CLE Webinar: UCC Insurance for Equity Pledge Transactions
When:
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET.
Presenters:
Gary Zimmerman, SVP & Chief Underwriting Counsel, FNF Family of Companies, UCCPlus Division and Andrew Lundberg, VP & Deputy Chief Underwriting Counsel, FNF Family of Companies, UCCPlus Division
Description:
A practical overview of UCC insurance in transactions involving equity pledges, mezzanine loans, REIT acquisitions, and defaulted loans secured by personal property. Designed for attorneys representing lenders, borrowers, buyers, sellers, or entities involved in commercial real estate–related financing, the course reviews key Article 9 concepts that affect perfection, priority, and enforcement. Participants will examine common pitfalls in perfecting a security interest, including issues involving chain-of-ownership, prior owner liens, certificates, and powers.
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Title Insurance Rate Increase Effective October 1, 2025
New title insurance rates became effective in North Carolina on October 1, 2025. The updated rate brochure can be found here. Please contact your local Chicago Title office if you have any questions regarding the increase.
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An Odyssey Survival Guide
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Fraudulent Deeds, Contracts & Claims
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Hurricane Disaster Recovery
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Wire Fraud Alert
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