Legislative Time

Michael Belote, Esq.

By Michael Belote, Esq., UTA California Lobbyist, California Advocates The legislative process proceeds according to a rhythm all of its own. The year begins slowly, ceremonially, and with little concrete action. As the end of session looms, however, the pace increases exponentially, bills are “gutted and amended”, and proposals can...

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Washington Update

By Holly Chisa Over the next few months, lawmakers, interested parties, and state agencies will meet to discuss the future of foreclosures in Washington, and of mediation. Why are we meeting now? As programs age, as the housing market changes, as new needs arise, improvements are needed. More importantly, the...

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Nine Tickets Left For ‘Jersey Boys’

Only 9 tickets are left for the UTA Group’s visit to ‘Jersey Boys’ on Saturday evening November 7th in Las Vegas. Variety calls Vegas’ Jersey Boys“the hottest ticket in Vegas”.   UTA’s group tickets are just $85. Vans leave the M Resort Saturday evening at 6 pm for the show. Don’t...

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iMailTracking Announces New Ownership

UTA Member and Conference Sponsor iMailTrackinghas announced an expansion of services and a change in ownership to include original founders, Margaret Padilla, Avis Thomas and Marie Hickey as well as industry veterans Tom Prior and Art Morris. As part of the acquisition, iMailTracking retained veteran management and operations executives David...

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UTA Accepting Nominations for Board Director Seats

UTA Nomination Committee Chair Mark Blackman, Esq. of Alpert, Barr & Grant, has announced that UTA is now accepting nominations for seats on the 2015 UTA Board of Directors. This year the membership will be electing five (5) seats to the Board of Directors. Terms for each of the seats...

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Registration Now Available for UTA’s 40th Annual Education Conference – Earlybird Deadline is August 31st

Read the conference program and register for the conference now! UTA’s 40th Annual Education Conference, held at the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas November 8-10 will feature exciting and relevant education sessions for attendees – and rooms are just $129/night! This year’s conference will feature general sessions on...

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