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Join us for a series of 8 webcast programs covering a range of real estate topics essential for any real estate practitioner. Topics will cover:
This series is curated as a bonus to the 2024 Real Estate Institute’s attendees – but webcast registration is open to anyone interested in this important content.
Times listed are Central Time.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Elimination of Bias: Exploring Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession
Neurodiversity is a new term that reflects an old reality – that we’re all different and unique. The neurodiversity movement seeks recognition that specific neurological conditions have occurred throughout history and may not result from "disease" or "defect" but instead from the diversity inherent in the human genome. The importance of exploring and understanding neurodiversity in this context is twofold – to advocate for inclusion of neurodivergent individuals both in the practice of law and in meaningful policy discussions.
– Robert M. Schuneman; Wagner Falconer & Judd, Ltd.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
ChatGPT and Ethics: Your New BFF or the End of Lawyering?
New tech tools bring new challenges for lawyers. This session will explore some of the buzz around ChatGPT, lawyer competency, the unauthorized practice of law, and the future of lawyering.
– Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein PLLC
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
Lawyers are exposed to experiences that can lead to higher stress and greater consequences than those in many other careers. There is a clearly recognized continuum where unresolved chronic stress becomes a predictor for substance use problems and mental illness, particularly depression and anxiety. By understanding this continuum and the facts about addiction and mental illness, lawyers can reduce their risk and, hopefully, get help earlier when there is a mental health, substance use, or related problem. This program will present signs, symptoms, risk factors, and recovery regarding these challenges, as well as well-being tools and Minnesota resources, including Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.
– Joan M. Bibelhausen; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
– Jon M. Tynjala; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
Friday, January 10, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
The New Cannabis Law in Minnesota – Its Impact on Leases, Zoning, HOAs, and More!
With licensing right around the corner, this session will address the recreational cannabis industry in Minnesota including changes by the legislature in the previous session and actions of the Office of Cannabis Management. Learn how cannabis is impacting key real estate issues such as leases, zoning, and HOAs along with practice pointers on how to advise clients on these issues.
– Carol R.M. Moss; Hellmuth & Johnson
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Tax Matters Real Estate Attorneys Must Understand
The purpose of this seminar is to provide attendees with an understanding of the most common issues intersecting real estate and taxes. These issues will range from the efficacy of federal tax liens to valuation disputes of real property with the IRS.
– Benjamin A. Wagner; Wagner Tax Law
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Taking the Poison Pill Out of Commercial Leases
In this practical presentation, Justin Weinberg provides valuable, real-world information as he analyzes some common "poison pills" that you should be looking for when reviewing a commercial lease for a client. Topics include: indemnity, subordination, non-disturbance, attornment, use, assignment, operating costs, and renewal options.
– Justin P. Weinberg; Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Thursday, January 16, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
What the NAR Settlement Means for Real Estate Attorneys
The biggest changes to residential real estate in over 100 years are now in effect as the result of a settlement by the National Association of Realtors to resolve a class-action lawsuit that accused the NAR of inflating sales commissions and fees. The spirit of the nationwide settlement agreement with realtors is to give buyers the ability to shop and compare the prices and services offered by buyers agents. This presentation will discuss the settlement and the existing opportunities for attorneys to enter the residential real estate field.
– Douglas R. Miller; AttorneyRE
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
20 Practice Tips for the Commercial Real Estate Attorney
This presentation will provide 20 practical tips that will be helpful for real estate attorneys when involved in any commercial litigation or transaction. Topics covered include: protecting minority member, easements, rights of first offer, loan document issues and many more!
– Thomas F. DeVincke; Malkerson Gunn Martin LLP
– Gregory D. Soule; Malkerson Gunn Martin LLP
$365
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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 8.0 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, elimination of bias, and mental health/substance use 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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Elimination of Bias: Exploring Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession
1.0 elimination of bias credit
ChatGPT and Ethics: Your New BFF or the End of Lawyering?
1.0 ethics credit
Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession and in the Practice of Law
1.0 mental health/substance use credit
The New Cannabis Law in Minnesota – Its Impact on Leases, Zoning, HOAs, and More!
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit
Tax Matters Real Estate Attorneys Must Understand
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit
Taking the Poison Pill Out of Commercial Leases
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit
What the NAR Settlement Means for Real Estate Attorneys
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit
20 Practice Tips for the Commercial Real Estate Attorney
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 advanced real estate specialist credit