Default Telephone Seminars

Fundamentals of SBA Lending: Documenting, Closing and Funding the SBA Loan ... partial or full denial of the guaranty in the event of a default. You will learn who's eligible for loans, the different programs available (Standard 7(a) Loan Processing, Certified Lender Program, Preferred Lender Program, SBA Express, International Trade Program, Export Working Capital Program and CAPLines), how the process works, what you need to document, and how to avoid common pitfalls.  more...

Wood Use: Original and Cutting Edge ...ce hominids had opposable thumbs. In America, wood is the default material for our houses. Wood is literally alive in our landscape and is a living material when used to make something, with enormous variability in its appearance, characteristics, and uses. Beyond physical properties, the emotional power that wood possesses in its history, organic qualities, and ability to counterpoint the hard  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies ...netary penalties, adverse inference jury instructions and default judgment, as well as the more serious potential for criminal liability. Indeed, several courts have made clear that a corporation's failure to abide by a reasonable document retention policy will not be taken lightly and the risks created by document mishandling and the responsibilities to ensure correct handling will often fall  more...

Agreements of Sale and Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions ...clients the cost and uncertainty imposed by unpredictable default rules. This teleconference addresses how to negotiate and draft effective warranties, representations and contingency terms in agreements of sale for commercial property acquisitions and how to perform due diligence to protect clients from the risks associated with such acquisitions. This teleconference is designed for  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ... You will review strategies related to all stages of loan default and explore the effect of bankruptcy preference and fraudulent transfer law on workouts or modifications. You will also hear current concerns from peers through questions to and answers from our experienced faculty. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan officers, loan department  more...

Landlord and Tenant Law: Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy Considerations ...ease, terminate the lease or exercise other remedies upon default. This teleconference will explore the rights, remedies and strategies of landlords and tenants when presented with such a challenging situation and address how landlords can endeavor to maximize their recoveries while tenants may limit their exposure. Specifically, you'll get a step-by-step approach of the bankruptcy process as  more...

Screening Commercial Tenants: Priorities and Pitfalls ...y commercial landlords are experiencing increasingly high default and vacancy rates while the value of their assets is, in many jurisdictions, plummeting. The Congressional Oversight Panel recently released its Commercial Real Estate Losses and the Risk to Financial Stability report confirming many industry experts' fears of a looming commercial real estate crisis. The report warns of a wave of  more...

Forbearance Agreement Fundamentals ...default (and many predicted to become defaulted in the coming months), borrowers and lenders are struggling to find negotiated solutions to defaulted and distressed loans. A negotiated solution may prevent an enforcement action with attendant costs, delays and uncertainties, and may help maximize the value of the collateral for all stakeholders. Forbearance agreements are flexible tools that  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ... mortgage loan becomes troubled, even before it goes into default, the parties must quickly confront a number of issues. For the lender, it is imperative that it conduct a due diligence review of its file, the loan and the collateral as soon as possible. Should the default not be cured or the parties not be able to restructure the loan, the lender faces the options of foreclosing on the  more...

Avoiding the Risk of Subcontractor Default ... this expansion comes the increased risk of subcontractor default due to unfamiliarity with local subcontractors and suppliers. The default of a critical subcontractor or supplier can have a substantial impact on a project causing delays that can adversely affect the general contractor, other subcontractors, and owners and developers. This teleconference will provide best practice procedures  more...

Good Guy Guaranties: Landlord Tenant Law Update ...ssues at the end of a lease which has been terminated for default are (i) possession losses such as losses due to holdover, inability to lease and costs to remove the tenant and (ii) inability to obtain reimbursement or damages due to bankruptcy limitations and litigation processes. Good Guy Limited Guaranty obligations provide considerable relief and additional tools for a landlord and owner  more...

Terminating a Construction Contract: Legal Issues and Considerations BenefitsAn unstable economy causes owners and contractors to increasingly consider the last resort of terminating their construction contracts. It is important to fully appreciate and understand the law governing termination in order to avoid causing even more economic damage. This teleconference will provide the basic concepts of termination and will provide some examples of the right and wrong  more...