Associations Telephone Seminars

Ethical Considerations in Utilizing Social Media ... use of social media by lawyers. Worse, courts, state bar associations and disciplinary counsel have offered scant guidance on potential ethical violations arising from use of social media. Do the print advertising rules apply or does something new? Is blogging subject to a different standard, such as political speech? Make sure you know how to navigate the waters of social media ethically from  more...

Roles of HOAs in Foreclosures and Short Sales ...include perspectives and tactics for protecting community associations' liens and collecting delinquent assessments from owners in foreclosure and short sale transactions. Refresh and garner an overview of concepts related to mortgage foreclosure, lien priorities and legal issues commonly related to creditor rights in loan defaults and assessment collection. Additional topics of discussion  more...

2010 Florida Condominium and Homeowner Association Law Legal Update ...ve in the number of bills introduced concerning community associations. As a result, a myriad of significant changes were made to chapters 718, 719, 720, 721 and 617 of the Florida Statutes. Attend this teleconference and you will not only learn about the changes but will understand some of the intended and unintended consequences resulting from these new laws that went into effect on July 1,  more...

Current Issues in Florida Residential Evictions ...onal property, restrictions by condominium or homeowner's associations on placing the property at the curb, and the existence of third-party lien holders. Using real life scenarios, this teleconference will provide you with guidance on the procedures to follow and the laws that govern a landlord's obligations when disposing of a tenant's personal property. We will provide the practicing  more...

Workout Strategies for Troubled Condominium Projects BenefitsThe present economic downturn has affected real estate projects of all types but perhaps none as significantly as condominium projects. To further complicate matters, strategies to cope with failing and failed condominium developments must address multiple overlays of statutory and other legal requirements and limitations, as well as the often conflicting rights and concerns of the many  more...

Community Association Legal Issues - Charting the Course Through Rough Seas ...With the current state of the economy, managing Community Associations presents new and complex issues to the board of directors and the management companies. The value of and the ability to sell real property in a common interest community are significantly affected by the appropriate and effective management of the Association. Implementing a budgeting process and establishing collection  more...

Collection Issues for Condominium and Homeowners' Association: Legal Tips, Concepts and Current Trends in Assessment Collection ...e collection of assessments for condominium and homeowner associations. Given current economic trends, the suppressed housing market and rising rates of foreclosures and bankruptcies, homeowners' associations are now inundated with delinquencies and legal issues in degrees not previously experienced. What may have been generally accepted as effective practices just a few years ago to collect  more...

When HOA's and the IRS Compete for Lien Property: Lien Priorities, Perfections and Foreclosure Rights ...ations. Their analysis could be either exposing homeowner associations to erroneous litigation, or neglecting to include IRS liens in foreclosure actions when such liens could otherwise be foreclosed. When an IRS income tax lien appears on record for the real property in lien collection and foreclosure cases, you need to understand these respective lien rights, how to recalculate the HOA's lien  more...

Ethical Implications for Attorneys Transitioning to New Firms ...rneys transition between law firms and other professional associations with great frequency. The movement of attorneys implicates some fundamental ethical issues, such as confidentiality and conflicts. Not knowing and understanding these ethical issues and implementing procedures to avoid a violation of the pertinent rules may lead to claims against the attorneys and firms involved and can  more...

Writing the Critical Teacher Evaluation ...the most important tool of school administration. Teacher associations will (appropriately) protect memberships from evaluations that are poorly constructed or poorly delivered. Teacher associations also understand the importance of working with colleagues who are successful practitioners. Register for this teleconference and you'll leave with an increased skill set in setting the standard for  more...

Capital Improvements for Condominium and Homeowners' Associations ...associations are in a never ending cycle of deterioration. It is the fiduciary responsibility of the association's board of directors to protect and maintain the community. It is not optional to address the physical condition of the community in a well-considered manner. This teleconference will help you develop strategies. The board itself needs to be convinced of the need for action. They  more...