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| Date: |
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 |
| Title: |
Hot Topics in Ch. 7, 11 & 13 Bankruptcy |
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| Speaker(s): |
Sean Serpe, Esq., Pelton Serpe LLP
David C. McGrail, Law Offices of David C. McGrail
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| Summary: |
This course will give overviews of two hot areas in consumer practice, Chapter 13 practice and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act litigation. Since the 2005 Consumer Bankruptcy Law amendment, practice has radically changed and Chapter 7 cases have become much more difficult. The Chapter 13 segment will review changes under the new law, explore recent case law and simulate a mock Chapter 13 case. We will also analyze the FDCPA and discuss litigation tactics and claims valuation. The Chapter 11 portion of this course will present defending preference actions, including the impact of recent changes to the Bankruptcy Code and the ordinary course of business, new value, and other defenses. Also, the effect of the Code’s changes on small business debtors and creditors. Finally, the advantages, disadvantages, and methods of purchasing a distressed company inside versus outside of Chapter 11. |
| Location: |
Conference Center
780 Third Ave.
Lower Level, North Room
New York, NY 10017
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| Time: |
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
8:45-10:30 am Seminar
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| Credits: |
2 CLE Credits |
Accredited By:
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LeGaL |
| Fee: |
Complimentary |
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| Date: |
Thursday, June 26, 2008 |
| Title: |
An Attorney’s Guide to IRC 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges-
How to Close a 1031 Exchange
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| Speaker(s): |
Matthew K. Scheriff, CPA, Legal 1031 Exchange Services, Inc.
Todd Pajonas, Esq., Legal 1031 Exchange Services, Inc.
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| Summary: |
1031 tax-deferred exchanges have become an increasingly important part of real estate transactions, providing for tremendous tax savings by allowing real property tax sellers to defer capital gains normally due upon the sale of property. This course will provide practical guidance to effectively represent clients contemplating a 1031 exchange. The seminar will cover:
- Exchange qualifications and requirements
- Preparation of the sales contract, settlement statement and other closing procedures
- Reverse and improvement exchanges
- Replacement property options – TICs and Triple Net Lease properties
- Investor strategies – retirement and estate planning tools
- Recent tax court cases, private letter rulings and legislation
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| Location: |
Reckson Executive Park
Regus – Melville Expressway II
68 South Service Road, Suite 100
Melville, NY 11747
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| Time: |
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
8:45-10:25 am Seminar
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| Credits: |
2 CLE Credits |
Accredited By:
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Nassau Lawyers Association |
| Fee: |
Complimentary |
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| Date: |
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 |
| Title: |
Security: What Organizations Must Do And Should Do To Protect Lives, Assets And Reputation |
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| Speaker(s): |
Adam Safir, Esq.- Safir & Rosetti |
| Summary: |
This seminar will consist of three parts: 1) an overview and gap analysis of the legislative & regulatory requirements for certain regulated industries, 2) an overview and gap analysis of case law regarding corporate duties to provide adequate security and 3) best practices and strategies to comply with security requirements.
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| Location: |
780 Third Ave
Conference Level – Auditorium
New York, NY 10017
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| Time: |
8:00-8:30 am Breakfast
8:30-10:10 am Seminar
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| Credits: |
2 CLE Credits |
Accredited By:
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NBI |
| Fee: |
Complimentary |
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| Date: |
Monday August 4, 2008 |
| Title: |
Air Rights: Buying, Selling and Transferring Development Rights in NYC
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| Speaker(s): |
Marc Israel, Esq. – American Land Services
Caroline Harris, Esq – Troutman Sanders LLP
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| Summary: |
In New York City where the availability of land is limited, often the only
way to build is by acquiring development rights (aka “Air Rights”). This class provides a comprehensive review and analysis of Air Rights including the legal concept of Air Rights as well as the nuts and bolts of completing an Air Rights deal.
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| Location: |
780 Third Ave- Conference Level
New York, NY 10017
(Between 48th and 49th Streets)
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| Time: |
8:00-8:30 am Breakfast
8:30-10:10 am Seminar
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| Credits: |
2 CLE Credits |
Accredited By:
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American Land Services |
| Fee: |
Complimentary |
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| Date: |
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 |
| Title: |
Labor & Employment Practices: Wage and Hour Law
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| Speaker(s): |
Jonathan D. Farrell, Esq., - Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitsone, LLP |
| Summary: |
Who is and is not an exempt employee? When can deductions be made from exempt employee’s pay? Do on-call employees have to be paid for the time spent waiting to work? How is overtime calculated for a non-exempt employee who works more than one job with different pay rates? Sorting through the wage and hour rules can be a formidable task even for the seasoned attorney. This seminar will give you the answers to these and other questions. |
| Location: |
State Bank of Long Island
2 Jericho Plaza, Second Floor, Wing C, Board Room
Jericho, NY 11753
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| Time: |
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
8:45-10:30 am Seminar
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| Credits: |
2 CLE Credits |
Accredited By:
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Nassau Lawyers Association |
| Fee: |
Complimentary |
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| Date: |
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 |
| Title: |
Landlord/Tenant Primer & The Mortgage Meltdown
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| Speaker(s): |
Jaime D. Ezratty, Esq., Ezratty, Ezratty & Levine, LLP
Dan Blumenthal, Esq., Ezratty, Ezratty & Levine, LLP
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| Summary: |
The first segment will present a nuts and bolts guide to the practice of Landlord/Tenant law, covering nonpayment actions, holdover proceedings, defenses, Orders to Show Cause, Warranty of Habitability, and removal of objectionable tenants. The second segment will address the Home Equity Theft Prevention Act, and how practitioners can deal with mortgage defaults due to the current economic climate.
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| Location: |
The Regus Group
68 South Service Road, Suite 100
Melville, NY 11747
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| Time: |
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
8:45-10:25 am Seminar
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| Credits: |
2 CLE Credits |
Accredited By:
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Nassau Lawyers Association |
| Fee: |
Complimentary |
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| Date: |
Thursday, September 18, 2008 |
| Title: |
Identity Theft |
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| Speaker(s): |
Marc Zirogiannis, Esq. – Legacy Abstract |
| Summary: |
This program is designed to review the Federal and State requirements appurtenant to legally counseling small to medium size businesses in the area of Identity Theft Prevention. Topics covered include Federal and State Compliance, record storage, “key employee” access, notification requirements, and remediation measures. The program is designed to assist legal counsel in advising business clients in Identity Theft measures associated with employees and clients.
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| Location: |
The Regus Group
68 South Service Road, Suite 100
Melville, NY 11747
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| Time: |
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
8:45-10:25 am Seminar
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| Credits: |
2 CLE Credits |
Accredited By:
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Nassau Lawyers Association |
| Fee: |
Complimentary |
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| Date: |
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 |
| Title: |
Dealing With Today’s Title Toughies
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| Speaker(s): |
Stanley E. Levine, President/CEO, East Coast Abstract, Inc.
Donna J. Brown, VP, General Counsel, East Coast Abstract, Inc.
Paul Malon, SVP, Sr.Agency Counsel, Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
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| Summary: |
This seminar will discuss why title insurance adds value to a sale in these difficult economic times. There will be a review of the pitfalls in the payments of liens, short sales, foreclosures and the Home Equity Theft Prevention Act.
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| Location: |
The Regus Group
68 South Service Road, Suite 100
Melville, NY 11747
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| Time: |
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
8:45-10:30 am Seminar
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| Credits: |
2 CLE Credits |
Accredited By:
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Nassau Lawyers Association |
| Fee: |
Complimentary |
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For additional information, please contact the Professional Services Group at (516)240-6220.
*All Certificates should be delivered within 6 weeks of the seminar |
