Subordinate Financing in CMBS Transactions: Rating Agency, Investor and Servicing Concerns
Structuring A/B, Pari Passu, Mezzanine, Preferred Equity, and Intercreditor Arrangements f...
February 21, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will provide real estate finance counsel with guidance on how to structure A/B, pari passu, mezzanine, preferred equity and intercreditor arrangements for successful execution in a CMBS transaction. The panel will discuss how best to address the concerns of rating agencies and inves...
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Negotiating Hotel Purchase and Sale Transactions: Key Legal Issues for Buyers and Sellers
Closing Contingencies and Reps and Warranties; Evaluating Existing Management and Franchis...
February 21, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will discuss the critical legal issues in the purchase and sale of a hotel property, considering the unique aspects of this asset class. The program will focus on seller representations and warranties, key contract provisions in the purchase and sale agreement, and retention or term...
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Real Estate Leasing Letters of Intent: Obtaining Favorable Terms and Avoiding Protracted N...
Permitted Uses, Assignment and Subletting, Signage, SNDAs, Improvements, Financial Guarant...
March 5, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will address both practical and strategic considerations for drafting and negotiating critical terms for a letter of intent (LOI) for commercial leasing transactions. The panel will discuss how principals and representatives for landlords and tenants should structure an LOI and how...
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Allocating Operating Expenses in Commercial Real Estate Leases: Negotiating Strategies for...
Structuring Pass-Throughs, Exclusions, Gross-Up, Expense Cap, and Other Operating Expense...
March 12, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will discuss net and gross real estate lease structures and the allocation of operating expenses for each lease structure. The program will discuss negotiation from the perspectives of both landlords and tenants on defining operating expenses, pass-throughs and exclusions, and other...
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Negotiating and Drafting Restaurant Leases
Provisions Addressing Tenant Improvements, Financing and Franchise Structures, Mixed Use,...
April 2, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will focus on drafting and negotiating provisions of restaurant leases. The panel will discuss how best to address particular concerns with a restaurant use, tenant improvements, franchise relationships, operational issues in mixed-use developments, and issues applicable to tenants...
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Real Estate Investments in Canada: Structuring and Tax Considerations
Understanding REIPs, MIEs, MIFs, and Canadian REITs; Clearance Certificates and Withholdin...
April 17, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will provide US real estate counsel with insights into common structuring vehicles for investing in Canadian real estate properties and mortgage investments and Canadian tax considerations related to such investments.
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ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards: What Real Estate Counsel Need to Know
Survey Exceptions and Survey Endorsements in Title Insurance Policies
April 30, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will explain the ALTA/NSPS Standards and identify the recent, significant modifications, including changes to Table A. The panel will also discuss how title insurers typically address various survey matters in title policies and the utility of survey endorsements.
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Local Counsel Opinions in Real Estate Finance Transactions
Strategies for Maximizing Efficiency and Reducing Risks for Opinion Givers
May 2, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will provide counsel with tools for drafting local counsel opinions for real estate finance transactions, referencing recently published opinion reports. The panel will also discuss ethical considerations and liability risks associated with the rendering of local counsel opinions an...
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Medical Office Leases: Navigating Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Operational Restrictio...
Drafting to Address Reciprocal Easements, Ground Leases, HIPAA, ADA, and Environmental Iss...
June 25, 2019 • CLE • Live Webinar
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to draft medical office leases that address regulatory and operational restrictions associated with medical office space. The panel will discuss how to develop agreements that qualify for an exemption under the federal Stark Law and a safe harbor und...
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Real Estate Joint Ventures: Waterfall Structures, Developer Promote, IRR Lookback, Clawbac...
Calculating and Structuring Promote, Planning for Phantom Income, and Taxation of Carried...
January 31, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide real estate counsel on the various methods of structuring waterfall provisions and promote payments to managers/developers in real estate joint venture agreements. The panel will examine the tax implications for distributions and promote payments.
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Clearing Title for Defects Due to Easements, Encroachments and Survey/Boundary Disputes
Identifying and Resolving Common Title Defects to Ensure Closing the Deal
January 29, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a review and discussion on how to identify and resolve title defects arising from property surveys, easements, and encroachments. The program will analyze the various issues that give rise to these common defects and best practices for curing th...
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Commercial Lease Due Diligence in Real Estate Acquisitions: Key Issues and Best Practices
Buildout Obligations, Termination Rights, Purchase Options, Co-Tenancy, Rental Terms and M...
January 24, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to evaluate lease provisions that may significantly affect the purchaser of commercial real estate. The panel will discuss the importance of tenant estoppels and provisions on tenant buildout, termination rights, expansion rights, purchase options, c...
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Construction Loan Funding and Title Insurance: Best Practices in Disbursement and Document...
Drafting Effective Future Advance, Budgeting and Draw Provisions; Lien Waivers, Title Upda...
January 23, 2019 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will examine the mechanics of construction loan funding and the interplay of construction advances with title insurance through the life of a construction loan. The panel will discuss drafting budgeting and construction-draw provisions and best practices for preserving the lender's...
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Structuring Financeable Ground Leases and Leasehold Mortgages
Balancing Competing Interests Among Owners, Lessees and Lenders
December 18, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel with an overview of the process of drafting and negotiating a financeable ground lease and address key provisions that balance the interests of the owner, lessee and lender. The panel will also discuss the leasehold mortgage and issues presented by leasehold fin...
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Real Estate Mezzanine and A/B Loans: Structuring and Enforcing Intercreditor and Co-Lender...
Reconciling the Demands and Objectives of Senior and Junior Lenders
December 11, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate finance counsel to structure intercreditor agreements between senior/mezzanine and A/B lenders. The panel will discuss the most frequently negotiated provisions, and the challenges to enforcing intercreditor agreements in distressed loan scenarios.
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Financing Multi-Family Housing: Structuring the Low Income House Tax Credit and Tax-Exempt...
Documenting Transactions for Investors and Developers
December 4, 2018 • CLE, CPE, EA • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss how to utilize Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) and tax-exempt bonds in multi-family construction financing. The program will examine the mechanisms of each form of financing, how each impacts the other, and how current market trends and developments impact these...
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REITs: Developments in REIT Conversions, FIRPTA and the 2017 Tax Reform Act
November 14, 2018 • CLE, CPE, EA • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE/CPE webinar will provide tax advisers and real estate counsel with a review of the various organizational, operational and federal tax requirements that must be met by real estate investment trusts (REITs). The panel discussion will include the impact of tax reform on REITs and UPREITs.
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Real Estate Joint Ventures: Waterfall Structures, Developer Promote, IRR Lookback, Clawbac...
Calculating and Structuring Promote, Planning for Phantom Income, and Taxation of Carried...
October 30, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide real estate counsel on the various methods of structuring waterfall provisions and promote payments to managers/developers in real estate joint venture agreements. The panel will examine the tax implications for distributions and promote payments.
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Avoiding Deal Killers in Real Estate Sale and Purchase Transactions
Structuring Contract Terms to Clear Environmental Hurdles, Land Use Approval Challenges, a...
October 25, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will examine common obstacles to closing real estate deals, including environmental issues, defective or incomplete land use approvals, encroachments, flood issues, underperforming property, low basis seller, and more. The panel will offer critical guidance on structuring the transa...
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Non-Recourse Carve Outs, Bad-Boy Guaranties, and Personal Liability: Latest Developments
Avoiding or Resolving Lender and Guarantor Disputes in and Outside of Bankruptcy
October 4, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will offer real estate and finance counsel an examination of some of the more troublesome provisions at the heart of disputes between borrowers and lenders. The panel will review commonly used carve outs contained in non-recourse provisions, analyze operative provisions in bad-boy g...
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Allocating Risk in Real Estate Leases: Contractual Indemnities, Additional Insured Endorse...
Coordinating Lease Provisions With Insurance Coverage to Mitigate Landlord and Tenant Liab...
October 3, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a review of how parties in leasing transactions can allocate risk to protect their respective economic interests. The panel will address indemnification provisions, including those for actions arising from a party's negligence, additional insure...
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Structuring Complex Easement Agreements in Commercial Real Estate Deals
Negotiating Use Rights and Restrictions for Air Space, Mixed-Use Developments, Retail Comp...
September 18, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE program will prepare counsel to draft complex easement agreements for mixed-use and commercial developments, including issues pertaining to development and air rights.
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Structuring Real Estate Joint Ventures to Address Loan and Manager Defaults, Bankruptcy, D...
Management Removal Provisions; Effect on Promote, Distributions, Exit Rights, Third-Party...
August 30, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will enable real estate counsel to draft joint venture agreements which anticipate and provide a structure for addressing loan defaults, poor property performance, and bad acts by the manager or general partner. The panel discussion will include manager removal and related provision...
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Negotiating Survival Clauses and Holdback Provisions in Commercial Real Estate Sales Trans...
Avoiding Pitfalls of Merger Doctrine at Closing and Beyond
August 7, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss strategies for buyers and sellers negotiating survival clauses in commercial real estate transactions. Our experienced panel will offer critical insight on crucial terms for inclusion, duration, pitfalls to avoid, along with how survival provisions interplay with holdba...
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Special Purpose Entities in Real Estate Transactions: Structuring and Documentation
Mastering Separateness Provisions, Single Member LLCs, Recycled Entities, Independent Dire...
July 12, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to structure special purpose, bankruptcy remote entities which satisfy the requirements of CMBS and portfolio lenders. The panel will discuss current separateness provisions, the conditions and documentation for independent directors, single-member L...
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Negotiating Key Provisions in Shared Work Space Agreements
Rights of Use, Allocation of Risk, Indemnification in Licensing vs. Leasehold Interests
July 10, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will explore the unique issues facing commercial landlords and tenants of co-working or shared office space. Our panel will compare the agreements between the parties (lease vs. license), and provide guidance on how to most effectively address the risks associated with those differe...
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Qualified Opportunity Zones: New Tax Incentives for Commercial Real Estate and Other Inves...
Deferred Capital Gains and Tax Abatement Under New IRC Section 1400Z; Forming Qualified Op...
June 26, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will give real estate, venture capital, and finance counsel a working knowledge of "Qualified Opportunity Zones" and "Qualified Opportunity Funds" created under the new tax law. The panel will discuss capital gains deferral, tax free treatment of long-term appreciation, and other ta...
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Reciprocal Easement Agreements: Structuring and Amending REAs for Retail and Mixed-Use Pro...
Protecting Rights and Obligations; Minimizing Risk for Developers, Retailers and Other Pro...
June 21, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate practitioners with guidance on drafting reciprocal easement agreements (REAs) for retail and mixed use developments and redevelopments, subdividing existing projects for investment sales, avoiding common pitfalls in drafting REAs, and utilizing best practice...
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Commercial Real Estate Loan Documents: Current Structures and Negotiating Trends
Nonrecourse Carve-outs, Springing Guaranties, SPE Provisions, Cash Management and More
June 14, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with an understanding of structural characteristics that institutional real estate lenders currently require in commercial real estate loans and typically negotiated terms. The panel will also discuss crucial court decisions that have impacted indust...
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Billboard Leasing Agreements: Key Considerations for Landlords and Tenants
June 12, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real property counsel with a review of essential provisions in billboard lease agreements. Our panel of real estate attorneys will discuss how to address the unique concerns of both landlords and tenants for various considerations, including site suitability and use res...
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High-Volatility Commercial Real Estate Loans: Guidance for Developers and Lenders on HVCRE...
Navigating Borrower Contributed Capital Rules, Maximum LTV Ratio, Conversion to Permanent...
June 7, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will be a timely introduction to the high-volatility commercial real estate (HVCRE) regime. Our panel will discuss Basel III requirements for HVCRE loans and the HVCRE exemption criteria, and the recent reforms to the Dodd-Frank Act which modify those requirements. The program will...
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Construction Lending: Key Issues for Negotiation and Documentation
Construction Draws, Loan Balancing, Retainage, Payment and Completion Guaranties, HVCRE Eq...
May 24, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide lender's counsel with guidance in the negotiating and documenting of construction loans, including provisions for making loan advances, budgeting and loan balancing, payment and completion guaranties, pre-leasing requirements, retainage and project completion. The panel...
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Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate: Impact of Tax Reform
Entity Selection, FIRPTA, Tax Concerns When Acquiring or Disposing of Ownership Interests
May 17, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will examine tax challenges for foreign investors in U.S. real estate. The panel will discuss the impact of recent tax reform on blocker corporations and other investment vehicles, new IRS reporting obligations, the Base Erosion Anti Abuse Tax (BEAT), and other matters.
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Energy Benchmarking and Disclosure for Commercial Property: New State and Local Mandates
Implications for Construction, Sale, Leasing and Operation of Commercial Buildings
May 10, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will examine the current movement toward energy usage benchmarking for commercial properties. The panel will discuss reporting requirements using the EPA's Portfolio Manager system, ENERGY STAR© criteria, and how purchase contracts, leases, construction contracts and property m...
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Structuring Real Estate Loan Covenants, Event of Default Provisions, and Representations a...
Drafting Loan Provisions that Balance Borrower Protections With Lender Remedies
April 24, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will instruct borrowers' and lenders' counsel on structuring default provisions, representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and other provisions in commercial real estate loan documents. The panel will discuss the most recent trends and best practices.
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Hotel Franchise Agreements and Comfort Letters: Legal Challenges for Real Estate Lenders
Negotiating Comfort Letters; Addressing Franchise Provisions in Hotel Loan Documents
April 12, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will enable lender's counsel to review and negotiate hotel franchise comfort letters. The panel will also review standard features of hotel franchise agreements and the provisions of most concern to lenders. Finally, the panel will discuss how early termination, PIP and other franch...
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Tax Reform: Impact on REITs, Real Estate Businesses and Investors
Pass-Through Business and Interest Deductions, Cost Recovery, Carried Interest, Sale of Pa...
February 27, 2018 • CLE, CPE, EA • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE/CPE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a working knowledge of the new tax reform law as it relates to REITs and other real estate investment structures. The panel discussion will include the impact of tax reform on pass-through deductions, cost recovery, carried interest, existin...
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Deadlock-Breaking Mechanisms in Real Estate LLCs: Avoiding Litigation When Members and Man...
Buy-Sell Provisions, External and Internal Tie-Breakers, Put and Call Options, Partition o...
February 22, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a framework for adopting deadlock-breaking mechanisms in LLC operating agreements, and potential state law consequences when no such mechanisms are in place. The program will also discuss arbitration and mediation provisions as alternatives to l...
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E-Signatures and Electronic Loan Documentation in Real Estate Finance: ESIGN and UETA, Int...
Enforceability, Authentication and Admissibility; MERS and Transferability
February 20, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will examine recent developments in using eNotes and other electronic mortgage loan documentation. The panel will discuss the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), the MERS registry, and legal and practical iss...
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Structuring CC&Rs for Mixed Use Projects
Drafting, Analyzing, Interpreting, and Amending CC&R Declarations
February 6, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate practitioners guidance for drafting effective covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) for mixed-use projects, avoiding common pitfalls in drafting CC&Rs, and amending existing CC&Rs.
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Structuring Opinions of Counsel in Real Estate Finance Transactions
Assumptions, Qualifications, Limitations and Factual Certificates That Reduce Risks for Op...
January 11, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare counsel to draft third-party opinions for real estate finance transactions. The panel will cover the opinions required--including authority, enforceability and property-related opinions--and the assumptions, limitations and qualifications that counsel should include to...
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UCC Issues in Mezzanine and Mortgage Loans: Equity Interests and Deposit Accounts as Colla...
Documenting and Perfecting Security Interests Under Articles 8 and 9
January 4, 2018 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate finance counsel to resolve UCC issues that arise in mezzanine and mortgage loans when LLC equity interests and deposit accounts are part of the collateral. The panel will discuss Article 8 requirements for the perfection of equity collateral and Article 9 ru...
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Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements in Commercial Real Estate Finance
Drafting SNDA Agreements to Protect Lenders, Tenants and Landlords
December 19, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss the purpose and objectives of subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements (SNDAs) for all key stakeholders--lenders, tenants and landlords. The panel will outline best practices for drafting and negotiating SNDAs and other related provisions such as estoppe...
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Swap Documentation in Real Estate Loan Transactions: Coordinating ISDA Master Agreement an...
Documenting Covenants, Security, Required Consents, Voting and Control, Reporting, and Reg...
December 14, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss the various uses of swaps and other derivative products to hedge risk in real estate finance transactions, how derivatives are integrated into loan documentation, and how to document the swap transaction to ensure there is consistency with the loan. The program will als...
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Property and Liability Insurance in Commercial Leases: Key Provisions and Coverage Issues
Additional Insured and Loss Payee Clauses; Interplay With Indemnity Provisions
December 6, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will address casualty and liability insurance issues applicable to real estate leasing from the perspective of both landlord and tenant. The program will discuss the necessary coverage and recommend contract provisions to require insurance coverage and receive the maximum benefit of...
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Title Insurance Coverage: What Real Estate Counsel Must Know
Latest Developments in ALTA Coverage and Endorsements for Owners and Lenders
November 28, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with an overview of the latest developments in title insurance coverage and explain best practices for evaluating and negotiating coverage, exclusions and endorsements under American Land Title Association (ALTA) policies.
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Structuring Programmatic Real Estate Joint Ventures: Structures, Deal Sharing and Exclusiv...
Negotiating Key Deal Terms From Sponsor and Equity Investor Perspectives
October 24, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE video webcast will discuss programmatic real estate joint ventures (JVs) and how they differ from traditional, single investment JV relationships, alternative structures for programmatic JVs, and key JV agreement terms to consider and negotiate. The program will present these issues in an i...
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Structuring REIT Credit Facilities: Loan Terms, Financial Covenants, Commitment Letters, M...
October 19, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss terms and trends in REIT credit facilities, including how to structure the facility, negotiate financial covenants, treat taxable REIT subsidiaries, structure commitment letters, and draft MAC clauses and other key terms.
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Leveraging New Markets Tax Credits to Finance Community Development: Latest Regs, Guidance...
Twinning With Historic Tax Credits, Allocating COD Income to Partners, Using EB-5 Funds an...
October 17, 2017 • CLE, CPE, EA • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel with an overview of the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) program and IRS regulations and guidance. The panel will discuss best practices for structuring NMTC deals, twinning with historic tax credits (HTCs) and other tax credit programs, allocating COD income among...
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Using Delaware Statutory Trusts in Real Estate Investments: Opportunities and Legal Risks
Structuring and Financing the DST, Leveraging Favorable Tax Treatment
September 27, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate and tax finance counsel with a review the advantages and risks of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) as a structure for real estate investments. The panel will offer approaches for structuring and financing the DST as well as discuss the key tax issues involve...
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Structuring Preferred Equity Investments in Real Estate Ventures: True Equity vs. "Debt-Li...
Negotiating Deal Terms, Investor Return, Change in Control Provisions; Assessing Remedies,...
August 29, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss structuring preferred equity investments (PEIs) from the perspectives of both the sponsor and investor and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using preferred equity as a component of a capital stack. The panel will review how PEIs compare and contrast with mezz...
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Financing Ground-Up Hotel and Hospitality Development Deals: Legal and Financial Issues
Navigating Completion Guaranties, GMP Construction Contracts, Ground Leases, Post-Completi...
August 17, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss legal and financial issues involved in the financing of ground-up hotel development deals. Specifically, the program will discuss completion guaranties, GMP construction contracts, impact of ground leases, reserves, post-completion recourse, management and branding.
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Non-Recourse Carve Outs, Bad-Boy Guaranties, and Personal Liability: Latest Developments
Avoiding or Resolving Lender and Guarantor Disputes in and Outside of Bankruptcy
August 10, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will offer real estate and finance counsel an examination of some of the more troublesome provisions at the heart of disputes between borrowers and lenders. The panel will review commonly used carve outs contained in non-recourse provisions, analyze operative provisions in bad-boy g...
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Structuring Real Estate Sale-Leasebacks: An Alternative to Mortgage Financing for Owner-Op...
Strategies for Improving Balance Sheet, Maintaining Control of RE Assets, Recovering Capit...
August 3, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate and finance counsel with the tools to structure sale-leaseback transactions. The panel will also discuss the advantages and pitfalls of these deals for seller/tenants and buyer/investors, and offer best practices to structure the deal for all parties to prot...
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Structuring Real Estate JVs: Capital Contributions, Distributions, Allocations, Taxes, Gov...
Negotiating Joint Venture Deals in Property Development to Minimize Financial and Legal Ri...
July 27, 2017 • CLE, CPE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate and finance counsel with a review of key legal and financial issues when forming a real estate joint venture for property development. The panel will outline strategies to minimize sponsor and capital partner risk and to minimize future disputes. The panel w...
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Data Center Development, Operation and Financing: Special Concerns for Real Estate Counsel
Addressing Environmental Controls and Power, Connectivity, Access and Security Requirement...
July 13, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will acquaint real estate counsel with the issues associated with the development, operation and financing of data centers. The panel will discuss features that make data centers unique--including power usage, connectivity, temperature and humidity controls, and security--as well as...
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Structuring Mortgage Loan Participation Agreements: Strategies for Lead Lenders and Partic...
Drafting Key Provisions, Conducting Lender Due Diligence, Managing Risk; "True Sale" and P...
July 6, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare lender's counsel to draft and review key provisions of mortgage loan participation agreements and conduct effective due diligence for participating lenders. The panel will also analyze "true sale" and perfection, settlement conventions, and the FDIC advisory regarding r...
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Hotel Management Agreements: Key Topics and New Frontiers
Navigating Fees, Exclusivity, Approval Rights, Finance Provisions, Brand Management and Mo...
June 7, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will cover topics of central importance to counsel preparing or reviewing hotel management agreements from a range of perspectives--whether as counsel to owner, operator, lender or potential acquiror.
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Structuring Local Counsel Opinions in Real Estate Finance Transactions
Navigating Assumptions, Qualifications, Limitations and Interplay Between Local and Lead C...
May 4, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel with the tools for drafting local counsel opinions for real estate finance transactions, with reference to the ABA Real Estate Finance Opinion Report and 2016 Supplement on Local Counsel Opinion Letters. The panel will also discuss the potential risks of liabili...
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Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: CFPB Enforcement Activity, Condo Exemption, Lit...
Ensuring ILSA Compliance, Avoiding Contract Rescission, Fines and Penalties
March 29, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a review of the latest developments in the enforcement of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSA). The panel will discuss how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and courts are addressing ILSA, the ILSA amendment providi...
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Structuring Real Estate Loans With Foreign Borrowers, Trusts and Tenants in Common
Documenting U.S. Assets of Foreign Guarantors, Reviewing TIC Agreements, Revocable vs. Irr...
March 28, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will enable counsel to structure real estate loans with borrowers which are comprised of foreign investors and guarantors; trusts as investors or guarantors; and tenants in common (TICs). Lending standards have evolved for how each should be handled. The panel will discuss issues un...
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Structuring Complex Easement Agreements in Commercial Real Estate Deals
Negotiating Use Rights and Restrictions for Air Space, Mixed-Use Developments, Retail Comp...
March 22, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE program will prepare counsel to draft complex easement agreements for commercial developments such as mixed-use and retail projects. The panel will also review unique issues that arise with specialized easements such as those for cell towers, wind turbines and air rights.
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Hotel Franchise Agreements and Comfort Letters: Legal Challenges for Real Estate Lenders
Negotiating Comfort Letters; Responding to Provisions in Franchise Agreements That Impact...
March 8, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will enable lender's counsel to review and negotiate hotel franchise comfort letters. The panel will also review standard features of hotel franchise agreements and the provisions of most concern to lenders. Finally, the panel will discuss how early termination, PIP and other franch...
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Property Management and Leasing Agreements: Key Provisions for Multi-Family, Office, Retai...
Navigating Fees and Expenses, Agency, Property Improvements, Early Termination Provisions,...
March 1, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will review the key provisions found in property management and leasing agreements, focusing on issues particular to multi-family, retail, office and industrial properties. The panelist will discuss provisions on fees and commissions, leasing authority, insurance, tenant build-out o...
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ADA Compliance for Real Estate Owners and Operators: Avoiding and Responding to Drive-By C...
Understanding the ADA Regulatory Framework and Potential for Abusive Litigation
February 14, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will review current ADA Title III accessibility requirements and the causes of action that can be brought against property owners or operators for noncompliance. The panel will discuss the steps to take to avoid violations, how to respond to "drive-by" and other abusive claims, and...
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Negotiating Reserve Provisions in Real Estate Loan Transactions
Determining Funding and Disbursement Conditions for Tax and Insurance, Tenant Rollover, Re...
February 8, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to effectively negotiate tax and insurance, cap ex, FF&E, repair, earnout and other reserves that are currently required in mortgage loan documents. The panel will discuss reserve triggers and caps, interest, disbursement conditions, and more.
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Real Estate Finance: Evaluating Property Insurance Under Current Lender Standards
Determining Replacement Cost, Business Interruption, Flood, Windstorm, Earthquake, Ordinan...
January 11, 2017 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with an understanding of the various components of property insurance and the current requirements of lenders with regard to each type of coverage. The panel discussion will include replacement cost, business interruption, ordinance and law, flood, w...
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Clearing Title for Defects Due to Mortgage-Related Issues, Legal Description Errors, and F...
Identifying and Resolving Common Title Defects to Ensure Closing of the Deal
December 21, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a review and discussion on how to clear title defects arising from mortgage-related issues, legal description errors, and foreclosure. The program will analyze the various issues that arise in these common defects and best practices for curing t...
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Non-Recourse Carve Outs, Bad-Boy Guaranties, and Personal Liability: Latest Developments
Avoiding or Resolving Lender and Guarantor Disputes in and Outside of Bankruptcy
December 1, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will offer real estate and finance counsel an examination of some of the more troublesome provisions at the heart of disputes between borrowers and lenders. The panel will review commonly used carve outs contained in non-recourse provisions, analyze operative provisions in bad boy g...
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Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements in Commercial Leasing and Real Es...
Drafting and Negotiating SNDA Agreements to Protect Lenders, Tenants and Landlords
November 10, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss the purpose and objectives of subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements (SNDAs) for all key stakeholders--lenders, tenants and landlords. The panel will outline best practices for drafting and negotiating SNDAs and other related provisions such as estoppe...
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Commercial Lease Negotiations: Property and Liability Insurance, Proof of Coverage, AI and...
Structuring Lease Provisions to Require Coverage and Receive Benefit of Coverage Provided
October 19, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will address casualty and liability insurance issues applicable to real estate leasing from the perspective of both landlord and tenant. The program will discuss the necessary coverage and recommend contract provisions to require insurance coverage and receive the maximum benefit of...
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Structuring REIT Credit Facilities: Loan Terms, Financial Covenants, Commitment Letters, M...
October 6, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss terms and trends in REIT credit facilities, including how to structure the facility, negotiate financial covenants, treat taxable REIT subsidiaries, structure commitment letters, MAC clauses and other key terms
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Financing Ground-Up Hotel and Hospitality Development Deals: Legal and Financial Issues
Navigating Completion Guaranties, GMP Construction Contracts, Ground Leases, Post-Completi...
June 28, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss legal and financial issues involved in the financing of ground-up hotel development deals. Specifically, the program will discuss completion guaranties, GMP construction contracts, impact of ground leases, reserves, post-completion recourse, management and branding.
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Real Estate Transactions With REITs: Selling, Leasing or Lending Deals With REITs
Navigating Unique Organizational, Operational and Tax Issues When Dealing With REITs
June 16, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to handle a lending, leasing or sale transaction involving property owned by a REIT. The program will analyze unique REIT organizational, operating and tax rules that may impact terms of the transaction and outline best practices for counsel to addre...
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Structuring Commercial Real Estate Lease Guaranties: Good Guy Guaranties and Guarantor Wai...
Negotiation Strategies for Landlords, Tenants and Guarantors
May 26, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will address the purpose and types of commercial real estate lease guaranties, the differences between full and limited guaranties, including the commonly used "good guy" guaranty. The program will discuss the impact of lease default provisions and remedies on the individual guarant...
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Structuring Real Estate Loan Covenants, Events of Default Provisions, and Representations...
Negotiating Agreement Provisions to Maximize Borrower Protection and Lender Remedies
May 11, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide borrowers' and lenders' counsel with a review of loan documentation recent trends and best practices for structuring covenants and event-of-default provisions as well as representations and warranties provisions in commercial real estate loans.
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Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Condos and Planned Communities
Drafting, Amending and Enforcing CC&Rs: Best Practices for Developers and Homeowner Associ...
May 3, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate practitioners with guidance for drafting effective covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs), and interpreting and amending existing CC&Rs, as well as address key enforcement issues facing condominium and homeowner associations.
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Crowdfunding Real Estate: Reg A+ Offerings and Intrastate Exemptions
Leveraging New Capital Raising Opportunities for Real Estate Fund Sponsors and Developers
April 7, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss utilizing Reg A+ and intrastate law exemptions to raise capital for real estate development. The program will discuss current trends and developments, the mechanics of making a public offering under Reg A+, and potential pitfalls. The program will also discuss the evolu...
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REITs: Developments in REIT Conversions, FIRPTA and Other Changes in the Tax Extenders Bil...
What Real Estate and Tax Counsel Need to Know About Organizational, Operational and Tax Co...
March 17, 2016 • CLE, CPE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE/CPE webinar will provide tax advisors and real estate counsel with a review of the various organizational, operational and federal tax requirements that must be met by real estate investment trusts (REITs). The program will analyze the tax changes applicable to REITS in the Omnibus Appropri...
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Leveraging HUD Financing and Historic Tax Credits for Multifamily Housing: Pairing Forms o...
Navigating Bridge Loans, HTC Investor Concerns and Loan Closing Coordination
March 3, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss the pairing of HUD-insured multifamily construction financing with the Historic Tax Credit. The program will discuss the process of each form of financing, how each impacts the other, and best practices for avoiding pitfalls that can arise when these forms of financing...
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Representations and Warranties Insurance in Complex Real Estate Transactions: Emerging Too...
Evaluating When Insurance is Appropriate, Negotiating Coverage and Exclusions
February 25, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a review of representations and warranties insurance coverage and particular real estate transactions in which it is appropriate to use the coverage to mitigate risk and complete transactions. The panel will discuss the potential benefits and tr...
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Structuring Equity Joint Ventures for Hotel Acquisitions and Development
Navigating Preferred Return/Promoted Interest, Carried Interest, Cash Flow Splits, Risk Al...
February 18, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss key legal issues involved in structuring joint ventures for hotel acquisitions and development, taking into account the unique issues in this asset class. The program will focus on key issues and joint venture agreement provisions, including preferred return/ promoted i...
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Navigating Lender Liability for Environmental Cleanup and Remediation Costs
Indemnification Agreements, Insurance, Reps and Warranties, Covenants, Loan Defaults, Work...
February 4, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss lender liability in real estate loan transactions for environmental cleanup and remediation and how the lender can minimize direct liability as well as diminution of value of collateral due to environmental damages. The program will discuss risk mitigation in loan origi...
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Non-Recourse Carve Outs, Bad Boy Guaranties, and Personal Liability: Latest Developments
Strategies to Resolve Lender and Guarantor Disputes in and Outside of Bankruptcy
January 28, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will offer real estate and finance counsel an examination of some of the more troublesome provisions at the heart of disputes between borrowers and lenders. The panel will review commonly used carve outs contained in non-recourse provisions, analyze operative provisions in bad boy g...
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Negotiating and Litigating Rooftop Leases: Deal Structures, Key Provisions, Subordination...
Maximizing Opportunities to Monetize Rooftop Space for Telecom Equipment, Solar Energy, Gr...
January 6, 2016 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to negotiate and draft rooftop leases that help minimize the likelihood of future legal disputes. The panel will examine lease provisions for counsel to landlords and tenants to negotiate and draft for currently existing and newly emerging uses of ro...
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Key Commercial Lease Provisions and SNDAs That Concern Lenders in Mortgage and Leasehold F...
Identifying and Correcting Red Flags That Negatively Impact the Lender's Collateral Packag...
December 17, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discusses best practices for lender counsel in reviewing commercial leases, key clauses of concern to lenders, and lender protections with respect to the tenant. The program will assist lender counsel in identifying and fixing red flags that may impact the safeness and soundnes...
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3.8% Net Investment Income Tax for Real Estate Investors and Partnership Members: Maximizi...
Navigating Material Participation Rules, Real Estate Safe Harbor, Regrouping, Sale of Part...
December 10, 2015 • CLE, CPE, EA • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE/CPE webinar will examine the implications of the Net Income Investment Tax (NIIT) for real estate investors, developers, and members of real estate joint ventures and partnerships. The panel will discuss the definition and calculation of the tax on net investment income, the real estate saf...
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Navigating the Complexities of CMBS Loan Assumptions, Prepayments and Defeasance
Strategies for Counsel to Borrowers, Lenders and Loan Servicers in Refinancing CMBS Loans...
November 24, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss the complexities involved in CMBS loan assumptions, prepayment and defeasance. The program will look at strategies and action items for borrowers, lenders and loan servicers to deal with these transactions.
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Mixed-Use Construction Loan Finance: Senior Lender Due Diligence, Multiple Lender Challeng...
Ensuring Proper Collateral Structure and Loan Documentation in Event of Borrower Default o...
October 22, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will brief real estate financing counsel on challenges for lenders and developers in structuring debt and mezzanine financing for mixed-use and real estate development projects in the current economic environment. The program will discuss the due diligence lender counsel should cond...
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Structuring Public-Private Partnership Agreements: Leveraging the New EJCDC Standard P3 Co...
Understanding Design, Construction, Financing, Operation, Maintenance, Revenue and Managem...
October 15, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will examine the new Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) standard P3 contract form and discuss key provisions in the contract including design, finance terms, construction, operation and maintenance. The program will instruct you on how to leverage this new P3 agree...
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Real Estate Joint Ventures: Waterfall Structures, Developer Promote, IRR Lookback, Clawbac...
Calculating and Structuring Promote, Planning for Phantom Income, and Taxation of Carried...
August 6, 2015 • CLE, CPE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance to real estate counsel on the various methods of structuring waterfall provisions and promote payments to managers/developers in real estate joint venture agreements. The panel will examine the tax implications for distributions and promote payments.
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Real Estate Private Placement Offerings Under New Regulation A+ and Regulation D, Rule 506
Leveraging New Capital Raising Opportunities for Real Estate Fund Sponsors and Developers
July 1, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate finance counsel with a review of the SEC's newly released Regulation A+ rules for crowdfunding and the opportunities and pitfalls for real estate sponsors and developers. The panel will also discuss the impact of Regulation D, Rule 506 solicitation on real e...
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Real Estate Purchase and Sales: Letters of Intent, Due Diligence, P&S Agreements
Negotiating Reps and Warranties, Conditions Precedent, Closing Conditions, Defaults and Re...
June 10, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to negotiate and document a commercial real estate purchase and sales transaction. The panel will discuss preliminary negotiations, letters of intent to expedite and streamline the process, the due diligence required of both the buyer and seller, and...
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Leveraging Affordable Housing HUD Financing: RAD and Other Mixed-Finance Development Progr...
Converting and Preserving Public Housing Through Public-Private Partnerships
June 4, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This program will assist practitioners representing public housing authorities, private developers and lenders in their partnerships to revitalize and preserve public housing. The program will discuss how to leverage HUD's RAD program to covert public housing to Section 8. The program will also disc...
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Commercial Real Estate Portfolio and CMBS Loan Workouts: Forbearance, Foreclosure and Bank...
Protecting Lender and Borrower Interests When Dealing With Distressed Loans
May 28, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide lenders' and borrowers' counsel with an overview of the benefits and limitations of real estate loan workout agreements and alternatives to foreclosure. The panel will explain best practices for negotiating forbearance agreements and minimizing risks associated with bor...
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Foreign Investments in U.S. REITs: Tax Challenges for Investors and Funds Seeking Foreign...
Navigating FIRPTA and Its Exceptions, Section 892 and REIT Investment Structures to Obtain...
May 14, 2015 • CLE, CPE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate attorneys and tax counsel with a review of tax considerations for foreign investors in U.S. REITs. The speaker will address tax challenges for foreign investors as well as the funds seeking investments from overseas and will include a discussion of FIRPTA, t...
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Structuring Real Estate Development Agreements With Municipalities
Leveraging Agreements for Long-Term Development Projects and Addressing Land Use and Infra...
April 30, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will offer practical guidance for land use and real estate counsel on structuring and negotiating development agreements with municipalities for property development or redevelopment. The panel will discuss terms to ensure implementation and protect against challenges to the agreeme...
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Real Estate JVs: Structuring Capital Call Provisions and Contribution Default Remedies
Strategies for Mitigating Legal, Operational and Tax Risks
April 23, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide real estate counsel in structuring capital call provisions and default remedies in joint ventures that address the rights and obligations of the respective partners when one partner is unable to meet its capital obligation. The program will discuss some of the rules that...
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Negotiating Exclusive Use and Restrictive Covenant Provisions in Office and Retail Leases
Balancing Competing Interests and Protecting Rights of Both Landlords and Tenants
April 2, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will address the drafting and negotiation of restrictive covenants and exclusive use provisions in office and retail leases, best practices to protect landlord and tenant interests, and recent case law developments in the enforcement of these provisions.
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Structuring Common Area Maintenance Provisions in Commercial Leases
Exploring Alternative Methods of Managing CAM Operating Costs
March 26, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE will provide real property counsel with a detailed explanation of common area cost provisions in commercial leases. The panel will outline which costs are standard inclusions and what can and should be excluded. The panel will offer alternative methods of managing CAM costs such as capped C...
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Syndicated Real Estate Investments: Raising Capital in the Post-JOBS Act Environment
Navigating Investment Entity Structures, Securities Law Compliance and Private Equity Cons...
February 4, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE program will discuss a select set of considerations practitioners involved in syndicated real estate investment transactions should consider, including related securities laws compliance matters. The program will also cover how the JOBS Act and crowdfunding have changed the syndicated real...
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Commercial Real Estate Lease Defaults and Remedies: Minimizing Disputes and Avoiding Litig...
Structuring and Negotiating Enforceable Lease Provisions to Protect Landlords and Tenants
January 29, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE will examine key tenant and developer default considerations in retail leases, the appropriate default remedies and enforceability of those remedies, and the role of the lender as it relates to landlord default. The panel will review recent court cases and rules the courts have applied in e...
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Structuring Mixed-Use Retail Development Agreements for Urban Infill Projects
Addressing Unique Legal Issues Related to Cost Sharing, Signage, Use Restrictions, Future...
January 22, 2015 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will focus on unique legal issues presented by urban vertical and street retail projects, such as structuring of these projects through vertical parcels or condominiums, techniques to protect the interests of all of the divergent interests, resolution of operational disputes, signag...
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Mixed-Use and Economic Development Financing Structures and Options
Leveraging Construction and Mezzanine Loans, Preferred Equity, Tax Increment and EB-5 Fina...
December 10, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will brief financing counsel on the various financing tools, sources of money, and legal challenges for mixed-use and real estate development projects in the current economic environment. The panel will focus on construction loans, preferred equity, mezzanine loans, tax credit funds...
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ADA Accessibility Compliance for Real Estate Owners and Developers
Determining Compliance Standards, Conducting Due Diligence and Other Risk Mitigation Strat...
November 25, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide real estate counsel in understanding the revised ADA requirements for public and private entities, navigating the available safe harbors, proactively addressing ADA compliance as the rules continue to evolve, and structuring contractual risk mitigation.
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Land Use Entitlements For Mixed-Use Projects, Master Planned Communities and Infill Develo...
Navigating the Approval Process for Permitted Uses, Site Plans, Sustainability Policies, Z...
November 5, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss the entitlement process for mixed-use projects, master planned communities and infill development, and best practices for making effective arguments to county or municipal commissions. The program will address permitted uses and conditional use permits, site plan approv...
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Real Estate Mezzanine Lending: Lessons From Recent Foreclosures for Documenting and Closin...
Avoiding Pitfalls With Duplicative and Lost Security Certificates, Qualified Transferee Is...
October 2, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate finance counsel with a briefing on the pitfalls that repeatedly arose during the foreclosure crisis in upfront mezzanine loan documentation and back-end foreclosures. The panel will outline key considerations and preparation necessary for practitioners to do...
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Hotel Financing Structures and Options in the Hospitality Industry Upswing
Leveraging CMBS Capital Market Financing, Preferred Equity, Tax Credit Funds and EB-5 Fina...
September 23, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will brief financing counsel on the various financing tools, sources of money, and legal challenges for hotel owners and operators in the current economic environment. The panel will focus on CMBS financing, tax credit funds, EB-5 financing and preferred equity investments.
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Syndicated Real Estate Loans: Structuring Agreements to Balance Differing Rights and Oblig...
Navigating Rights of Agents, Information Sharing, Lender Decisionmaking, Exculpatory Claus...
September 11, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real property counsel with a deep dive into typical clauses in a syndicated loan agreement. The panel will provide best practices for lenders and agents to structure and negotiate loan agreement provisions that protect their rights and interests and mitigate their disad...
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Structuring REIT Roll-Ups, Conversions and Spin-Offs to Maximize Asset Value
Navigating Complex Tax Requirements, Securities Regulations and More
August 28, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide perspectives and guidance to real estate, finance and tax counsel on current trends in real estate investment trust (REIT) rolls-up, mergers and IPOs as well as business conversions to a REIT structure. The program will guide counsel on structuring and implementing a RE...
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Real Estate Investment Fund Private Placements: Structuring Securities Offerings After the...
Leveraging New Solicitation and Advertising Avenues and Navigating Stricter Rule 506 Safe...
July 17, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate finance counsel and advisors with a review of the impact of the SEC changes to Regulation D and Rule 506 on real estate investment funds, discuss new opportunities for advertisement for private placements of real estate investments, and address "bad actor" p...
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Real Estate Loan Commitment Letters and Terms Sheets: Negotiating Key Terms
Structuring Binding Finance Commitments and Balancing Interests of Both Lenders and Borrow...
April 17, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance to real estate finance counsel for lenders and borrowers on negotiating loan term sheets, proposal letters and loan commitments. The panel will outline best practices for negotiating these preliminary loan documents to prevent subsequent disputes.
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Structuring Tenant Letters of Credit in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Balancing Interests of Landlord, Landlord's Lender, Tenant, and Issuers of Credit
April 10, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will address the benefits and disadvantages of tenant letters of credit as an alternative to other forms of security, overcoming enforcement and bankruptcy risks through effective lease provisions, and other issues to satisfy interests of landlords, lenders and tenants.
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Negotiating Commercial Loan Guaranties
Non-Recourse Terms and Conditions, Net Worth and Liquidity Covenants, Guaranties of Intere...
March 20, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel in real estate finance with a review of recent enforcement trends regarding non-recourse guaranties and discuss the rise in lender requirements for financial covenants in non-recourse guaranties. The panel will also outline the types of covenants being required...
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Curing Title Defects: Liens, Judgments, Rights of Third Parties, and Breaks in Chain of Ti...
Identifying and Resolving Common Title Defects to Ensure Closing of the Deal
February 20, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a review and discussion on how to cure title defects arising from judgments and liens, defects arising from the rights of third parties, and defects caused by breaks in the chain of title. The program will analyze the various issues that arise i...
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Mixed-Use Developments: Lessons Learned From Recent Deals
Navigating Zoning, Financing, Community Buy-In, and Other Legal Challenges
January 16, 2014 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will outline best practices for overcoming the principal legal challenges facing developers, builders and the mixed-use development team when undertaking mixed-use projects. The panel will provide valuable insights on how to capitalize on the opportunities of mixed-use development.
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Special Servicers and Defaulted CMBS Loans: Navigating Regulatory and Contractual Challeng...
Restructuring or Foreclosing Distressed Assets to Maximize Recovery for Investors
November 20, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide counsel on the role of special servicers in resolving and maximizing the recovery of troubled CMBS assets. The panel will explain best practices during loan restructuring and foreclosure while ensuring compliance with REMIC regulations and other standards.
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Mezzanine Lending: Overcoming Lender Risks to Protect ROI
Negotiating Intercreditor Agreements and Assessing Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Strategies
October 15, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss risks for mezzanine lenders in event of loan default including intercreditor agreement terms that impair lender rights and remedies, pitfalls in the foreclosure process, and recent developments limiting lender bankruptcy options to protect their investment.
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1031 Like-Kind Exchanges: Pursuing Opportunities in a Rebounding Market
Mastering Complex Tax Rules and Leveraging the New Net Investment Income Tax
August 28, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with a review of Section 1031, examine the requirements for like-kind property exchanges to receive tax deferrals, and analyze tax opportunities available to property owners in a rebounding real estate market.
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Acquiring Real Estate From a Bankrupt Seller: Legal Issues
Evaluating Acquisition Options and Navigating Complex Bankruptcy Court Procedures
July 9, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide real estate counsel through the procedural mechanics and strategic decisions buyers face when purchasing real estate from bankrupt sellers. The panel will describe the statutory requirements, procedures and risks for a section 363 sale and offer strategies to mitigate ris...
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Tenant-In-Common Workouts: Latest Developments
Strategies for Owners, Sponsors, Brokers and Lenders Evaluating TIC Workout Options
June 17, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel with a review of the current state of tenant-in-common (TIC) deals, the most common TIC workout scenarios, and practical tips to aid TIC owners, sponsors, brokers and lenders evaluating TIC workout options.
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Reviving Dormant Real Estate Projects: Legal Considerations
Evaluating and Assessing Land Use Entitlements, Discretionary Approvals, and Other Key Iss...
June 5, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss legal considerations when reviving a dormant real estate project. The panel will focus on land use entitlements, discretionary approvals and other key issues.
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Bank Notes Secured by Real Estate: Latest Opportunities and Risks for Investors and Lender...
Navigating Representations and Warranties, Lender Liability, and Foreclosure Issues
March 28, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel for investors and lenders with an understanding of the key issues surrounding the purchase and sale of bank notes secured by real estate. The panel will discuss finding loans to buy and will present the best practices for negotiating and documenting the transact...
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ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys
Leveraging the Feasibility Assessment Tool for Land Development Deals
March 5, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real property counsel to use land title surveys as a due diligence tool in real estate transactions or development deals. The panel will review the most recent requirements of an American Land Title Association and American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ALTA/ACSM)...
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Special Servicers and Defaulted CMBS Loans
Restructuring or Foreclosing Distressed Assets While Navigating Regulatory and Contractual...
February 21, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide counsel on the role of special servicers in resolving and maximizing the recovery of troubled CMBS assets. The panel will explain best practices during loan restructuring and foreclosure while ensuring compliance with REMIC regulations and other standards.
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Tax Credits after Historic Boardwalk Hall
Qualifying, Applying for and Using Historic and Other Tax Credits to Structure Real Estate...
February 12, 2013 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will explain the impact of Historic Boardwalk Hall on tax credits and related financing structures. The panel will address the requirements for using tax credits as a financing vehicle in the future and ways to rework existing agreements to withstand IRS scrutiny.
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Green Leases: Evolving Legal Issues for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
Negotiating and Drafting Cost-Effective and Environmentally Friendly Lease Terms
November 8, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to craft commercial leases with provisions focused on energy and environmental goals. The panel will examine green provisions commonly negotiated by landlords and tenants and outline potential legal risks for landlords and tenants entering into green...
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Mixed-Use Developments: Lessons Learned From Recent Deals
Navigating Zoning, Financing, Community Buy-In, and Other Challenges
November 7, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss the principal legal challenges facing developers, builders and the mixed-use development team when undertaking mixed-use projects and will provide valuable insights on how to overcome these challenges in order to capitalize on the opportunities of mixed-use development.
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Mezzanine Loan Foreclosure in Real Estate Transactions
Protecting Borrowers' and Lenders' Interests Under UCC Article 9
October 25, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance for counsel to real estate borrowers and lenders facing a mezzanine loan foreclosure under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The panel will outline best practices for lenders to carry out a UCC foreclosure.
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Acquisitions of Distressed Commercial Mortgage and Mezzanine Debt
Key Issues for Mortgage vs. Mezzanine Debt, Due Diligence Strategies, and Contract Conside...
September 19, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance for real estate counsel on key due diligence issues involved in distressed real estate loan acquisitions for buyers and sellers of commercial mortgage and mezzanine debt. The panel will outline strategies to identify and mitigate risks and liabilities during th...
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Real Estate Partnership and Joint Venture Agreements: Tax Challenges
Structuring Provisions to Achieve Tax Benefits and Avoid Common Pitfalls
August 29, 2012 • CLE, CPE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This teleconference will advise real estate counsel on key tax issues in order to avoid pitfalls in structuring agreements for real estate partnerships and joint ventures. The panel will offer best practices for crafting provisions that reflect effective tax compliance and planning.
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New Markets Tax Credits and Other Tax Incentives for Real Estate Development
Qualifying, Applying for and Using Tax Credits to Structure Real Estate Projects
July 31, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will brief counsel to real estate investors and developers on federal and state new markets, historic and energy tax credits. The panel will describe the qualification and application processes for these credits and offer practical approaches to use the credits to structure real est...
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Multi-Family Housing: Financing Alternatives for an Emerging Market
Analyzing Available Financing Sources for Market and Low-Income Affordable Multi-Family Ho...
July 25, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel to developers with an analysis of financing options currently available for multi-family acquisitions, refinancings, rehabilitation and new development. The panel will discuss structuring these projects, qualifying for loans and market trends.
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Condominiums and Common Interest Developments: Legal Considerations
Forming Entities and Structuring Documents That Meet Complex Legal Requirements
May 17, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will present real property counsel with practical information on the various types of condominiums and common interest developments. The panel will provide guidance on creating, structuring, documenting, governing, operating and managing these increasingly popular types of developme...
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Consensual Resolutions of Distressed Loans
Evaluating Modifications, Forbearance Agreements, Deeds in Lieu, Short Sales and Other Opt...
May 2, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare counsel to manage consensual resolution of a distressed loan, utilizing tools such as modifications, forbearance, deeds in lieu, consensual foreclosure, short sales, note sales and consensual bankruptcies. The panel will explain the impact of guarantor recourse on these...
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Commercial Mortgages, Security Deeds and Deeds of Trust
Securing Favorable Terms in a Conservative Underwriting Climate
April 11, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate finance counsel with perspectives of lenders reentering the credit market and outline approaches, techniques and tactics to work with lenders in today's underwriting climate. The panel will address key mortgage provisions and the impact of recent statutes an...
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Title Insurance Risks in Distressed Real Estate Transactions
Evaluating and Dealing With Liens and Other Encumbrances During Title Due Diligence
April 4, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate attorneys to address the title insurance implications of purchasing distressed properties. The panel will explain the unique title issues that arise during mortgage modifications, foreclosures, deeds in lieu, bankruptcy and receiver sales, and note, REO, and...
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Bank-Owned Real Estate Approaches for Lenders and Builders
Legal Considerations When Holding or Managing REO Properties
March 8, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel to lenders and strategic buyers with guidance impacting decisions of whether to purchase or sell real estate owned (REO) assets. The panel will examine the legal and business risks to lenders holding and operating REO properties and outline approaches to mitigat...
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Commercial Leases: Due Diligence Considerations
Best Practices for Landlords and Tenants to Identify and Mitigate Risks
February 9, 2012 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance for real estate counsel on due diligence steps that should be taken before entering or renegotiating commercial leases in the current economic environment. The panel will provide effective approaches to identify and mitigate risks and liabilities.
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Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Purchases
Identifying and Mitigating Risks and Liabilities Before the Closing
December 13, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance for real estate counsel on the critical due diligence steps that must occur before a commercial real estate purchase is finalized. The panel will provide approaches to identify and mitigate risks and liabilities and coordinate the due diligence team.
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Green Leases: Evolving Legal Issues for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
Negotiating and Crafting Cost-Effective and Environmentally Friendly Lease Terms
October 13, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will prepare real estate counsel to craft commercial leases with provisions focused on energy and environmental goals. The panel will examine green provisions commonly negotiated by landlords and tenants and outline potential legal risks for landlords and tenants entering into green...
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Distressed Real Estate Loan Acquisitions: Due Diligence Strategies and Contract Considerat...
Best Practices For Buyers and Sellers of Commercial Mortgage and Mezzanine Loans
August 30, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance for real estate counsel on key due diligence issues involved in distressed real estate loan acquisitions. The panel will outline strategies to identify and mitigate risks and liabilities during the deal--and offer best practices for crafting risk mitigation con...
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Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts and Modifications
Strategies for Developers, Owners and Lenders Restructuring Underperforming Loans
August 24, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide real estate counsel with guidance and best practices for restructuring underperforming commercial real estate loans in the current real estate market.
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Receiverships: Effective Remedy for Distressed Commercial Real Estate
Maximizing Property Values and Minimizing Legal Risk Through Court-Appointed Receivers
June 30, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance to counsel for lenders, borrowers and loan servicers on evaluating whether to seek or oppose a receivership for distressed commercial real estate. The panel will also explain how lenders, borrowers, servicers and prospective buyers can navigate the receivership...
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Remedies Provisions in Commercial Real Estate Sales Contracts
Strategies for Buyers and Sellers Negotiating and Enforcing Default Clauses
May 31, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance to real estate counsel for negotiating and enforcing default and remedies provisions in commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements.
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Mediation and Arbitration in Real Estate and Construction Disputes
Leveraging Alternative Dispute Resolution to Achieve Favorable Outcomes
April 6, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance to counsel to resolve complex issues in construction and real estate disputes through mediation and arbitration. Our panel will explore key strategies aimed at saving time and expense in alternative dispute resolution at the contract drafting stage and after a...
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Short Sales and Bankruptcy Sales of Commercial Properties
Strategies for Investors and Owners to Minimize Business and Legal Risks
January 18, 2011 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance for counsel to investors and owners for evaluating potential purchases of commercial properties through a short sale or bankruptcy sale. The panel will explain the legal and business risks to investors and owners and strategies for mitigating those risks.
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Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts
Strategies for Developers, Owners and Lenders to Negotiate an Effective Workout Agreement
October 5, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide counsel to owners, developers and lenders with an overview of the benefits and limitations of real estate loan workout agreements. The panel will outline best practices for negotiating workout agreements between owners, developers and lenders.
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Commercial Lease Restructurings and Workouts
Negotiation Strategies for Landlords and Tenants in Troubled Leases
September 22, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance for counsel to commercial landlords and tenants on restructuring leases, negotiating lease workouts, and pursuing or defending an eviction and breach of contract action in the current real estate market.
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Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy: Strategies for Landlords
Minimizing Legal Risk and Maximizing Financial Recovery Under the Bankruptcy Code
July 1, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will guide landlord's counsel in handling the key legal issues that arise when a tenant files for bankruptcy. The panel will outline strategies for commercial landlords to protect their interests and maximize recovery under the Bankruptcy Code.
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Real Estate Bankruptcies: Single Asset Real Estate Rules and Lessons From General Growth
Navigating Unique Issues for Defaulting Commercial Real Estate Companies
April 27, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide bankruptcy strategies for defaulting commercial real estate companies and their lenders. The panel will focus on the lessons learned from In re General Growth Properties and the impact of the BAPCPA amendments on single asset real estate rules.
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Insurance Coverage for Green Building: CGL, E&O and Property
Anticipating Liabilities and Coverage Risks in Sustainable Building
April 21, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide guidance to counsel for insureds and insurers on unique coverage issues in green building projects. The panel will review green certifications and building codes, analyze the increased liabilities and coverage risks, and offer strategies for maximizing coverage.
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Public-Private Partnerships for Real Estate Development: Contract Negotiation Strategies
Allocating and Mitigating Developer and Contractor Risks in PPP Deals
April 7, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will review how public-private partnerships (PPP) are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional financing for real estate developments. The panel will prepare counsel to contractors to identify and bid on public private partnerships and negotiate the PPP contract to allocate a...
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Commercial Lease Assignments and Subleases: Negotiation Strategies in a Troubled Market
Best Practices for Landlords, Tenants, Subtenants and Assignees to Avoid Legal Pitfalls
March 25, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will provide best practices for counsel to landlords, tenants, subtenants and assignees to negotiate and craft subleases and assignments in the current market. The panel will review the benefits and risks of assignments and subleases of commercial leases and the legal distinctions o...
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Distressed Commercial Real Estate Debt: New Opportunities and Legal Risks
Strategies for Buying and Selling Loans Facing Default
March 11, 2010 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE webinar will discuss best practices for counsel to investors and lenders in negotiating and structuring distressed real estate deals to take advantage of the opportunities currently available while mitigating inherent legal and financial risks.
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Mortgage Lending Practices Under Fire
Responding to Heightened Federal Enforcement and Mitigating Litigation Risks
December 2, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This CLE seminar will discuss the compliance, enforcement and litigation risks resulting from the changing regulatory regime in mortgage lending. The panelists will provide strategies to mitigate litigation risks at each juncture during the life of a mortgage loan, from origination through secondary...
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Real Estate Loan Workouts: Tax Opportunities and Risks
Strategies to Minimize Tax Liability in Commercial Loan Restructurings
November 18, 2009 • CLE, CPE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This seminar will examine the tax opportunities and pitfalls inherent in commercial real estate loan workouts and will provide legal strategies for owners, developers and lenders involved in negotiating workout agreements.
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Real Estate Bankruptcies: The Impact of In re General Growth
Strategies for Real Estate Companies, Lenders and Investors Dealing With Special Purpose E...
November 4, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This seminar will discuss the bankruptcy litigation and rulings to date in General Growth Properties, the impact of the case for special purpose entities and the commercial mortgage based securities market, and best practices for lenders and debtors in real estate bankruptcy reorganizations.
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Tenant in Common Workouts
Negotiating the Real Estate, Tax, Finance and Securities Issues When Exiting TIC Deals
October 22, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This seminar will review current trends in Tenant-in-Common (TIC) workouts and provide strategies for legal counsel to TIC sponsors, investors, broker-dealers, registered representatives and lenders to protect their clients' interests during a workout.
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Alternative Financing Structures for Real Estate Deals
Leveraging New Opportunities and Minimizing Legal Risks With Sale-Leasebacks, Seller Finan...
October 8, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This seminar will explain the benefits and risks associated with sale-leaseback transactions, seller financing and ground leases, and will offer best practices for counsel to protect the interests of the buyer or seller when negotiating and structuring the real estate deal.
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Using ConsensusDocs Construction Agreements: Legal Implications
Strategies for Negotiating Contract Terms Using the New Forms
September 22, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This seminar will review the new ConsensusDocs documents and explain how they differ from the American Institute of Architects' revised forms. The panel will outline legal implications for owners, developers and contractors--and their counsel--to consider before using the ConsensusDocs.
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Converting Distressed Real Estate Developments: Legal and Financial Considerations
Navigating the Zoning, Covenant, Lender and Successor Liability Complexities
September 10, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This seminar will examine the benefits and risks of converting distressed real estate developments to other uses, including rentals, fractionals, hotels and mixed use developments, and will explain the legal, financial and practical considerations for developers when converting the projects.
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Legal Implications of the Latest AIA Contract Revisions
Strategies for Negotiating Terms Using the New American Institute of Architects' Forms
April 14, 2009 • CLE • CLE On-Demand, Download
This seminar will review the key changes to the newest American Institute of Architects' contract documents, the key issues not addressed in the revisions, and legal strategies for transitioning to the new documents for building owners, contractors and construction attorneys.
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