“The Quill”

We have used our monthly newsletter, The Quill, as a vehicle to disseminate information. We have dozens of informative articles accessible for anyone needing to learn about a legal subject or to brush up on a topic. You can access the entire Catalog here. If you like what you see, subscribe to our Newsletter!
July 7, 2014

July 2014 – ALTA Best Practices

This is the first episode in a series detailing ALTA’s Best Practices which were promulgated in response to the CFPB.  Over the coming months, we will […]
June 7, 2014

June 2014 – Feedback Thermometer a Success!

A few months back we announced via the newsletter that we would be implementing a new customer service feedback tool.  It is what is called a […]
May 7, 2014

May 2014 – “We are from the Government and we are here to help you.”

Who knew that four little letters. . .CFPB. . .could lead to so much. . .um. . .change.  If you are anything like me, the change […]
April 7, 2014

April 2014 – Feedback wanted!

In the coming days, you will see a new addition to the signature block of our emails. (See below)  We have added a quick feedback tool […]
March 7, 2014

March 2014 – After 5

In our “After 5” articles we like to find interesting and noteworthy things that our customers are doing after the work day is over. This month […]
February 7, 2014

February 2014 – Barrister’s All Stars

Our All-Star feature this month is Matt Doyle of Doyle & Wallace, a Charlotted-based law firm.  We have chosen to highlight Matt because he has truly taken advantage […]
January 7, 2014

January 2014 – This Month’s Tenant’s Exception

Oftentimes, you will find a Tenant’s exception inSchedule B of our commitments and policies. Understand that if you see that it is because youtold us that […]
November 7, 2013

November 2013 – Thanks to YOU!

We at Barrister’s Title have a lot to be thankful for this November.  We want to take a moment to say “Thank you” to you, our […]
October 7, 2013

October 2013 – Ancillary Estates

This is a topic we have been receiving a good deal of questions about lately. It was the subject of a Quill Tip in the August […]
September 7, 2013

September 2013 – Affiliate Business Arrangements

All of us are familiar with the Affiliated Business Arrangement (AfBA).  I suspect that it offers most, if not all, of us much consternation.  For obvious […]
August 7, 2013

August 2013 – Dear Esteemed Friends and Customers:

The last four years, we have spent the month of August showing our appreciation for you. . . our Customers. We have done so with the […]
July 7, 2013

July 2013 – Celebrate Freedom

As we do every year, August will be a month for celebrating your support and loyalty.  We have lined up an exciting event and would love […]
June 7, 2013

June 2013 – Looking Ahead: Real Estate Professional Appreciation Month

Every August we take the month to highlight the hard work that each paralegal, abstractor and attorney puts forth to do their jobs.  We know that […]
May 7, 2013

May 2013 – Corporate POA’s

We are going to change gears this month and talk about something other than Mechanics Liens.  An issue that we have been seeing a bunch of […]
April 7, 2013

April 2013 – New Lien Law – Part Deux

Last month, we gave you some information about the new lien law.  At the time of the article, we did not have the new lien forms […]
March 7, 2013

March 2013 – NEW LIEN LAW

By now, many of you know that a new lien law will go into effect on April 1, 2013. We in the title insurance industry believe […]
February 7, 2013

February 2013 – A Word about Post Closing…

From time-to-time, we find issues with a file that make us pause before we issue a policy.  We hope you understand that we believe that it […]
January 7, 2013

January 2013 – Happy New Year!

Welcome back folks. We hope you all had time over the holiday break to relax and enjoy some much needed time off. 2012 was a great […]
November 4, 2012

November 2012 – Happy Thanksgiving

In the spirit of my favorite holiday, all of us at Barrister’s Title wish to express our THANKS. Knocking on wood as I type this. . […]
October 4, 2012

October 2012 : Open Indemnity Agreements

Last month I provided a training tip regarding Estates, referencing, in particular, the usage of Open Estate Indemnity Agreements.  The implication of my “Tip” was that […]