Illinois MCLE - Real Estate Courses

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  • An Attorneys Guide to Working with Personal Property Appraisers: Ethical Issues, Potential Pitfalls, and Best Practices

    This CLE course offers attorneys an in-depth exploration of the critical role appraisals play in estate planning, estate litigation, and other legal contexts involving personal property valuation. Participants will gain an advanced understanding of how to effectively engage and work with personal property appraisers, with a focus on ethical considerations, best practices, and potential pitfalls. Through practical guidance on the do’s and don’ts of appraisals, attendees will lea... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • The ABC’s of the Newly Enacted Good Cause Eviction Law in New York State

    This CLE presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the newly enacted New York State Good Cause Eviction Law, marking a significant shift in the regulation of housing accommodations that are not traditionally rent-regulated. The presentation will explore key provisions of the law, highlighting critical implementation questions and potential answers. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the law’s impact and practical guidance on its application in real-world scenarios.... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Foreclosure 101: An Overview of the Process to Recover Real Property Across the Country

    This CLE course offers a comprehensive overview of key topics relevant to legal practitioners working in residential foreclosure on behalf of lenders nationwide. The course covers essential documents, concepts, terminology, and strategies for effectively navigating the foreclosure process. Additionally, it highlights common challenges, pitfalls, and homeowner defenses that may arise during foreclosure proceedings. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • An Overview of NJ Residential Eviction Practice

    As we transition to a new post-pandemic reality, the landscape of landlord-tenant law in New Jersey is evolving rapidly. This course provides an in-depth exploration of current procedural and substantive aspects of New Jersey landlord-tenant law. We will address the latest developments, particularly those affecting eviction procedures and the many challenges landlords and tenants now face. Led by Kenneth W. Biedzynski, Esq., the course offers a comprehensive overview of this dynamic ar... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts

    As seniors age, they may face urgent needs for long-term nursing home care without having sufficient private funds or long-term care insurance to cover the costs. Often, their primary asset is their home, leading to the misconception that selling it and using the proceeds for care is the only solution. This CLE course will explore strategies to preserve this valuable asset for the Medicaid applicant and their loved ones. We will delve into the benefits of exempt transfers and the use o... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Do's and Don'ts for Zoning Hearings

    Public hearings are essential forums for community involvement, especially in the context of zoning and land use decisions. But what exactly distinguishes a public hearing from a public meeting? This CLE program delves into the critical role of public hearings, offering a comprehensive understanding of their necessity and function. Led by a seasoned land use attorney—who brings the unique perspective of a former planning commissioner and current elected official—this seminar provides in... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Defying Limits: Breaking the Boundaries of Adverse Possession

    Adverse possession is a legal concept that you might remember from law school but haven't thought much about since. It’s an ancient principle that's been around for thousands of years, and it's likely to endure as long as people own land. Essentially, if certain conditions are met, someone can acquire ownership of property without buying it or going to court. This CLE course dives into the intricacies of adverse possession, focusing on its role in litigation. You’ll learn about the key... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Top 10 Lease Mistakes & Pitfalls and How to Steer Clear of Them

    This CLE course will explain commercial real estate leasing and offer a comprehensive review of the most common mistakes made by those who draft and review leases of this type. The course is primarily geared towards landlords and helping them to avoid major pitfalls, but will also address a variety of tenant concerns, and explain how to conduct lease negotiations from both the tenant and landlord perspective. The course will present the most common commercial lease provisions a... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals: How to File an Application

    Seeking a zoning variance requires one to file an application with the NYC Board of Standards and Appeals. First established in 1961, NYC Zoning regulations made certain tax lots regulated and need relief. The BSA was created to provide this type of relief in the case of overregulated properties. This CLE course will offer a detailed explanation of the application process for a variance, which is targeted to a single tax lot, not multiple lots, and which serves to alleviate a zoning i... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Mortgage Mayhem: What Attorneys Need to Know About Loan Applicant Protections

    Purchasing a home is perhaps the most confusing, time consuming, stressful and yet infrequent transaction your clients will face. As a result, most consumers don’t bother to delve too deeply into the nuances, and simply rely on their loan officer to protect their interests. This is a mistake. For a loan officer, home loans are a “zero-sum” game for the loan officer – the loan either closes or it doesn’t. They earn their commission, or they don’t. Loan officers therefore tend to stack as many a... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Things That a Real Estate Attorney Doesn't Want to Hear

    Real estate attorneys receive a constant barrage of questions on a daily basis. Many are critical and some seem almost so basic as to be foolish, but all are questions that attorneys must contend with and walk through with clients and potential clients. This CLE course will address the 50 most common inquiries, creatively and thoughtfully offering responses that real estate attorneys can use in their communications. More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • 1031 Exchanges: Ethical Considerations

    Navigating 1031 Exchanges can be intricate, and this in-depth CLE course is designed to unravel the complexities. This course will elucidate optimal strategies and a diverse range of ethical considerations associated with 1031 Exchanges. The agenda encompasses key aspects such as Qualifying Property, Scope of Representation, Conflicts of Interest, Identification, Qualified Intermediaries, and additional relevant topics. More Info

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • Basic Zoning for Large Cities: How to Determine Allowable Use, Size, and Height

    This CLE course will offer an overview of the basic zoning regulations for large US cities. The regulations to be discussed assign zoning designations for taxation purposes and divide lots which determine: 1) Permitted uses 2) Maximum building size 3) Maximum building height 4) Required open space (i.e. front and back yards) Typical charts, tables and maps that contain these regulations will be presented and methods for the modification of a tax lot’... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Constitutional Challenges to the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act

    The New York State Legislature passed the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) to address perceived manipulations of the statute of limitations in foreclosure actions within the state. This CLE course examines the impact of FAPA on different sections of the CPLR, RPAPL, and GOL. Moreover, the constitutionality of FAPA has been contested on multiple fronts, such as substantive due process, the contracts clause, and separation of powers. This course delves into the ongoing legal devel... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing

    The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is a new tool for property owners and developers which offers low interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien. It functions like a muni bond but can still be placed in a capital stack. This CLE course will explain the basics of the C-PACE is enabled and describe its legal structure, status and how it can be put to work for your clients from developers, banks, local governments or private owners. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Who Has The Power and Authority to Convey Real Estate in Various Situations

    This CLE session aims to provide attorneys with a clear understanding of the individuals vested with the power to sell, transfer, or convey real estate. It is not uncommon for sellers to mistakenly assume ownership interests in real estate without proper knowledge. Through the lens of descent and distribution, we will delve into the specific parties authorized to convey the identified real estate. Additionally, the session will explore the right to convey through the operation of law.... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Municipal Law: General Civil Overview

    Many people may not realize the significant impact of municipal law on our day-to-day lives. Municipal lawyers play a crucial role in serving various municipal entities, such as cities, towns, boroughs, counties, and special districts. In their practice, municipal attorneys handle a wide spectrum of legal matters, ranging from advising governing authorities to defending against legal claims brought against the municipality. They are also involved in drafting ordinances and managing contracts f... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Contractual Deal Killers In Real Estate Law: What Attorneys Need to Know

    This CLE course offers a comprehensive understanding of critical contractual considerations in residential real estate representation. The course covers the following topics: Varied Contract Types for Condominiums and Co-operative Housing Co-operative Housing Contracts Condominium Contracts Contracts for Single-Family and Multi-Family Properties Essential Areas of Contractual Consideration Mortgage Commitment Examination Title Investigation Procedures Assessing Liens and Violat... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Was the Pandemic a Short or Long Term Bankruptcy Sickness

    Designed to offer a general overview of bankruptcy law, this CLE course will include a general description of the history of bankruptcy law as well as a description of the various chapters of bankruptcy, their function and how they differ. The course will address recent, significant amendments to the Bankruptcy Code, and explain how and when to complete a Chapter 13 form plan. A brief description of bankruptcy filing statistics and secondary sources for legal research will be presented... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Recent Constitutional Challenges to Rent Regulations

    The Fifth Amendment holds that no person shall be “deprived of … property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”. Given that, how can state governments require landlords to maintain rents below market levels? Since the 1920’s, this issue has been raised numerous times and also comes down in favor of the government’s authority to regulate rents. This CLE course will analyze recent federal court challenges to the rent l... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Broker Lien Rights: What Attorneys Need to Know

    Presented by a seasoned attorney who authored or lobbied on behalf of the roughly 34 states with commercial real estate broker lien rights, this CLE course will address a variety of related issues. The course will address protected commission claims, the prerequisite of such claims, timing, and legislative history. Advice on enforcements as well as guidelines for drafting a lien, asserting and serving a claim, foreclosing and defending judgement a the appellate level will be addressed.... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide

    Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Housing Justice 101: Understanding the Fair Housing Act

    This CLE course will offer a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Housing Act, a significant federal legislation that prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability. The seminar will delve into crucial elements of the act, such as fair housing advertising and marketing, discriminatory practices, and the government's role in implementing fair housing laws. Furthermore, participants will gain knowledge of th... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Skip Tracing for Lawyers

    Located a missing person is sometimes required of attorneys in most areas of practice, though more often for those practicing trust and estates, malpractice, debt collection, personal injury, and real estate law. Typically, with enough information, creativity and resources, attorneys can locate individuals without the services of private investigators or skip tracers. This informative CLE course, developed by a seasoned investigative attorney, will help lawyers develop basic people sea... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Trends in Property Law Post-Pandemic

    The world of real estate is constantly changing and has undergone tremendous upheaval in the last few years, largely as a result of COVID-19. This CLE course will cover the most recent developments in New York property law with a focus on eviction proceedings, both residential and commercial and from the perspectives of both landlords and tenants. The course will present litigation techniques including cause, motions, trial practice and evidentiary issues and will also cover foreclosure litigati... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Landlords’ Concerns in Airbnb-ing

    Led by author and leading landlord-tenant practitioner, this CLE course will draw on vast experience representing landlords in litigation arising from tenants who sublease their apartments for short term rentals. This often occurs in violation of the law, and of their lease. The course will take a multi-faceted look at the dangers for landlords and for apartment community and offers options for landlords to respond to these violations. The course will conclude with a presentation on l... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Things That Make you Go Hmmm... Points That Every Real Estate Attorney Needs to Know

    Designed to provide further insight on matters that Real Estate Attorneys are familiar with but yet don’t know in-depth, this CLE course will address the how’s, why’s and when’s of important issues that arise in real estate law. The course will also expand knowledge and understanding of new development, legislative efforts to legalize illegal apartments, ineffective deed transfers and the most recent regulations related to notary publics. More Info

    $55
    2.5General Credits

  • Rules and Principles of The Division of Real Estate Between Married and Unmarried Partners

    Divorce is difficult – both emotionally and financially. Separating lives that were once united is complicated from every respect and the division of assets is one of the most combative issues couples face. This CLE course will focus on the division of real estate and the importance of prenuptial and mid-marriage agreements in protecting a spouse’s interest in a property, particularly when a down payment was provided by a family member. The course will explain the various pitfa... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • The Highs and Lows of Cannabis Land Use Regulations

    Weed is now legal in 21 states, with more than 155 million Americans able to legally possess marijuana. However, it remains classified as a Schedule I drug on the Controlled Substances Act, which is the same category as heroin, meaning it can disqualify someone from entering the U.S. military or for applying for a security clearance. Even those cannabis businesses operating in state-legal markets struggle to fund their start-up costs because they are restricted from opening bank accounts or ge... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • A Guide To Navigating The Maze Of New York City Zoning And Land Use

    Zoning and land-use are typically complex areas, and in New York City even more so. This CLE course will offer a detailed introduction to zoning and land use with a focus on New York City. The course will include discussions of the use, bulk and parking regulations of the Zoning Resolution, as well as present issues such as the transfer of "air rights", mandatory affordable housing, and continuation of non-conforming uses and discretionary approvals, including re-zoning special permits... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • The Hidden Secrets of Constructive Trust Litigation

    Imagine your client, with full knowledge and faculties, has executed a deed signing away his property with the “understanding” that he would eventually get it back. Would the statute of frauds bar relief? Interesting question. This CLE course will address all the Hidden Secrets of Constructive Trust Litigation. Presented by the author of "Litigating Constructive Trusts" which addresses the main issues relevant to constructive trust cases, the course will address the issue from an offen... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Don’t Get Caught Without A Contractor’s License: The Downfalls and Damages of Working Without a License

    Violating license requirements can have serious consequences for contractors. The penalties tend to be severe and do not allow for equitable remedies. This CLE course will offer a basic overview of the rules in California and explain the consequences for contractors operating without one. The course will review the purpose of the licensing laws and how they are applied to contractors and those who perform construction services as well as exemptions to applicability. Recent case law c... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Residential Lease Drafting Primer

    Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the field, the skills of lease drafting are essential to ensuring your client’s success. This CLE course, will cover the essentials of drafting a residential lease. The course will explain specialized clauses and the specific language they require as well as the theory and rationale behind these recommendations. The course will include lesser-known clauses that may rarely appear in today’s leases and yet speak directly to some of... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Estate Planning for Attorneys Who Help Business Owners

    Clients who own small businesses have particular needs and concerns with regards to estate planning. This CLE course will prepare estate planning attorneys to serve those clients as part of their overall estate planning. The course will go far beyond the issue of wills and delve into operations, employees, customers, vendors, leases, licenses and a slew of other issues as part of their estate plan. The course will assist attorneys in managing their clients’ expectations as well... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Counseling Real Estate Brokers on Common Legal Mistakes

    Training and preparation are critical to providing effective legal services and representation for commercial real estate brokers. This includes ensuring that brokers understand and know how to avoid the risks and missteps that could land them in litigation. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive summary of the most common issues that brokers face (and the lawsuits that may result) and present tips and strategies for attorneys to help prepare broker clients to represent their clien... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Citizenship and Residence: Prerequisites to Extra Territorial Taxation

    This comprehensive CLE course will examine the many jurisdictional bases for the imposition of tax on extra-territorial income. The course will focus on natural persons and the meanings that are typically ascribed to the variety of bases for the code. The course will cover state statutes as well as some countries’, residence status for the purpose of tax treaties, dual residents, the planning for and acquisition of status, planning for and relinquishing status, expatriation, and the e... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • What Every Practitioner Needs to Know about Property and Business Interruption Appraisals: A Unique ADR Forum

    Insurance coverage has always been big business, and with catastrophic global events such as hurricanes and wildfires becoming more common, it is even more so. This CLE course will address how to manage situations in which a property or business interruption claim cannot be settled. The course will offer concrete alternatives to litigation, particularly given that insurance policies require parties on both sides to resolve their dispute in Appraisal over the value of loss and damage, which is un... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Everything Attorneys Need to Know in Order to Effectively Master a Residential NY Real Estate Contract

    New York Residential Real Estate contracts have many moving parts. This CLE course is designed to decipher all the details covered in these contracts as well as the foundation of the provisions. The course will cover amplification, modification and removal or embellishment of the various provisions in order to effectively protect your clients whether they are the sellers or the purchasers. More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Post Disaster Insurance Resolution

    Losing your home or business can feel like an irrecoverable loss. And on top of everything, there are thousands of decisions that need to be made in the wake of such a tragedy. This CLE course will help attorneys to better advise property owners throughout the insurance claim process. The course will offer a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities and challenges as they restore their property and livelihood. The course will present a detailed overview of recovery in the s... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • The Intersection of Cannabis Law, Real Estate, and Local Government Policy

    Cannabis law generally brings to mind regulatory, transactional and possibly even litigation and M&A. However the most challenging aspect of cannabis law is actually real estate, as all cannabis businesses are tied to a piece of land and are thereby dictated by state and local regulations which guide eligibility. With local land use, real estate transactions and complex leaseback agreements combined with the intricacy of landlord/tenant issues, municipal land use attorneys, real estate... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Back to Normal: Handling New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Matters in the Post-Covid Era

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, words such as “moratorium” and “eviction” became fairly commonplace. While many practices experienced extreme upheaval since the pandemic, none seemed affected as much as landlord/tenant practice. This CLE course will explore how to proceed from COVID-era practice to a return to standard practices with a presentation on basic concepts of New Jersey landlord/tenant law. The course will examine modifications made during the pandemic and will offer an overview... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Legal Debt Collection: Best Practices in the Current Environment

    Debt collection has many potential pitfalls. This CLE course will present the various methods that are most effective in debt collection law practice. The course will review the potential challenges as well as offer tips and strategies for how to avoid them. Offering a basic review for those exploring the field, the course will cover legal practice issues from the start of the process through resolution. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Building a Successful Solo Mergers and Acquisitions Practice

    This informative CLE course will present the various tools that all successful merger and acquisition practices should have. The course will review the use of flowcharts and checklists as well as offer practice tips, client management strategies and software recommendations. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • The New Infrastructure Bill and Your Need to Understand Design-Build and Engineer-Procure-Construct Projects

    This CLE course will offer insight regarding the issues that attorneys should consider when drafting construction contracts. The course will review: Drafting Mechanics Liens Delay Damages Termination Liquidated vs. Actual Damages Material Escalation Costs Change Orders Insurance Bonds Dispute Resolution More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Issues To Consider When Drafting Construction Contracts

    This CLE course will offer insight regarding the issues that attorneys should consider when drafting construction contracts. The course will review: Drafting Mechanics Liens Delay Damages Termination Liquidated vs. Actual Damages Material Escalation Costs Change Orders Insurance Bonds Dispute Resolution More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • How Lawyers Can Represent Brokers Beyond Their State Licensing

    Nobody enjoys being told what to do, and brokers chafe at being limited to practicing in particular states because their license limits their ability to work across the country. This CLE course will explain license portability, how it differs from license reciprocity and the various states’ limitations on what that allows out-of-state brokers to do. The course will explain how to find and interpret license law limitations as well as counsel broker clients on what actions can be... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Evolution Of An Eviction Moratorium: Landlord Tenant Strategies And Emergency Rental Assistance

    New York’s eviction moratorium has evolved dramatically since the outset of the pandemic. This CLE course will explain that evolution within the context of the court’s strategy in handling a huge backlog in evictions. The course will explain the success in moving forward with their congested calendar and the de facto stay that is being put in place for tenants who apply to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The course will present the expectations that applicants must have... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Transit Oriented Development: An Exciting Pillar of Urban Development

    Infrastructure is critical to the success of urban development. Transit-oriented development takes this into account by developing a building or area around public transit infrastructure such as a Metro train station. When applied to suburban development, it includes a vast amount of coordination of land use including community outreach, walkable neighborhoods, economic development, suburban renewal and transportation planning. This CLE course will explain the forces driving vibrant, l... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Reverse Mortgages: Stay In Your House For The Rest Of Your Life? Not So Fast!

    Reverse mortgage holders often file foreclosure actions without any basis for doing so. This CLE course will present a detailed overview of the determinations, which are at times very problematic, of reverse mortgage servicers of non-occupancy by borrowers. The course will also offer guidance to attorneys who need to litigate these actions on their clients’ behalf. Valuable insight into the effective handling of the entire process of such cases will be reviewed. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Advanced 1031 Exchange Topics: Reverse and Improvement Transactions

    With a specific focus on Rev. Proc. 2000-37 – Reverse Exchanges, this CLE course will look closely at some of the more advanced aspects of 1031 Exchanges. The course will present different types of “parking” transactions including those related to improvement exchanges. Various strategies for consideration as they relate to partnership issues, which is often the result of 1031 Exchanges, will be discussed. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices: “I’ll Know It When I See It…”

    One of the most important regulations in the mortgage industry, UDAAP or Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices impacts every other lending regulation including marketing, fair lending, licensing and communication). It also impacts every aspect of the lending cycle. The regulation, however, is fairly subjective and difficult to defend against. This CLE course will explain how the regulation operates in practice and provide critical knowledge for lending and real estate lawyers... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • A Search for Perfection: Fundamentals of UCC Article 9

    The complexity of Article 9 of the UCC’s technical rules for secured transactions can be a challenge. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the major concepts that attorneys need to know about Article 9. The course offers a practical approach which outlines the fundamental issues from defining secured transactions to potential remedies for default. The course will also review the various perfections of security interests and priority issues and rules. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • GRAT and Valuation Planning After CCA 202152018: What Practitioners Need to Know

    The CCA 202152018, released at the end of 2021, addresses the valuation challenge regarding the consideration that should be given to a potential sale when valuing an asset. Its impact on grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) and how an appraiser valuates the implications of a potential sale from no sale, conversations with buyers, letters of intent, binding contracts and so forth across the continuum. The recent changes place a possible sale fairly close to an actual sale in the pro... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Foreclosure: Mastering After The Sale Challenges

    This comprehensive CLE course will prepare real estate attorneys to manage standard post foreclosure sale processes as well as manage client expectations and those of other involved parties. The course will assist attorneys in identifying potential post-foreclosure sale challenges and proactively strategize in how to address and solve them. The course will cover: Post-judgement costs Interest Attorney fees Bankruptcy Missed liens Possession Procedural challenges More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Navigating Landlord Tenant Disputes in A Post-COVID World

    Landlord/tenant litigation and dispute resolution has undergone a massive upheaval as a result of COVID-19. Enforcing what was previously straight-forward lease defaults, such as non-payment of rent, have been increasingly difficult as a result of evolving procedural requirements resulting from a tide of Executive and Administrative Orders. This CLE course will seek to summarize the current procedural stature of landlord/tenant litigation in Supreme and Civil Court, as well as offer a... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Introduction to Chapter 11, Subchapter V: An Accessible and Affordable Option for Small Businesses

    Between stimulus payments and eviction moratoriums, bankruptcy filings have reached record lows. This assistance, however, provided on a federal and state level in response to COVID-19, will not last forever. When these expire, small businesses looking for a new means of support can turn to Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code, which this informative and timely CLE course will present. The course will offer a step-by-step guide for plan approval as well as commercial lease... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Understanding Asset Protection

    Learn how to protect yourself from the effects of lawsuits through personal asset protection. This CLE course will offer an in-depth guide for protecting your personal wealth including a basic history, exemption status under federal and state law, risk analysis and definitions. The course will also delve into protections for different types of assets such as physical and real asset, liquid, domestic, offshore and others. Protection tools such as Limited Liability Companies, Family Limi... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • A Hundred Little Things: Negotiating Commercial Real Estate Leases, Focusing on Technology, Ethics and COVID Amendments

    This advanced CLE course is designed for a variety of lawyers. It will focus on the use of Google sheets and AirTable as well as the ethical issues related to such tools. Using a Prime Time TV sublease to dissect ethical issues, the course will delve into a variety of ways clients might be impacted by COVID with regards to leases and CRE long term, business and restaurant advisors, work from home issues and curbside eating and delivery. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Business Interruption Coverage Post-Covid: Property and Business Interruption Claims and Forensic Accounting

    Income losses from COVID-19 are a continued problem in industries throughout the US. Many, whether private organizations or public entities, have employed their Business Interruption insurance policy to offset the loss. This CLE course will present the current state of insurance claims for such interruptions and explain how to prepare, present and support a lost income claim. The course, presented by experienced professionals in the field of business interruption insurance, wil... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Ethical Considerations for Counseling IRC Section 1031 Exchanges

    With a focus on the Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to 1031 Exchanges, this CLE course will address scope of representation, competency, issues related to conflict of interest and selection considerations of the Qualified Intermediary. Related case studies will be presented throughout. More Info

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • Man Your Battle Stations: Construction Claims & Successful Resolution

    This CLE course will provide the background needed to effectively look at claims, both in preparation and the review stages. The course will offer alternative avenues to address various claims, both with regards to time and cost as well as how to recruit the most effective expert to achieve success for you and your client. The course will take into account issues such as record-keeping and documentation, alternative views on events related to the claim, client handling of the situation... More Info

    $55
    2.5General Credits

  • How Covid-19 Legislation has Impacted Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation

    Commercial landlord-tenant litigation has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 legislation, dramatically altering the commercial landlord-tenant practice. This CLE course will explain the key legislation and executive orders which had an impact on the ability of a landlord to collect rent, the tenant’s ability to delay rent payments and the guarantor’s ability to eschew personal responsibility. The course will offer practical considerations and suggestions in light of the new chan... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • New York’s Brand-New Power of Attorney

    Recently new Power of Attorney laws came into effect. In this comprehensive CLE course, Elizabeth Forspan, Esq. of Forspan Klear LLP will explain the primary changes to the POA form and how to plan in accordance with these new changes. The course will review key items to include when preparing new Power of Attorney forms. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Turnkey Real Estate Investments as Securities

    Turnkey real estate investments are growing in popularity for promoters and investors across the United States. But are they really just vanilla real estate deals, or a security in disguise? This CLE course will clarify turnkey investments as they relate to real estate, securities and general practitioners. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Change is the Only Constant: Foreclosure Statute of Limitations, Trial Practice, and Covid-19 Procedures

    With New York foreclosures at a standstill for over a year, it’s likely you have fallen behind regarding recent developments. This CLE course will get you up to speed on newly-imposed court procedures, administrative orders and case law from the appellate divisions and Court of Appeals, all of which have ramifications on how foreclosures will be handled once the moratorium is lifted. The course will provide you with new information, particularly as it relates to COVID-19 procedures, st... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • New Developments in Federal and New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law in the Covid Era

    The law, like many other areas, has been hit hard by COVID-19. But the dynamic nature of law makes it somewhat more resilient than others and it is constantly moving forward. Specifically with regards to housing and tenant law, many changes are underway. Regardless of whether you are a landlord or tenant of a commercial or residential property, you need to navigate these changes skillfully. This CLE course will examine the obstacles facing practitioners as trials move forward in only... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • The Long Road Back: Commercial Landlord and Tenant Strategies and Covid-19 Defenses

    Landlord tenant courts are, and will be for the foreseeable future, stretched beyond their limits by the COVID pandemic and related government shutdowns. This will be especially complicated when the eviction moratoria is lifted. This CLE course provides both tenants and landlords with tips and strategies to avoid court backlogs and address how trial courts are dealing with impossibility of contract and other defenses related to COVID-19. The course will also offer an update on the mora... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Homeowners and Condominium Associations: Elections and Dispute Resolutions

    Elections in a condominium and/or homeowners’ association play by specific rules. Nominations are typically conducted through recall and are based on both statutory and documentary sources. This CLE course will review these sources and the election process as well as methods for challenging an election or its outcome. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • How to Handle Appraisals for Donations of Property

    The Internal Revenue Service frowns upon the overvaluation of real estate gifts. Appraisers thinking they are doing the donor a favor by providing a high range may actually do more damage than good. This CLE course will explain that whether it’s real estate, art, or any other property, the appraisal process must be carefully managed. The course will also detail the 30% limit on adjusted gross income on gifts and how that may impact appraisals. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Litigation Risk & Reality in Construction

    This CLE course will provide a complete overview of construction claims and dispute resolution including an understanding of various contract delivery systems and the contract provisions that may impact the likelihood of claims. The course will explain the importance of management and effective resolution of disputes and change orders may significantly impact cost, performance and overall success and how proper administration and record keeping may facilitate the process. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Horsesense and Nonsense: Why Equine Law is Not That Simple

    The intersection of law and horses is more common than one may think. The equine industry has many unusual nuances and attorneys who are not aware of them can easily find themselves in uncharted territory. Presented by a nationally recognized speaker who has served as an expert witness in the area, this CLE course will address Equine Law and offer solutions and strategies for equine business concerns, horse-specific legal issues and the area of real estate law that relates to it. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Inclusionary & Affordable Housing: What Do They Mean & Why They are Important in Today’s Economic & Political Climate

    What is the significance of inclusionary and affording housing? Inclusionary housing requires a percentage of affordable developments for lower income residents in order to increase availability and economic diversity in desirable neighborhoods. While how affordable housing is defined varies according to jurisdiction, it is generally defined as no more than 30% of a person’s income and also provides for rental and homeownership assistance, land use and regulatory incentives. This CLE c... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Advanced Timeshare Law

    This CLE course will provide advanced instruction in the unique and largely unknown area of timeshare law. The course will provide more detailed approaches to higher level problem resolution of complex issues as well as proper case management of protocols and specifics that are unique to this area. Topics discussed in this CLE Course are as follows: Resolution of Paid in Full; Sale/rent; Transfers; Deed back; Resolution of Mortgage notes; Contracts/Engagement Agreements with Clients;... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Introduction To Timeshare Law

    This introductory CLE course on timeshare law, a largely unknown but unique area, will explain the major concepts and ideas that govern how timeshare law is determined. Specific guidelines and approaches to problem resolution will all be presented. In this CLE Presentation, we will discuss the three common Types of Timeshares,; which are the Points system, Floating week, and Fixed week. We will address the issues that arise within each of these common types of Timeshares. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Handling New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Matters In The COVID Era

    Landlord tenant law has become a national topic of conversation since COVID-19. Its evolving laws and the national/state moratoriums being put in place as a result of the pandemic has made it one of the hardest hit areas. This CLE course will introduce the main topics of New Jersey landlord-tenant law and how its regulation has changed since the pandemic. The course will present the various issues that need to be navigated as well as ways of getting relief for clients as the laws remai... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Mortgages and Foreclosures in New York State

    The housing security of millions of Americans is being threatened by the shock of COVID-19. Federal, state and local judiciaries are moving quickly to prevent foreclosures and the ways in which a borrower’s home in New York State can be preserved. This CLE course will explain how the pandemic has affected mortgages and foreclosures. The course will review federal foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance of mortgage payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CA... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Tax Deeds: What Are They, How Can I Make Them Marketable, And What If They Need To Be Undone?

    What are tax deeds and how can they be used? This CLE course will explain the origin of tax deeds and how to distinguish between them and other types of deeds. The course will address issues such as challenges to quieting a title which is a prime requirement for marketability and will also explain the minimum standards for undoing a tax deed as it relates to the tax deed purchaser and a prior owner or lien holder. More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Essential Strategies for Navigating Clients through Cannabis & Real Estate

    The legal issues surrounding cannabis are still evolving. This CLE course will explain the current state of cannabis with a focus on the impact of COVID specifically in California. The course will present the current and future attitude of local jurisdictions regarding permits for cannabis businesses and its impact on real estate. Advising potential landlords and tenants regarding specific provisions of their leases, as well as financial interest and other provisions will be discussed. State l... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Advanced Construction Law for Attorneys: Beyond the Basics

    Construction law is more than just contract claims. This CLE course will focus on the many areas of law aside from Labor Law that might apply to construction-related issues and how to navigate the legal landscape when faced with these issues. Various aspects of law that construction lawyers need to know to serve their companies and clients will be explored and presented including handling claims and the nuances of the process. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Dotting “I”s and Crossing “T”s: An Overview Guide of NYC Housing Law

    Statutes are what guides New York City’s Housing Law Litigation and every detail counts. This comprehensive CLE course will analyze housing litigation and the statutory requirements that guide it. Whether you are new to landlord/tenant litigation or a veteran, the course will provide both basic knowledge and recent updates to the housing laws as a result of the Housing Stability and Tenant Security Protection Act. The course will present sample predicate notices for non-payment and hol... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Representing Real Estate Brokerage Firms and Brokers: Not for the Faint of Heart

    Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the myriad areas involved in counseling and representing real estate brokers, this CLE course will cover the issue from the perspective of courtrooms, boardrooms, commission collections, lien foreclosure and even defense against misconduct claims. The course will explain proper drafting skills for a variety of agreements typically used by brokers and relay specific anecdotes of over 40 years in the field. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • 1031 Exchanges And The DST: What Attorneys Need to Know

    IRC Section 1031 is a useful tool for owners of investment properties. This CLE course will explain how to take advantage of IRC section 1031 as well as the impact of COVID-19 on deadlines and the advantages of investing through Delaware Statutory Trusts. The course will present how 1031 exchanges have evolved and how to analyze the recent IRS notice 2020-23 on active and upcoming exchanges. More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • What’s All the Fuss About Yellowstone Injunctions?

    This CLE course will explain recent developments in Yellowstone Injunction applications. The course will include a brief history and general understanding of the filing process for Yellowstone injunctions as well as its relevance to commercial tenancies. The course will explain how commercial landlords should file for, defend against and draft leases. More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Foreclosure Prevention and Defense: Home is Where the Heart Is

    The Statutory Law that formed the basis for the Fundamental Defenses available to practitioners had an original intent. The law enabled practitioners to apply on behalf of their clients to defend a foreclosure action or advance their right under laws pertaining to good faith negotiations in settlement conferences. The goal is to be awarded a loan modification or other adjustment in order to avoid foreclosure, judgement or the revocation of equity. This CLE course will provide a basic working k... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • LIHTC & Affordable Housing

    With cities experiencing a staggering population explosion, the number of affordable housing units has dwindled. To address the issue, the federal government created the LIHTC program, which has financed and built nearly 100,000 affordable units each year since it was launched. The project dramatically increases the number of affordable units, generating over $3.5 billion in tax revenue. This CLE course will explain how the program operates and what differentiates it from other programs. The... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Navigating New Jersey Residential Foreclosures: A Plaintiff’s Guide to the Process

    With one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country, banks and investors in New Jersey are often confronted with what to do when homeowners default on their mortgages. New laws and amendments directly impacts those who want to foreclose on borrowers whose residential properties are in default. This CLE course will provide all the necessary information for plaintiffs to efficiently navigate the foreclosure process. The course will review the basic concepts surrounding the residential forec... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Foreign Investment in U.S. Residential Property: Tax Pitfalls and Structuring Solutions

    Without advance planning, even the savviest investor can find themselves facing severe tax consequences. And while many foreigners believe that the United States poses the ideal place for real estate investment, few are fully versed in the potential tax ramifications. This CLE course, presented by Eli Akhavan, will explain the potential pitfalls of owning real estate in the US as well as the variety of planning structures to avoid adverse taxes. The course will also review reporting requireme... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Land Use and Zoning

    Real estate development in New York City is governed by various zoning and land use regulations. This CLE course provides a comprehensive introduction to these regulations as well as a summary of the due diligence one needs to consider when acquiring property. The course will explain the various agencies and stakeholders who may control discretionary land use relief and will explain the land use mechanisms that can add value to new developments as well as existing properties. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act: Procedural Changes to Statewide NY Landlord-Tenant Law

    The second in Dov Treiman’s three part CLE series on New York’s Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) examines the Act’s procedural changes. This course follows a thorough discussion on the changes made to the HSTPA and the distinction between those that apply to commercial and residential tenancies. The course also relays the practical application of these laws and the impact on practitioners. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act: Regulatory Changes to Statewide NY Landlord-Tenant Law

    In the third of his three part series on New York’s Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA), renowned speaker Dov Treiman explains the changes to rent regulation. This comprehensive CLE course will also explain how the new law and rent regulation ramifications are potentially applicable throughout the State of New York and the distinction between commercial and residential tenancies in that regard. This course follows a thorough discussion on the changes made to the HSTPA and its r... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act: Substantive Changes to Statewide NY Landlord-Tenant Law

    This three part CLE series on New York’s Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) explores the alterations made to the substantive laws of landlord – tenant relations which apply to both residential and commercial tenancies and are effective throughout New York State. Presented by Dov Treiman, the course will examine the distinction between commercial and residential laws as well as those exclusive to New York City. The substance of the law as well as its applications and ramificati... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Basics of New Jersey Real Estate Closing Procedures

    Whether representing a buyer or a seller, an attorney’s first residential real estate deal can be an overwhelming experience. This CLE course will cover all the basics of buying and selling, contracts, closings and negotiations. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Negotiating and Drafting An Asset Purchase Agreement

    This course will present the viewpoints of buyer and seller with regards to negotiating and drafting an asset purchase agreement. The course will consider the assets and liabilities of such purchases and sales as well as those specifically excluded. The course will review protections for each party from execution to closing as well as those that remain after closing. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Current Challenges and Opportunities in Office Leases

    Providing a comprehensive overview of office lease agreements, this CLE course will review the various components of these agreements as well as the negotiation process. The presentation will include subletting and assignments, tax escalation clauses, build-out terms, utility charges, free rent period, insurance, SNDA, notice provisions, personal guarantees, letters of credit, and good guy clauses. The course will conclude with a discussion of current market trends as well as a short Q&A. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Zoning Basics and Title Issues Connected with Development Rights Transfers

    What’s the difference between a tax lot and a zoning lot? What are the different types of zoning lot and how can they be used? This CLE course will address these issues and more including the use of zoning lots for commercial, residential and community use, identifying permitted floor usage and restrictions on both height and setback. The course will conclude with a discussion of the process for development rights transfer and the necessary documentation to be recorded in order to implement it... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Recent New Jersey Foreclosure Reform Measures

    There have been several foreclosure reform measures passed by the legislature in New Jersey. Included in the measures are the institution of a foreclosure mediation program as well as reforms of sheriff sale procedures and foreclosure litigation processes. This CLE course will review these reforms as well as those which relate to other areas of foreclosure and real estate law such as the licensing of the loan servicing and residential practice in New Jersey, condominium liens and more. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • The Housing and Tenant Protection Act & Statewide Housing Security and Tenant Protection Act

    The newly enacted Housing and Tenant Protection Act & Statewide Housing Security Act has a broad range of implication. This CLE course will explain that impact on the landlord/tenant law with regards to litigating summary proceedings, handling administrative law issues before the DHCR or simply advising a client on standard issues. The course will offer both a general overview as well as an explanation of the major changes to the NY Real Property Law and Real Property Actions and Proceedings L... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • An Introduction to Qualified Opportunity Zones

    Hidden away in the recent tax bill is a provision that offers investors the opportunity to avoid capital gains on profits if they are promptly reinvested in real estate or other particular investments in a qualified opportunity zone, which were established by Congress using the US census. Moreover, if the funds remain invested for 7 years, only 85% of the deferred gains are considered taxable. If the investment is sold then none of the profits are taxed. This CLE course will provide an overvie... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Resolving Real Estate Disputes Through Negotiated Settlements

    Regardless of how litigious a person may seem, most would prefer to avoid the tedious and expensive process of litigation. This is what typically motivates people to enter into a negotiated settlements. This CLE course will explain how negotiated settlements work within the framework of real estate disputes, specifically between individual owners as tenants in common, two estate sharing common tenants, corporate entities with shared ownership through a jointly owned LLC and claimants to a prop... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • The Unreal New State of New York State Real Estate Law

    Recent developments in New York Real Estate Law may have a significant ramifications for both prosecution and defense. This CLE course will review these new developments including how they impact actions in commercial and residential tenant proceedings, foreclosure defense litigations and the recent legislative enactments regarding both tenants and landlords. The course will explain this recent ruling and the new tenant laws as well as recent appellate rulings in foreclosure cases. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Land Use and Zoning Boot Camp

    The issues of land use and zoning can be complex – regardless of which side of the issue you are representing. This comprehensive guide to the basics of land use and zoning laws will explain the approval and appeal process as well as how to assess impact fees and affordable housing policies. More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Residential Landlord Tenant Law in New Jersey

    Whether you are representing the landlord or the tenant, this CLE course will provide a comprehensive guide to handling a residential dispute between the two parties. The course will explain types of premise/property and tenancy and methods to terminate a tenancy. The course will also explain both the Summary Dispossess Act and the Anti-Eviction Act including issues of notices, court procedures, trial and various defenses against eviction and abandoned property issues. More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • 10 Key Practical Issues when Reviewing and Drafting Commercial Office Leases

    Commercial leases may differ from residential ones in a variety of ways, and each has its own set of considerations. Attorneys guiding clients in commercial lease contracts have to account not only for the deal they make now, but how that deal will play out in the long term. This informative CLE course will review everything an attorney needs to know including his unique role in the transaction, space considerations relative to leasing and rent, how to construct term sheets, security and utili... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • 1031 Exchange Basics and Beyond

    Designed with the novice attorney in mind, this CLE course offers the basics of 1031 Exchanges in a straightforward, approachable presentation. The course covers the purpose of the 1031 Exchange as well as all stages of the process. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • 1031 Exchanges: An Advanced Seminar and Open Forum

    Providing a deep dive into Section 1031 Exchanges, this informative CLE course will go beyond the fundamentals to address advanced concepts in the area. The course will cover leasehold improvement exchanges, private equity transactions and the “drop and swap” technique. The course will include a Q & A on how to execute a Section 1031 Exchange including how to report the exchange for taxes and strategies for advising clients regarding to when and when not to make use of one. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Equitable and Not So Equitable Division of Real Estate in Divorce

    Real estate, unlike liquid assets, is not necessarily divided 50/50 in a divorce. The process of dividing and distributing real property between spouses is therefore quite complex, and fraught with peril. Who keeps the marital home? How are the proceeds of a sale divided? What factors are considered in determining whether a sale, buyout or deferred sale is equitable? All this and more will be discussed in the comprehensive CLE course on the various statutory factors considered in the division... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • UCC Article 9 Foreclosure: Issues Ideas and Ambiguities

    Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code is a complicated yet comprehensive set of rules governing the rules for loan foreclosure. This CLE course will explain the four basic methods to accomplish this including when a lender requires that all loans be secured all the personal property of the borrower. The course will explain how a lender making a loan may create security interest in collateral whose loan goes into default must also foreclose its security interest, all of which is governed by Ar... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • What Are Mechanic’s and Construction Liens and Why Do They Matter for Your Project?

    This CLE course will provide a thorough explanation on utilizing mechanics’ and construction liens, used to secure monies due to those who provide labor and materials for property improvement, for public and private properties. The course will go into detail on the steps owners may take to respond to liens and general principles of the lien law, work covered, alienable property, enforcement, defense and other critical items. The course will conclude with an explanation of trust funds and foreclo... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Advanced Planning with Trusts

    This informative CLE course will begin with a general overview of trusts and the concepts that are common to standard trusts. The course will then advance to more complex topics such as revoking irrevocable trusts, retaining control through trust protectors, special needs planning, trust flexibility and asset protection planning. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Essentials for Lease Drafting, Dealing with Problem Tenants & Doing So Ethically

    Landlord tenant relationships are fraught with pitfalls. This CLE course aims to identify the most pressing of the issues that may befall landlord tenant relationships and offer practical advice in addresses them. The course addresses strategies for landlord risk management such as screening potential tenants, and security deposits while offering tips to implement these options without risk of discrimination claims and penalties. Key lease provisions for effective remedies and enforcement as wel... More Info

    $65
    1.75Total Credits
    0.75 Ethics

  • So Your Commercial Borrower Is In Default? Protecting your Security Interest

    Over the past few years, New Jersey has seen a drastic rise in defaults and delays on loan obligations and mortgage payments for commercial properties. This CLE course will focus on the wide variety of issues confronting banks, commercial lenders, loan holders and private investors and how they can protect their security interests by instituting foreclosure proceedings. These proceedings function to recover properties at issue and initiate proceedings to secure debt payments. The course will r... More Info

    $55
    2.25General Credits

  • Breaking Up the Home Without Losing the House: Intersection of Foreclosure and Divorce

    Divorces and foreclosure cases often go hand-in-hand. With the recent changes to divorce law, compounded by the changes to child support that took effect, the impact on foreclosure is manifold. This CLE course will explain what every divorce attorney needs to know about foreclosure and what every consumer debtor practitioner needs to know about divorce. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Planning for Real Estate Owners: Advanced Strategies for Attorneys

    This CLE course, designed to provide advisors with the broadest range of solution to tax issues, particular as they relate to real estate holdings, will present how various tax solutions maybe impact their decisions. The course will explain how to utilize knowledge of the income tax, gift tax and estate tax treatments to guide their clients. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • 1031 Exchanges: Rules to Succeed & Common Pitfalls

    Designed to give participants an overview of 1031 Exchanges, this CLE course will address all the basic rules, regulations and benefits of implementing one successfully. Useful for investors, attorneys, real estate and title agents, 1031 Exchanges can be instrumental in deferring capital gains taxes on investment and commercial properties as well provide a means of reinvesting wealth and growing investments. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Title Insurance Claims

    Presented by Attorney Kent Lewis, this comprehensive CLE course will present nation-wide case law related to title insurance and closing liability. The course will also review Email Compromise Fraud and provide tips on what to look for when identifying fraud, how to respond to its discovery and how insurance carriers and coverage for Errors and Omissions may regard losses related to such fraud. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Real Estate Implications of the Health Hazards of Tobacco Smoke

    The legal implications of smoking seem to comprise a list almost as long as that of the health implications, particularly if you include second hand smoke. This CLE course, presented by Landlord Tenant author and practitioner Dov Treiman, will present the legal implications of smoking and second hand smoke with regards to regulated and unregulated multi-family housing, particularly in New York State. The course will review the legal consequences related to the four level of cigarette smoking, a... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • What You Need to Know about Negotiating Retail and Restaurant Leases

    Smaller tenants are at a distinct disadvantage when dealing with landlords and complaints issues more often than not backfire, both for the tenant and the attorney. This CLE program will provide a thorough strategic analysis of leases and their forms to highlight the legal and business provisions which have the greatest impact on retail and restaurant tenants. The course will cover the definition of and use of premises, abatements, escalations, assignment and sublet clauses, issues of zoning a... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • High Rent Luxury Deregulation in New York City: A Brief History

    Using the recent Altman case decision to illustrate the current state of law, this CLE course will examine the history of Luxury Deregulation in NYC and its ramifications for landlords and tenants. More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • The Basics of Estate Administration

    We usually don’t think of estates in relation to the term life cycle, yet estate administration has within it many parallels and involves some complex considerations. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of estate administration, guiding attendees through this life cycle and highlighting the many critical steps and action items for each phase. The course will cover what to do in case of the death of a decedent, documentation preparation, admitting wills to probate, and the colle... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Managing Construction Risks

    The most reliable aspect of any construction project is the unknown. Scheduling delays, unanticipated expenses, liens, property damage and even personal injury are just some of the potential unforeseen elements. This CLE course, presented by construction attorneys and industry experts Tannenbaum Helpern, will provide real-life anecdotes and essential tips and strategies to help owners minimize and plan for risks in construction projects. The course will explain how to budget for unexpected costs... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Illinois Mechanics Liens

    What is a mechanics lien and what are the advantages if asserting one? This CLE course will provide a complete overview of the Illinois Mechanics Lien statute 770 ILCS et. seq. and explain what can be asserted and against who or what, the requirements for asserting such a lien, the process, limitation, filing schedule and how to assert liens on public funds, such as municipality-owned projects. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Avoiding Problems With Real Estate Clients

    With a focus on the most common complaints leveled against real estate attorneys, this CLE course will present strategies and recommendations to avoid the most typical mistakes. The course will offer best practices for billing and consultations. The course is presented by attorney and host of the weekly radio show “Law You Should Know” Kenneth Landau. You can tune in every Wed at 3 PM or Sun at 7 AM on WHPC 90.3 FM or voicestream at www.ncc.edu/whpc. For podcasts of programs including real estat... More Info

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $55
    2General 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

    $55
    1.75General 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

    $29
    1General 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

    $29
    1General 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

    $29
    1General 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

    $55
    1.5General 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

    $55
    1.5General 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

    $55
    1.5General 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

    $29
    1General 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

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leasehold Issues

    In the interaction between landowners and oil companies, owners have the upper hand and oil companies are increasingly forced to sign leases that are owner-friendly. Presented by Oil and Gas attorney and expert Josh Stein, this CLE course will offer strategies for drafting leases, explain how to protect clients—both landowners and oil companies—and how to correct or exploit errors and ambiguities in lease agreements. The course will review the most common ambiguities and explain how the various... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Preparing and Reviewing Oil and Gas Title Opinions

    Faulty titles in vast tracts of Texas land combined with a lack of standardization in how title opinions are drafted has made professional, well-written opinions that can be relied upon an instrument of negotiation in disputes. Routinely sold between landowners and oil companies, these title opinions may be used as a basis for settlement even decades after they are written. This CLE course, presented by Oil and Gas attorney Josh Stein, will address the different forms of title opinions and their... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Understanding Easements and Right of Way

    Presented by Oil and Gas attorney and expert Josh Stein, this CLE course will provide an overview of easements, particularly in Texas and how they may impact oil and gas title examination. The course will explain the importance of identifying the location of easements to avoid obstruction or accidental drilling and how to differentiate easements from other instruments. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Understanding Interests in Oil and Gas Lands and Production

    The theory of “ownership in place” creates a unique position for the laws surrounding oil and gas companies. The theory, which stipulates that reserves can maintain their status in perpetuity, allows legal agreements, including those that are ambiguous or erroneous, to be upheld even centuries later. This CLE course will examine the creation and interpretation of oil and gas land and production interests and how some of the most common sources of ambiguity, including severance and royalties, may... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • UCC Insurance & Mezzanine Financing: Pitfalls of Perfection and Priority

    Typically, a commercial lender will require that their personal property loan be secured by all of a borrower’s personal property. The process for obtaining such a loan is governed entirely by Article 9, a complicated and exhaustive set of guidelines. This CLE course will explain Article 9 and how to properly secure a personal property loan. The basics of UCCPlus Policy for Insurance on a personal loan, as well as the structure and subtleties of a mezzanine loan transaction, will also be reviewe... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Construction Delays: Causes, Prevention and Damages

    Construction delays are practically a given, but they shouldn’t be. This CLE course will explain how to effectively avoid delays, mitigate the effects of delays and recover damages. Case studies, scheduling techniques and contract clauses will all be presented. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • What Every Commercial Landlord & Tenant Practitioner Should Know about Yellowstone Injunctions

    Yellowstone Injunctions, a tenant’s only recourse in the event of a landlord who serves him with notice of lease termination for alleged default, is a little understood area of the tenant/landlord negotiations. Used for both commercial and residential leases in New York, the Yellowstone Injunction maintains the status quo of the lease parties until a resolution is found or the issue is adjudicated. In general, a tenant has only 5-10 days between receipt of a notice of lease termination during wh... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Handy Causes of Action: Mechanic’s Liens and other Lawsuits

    There are few people without a horror story about construction jobs. From contractors who fail to show to misguided plans workers who spend half the day on their lunch hour, these types of stories plague the construction industry. But there are always two sides and contractors have their own justifiable complaints—with clients who don’t pay and last minute changes to agreed- upon plans. This CLE course will explain the Mechanic’s Lien Act in Illinois, designed specifically to ensure contractors... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Home Sweet Lis Pendens: Defending Residential Foreclosures in Illinois

    The glut in foreclosures in recent years has made the business of defending against foreclosures more profitable than ever. But when should you advise your client to defend? What factors are needed to embark on this course of action? This CLE lecture will present the issues and considerations one should take into account when defending a residential foreclosure in Illinois. The course will present tips and strategies for managing the process, the stages of mounting a proper defense, the methods... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Advanced Techniques in Transfer Development Rights

    The transfer of development rights has specific geographic and documentary requirements such as as-of-right transactions between two adjacent properties with a contiguous lot line. The use of advanced techniques such as air parcel to store development rights for later use is not uncommon. In this CLE course, you will learn the language of zoning and development rights transfers, the due diligence required to determine if transfers have occurred and the documentation and approvals to implement ad... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • The Nuts, Bolts and New Developments in Land Use Practice in New York City

    Land use in New York City has undergone dramatic changes which include recent developments on grant applications by the City Planning Commission and City Council. This CLE course will examine these changes and the new emphasis on affordable housing and public realm improvements which have greatly shaped New York City land use practice in the past year. The course will explore the basics in New York City land use practice and review the course of development under New York’s City Zoning Resolutio... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Ethical Issues in Making Capacity Decisions

    Substance abuse, alcohol abuse, old age and mental illness are just some of the factors that can contribute to an individual’s capacity to act in a legal environment. This designation is typically a medical determination and the aging population as well as prevalence of mental illness diagnoses and incidences of substance and alcohol abuse has drastically increased the application of capacity in legal cases. While capacity is widely known as an issue in criminal matters, this CLE course will rev... More Info

    $65
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • The Mortgage Contingency Clause and Ethical Issues in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Contracts

    Real estate deals are notorious for falling through. Whether commercial or residential, there are countless contingencies for buyers and sellers to be aware of. This CLE course will review, in detail, potential pitfalls such as environmental issues, lack of certificate of occupancy, failed mortgage applications and contractual issues that can delay or even nullify an agreement. Topics include: May the Buyer Apply to a Mortgage Broker? How Soon Does the Buyer Need to Apply? What if the Bu... More Info

    $65
    1.75Total Credits
    0.75 Ethics

  • Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions

    Among the many issues potential purchasers of a property as well as companies with outside facilities must face is the threat of site contamination. Attorneys representing purchasers need to be careful to protect their clients and to be well informed of the Federal and State laws that apply to hazardous site contamination. This CLE course will review the applicable statutes and explain how to evaluate potential risk and construct contracts that effectively protect their clients. The course wi... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Leasing Basics: A Tenant's Perspective

    Rental agreements are notorious for being broken. Whether by a tenant’s early departure or a landlord failure to make requisite repairs, given the volume of incidences in which one party accuses the other of failing to meet the standards of the lease, these breaches seem more the norm than the exception. This CLE course will explain the tenant’s perspective on issues related to property rentals including basic definitions and economic issues, inclusions, escalations, guarantees, and the standard... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Representing Owners in Construction Matters

    Listen to anyone tell the story of their home construction and you will hear tales of frustration, anger and sometimes downright theft. This CLE course will teach you how to successfully represent your clients in construction projects and design contracts that protect them throughout the process. The course will begin with an explanation of the myriad parties involved in these projects from designers and contractors to insurers and lenders. The course will then delve into contractual issues and... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Mechanic's Liens - What's It All About?

    Construction projects are a hive of activity, with everyone from architects and engineers to constructors and mechanics playing a role. But not everyone on a construction site has equal remedies against non-payment from the general contractor who hired them and owners can find themselves caught in a legal battle that is not of their own making. This CLE course will review the subcontractors’ remedy for these instances, typically referred to as a Mechanic’s Liens, a powerful tool used by contract... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • The Twenty-Two Most Frequently Posed Questions to Title Underwriters

    Common knowledge about real estate transactions include contracts, mortgages, bids and agents. And while many people know that title insurance is a requirement, few know why, what title insurance covers or how to address relevant issues. This CLE course, which will use the format of most frequently asked questions to provide a comprehensive review of the topic, will address issues such as ownership, trusts and estates, judgments, mortgages, corporations and much more. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • The Fundamentals of Foreclosure Defense and Alternative Remedies

    While the frequency of home foreclosures may have reduced since the years immediately following the real estate market collapse, they remain a reality across the country. A firm grasp on the basics of the process, handling strategies and alternative remedies in lieu of foreclosure are necessary for both new attorneys and seasoned legal professionals. This CLE course will cover basic handling, strategies and tactics, quashing service, objecting to standing and a variety of alternative solutions s... More Info

    $81
    3General Credits

  • Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Avoiding Pitfalls when Representing a Buyer or Seller

    Buying and selling a commercial property is a complex endeavor. This CLE course will present potential pitfalls as well as tips and strategies to avoid them. The course will cover contract negotiations and offer a checklist to ensure proper preparation for common issues that may arise. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Home Sweet Home: Handling a Residential Real Estate Transaction

    The complexities of real estate closings in Illinois can be daunting to even the most seasoned attorney. It’s essential to understand every aspect of these deals before embarking on a closing and efficient and effective handling is imperative to success. This CLE course will review all the various issues including contract review, negotiations, seller and buyer representation and the myriad forms and checklists involved. Topics include: Contract review Negotiations Representing a Buy... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Introduction to Title Insurance: Essential Things Every Attorney Should Know

    Title reports are a common feature in real estate transactions. So common, that real estate attorneys may often gloss over them without taking into consideration the many critical tenets of title insurance. This seminar, geared for both novice and junior attorneys as well as senior counsel in need of a refresher, will present the conceptual framework of title insurance and the various intricacies of title products. The course will address the common misconceptions regarding title insur... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Introduction to New Jersey Eminent Domain Law

    There are areas of law that are required reading for all practitioners in a particular field. When it comes to real estate, that area is Eminent Domain. So whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, New Jersey’s Eminent Domain process is a necessary part of your overall knowledge. This CLE course offers a basic review of this process, giving attorneys a general familiarity with how the process works, the various scenarios and pitfalls and strategies for negotiating the pr... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Trusts and Estates – The Title Perspective

    Estates, trusts, and all the ways the taxman has found to squeeze pennies from us from the age of independence to generations to come. This CLE course will evaluate the strategies decedents use to avoid the impact of taxes on estates and trusts. The course will review and compare the types of land estates, the types of trusts, heirs, successors and assigns and the impact of judgments, liens, encumbrances that may imposed upon them. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • When Brotherly Love Goes Wrong: Defending Against Constructive Trust Claims

    The first thing we learned in law school is that if you don't have a written contract for real estate, you cannot seek to enforce an agreement concerning that real estate. No contract, no sale. But there is an exception to the rule: a constructive trust. Unfortunately, constructive trust cases are often filed by family members with an axe to grind against other family members. An angry brother or sister can tie up your client's real property for years, based on nothing but a few conc... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Basic Landlord-Tenant Practice in New Jersey

    The landlord tenant relationship is based not on trust, but on a binding legal document. Regardless of the specific clauses landlords and tenants may come to terms on, there are a series of statutes that, by NJ law, are a requirement of any landlord tenant agreement. This CLE course will review these statutes and explain their use and importance in drafting rental contracts. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • New Jersey Real Estate Closing Procedures

    Real estate transactions can be contentious right up to closing and even when both parties are seated at the table, it’s possible for deals to fall apart. This CLE course will explain everything you need to know to prepare you for a successful real estate closing in NJ including: Preparation Client Retention Attorney Review Negotiations Mortgages Title Review Post-Closing Issues More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Summary Proceedings in New York: Disclosure, Devices & Delays

    Landlord/tenant disputes are notoriously complicated in New York. The rights of opposing parties and arguments for disclosure can take what seems like a straightforward case and drag it out to the point where the cost and time lost make it more of a hassle than it's worth. Summary proceedings are meant to reduce the cost and time typical legal proceedings involve. This fascinating CLE course will explain summary proceedings in New York and discuss topics such as: Basic concepts of summa... More Info

    $81
    2.5General Credits

  • From Contract to Closing: A Guide to Residential Real Estate Transactions

    Picky buyers, obstinate sellers and plummeting prices have made the real estate market a veritable minefield. Without a comprehensive understanding of how to get from a bid to a sale, even the most experienced attorneys will find themselves with nothing to show for their efforts. This CLE course takes you from pre-contract to post-closing and everything in between and includes a detailed explanation of the difference between co-ops and condos, the difference between buyer vs. seller responsibi... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Understanding and Disposing Real Property Liens and Encumbrances

    Title insurance is a critical component to a thorough understanding of how the real estate process works. This comprehensive CLE course will offer a thorough examination of title insurance, its distinction from other types of insurance, what is not covered, and the process for underwriting including public records searches and title search production and evaluation. The course will also review of common title claims and clearing title exceptions. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Representing the Space Challenged Tenant: Tips and Traps in Small Office Leasing

    Negotiating on behalf of small office tenants may seem like a straightforward, simple operation. But the various complexities involved in small office tenant agreements can lead to aggressive negotiations and it's important to know how to best represent your client. This informative CLE course will explain how to forcefully negotiate on behalf of your small office tenant client and will review the various terms of tenant agreements such as issues of insurance, subletting, indemnity, maintenance,... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

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