[Fitch Downgrades LandAmerica's IFS to 'BB'; on Watch Negative] Perhaps that is what Fidelity saw during its diligence and decided to cancel the original deal.That means Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company and Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation will combine with Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Ticor Title, Security Union Title and Alamo Title.Its unclear how the transactions will impact employees… [read post]

[Press Release]That means Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company and Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation will combine with Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Ticor Title, Security Union Title and Alamo Title.The combined company will have almost half of the real estate title insurance market, based on the Demotech Performance of Title Insurance Companies 2008 Edition.Disclaimers [read post]

In a Title VII suit by the EEOC on behalf of a Muslim employee who was not permitted to wear a headscarf during Ramadan, a federal jury has assessed punitive damages of $250,000 against Alamo Rent-a-Car. [read post]