(Webcast) Commercial Real Estate Law: The Basics & Beyond

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Program Chair:

Jason T. Polevoy
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

  • This program will identify and address a range of pertinent topics the practitioner will encounter in a commercial real estate transaction, including contract formation, title and survey issues, and due diligence investigations. Our panelists will give the audience the “do’s and don’ts” of a commercial real estate transaction as well as model language and forms for use in everyday practice.  The program will provide valuable guidance to the “beginner” real estate practitioner as well as litigators who practice in the area of real estate litigation.

    Program Fee:
    $229 for Members | $329 for Nonmembers
    Small Law Firm: $119 for Members

    Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2018-2020), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.


  • Harlan T. Greenman
    Greenspoon Marder LLP

    Edward C. Kang
    Edward C. Kang LLC

    Diane Schottenstein
    Law Offices of Diane Schottenstein

     

  • 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
    Contract Formation

    • Statute of Frauds
    • Material and Essential Terms; Exception
    • Delivery of the Purchase and Sale Agreement

    3:15 pm – 3:25 pm
    Down-Payment/Escrow

    3:25 pm – 3:45 pm
    Leases & Service Contracts

    • Tenant Estoppel Certificates; Rent Rolls
    • Assignment of Leases; Notice to Tenants

    3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
    Due Diligence/Property Condition

    • “Buyer Beware”; Exceptions
    • Title and Survey
    • Service Contracts
    • Leases
    • Environmental/Engineering
    • Land Use/Zoning

    4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
    Seller’s Representations

    • Seller’s Representations
    • Merger Doctrine

    4:30 pm – 4:45 pm
    Closing Date; “Time of the Essence”

    4:45 pm – 5:00 pm
    Conditions to Closing/Deliverables

    • Deed
    • Conveyance Forms
    • Other items required by contract

    5:00 pm- 5:05 pm
    Break

    5:05 pm – 5:15 pm
    Risk of Loss

    5:15 pm -5:35 pm
    Remedies for Breach

    • Liquidated Damages
    • Specific Performance
    • Rescission

    5:35 pm – 5:45 pm
    Brokers

    5:45 pm – 5:50 pm
    Notices

    5:50 pm – 6:00 pm
    Additional Provisions

    • Assignment of Purchase and Sale Agreement
    • Confidentiality
    • Miscellaneous
    • Section 1031 Exchange

    Each session will include a question & answer session

  • New York: 3.5 Skills
    New Jersey: 3.5 General
    California: 3.5 General
    Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Real Property Law, Dorothy Heyl, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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