Continuing Legal
Education Calendar

CANCELED - RESCHEDULED FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008

The talk will discuss Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Intra-Family Installment Sales, Intentionally Defective Trusts and Charitable Lead Trusts in the context of the current extremely beneficial interest rate environment

Notice Issues / Guardian Issues / Guardianship Rights Issues /

Guardian Ad Litem Issues / Legislative Issues

Atty. Stevens will provide his annual roundup of court decisions issued within the last year concerning ERISA, benefit claims, fiduciary responsibility, COBRA and other benefits-related litigation.

            SEVENTH ANNUAL GUARDIAN AD LITEM UPDATE

A presentation by Dr. Cathy Crandell about child  development including concerns and considerations for placement; an update on Family/Children's Court case coordination; and a Question & Answer session  on frequently asked questions and subjects of interest to GALs with  a panel of  Family court judges, commissioners and practitioners.

This seminar will examine mortgage foreclosure proceedings from the standpoint of counsel representing three different parties: creditors/mortgagees (including junior lien holders), debtors/mortgagors, and investors.  The discussion will be presented from the perspective of non-foreclosure practitioners and will remove some of the most common concerns and questions when representing a party in some aspect of foreclosure.

The Thirty Years War or How the Court of Appeals morphed from Posner's famous lament that intermediate appellate courts should not be "potted plants" into a gnarly greenhouse of ideas. 

Discussion on the recently issued Proposed Regulations of the Department of Labor and the impact these changes may have on employer FMLA compliance obligations.  As a practitioner with significant experience in this area, Bob will discuss:

-          Addressing absences for Military based injuries

-          Notice obligations and controlling “unannounced” absences from work

-          Defining eligibility for leave

-          Intermittent leave obligations and control of use/abuse

-          Policy “musts” for effective compliance

The presentation will focus on the practical implications of FMLA compliance and the policy and verification process which will best serve employers in protecting benefits for employees yet maximizing operational efficiency

The presentation will focus on Wisconsin Medicaid's Estate Recovery Program.  Information provided will give the audience an overview of how and why the Estate Recovery Program interacts with probate cases as well as the Transfer by Affidavit process used to settle small sum estate.   Information will also be provided about when and how the Department places liens on the homes of persons who receive Medicaid.

This seminar is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the title insurance policy, the commitment and all endorsements.  In 2006 the American Land Title Association adopted new Owner's and Loan Policy jackets, as well as new Endorsements.  As a practicing real estate lawyer, you need to understand the new coverage’s and new endorsements and how they work together in order to ensure your client is receiving all of the benefits available under the new forms.  The seminar will also contain a review of the title commitment where you will be provided with practical advice on how to spot red flags and delete exceptions prior to closing.   Resolving title issues that arise in the context of bankruptcy, foreclosure, new construction and distressed real estate. 

12:00 – 12:30   Registration

12:30 – 1:30    The Title Policy:  1992 ALTA Policy and 2006 Policy 

                       Differences             

1:30 – 2:45      The Commitment for Title Insurance: How to Review, Clearing

                       Exceptions and Requirements                                                                                                                           

2:45 – 3:30      Endorsements, Customary and Unusual                                               
3:30 – 4:00      Resolving Title Problems in the Current Real Estate Marketplace                   
4:00 – 5:00      (Reception - Hors d’oeuvres & Wine)