To: All Old Republic National Title Agents and Offices

A L E R T

To: All Old Republic National Title Agents and Offices

From: Underwriting Department

Re: Prohibited Practices

Joseph Barisic

Date: September 30, 2004

BOLO (Be On the Look Out) for Joseph Barisic, a disbarred lawyer formerly residing in Miami Beach wanted for grand theft and escrow / trust fund violation. He is a fugitive and will avoid arrest. He has a no bond status and is considered a “flight risk.” He is from the Long Island, NY area and is active in South America including Panama, Columbia and Peru. Please call local law enforcement immediately if you have contact with this individual.

Please contact the Underwriting Department immediately at 1-800-342-5957 or 813-228-0555 if you are approached or asked to close any transaction involving the individual whose photograph appears below, in whatever role or capacity he should appear before you.

This Alert has been published for the sole purpose of meeting the Company’s predetermined underwriting criteria and should in no way be construed as slanderous or defamatory material against any of the parties named herein.

Please add this Alert as a permanent part of your Old Republic Title Bulletin/ Alert Manual.