Connecticut MCLE - Real Estate Courses
Connecticut MCLE
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The New York City Zoning Resolution at 100: Land Use Controls In New York City Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
The history of New York City’s Zoning Laws offers a view into the development of the city itself. Tracing it’s evolution over the past century, this CLE course will go from a view of the past to a lesson in the current day by explaining the origins of the Zoning Resolution, as well as recent initiatives adopted by the City Planning Commission and City Council. The course will then look ahead at City Planning Department outlooks and studies which may impact future legislation. The course will inc... More Info
$552General Credits -
The Challenges to Property Tax Exemptions for Nonprofit Entities
The tax exemptions for non-profit organizations were originally instituted for religious, educational and charitable organizations. Since then, the definition has been expanded somewhat, and continues to apply to an untold number of non-profit organizations across the country. These organizations not only provide benefits in terms of feeding the homeless, medical care, counseling, housing and religious support, but also employ hundreds of thousands of workers, pay federal taxes and make use of l... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Five Reasons to Read Your Construction Contract
Contracts are notoriously complicated. Even after parties have agreed to a deal, the details in the resulting contract may not reflect what you had agreed upon. This CLE course will review the areas to watch out for in any agreement with a contractor or sub-contractor to ensure you are protected against potential risks and shifting circumstances. The course will review: • Indemnity clauses • Order changes, claims and notice requirements • Payment requirements and schedules... More Info
$291General Credit -
Nuts and Bolts of Florida Contracting Licensure
A private individual wishing to embark on a construction project should theoretically be able to hire anyone they want to do the job. But in Florida, that is not the case. There are strict licensing requirements for contractors and consequences for those who take on a project without a license. What are those requirements, how do you get licensed and who needs licenses, as well as consequences for those who try to sidestep the process will all be discussed in this informative CLE course. More Info
$291General Credit -
What Attorneys Need to Know About Miller Act Payment Bond Claims
The Miller Act was designed to protect the rights of payment to prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on federal construction projects. This CLE course will explain the Miller Act and how it works to secure those rights and include an explanation of: • Claimants the Act covers • Final Furnishing • Subs in privity with the prime contractor • Those not in privity with the prime contractor • Releases • Statute of limitations • Lawsuits More Info
$291General Credit -
Finding, Keeping and Preventing Problems with Clients is as Easy as A,B,C
Presented by New York Tort Lawyer and radio host Kenneth Landau, this CLE course will provide over 100 tips and strategies on Finding, Keeping and Avoiding Issues with Clients. The course will educate lawyers on how to provide clients with the information they need to resolve and even prevent legal problems, strategies for encouraging consultations and giving seminars and even provide a proper approach to billing. The course will explain the reasons behind the typical antagonism most clients fee... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
How Did this Lease Land on my Desk? The Lawyer’s Guide to the Business of Commercial Real Estate Leasing
This CLE program covers the major clauses of a commercial office lease from the perspective of your client. The purpose of the class is to impart to the practicing attorney the practical implications of various clauses and how they may affect the day-to-day operation of a business. It also provides an understanding of all the work that goes into negotiating a lease before it reaches the attorney’s desk. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
An Overview of Construction Lien Law
Lien law in the US dates back over 200 years and as you might imagine, much has changed since the early 1800’s. Unfortunately, not all the definitions included in the codified law has changed with the times. This CLE course will examine NYS lien law and construction issues with regards to landowners and renters, explain its parameters, issues of consent and the pre-requisites and individuals who may file. The course will review property identification, time periods, and service requirements. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Chinese Investment in U.S. Real Estate
Chinese nationals seeking safe investment opportunities abroad have begun flocking to the US property market. The legal issues associated with issues such as taxes, corporate formation, transfer of funds, reporting and disclosure requirements, immigration and national security are all affected by this practice. This CLE will review all of these issues as well as examine legal strategies to avoid problems post-acquisition by addressing these issues proactively. More Info
$291General Credit -
Accommodating Non-U.S. Investors: Structuring Real Estate and Other Fund Investments to Minimize U.S. Tax Impacts
This CLE course will explain the process by which both hedge funds and private equity funds may minimize the tax burden for non-US investors. Presented by Michelle Itri and David Schulder, tax attorneys at Tannenbaum Helbern as well as RSM US LLP’s International Tax Principal Max Strimber, the course will focus on legal avenues to avoid US tax filing obligations on what is called effectively connected income. The term typically applies to an investment made by a non-US citizen in US real estate,... More Info
$551.5General Credits
