DAY ONE

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020

Welcome & Introductory Remarks

8:25 – 8:30

The Year in Review

8:30 – 9:30

What are the most significant cases and legislative statutes in real estate law over the past year? Get a quick summary of the important developments in our lively annual case law and legislative update.

Blair H. Granger, Esq.

Tina R. Makoulian, Esq.

Carl N. Weiner, Esq.

Annual Condo/HOA Case Law and Legislative Update

9:40 – 10:40

The 2020 legislative session continues to include new laws affecting community associations. We’ll review those along with our up-to-the-minute case law update in our interactive hour together. Targeted to attorneys representing developers, associations, purchasers or those who reside in an association.

Marshal S. Granor, Esq.

Steven L. Sugarman, Esq.

Transfers of Real Estate Title

10:50 – 11:50

In Pennsylvania, there are countless ways by which title to real estate can be transferred. From the standard arm’s length conveyance to transfer via condemnation, foreclosure, or adverse possession, each method has its own specific nuances and requirements. In this lecture, we will discuss these different manners of title transfer, as well as the pitfalls that may arise in assuring a valid and legal transfer of title.

Frank Kosir, Jr., Esq.

Lunch Break

11:50 – 12:50

Negotiating the PAR Agreement of Sale

12:50 – 1:50

The residential agreement of sale is ubiquitous. It is also lengthy! Understanding it and the practical means of negotiating terms favorable to your client are covered by this offering. Additionally we will explore litigating the deal gone bad.

James L. Goldsmith, Esq.

Ethical Issues dealing with Real Estate

ETHICS

2:00 – 3:00

This program will focus on ethical issues and other concerns that can give rise to professional liability claims against real estate attorneys. Economic downturns inevitably lead to a rise in such claims, and this program will explain ways that an ounce of prevention can help us avoid such claims.

Paul C. Troy, Esq.

Stormwater in New Developments

3:10 – 4:10

Stormwater regulations have become an integral part of all development in Pennsylvania. Developers and their counsel are often focused on the challenges of obtaining land development approvals from municipalities as well as sewer and water providers and may lose sight of the stormwater compliance process. This oversight may come home to roost during the closeout of the project when developers seek to terminate their obligations under NPDES permits. This course offers a best practices approach to dealing with the stormwater regulatory process from the perspective of developers’ counsel as well as providing insights from DEP counsel.

Carl N. Weiner, Esq.

Gina M. Thomas, Esq.

DAY TWO

Friday, Dec. 4, 2020

Welcome & Introductory Remarks

8:25 – 8:30

Plenary

From Brick and Mortar to Change or Mortem: The Transformation and Redevelopment of Malls’ Dead Space

8:30 – 9:30

A discussion regarding the failing of traditional malls in America, including its causes, trends in redevelopment plans (from Mega Churches to Experiential Entertainment and Lifestyle Centers), actions of local governments, developers, and retailers, and the role of the real estate lawyer in the overhaul and redevelopment process.

Jacklyn Fetbroyt, Esq.

Nancy S. Rendos, Esq.

Edward J. Thrasher, Esq.

Small Fish; Big Pond

Issues facing small retail tenants and how to get the best possible lease when you are not the biggest fish in the pond

9:40 – 10:40

The course will highlight those lease issues most important to small retail tenants and will provide tips on how these tenants can negotiate the best possible lease terms even when they are not the biggest tenant in the center.

Giuseppina McCarthy, Esq.

Rhonda M. Weaver, Esq.

Confessions of Judgment – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

10:50 – 11:50

A comprehensive review of judgments by confessions including the drafting and negotiating of the cognovit clause, taking and executing on the judgment; petitions to strike and open the judgment, and appeals. Practical strategies will be discussed regarding negotiations, notices to be filed, discovery, stays of execution, etc. Forms included.

H. Jeffrey Brahin, Esq.

Lunch Break

11:50 – 12:50

I am begging you — don’t look like an idiot on the web

ETHICS

12:50 – 1:50

During this entertaining session the faculty will explore occasions when attorneys engaged in conduct that got them negative attention through the web. She will discuss these incidents in concert with the ethics rules and also explore the public relations impact that bad behavior which goes viral can have on a legal practice. The Faculty will also explore ethically appropriate ways to use social media and other online tools for publicizing your firm.

Jennifer L. Ellis, JD

Commercial Purchase Agreement Basics

2:00 – 3:00

This session will cover the basics of negotiating a commercial real estate purchase and sale agreement. The session will start with a discussion of the ancillary agreements useful during the PSA negotiation stage. Next, due diligence issues to be considered will be covered. Finally, the presenters will provide an overview of the general critical issues that practitioners should be wary of.

David B. Lipner, Esq.

John P. Schwartz, Esq.

Title Insurance – effective use of endorsements

3:10 – 4:10

Understanding all available approved endorsements and how they differ from ALTA Endorsement. Use of approved endorsements in negotiating coverages for Lenders and Owners/Leaseholders. Which endorsements should be required by a Lender, and why, in connection with the issuance of a Loan Policy and which endorsements should Owners/Leaseholders be recommended to secure, weighing cost/benefit and Underwriter requirements to issue endorsements beyond payment of the requisite premium

Kenneth J. Yarsky II, Esq.

Lisa A. McEntee, Esq., CLTP