FinCEN’s Reporting Rule Struck Down, Releasing Texas Homestead Liens & the AI Legal Revolution

Weekly Docket · Mar 20, 2026 · 40m

This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they analyze the landmark court ruling that set aside and vacated FinCEN’s nationwide real estate reporting rule. They break down the judge’s reasoning on what constitutes a "suspicious" transaction and why the government cannot categorically label all-cash LLC property transfers as suspicious. They also provide a practical guide to Texas Property Code § 52.0012, explaining the "self-help" method for removing judgment liens from a homestead. They discuss the critical 90-day window of reliance for title companies and when the clock…