chicago.
By
NNA Staff
on April 21, 2011
Notaries working in banks or financial institutions may be asked to provide customers with a “Medallion Signature Guarantee.” Often mistakenly refereed to as a “Medallion Notary” or “Medallion Stamp”, this request is not a notarial act. It’s a special type of signature guarantee provided within the banking industry.
By
NNA Staff
on April 21, 2011
Following the announcement that online whistle-blower site “WikiLeaks” will release confidential data from a major banking chain, security and regulatory experts predict Notaries employed in finance and banking will see stricter workplace policies for securing and sharing sensitive data, such as journal entries.
By
NNA Staff
on April 21, 2011
Theft of a person’s medical information is a growing and increasingly costly crime trend. Despite the risks it poses — including financial losses and compromised healthcare services — many victims do not report the crime or take additional steps to protect their privacy
By
NNA Staff
on April 20, 2011
On two Fridays in the coming weeks, the National Notary Association will open up its high-demand “Notary Hotline” to all Notaries — regardless of membership — to answer your notarial questions and guide you through difficult circumstances.
By
NNA Staff
on April 20, 2011
Conference is not just about boosting your knowledge and skills, networking and engaging workshops and discussions — it’s also a time for attendees to soak in the sights and sounds of the Entertainment Capital of the World.
By
NNA Staff
on April 20, 2011
The National Notary Foundation has made special scholarship grants to the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver, and the Indianapolis, Indiana Public School System Education Foundation.
By
NNA Staff
on April 11, 2011
If you’ve ever wanted to use your Notary commission to start a business, the NNA’s Conference 2011 offers the strategies and training you need to get started.
By
NNA Staff
on April 11, 2011
The nationwide foreclosure scandal in 2010 shocked the country with the massive amounts of money lost nationwide. A significant part of the blame was placed on improperly performed notarizations. But this doesn't tell the whole story.