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ATG® ScoopCast: March 2008

Our Format is Evolving...

Watch this spot! As we make the transition from fax and other hardcopy communication to web-based communication, our format will evolve and improve. This HTML version of ScoopCast will soon take the format of an electronic newsletter entitledThe Trusted Adviser – Brought to you by the ATG Family of Companies. The new e-publication will include corporate updates, casenotes (formerly listed inthe ATG Concept), announcements and procedural information (formerly listed in ScoopCast), underwriting procedures (formerly inUnderwriters' Bulletin) plus updates on ATG Legal Education, ATG Trust Company, ATG events, and other news. Questions or comments? E-mail us at[email protected].


the ATG concept



Overview of Attorney Review Cases
Contract forms have contained clauses described variously as "Attorney Approval," "Attorney Modification," "Attorney Disapproval" and "Attorney Review." While the rights afforded the attorney differ, all such clauses shall be discussed herein in general terms as "Attorney Review" clauses unless otherwise noted...

Casenotes

Easements: The Drees Company, Inc v Thompson (IN)

Installment Contracts; Leases: Burke v Braizer (WI)

Mortgages: Gibson v Neu (IN)

Real Estate Contracts: Patel v McGrath (IL)

Restrictive Covenants: Hanson v Winsnes (WI)

Tax Deeds; Condominiums: In re Application of the County Treasurer (IL)

PLEASE NOTE: The March-April issue of the ATG concept will be the last issue. It will be replaced by the electronic The Trusted Adviser. We will no longer publish a hardcopy newsletter.



ATG MEMBERS
Certain links are password protected for ATG members only. If you are a member and need your ID and password access, please contact Suzy Auteberry, 217.403.0130. To find out about becoming a member, click here!



Underwriters' Bulletin

Holding Commitments for Construction Mortgages Open
It is becoming more frequent that lenders who are financing new construction after the purchaser acquires the land are requesting that ATG "leave the commitment open" during construction, and then issue the final loan policy after construction has been completed. This poses a number of questions and potential problems...

Procedural Updates

REMINDER: New Cook County Recording Fees Effective March 3, 2008

On November 6, 2007, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance raising the Geographic Information System (GIS) fee from $3 per recording to $15 that began March 3, 2008. There are no changes to the other Cook County Recording Fees at this time. Visit ww2.atgf.com for the complete memo from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. For more information, visit www.ccrd.info or call the Recorder's office at 312.603.5053. Thank you.


ATG Announcements

A Plan for New Business!

Have you ever thought about developing a marketing plan for your practice? Want to help a new associate learn to network and bring new business to the firm? Eager to add to your bottom line? It's easy, and we can help. With a small investment of time, we'll examine your existing business relationships and leverage those contacts into new firm business with a marketing action plan. We'll set realistic goals, and show you how to evaluate your returns against efforts. Want to know more? Contact Robert Dillow, 217.403.0091, today!

Help Us Expand Our E-Mail List

Thanks for joining our e-mail list! Others in your firm can also receive this update and other ATG communications via e-mail. Have everyone in your firm who should receive ATG communications visit ww2.atgf.com and type their e-mail addresses in the “Join Our E-Mail List” form. The enrollment process takes only a few moments. NOTE: If you are receiving both faxes and e-mails from ATG, we will assume that you want to be removed from the fax list unless you contact us. The migration to our new e-mail system will soon be complete, so the duplication shouldn’t last much longer. We appreciate your patience.


ATG Website Services Spotlight

Look Up Policies Online

Know the PIN, buyer name, or seller name? You can do a partial or exact policy search. Go to the member section of ww2.atgf.com and click Request a Prior Policy or NEW Prior Policy Request (beta) under HOW TO.... For a partial search, enter only as much as you want to match (i.e., a partial search on "John" will also return "Johnson"). You can also filter your results to display only after a certain year.



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If you are an attorney in Illinois, Wisconsin, or Indiana and your practice includes real estate (even a few transactions per month) consider joining ATG:

Benefits of Membership

Our Software (ATG REsource)
 		Attorneys Link: Submit your application for ATG membership



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 ATG Legal Education: We provide a variety of ways for attorneys to meet CLE requirements and improve their real estate, title insurance, estate planning, and related legal skills. Click our logo for more information.

Upcoming Sessions

4/2: Real Estate Fundamentals: Basic Title Clearance
4/12, 4/19: Navigating a Real Estate Transaction: A Seminar for Law Students and New Lawyers
OnDemand Programs: Earn CLE any time with our pre-recorded ATG Legal Education programs ...
 link to On Demand programs



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Court Bonds

Need a probate bond? Buy them the quick, easy way, right from your desktop through ATG Trust Company... 		link to flyer



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 Scheduled Foreclosure Sales

You can now obtain a list of all foreclosure sales scheduled by The Judicial Sales Corporation for $10 per week or $35 for the month. Please e-mail Nancy Vallone if you are interested in purchasing the list.
[Last update: 3-19-08]

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