SAINT PAUL
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - Friday, October 25, 2024
8:15 AM - 5:00 PM | Check-In: 7:15 AM
St Paul RiverCentre
175 W Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55102
The Event of the Year for Minnesota Real Estate Attorneys and Professionals
The Real Estate Institute is the premier real estate conference in the nation. That reputation is built on more than 30 years of outstanding annual program line-ups, educating thousands of real estate lawyers and professionals from Minnesota and across the Upper Midwest. And by offering dozens of session choices, the Institute ensures that you can construct an agenda tailored to your particular work, interest, and experience level.
Don’t miss this great annual program featuring a complete update on all new developments, dozens of great sessions covering nearly every aspect of real estate practice, and a fun time visiting with friends and colleagues from around the state. If you can attend only one real estate program this is the one. Nowhere else can you learn so much and have such a good time in the process.
Here are just some of the more than 50 offerings at this year's Institute:
Free Post-Institute Webcasts!
To provide you with even more value, we’ve put together 7 webcasts, and Institute attendees can choose to attend 5 of these at no charge.
ONLINE REPLAY NOTE:
Online replay includes all plenary sessions and selected breakout sessions, to be determined.
7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Hot Topics
– Angela M. Christy & David J. Meyers
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Overview of 2024 Real Estate Market and Forecast for 2025
– Robert J. Strachota
10:00 – 10:40 a.m.
2024 Minnesota Case Law Update
– Daniel G.B. Jensen, Paul B. Kilgore, Nancy K. Landmark & Samuel J.H. Sigelman
10:40 – 10:50 a.m.
DISTINGUISHED SERIVCE AWARD
10:50 – 11:15 a.m.
BREAK
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
101
Understanding Legal Descriptions – Government Surveys, Plats, Other Land Description Methods and Beyond
– Matthew A. Anderson & Bryan Balcome
102
Land, Rivers, Lakes and Minerals: The Foundations of Title in Minnesota – Who Owns What and Why
Repeated at #402
– Paul B. Kilgore
103
Important Topics in the Torrens System
– Wayne D. Anderson, Kimberly E. Brzezinski & Nancy K. Landmark
– David J. Meyers (moderator)
104
Letters of Intent, Options and Rights of First Refusal in Commercial Real Estate
– Shannon D. Hoagland
105
Distressed Real Estate and Workouts in 2024
Repeated at #405
– Sachin J. Darji, David E. Kirkman & Brian S. McCool
– Todd M. Phelps (moderator)
106
5 Important Negotiating Points in the Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement
– Matthew W. Buckley, David A. LaBerge & Sara N. Wilson
– Marvin A. Liszt (moderator)
107
Medical Assistance Update, Including Cautions for the Real Estate Practitioner
Repeated at #306
– Amber M. Hildebrandt & Julian J. Zweber
108
Property Tax Appeals – Key Issues from the Government and Property Owner Perspectives
– Lynn S. Linné & James A. Mogen
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH (provided to in-person attendees)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
201
How to Examine Title in Minnesota
2-hour session
– Barbara B. Gilmore
202
Understanding and Using Easements – Case Studies, Practice Pointers, Resources and More!
– Shaun D. Redford & Katherine L. Wahlberg
203
Technical Conveyancing Requirements for Pretty Much Any Entity You Encounter, Whether Normal or Weird
Back by Popular Demand
– Marty G. Helle
204
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? The Story of an Iconic Minneapolis Block: The Northwestern Bank Building, Its Catastrophic 1982 Destruction, and Post-Covid Level Setting – Lessons in Insurance, Recoveries, and Uninsured Risks
– Richard B. Allyn & John R. Wheaton
205
Construction Projects: The Business Issues Lawyers Should Consider in Construction Contracting and Project Management
– Bernard (BJ) E. Nodzon, Jr.
206
How Much Can the City ‘Exact’ From the Land Developer? Exaction Fees in Light of the New U.S. Supreme Court Sheetz Case
– Bryan J. Huntington & Soren M. Mattick
207
The New Eighth Circuit “Show Me State” Foreclosure Case – Big Implications for Lenders and Title Companies Regarding Junior Lienholders (and How to Navigate the Problems)
– Eric D. Cook
208
Using AI in Your Real Estate Practice – Can It Help?
Repeated at #408
– Lyndsay Capeder, Todd C. Scott & Daniel A. Tysver
– Paul M. Floyd (moderator)
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
301
12 More Important Things to Know About Real Estate – But Few People Do
Repeated at #601
– Matthew J. Foli
302
Boundary Disputes – Legal and Practical Solutions
– Charles (Huck) Andresen & Bradley N. Beisel
– David J. Meyers (moderator)
303
Condemnation Practice: Lessons Learned from the Field – Commissioners, Experts, Judges, Jurors and More!
– Thomas J. Radio
304
The Commercial Closing Statement – Getting the Numbers Right
– Micheal D. Fleming
305
The 2024 and 2025 Real Estate Market – More In Depth
– Christopher J. Stockness & Robert J. Strachota
306
Medical Assistance Update, Including Cautions for the Real Estate Practitioner
Repeat of #107
– Amber M. Hildebrandt & Julian J. Zweber
307
The Latest Word on Minnesota Residential Landlord-Tenant Law and Practice – Including the 2024 Legislative Changes
– Robin Ann Williams
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
BREAK
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
401
A Crash Course on Deeds – Choosing, Using and Drafting
– Marty G. Helle
402
Land, Rivers, Lakes and Minerals: The Foundations of Title in Minnesota – Who Owns What and Why
Repeat of #102
– Paul B. Kilgore
403
What Every Real Estate Attorney Needs to Know About Drainage Law – Including the Rights and Responsibilities of Upstream and Downstream Property Owners
– John C. Kolb
404
Using LLCs to Own and Operate Commercial Real Estate
– Richard R. Gibson & Shannon D. Hoagland
405
Distressed Real Estate and Workouts in 2024
Repeat of #105
– Sachin J. Darji, David E. Kirkman & Brian S. McCool
– Todd M. Phelps (moderator)
406
Important Real Estate Issues Confronting City Attorneys (and Private Parties) – Including Development Agreements, Key Zoning Matters and Code Enforcement of Public Nuisances
– Korine L. Land
407
Examining Farmland Title – Using the Foolproof “Form”
– Reed H. Glawe
408
Using AI in Your Real Estate Practice – Can It Help?
Repeat of #208
– Lyndsay Capeder, Todd C. Scott & Daniel A. Tysver
– Paul M. Floyd (moderator)
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
INSTITUTE RECEPTION
Sponsored by Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.
7:30 – 8:05 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:05 – 8:25 a.m.
MSBA REAL PROPERTY SECTION MEETING
8:25 – 8:30 a.m.
INTRODUCTION TO DAY 2
8:30 – 9:05 a.m.
2024 Title Standards Update
– Robert L. Russell
9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
2024 Legislative Update
– Jennifer L. Carey & Kevin J. Dunlevy
9:50 – 10:50 a.m.
2024 Minnesota Case Law Update (continued)
– Daniel G.B. Jensen, Paul B. Kilgore, Nancy K. Landmark & Samuel J.H. Sigelman
10:50 – 11:10 a.m.
BREAK
11:10 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E
501
The ALTA/NSPS Survey – Overview of Required and Optional Elements and Helpful Pointers for Review
– Mary C. Taylor & Matthew J. Foli
502
2024 Legislative Changes to Minnesota Contracts for Deeds – How They Impact All Contracts
– Larry M. Wertheim & Peter B. Postma
503
Lender Title Insurance Considerations for Distressed Property – Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure, Sales by a Receiver, and Mezzanine Foreclosures
– Thomas L. Bray, Trish Brown & Marissa J. Ulstad
504
8 Things Attorneys Should Know About Projects on Indian Land
– Shauna L. Coons
505
The View of a Real Estate Litigator – 7 Big Mistakes That Lead to Liability and Litigation
– Christopher R. Grote
506
Top Issues Facing Homeowners Associations – Insurance, Assessment Collections, Lending Guidelines and More!
– Phaedra J. Howard
507
What to Know About Negotiating, Drafting and Entering into a Solar Contract When Representing the Landowner
– Adam A. Ripple
12:05 – 12:20 p.m.
BREAK
12:20 – 1:20 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION F
601
12 More Important Things to Know About Real Estate – But Few People Do
Repeat of #301
– Matthew J. Foli
602
Clearing Title Defects – Using Non-Judicial Means, or Reformation, Quiet Title and Partition Actions, and Even Registration of Title
– Kimberly E. Brzezinski
603
The Subdivision Process from Both Developer and City Perspectives – Including a Checklist and Forms
– Nancy K. Landmark & Korine L. Land
604
10 Things You Need to Know About Common Interest Communities
– Mark S. Radke
605
5 Issues Confronting Every Current or Prospective Cabin Owner
– Scott Landsman
606
Using TODDs Effectively – With Special Attention to the New Minnesota Legislative Changes
– Jennifer L. Carey
607
Elimination of Bias: Women in the Real Estate Practice – Raising Awareness of Key Issues, Successes, Failures and More!
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
– Shauna L. Coons, Ailana McIntosh & Katherine P. Pivec
– Chelsy M. Jantsch (moderator)
Attendees of the 2024 Real Estate Institute may view 5 of the following webcasts for FREE after the Institute! Instructions on how to register for free will be provided to attendees during the Institute.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Elimination of Bias: Exploring Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession
– Robert M. Schuneman
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession and in the Practice of Law
– Joan M. Bibelhausen & Jon M. Tynjala
1.0 mental health / substance use credit applied for
Friday, January 10, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
The New Cannabis Law in Minnesota – Its Impact on Leases, Zoning, HOAs, and More!
– Carol R.M. Moss
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit applied for
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Taking the Poison Pill Out of Commercial Leases
– Justin P. Weinberg
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit applied for
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
20 Practice Tips for the Commercial Real Estate Attorney
– Thomas F. DeVincke & Gregory D. Soule
1.0 standard CLE credit applied for
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit applied for
LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday & Friday, October 24-25, 2024
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Thursday & Friday, December 5-6, 2024
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and selected breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
For attendees of the in-person Institute:
Minnesota CLE has established room rates with the hotel(s) listed below. Mention the 2024 Minnesota CLE Real Estate Institute to receive these special rates. Make your reservations early to ensure room/rate availability!
Saint Paul Hotel
$169 (plus tax)
350 Market Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-292-9292
To make reservations:
Visit the Saint Paul Hotel website at www.saintpaulhotel.com. Click on Reservations and enter the following information:
Reserve by: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown
$139 (plus tax)
175 Seventh Street West
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-225-1515
Make reservations at the Holiday Inn
Reserve by: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Hampton Inn Downtown St. Paul
$139 per night (plus tax)
200 Seventh Street West
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-7400
Make reservations at the Hampton Inn
Reserve by: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
$495 MSBA members / $495 paralegals / $595 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
CREDITS – IN-PERSON INSTITUTE
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 10.25 CLE credits. We anticipate that breakout #607 will qualify for 1.0 elimination of bias credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 10.25 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 10.25 advanced real estate specialist credits.
CREDITS – ONLINE REPLAY
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 10.25 CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 10.25 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 10.25 advanced real estate specialist credits.
