escrow

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The firm said it had placed $7.5 billion into an escrow account.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The New York Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection reimburses clients for financial losses — up to $400,000 per claim — caused by dishonest conduct of attorneys, such as theft of escrow or estate assets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Contact your mortgage servicer immediately to request an escrow analysis or a longer repayment period for the escrow shortage, as lenders can sometimes spread repayment over more months.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

The San Francisco company also deposited $500 million into its litigation escrow account, which was established to insulate the company from financial liability for certain litigation cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

When the tenant told them what they already knew—that the money had been deposited in an escrow account—the officials left, but returned a half hour later and demanded that the man come downtown with them.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson