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CLE Now! is a service provided by the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education.
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The recent bankruptcy of General Growth Properties, Inc.—the largest commercial real estate company to fail in history—has brought attention to problems all similar companies face. Commercial real estate companies are confronted with plummeting real estate values, falling occupancy rates, and a shrunken credit market that offers refinancing only on terms that many borrowers cannot meet—if the loans are available at all. Deutsche Bank estimates that $1.97 trillion in commercial loans will mature between now and 2018. According to the bank, more than half of these loans “face formidable refinancing problems,” which could lead to defaults. The wave of defaults likely to follow could be devastating, and not merely for those in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry.
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The ABA’s Standing Committee on Lawyer’s Professional Liability, which has published the Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims since 1985 has found little change in two and a half decades in the types of matters that get lawyers into hot water. What has changed, especially in recessionary times, is the willingness of plaintiffs to sue their lawyers. While clients are increasingly interested in recoveries when cases don’t go their way, what was true in the past is true now: many claims could be avoided. In five key areas that get lawyers in trouble, our panel of experts will provide guidance on avoiding potential ethics pitfalls that can haunt practitioners.
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MCLE Information
MCLE accreditation is subject to each state's regulations. Full participatory credit may be available in some while others may only allow credit as self-study. The specific requirements of the individual states vary substantially. For example, only "experienced attorneys" as defined by the state of New York may earn credit for online courses. In Illinois, ABA-CLE online courses may only be used for credit in Illinois within the 2-year period after the original recording/production date. Click here for more information on MCLE.
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Minimum System Requirements
System requirements for CLE Now! complimentary online courses
- Internet access (broadband recommended; the use of a dial-up connection will result in significantly reduced quality)
- Windows Media Player (available here at no charge) or RealPlayer (available here at no charge)
The description and log-in page for each program indicates which media player (Windows Media or RealPlayer) is required. You can test your system here:
- RealPlayer Test: If you have RealPlayer installed and your system is working correctly, you will hear a message from ABA-CLE.
- Windows Media Player Test: If you have Windows Media Player installed and your system is working correctly, you will hear a message from ABA-CLE.
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