![Final Defendants Convicted In Thumbprint Murder Case](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/FingerprintThumb.jpg)
By
Michael Lewis
on September 27, 2012
Two men were convicted last week for their role in the murder of a Palm Springs, California, retiree and a thumbprint recorded in a Notary’s journal proved instrumental in solving the case.
![Thousands Of Mortgage Fraud Complaints Filed Against Attorneys](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/MoneyHouseThumb.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 27, 2012
A “huge” number of mortgage fraud-related complaints are being filed against attorneys and law firms, according to the American Bar Association.
![Hotline Tip: Defining The Legal Language On Notary Certificates](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/HotlineTip.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on September 27, 2012
There are many legal-sounding terms used in Notary certificates and within documents requiring notarization. Can you explain what they mean?
![Officials Press More Banks To Reach Robo-Signing Settlement](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/Robot-Handthumb.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on September 27, 2012
U.S state attorneys general are negotiating a legal settlement with four regional banks for their involvement in the “robo-signing” crisis.
![City Considers Offering Library Cards As ID For Some Undocumented Immigrants](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/IDgenericThumb.jpg)
By
David Thun
on September 20, 2012
The Los Angeles City Council is considering a proposal that could allow undocumented immigrants within its boundaries to use library cards as identification to obtain city services.
![Recorder's Association Issues List Of 10 Most Common Notary Errors](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ApostilleThumb.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 20, 2012
The County Recorder’s Association of California has issued a top 10 list of the most common Notary mistakes that can cause documents to be rejected for recording.
![Lack Of Staff And Training Led To Needless Foreclosures](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/ForeclosureThumb.jpg)
By
NNA Staff
on September 20, 2012
Approximately 840,000 debt-burdened homeowners who could have been helped by the federal government’s Home Affordable Modification Program will fall through the cracks largely due to a lack of proper staffing and training at some of the financial institutions, according to a recent study.
![New Law Strengthens Thumbprint Requirement, Limits Proofs of Execution](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/StevenNBillThumb.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 13, 2012
A new law recently enacted by Governor Jerry Brown expands the journal thumbprint requirement for California Notaries, while also placing further limitations on proofs of execution.
![Asians Replace Hispanics As Fastest Growing Immigrant Group In U.S.](https://www.nationalnotary.org/Image Library/NNA/Bulletin/NotaryBulletinIcon612.jpg)
By
Kelle Clarke
on September 13, 2012
Asians now represent the largest stream of new immigrants to the United States, overtaking Hispanics in the top spot, according to a study by the Pew Research Center.
By
NNA Staff
on September 11, 2012
U.S. foreclosure activity in July sent mixed signals with overall filings declining for the twenty-second straight month while new foreclosure actions posted year-to-date increases for the third consecutive month.