By
Michael Lewis
on September 27, 2012
Two men were convicted last week for their role in the murder of a Palm Springs, California, retiree and a thumbprint recorded in a Notary’s journal proved instrumental in solving the case.
By
David Thun
on September 27, 2012
A “huge” number of mortgage fraud-related complaints are being filed against attorneys and law firms, according to the American Bar Association.
By
NNA Staff
on September 27, 2012
There are many legal-sounding terms used in Notary certificates and within documents requiring notarization. Can you explain what they mean?
By
NNA Staff
on September 27, 2012
U.S state attorneys general are negotiating a legal settlement with four regional banks for their involvement in the “robo-signing” crisis.
By
David Thun
on September 20, 2012
The Los Angeles City Council is considering a proposal that could allow undocumented immigrants within its boundaries to use library cards as identification to obtain city services.
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 20, 2012
The County Recorder’s Association of California has issued a top 10 list of the most common Notary mistakes that can cause documents to be rejected for recording.
By
NNA Staff
on September 20, 2012
Approximately 840,000 debt-burdened homeowners who could have been helped by the federal government’s Home Affordable Modification Program will fall through the cracks largely due to a lack of proper staffing and training at some of the financial institutions, according to a recent study.
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 13, 2012
A new law recently enacted by Governor Jerry Brown expands the journal thumbprint requirement for California Notaries, while also placing further limitations on proofs of execution.
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 13, 2012
Asians now represent the largest stream of new immigrants to the United States, overtaking Hispanics in the top spot, according to a study by the Pew Research Center.
By
NNA Staff
on September 11, 2012
U.S. foreclosure activity in July sent mixed signals with overall filings declining for the twenty-second straight month while new foreclosure actions posted year-to-date increases for the third consecutive month.