Times listed are Central Time.

Tuesday, June 1, 2021
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
How to Avoid Residential Real Estate Purchase Disasters (and What to Do When They Occur)
The current residential real-estate market is clearly a sellers’ market. Houses are barely hitting the market, if they even make it to listing, before multiple bidders vie to snatch them up with offers tens of thousands above the asking prices. To sweeten their offers, hopeful buyers place significant earnest money on the table and may even waive key buyer protections. Among other things, buyers are waiving house inspections contingencies, bidding without reviewing complete disclosure statements, and sometimes even foregoing in-person walkthroughs—bidding on houses sight-unseen. In this market, important red flags are being missed or, worse still, ignored completely.  If there are no surprises—a gamble given the age of many homes on the market—everyone walks away happy. But what happens when something goes wrong? Decisions buyers make on the front end of the home-buying process will have a significant effect on their legal rights and remedies after closing. Buyers may live to regret heeding to the bidding hysteria generated by the current marketplace. The purpose of this presentation is to explain what buyers should be looking for before they put in that purchase agreement. Because things can go wrong even when all reasonable precautions are taken, we then discuss what buyers can do when disaster strikes. 
– Bryan J. Huntington; Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd
– Rob A. Stefonowicz; Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd

Wednesday, June 9, 2021
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Broker and Agent Liability – The Things That Happen and Is There a Problem?
Real Estate Agents and Brokers can be a vital part of the selling, buying or leasing of real property. However, the legal and contractual obligations of Agents and Brokers is commonly misunderstood. In this scenario-based session, you will learn what are and are not the duties and responsibilities of Real Estate Agents and Brokers. What are the common causes of action and the defenses?  Also, explore problems and pitfalls that can arise in real estate transactions and how then can be addressed.
– David J. McGee; Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, P.A.

Thursday, June 10, 2021
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Understanding Agricultural Foreclosures – Including Farmer-Lender Mediation and Rights of First Refusal
This presentation will explore the unique aspects and requirements regarding agricultural foreclosures. You will learn:  

• The applicability of the mandatory mediation requirements under the Farmer-Lender Mediation Act
• Mediation procedures and requirements
• The process and procedures for foreclosing agricultural properties by advertisement or by action
• The right of first refusal for agricultural land

– Michael S. Dove; Gislason & Hunter LLP

Thursday, June 17, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
New and Revised Uniform Conveyancing Blanks – The Forms and What Is Important in Them
Under Minn. Stat. § 507.13, the Minnesota Department of Commerce is tasked with approving and maintaining Uniform Conveyancing Forms, which are forms pertaining to the transfer of legal title of property from one person to another, or the granting of an encumbrance such as a mortgage or a lien.  Learn the important provisions in these forms and how to utilize the forms correctly.  Also, discover what’s new in the forms and what changes are on the horizon.   
– Chad E. Novak; Alliant National Title Insurance Company

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Construction Defects and Disputes – Focus on the Right to Inspect and Repair
When a construction defect arises, tensions between the parties inevitably rise too. The builder is defensive. Their reputation is on-the-line. The project owner—whether a commercial developer or the owner of a new “dream home”—is upset. Their project did not go as planned. Among the first questions asked are (1) whether the owner has any warranty rights, and (2) whether the builder has the right to repair the defect, even if the owner would prefer not to allow the builder back on-site. Many times, both sides are quick to seek an amicable resolution to avoid a fight. Both sides want to complete the project and move on. Too often, however, the parties forget (or ignore) critical inspection and evidentiary preservation issues, which can create lasting repercussions in litigation if the defect is not remedied.  This presentation will begin with a brief overview of construction warranties in Minnesota, followed by an in-depth discussion of a builder’s right to inspect and repair a defect, as well as the parties’ joint obligation to preserve evidence.
– Kyle W. Ubl; Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
– Mark W. Vyvyan; Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

$195

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

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.

This package provides 5.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.

Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.

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How to Avoid Residential Real Estate Purchase Disasters (and What to Do When They Occur)
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit

Broker and Agent Liability – The Things That Happen and Is There a Problem?
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit

Understanding Agricultural Foreclosures – Including Farmer-Lender Mediation and Rights of First Refusal
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit

New and Revised Uniform Conveyancing Blanks – The Forms and What Is Important in Them
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit

Construction Defects and Disputes – Focus on the Right to Inspect and Repair
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit