21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What It Means for Due Diligence
The most significant housing legislation in more than three decades is now on the books. On July 11, 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law after clearing …
Verify Before You File: Florida’s New AI Rule Puts Accuracy on the Signer
Florida just drew a clear line in the sand on artificial intelligence in the courtroom, and the message is refreshingly simple. If you put a citation in a court filing, …
The Impact of AI on Public Records: Why Human-Verified Research Still Matters in 2026
Capitol Lien was featured in the March issue of the Minnesota Paralegal Association’s Citations Magazine! In this article, Hunter Ayers and Lacy Sadarangani explore how AI is reshaping public records …
Success Story: No Dead Ends, How Edna Grife Conquered a Century-Deep Energy Search
Some projects test the limits of what’s possible. When a client requested an energy search going all the way back to patent in a county notorious for its complicated records, …
The Challenges and Complexities of Researching Property Records: Grantor/Grantee Indexes vs. Legal Description Indexes
Property research is a cornerstone of real estate transactions, title insurance, and land use planning. Abstractors, title examiners, and attorneys rely on public records to trace ownership, uncover liens, and …
Understanding Mineral Rights and the Importance of Trained Mineral Researchers
Mineral rights refer to the ownership of the subsurface resources beneath a parcel of land, including valuable commodities like oil, gas, coal, precious metals, and other minerals. These rights can …