FinCEN Reporting Requirements Paused
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered an order vacating FinCEN's Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (RRE). On March 20, 2026, FinCEN added an alert to its website, stating that “in light of a federal court decision, reporting persons are not currently required to file real estate reports with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force.” Although FinCEN may challenge the court’s decision and seek to have the RRE reinstated, based on the court’s order and FinCEN’s statement, (FNF Brand) has paused all processes implemented to comply with the RRE until further notice.
Please contact your (FNF Brand) title or escrow representative if you have any questions or visit https://www.fincen.gov/rre for the latest news and information regarding the RRE.
Navigating FinCEN's RRE Rule:
Impacts on Commercial Real Estate Deals
Presented Presented by Erin Schiller VP, Western Region Training Director for Fidelity National Financial
Live webinar recording from March 18,2026
CLE credit not available
This session provides a timely and practical overview of navigating FinCEN's RRE rule and how these new anti money laundering regulations for residential real estate transfers intersect with commercial real estate deals. As many in the industry are seeing in practice, these rules introduce new reporting obligations and considerations that can affect deal structure, timing, and overall risk management.*
Emerging CRE Trends:
Market Outlook and Title Considerations in Data Center Transactions
Presented by Matt Barlow VP, Commercial Counsel, Chicago Title Insurance Company, NCS DC & Baltimore
and Jim Costello Chief Economist – Real Assets, MSCI Inc.
Live Webinar recording from January 26, 2026
CLE credit not available
This recorded session provides an overview of current commercial real estate trends and their relevance to data center transactions. It pairs market context with a focused discussion of title and underwriting considerations, including utilities, easements, zoning, and land use constraints. The session is intended for commercial real estate attorneys seeking a clearer understanding of how these issues affect due diligence and title risk in data center developments.*
Mechanic's Lien Coverage - Navigating One of Title's Most Complex Risks
Presented by Emmanuel Alvarez, VP & Corporate Underwriting Counsel and
Jerry Castro, VP & Regional Counsel for FNF Family of Companies
Live Webinar recording from October 20, 2025
CLE credit not available
Mechanic’s lien coverage is one of the most complex and risk-sensitive areas in title insurance, impacting both deal structure and post-closing protection. This program guides commercial real estate attorneys, underwriters, and transactional counsel through how mechanic’s lien laws affect lien priority, title insurability, and lender protections. Using practical examples and documentation walkthroughs, it explains how to assess risk, support client objectives, and work effectively with title insurers to secure coverage.*