Learn the latest on Foreclosure Defense & Creditors Rights CLE with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to complete course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

Foreclosure defense and creditors rights have become among the strongest and most profitable practice areas in this market. The recovering economy has increased the need for attorneys proficient in mortgage practices, foreclosures, and protecting lender’s rights in bankruptcy. There has been a surge of demand for debtors’ counsel to defend millions of homeowners and businesses facing foreclosures, modifications, defaults, and workouts. At the same time, banks and other creditors have retained record numbers of attorneys to foreclose on loans, repossess property, and obtain favorable verdicts in both residential and commercial settings. This seminar covers the latest strategies to provide insight on topics ranging from federal and state regulation of the field to winning dispositive motions. Our nationally respected seminar faculty will share the best practices and tactics to represent lenders, banks, home owners, debtors, and commercial clients. Registration includes access to course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in the seminar.

Agenda:

1. Successfully Securing a Loan on Real Estate:

a. Best Practices relating to the Promissory Note & Negotiable Instruments

b. Effectively Mechanics of Assignments & Conveying Collateral

d. Security for the Debt

2. Mastering Creditor’s Remedies on Default:

a. Suit on Note

b. Foreclose on Collateral

c. Deficiency Actions

3. Borrower’s Defenses:

a. UCC Arguments

b. Agency Issues

c. Pooling and Servicing Agreements

d. Foreclose on Collateral

e. Best Practices with Bankruptcy & Federal Courts

4. Settlement & Litigation Strategies:

a. Deficiency Waivers

b. Junior Debt Problems

c. Tax Issues

d. Discovery

e. Use of Loan Documents

f. Evidentiary Issues: Business Records Rule

5. Mastering Bankruptcy Issues in Foreclosure:

a. Means Testing

b. Not-so-automatic-stay

c. Curbing abuse of Automatic Stay

d. The “362(h) Bomb”

e. Two-Strike Rule

f. Chapter 7 vs. 13 vs. 20

g. Lien Stripping

6. Recorded Question & Answer Session with the Experts

Biography of Expert Faculty:

1. Richard S. "Rick" Alembik is a leading authority on foreclosure defense. He focuses his practice on preventing and resolving disputes that arise from real estate-, business-, and construction-related matters. He has been recognized as an advocate for victims of wrongful foreclosure. Listed in SuperLawyers and AV-rated, Mr. Alembik has won multi-million dollar jury verdicts and has litigated, arbitrated and mediated hundreds of legal disputes to successful resolution. The focus of his practice is on avoiding litigation and preserving constructive business relationships. Mr. Alembik has spoken widely on foreclosure matters on TV and in numerous conferences.

2. Larry Foyle practices at Kass Shuler, where he leads the Bankruptcy Creditor's Rights Group. He first gained exposure to bankruptcy over three decades ago, when he clerked for a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. With his significant experience in bankruptcy law, Mr. Foyle represents primarily creditors in bankruptcy cases with an emphasis on various commercial and consumer issues relative to finance companies and credit unions. He is also a leading lecturer across the country on bankruptcy issues, involving both consumers and corporations.

3. Gregory M. Taube is a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, where he focuses on representing creditors in disputes with borrowers arising from both commercial and consumer loans. Mr. Taube has gained a national reputation for defending residential mortgage lenders, loan servicers, and other creditors in individual and class action lawsuits filed by consumers involving claims such as wrongful foreclosure, wrongful repossession, fraud, conversion, intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, and alleged violations of federal and state laws such as FDCPA, FCRA, RESPA, TILA, HAMP, and UDAP. He began his career by clerking for a United State Bankruptcy Judge and then a United States District Judge.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals.

You will receive access to recording, podcast, course & reference material, and information related to CLE/MCLE credit as soon as you register with a credit card or when your check is processed.

CLE ACCREDITATION: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this convenient, on-demand seminar & podcast for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending & approved jurisdictions:

Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

State Bar of California for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

Connecticut (CLE credits are not required, but are encouraged)**

District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Hawaii State Board of CLE for 1.5 CLE credit

Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)**

Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

Michigan (CLE credits are not required)**

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)**

Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Virginia State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

Additional States - call customer service at (888) 626-3462

* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required. For additional questions, please call 888-626-3462.

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