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Federal Court Clarifies the Scope of Escrow and LPO Duties Under APR 12
In a recent decision from the Western District of Washington, the court granted summary judgment in favor of an escrow company accused of negligence and legal malpractice arising from the preparation of a statutory warranty deed. The opinion offers a useful reaffirmation of several important principles under Washington’s Admission to Practice Rule 12 (APR 12): LPOs may tailor Board-approved forms to specific transactions — including using attachments — so long as they’re ente
Nov 16
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