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ABA Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law | RPPT

Publications
Section of Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law

E-DIRT
Winter 2000

(Volume II, Issue 1)

Your RPPT Section Electronic Resource

ONLINE CLE

Five Programs Available:

In an effort to provide top notch CLE to all our members, the RPPT Section has developed a number of online CLE programs. You can view these programs from your computer, anywhere in the world at any time of day.These programs were drawn from among the many CLE Programs put on for recent Spring and Annual Meetings of the RPPT Section. You may be able to apply for state CLE credit, depending on your state's requirements .

The RPPT Section currently has FIVE (5) programs available online. They are:

* Marketing Real Estate On The Internet (FREE of charge)
* Real Property Hot Topics 2000
* Changing Business Environments For Settlement Services
* Mortgage Financing (The Sixth Annual Mortgage Financing Program)
* Fundamentals of Commercial Leasing (How Hidden Alligators Can Eat Your Client's Bottom Line)

To view them, click on the following link: http://www.abanet.org/cle/ecle

Accessing the Programs:

A word of caution. If your computer or network has a firewall, you will very likely have to work with your network administrator to gain access to the streaming media files that provide video of the CLE programs. Instructions on how to gain technical support are posted on each program's web site.

Program Descriptions:

Marketing Real Estate on the Internet ( Free of charge! )
Marketing Real Property has entered the Internet world and clients are selling more as a result. Attorneys need to stay ahead of the competition and know what they can and can not do over the Internet. This program covers not only advertising laws, licensing issues and disclaimers but also offers some examples of both successful and not so successful marketing methods. Originally presented by the RPPT Section at the ABA Annual meeting in New York, Summer 2000.
- Running Time 2.0 hours
https://www.abanet.org/cle/ecle/v00mrpi/v00mrpireg.html

Real Property Hot Topics 2000 ($69)
Real Property Overview: Current Developments and Issues 2000 - Modern technology is influencing the Real Property arena in several ways today. It effects your clients and their bottom lines on a daily basis. Join the faculty as they discuss issues relating to Electronic Signatures and Records, the Impact of Surveys, Current Developments in Smart Growth and Leasing Concerns related to Internet and Other New Economy Tenants. Stay ahead of your competition with this valuable aid. Originally Presented by the RPPT Section at the ABA Annual meeting in New York, Summer 2000.
- Running Time: 1 hour

https://www.abanet.org/cle/ecle/v00rpoi/v00rpoireg.html

Changing Business Environments for Settlement Services ($89)
As technology develops and new competitors enter the Real Property arena, practitioners are faced with several legal and business issues relating to their practice. In this program the panel focuses on the legal, business and technological developments that are changing the way real estate attorneys practice. Lenders, Realtors and consumers are challenging the traditional role of attorneys in residential real estate transactions. The program is available as videotape package or immediately via the Internet to be viewed using the Real Audio Player and includes electronic slides and a downloadable outline.
Originally presented at the RPPT Section Spring symposium, In Miami, Spring 2000
- Running Time: 1.5 hours
https://www.abanet.org/cle/catalog/2000/v00cbei.html

The Sixth Annual Mortgage Financing Program ($89)
Watch as the panel discusses current issues relating to mortgage financing in special areas such as hotels and bankruptcy, time-share properties, golf course development, and issues relating to proper electronic document assembly relating to mortgages. This program provides practical tips as well as advice on how to handle developing mortgage areas. The program is available as videotape package or immediately via the Internet to be viewed using the Real Audio Player and includes electronic slides and a downloadable outline.
Originally presented at the RPPT Section Spring symposium, In Miami, Spring 2000.
- Running Time: 1.5 hours
https://www.abanet.org/cle/catalog/2000/v00sami.html

Fundamentals of Commercial Leasing I: How Alligators Hidden in Leases Can Eat Your Client's Bottom Line ($89)
This program addresses the fundamental and key issues Real Property attorneys need to be aware of when drafting and negotiating a commercial lease. Join the expert faculty as they discuss the significance of square footage, default damages, Terminations clauses, subordination and many other issues which can eat at your clients bottom-line. The program is available as videotape package or immediately via the Internet to be viewed using the Real Audio Player.
Originally Presented by the RPPT Section at the ABA Annual meeting in Atlanta, Summer 1999.
- Running Time: 2 hours
https://www.abanet.org/cle/catalog/2000/rpcl101.html


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