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8 Property Title Transfers That Trigger Federal Scrutiny

Property title transfers often feel like straightforward real estate procedures—but some can suddenly catch the eye of federal regulators. Whether due to tax, anti-money laundering laws, or mortgage clauses, certain transfers trigger more attention than others. Understanding the triggers helps you stay compliant and avoid costly surprises. Let’s explore 8…

Clever Dude · Jul 23, 2025

Mexican president demands proof after US accuses banks of laundering drug money

Claudia Sheinbaum frustrated as US says trio – placed under sanctions – are ‘vital cogs in the fentanyl supply chain’

The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025

North Korean IT worker scheme infiltrated an American election campaign website

Software developers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continue to conceal their identities to get jobs with American firms in violation of international sanctions.

Fortune · May 12, 2025

'The Accountant 2' Review: Ben Affleck’s Weirdest Thriller Got A Weird, Great Sequel

Ben Affleck returns as the accountant with autism superpowers in 'The Accountant 2,' which embraces its absurd premise in a ridiculously entertaining way.

Inverse · Mar 10, 2025

BOI Report for Small Businesses: Deadline, But Without Penalties

The BOI report, once again, has a new deadline, but there won't be fines or penalties for missing it.

Kiplinger · Dec 27, 2024

Business owners should not forget anti-money laundering rule currently in legal limbo

Small business owners should not forget about a rule that requires them to register with an agency called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, by Jan. 1

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Feds slap TD Bank with $3.1 billion in fines for money laundering of fentanyl trafficking and terrorist financing

The Justice Department say TD allowed child traffickers, fentanyl rings and others to operate on its network.

Fortune · Oct 10, 2024

New US rules try to make it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for homes

The Treasury Department has issued new regulations aimed at making it harder for criminals to launder money by paying cash for residential real estate

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Make Sure to CYA and File

The Corporate Transparency Act can be confusing, and filing your company's info can seem daunting, but it's better to comply than to face substantial penalties.

Kiplinger · Aug 15, 2024

Target just became the latest US retailer to stop accepting payment by checks. Why have so many stores given up on them?

Can you still use a check to make purchases? In increasing numbers of stores across the U.S., the answer is “no.” The large retailer Target stopped accepting checks on July 15, 2024. It follows decisions a decade earlier by supermarket chains Whole Foods and Aldi to no longer accept this…

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024