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e-TOWN HALL MEETINGS - Login Required
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February 2012
2/22
e-Town Hall OnLine Meeting
Update on Wisconsin Operations/Common Wisconsin Underwriting Issues - an ATG program (for ATG WI members and support staff only) | Join us for a short presentation on the current status of ATG Wisconsin Operations followed by a discussion of common title problems faced by our members. 1.50 CLE in WI applied for. FREE for ATG members and their support staff. Register Now


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March 2012
3/7
Update from the CEO/The Real Estate Market and New Legislation for 2012 - an ATG program (for ATG members and support staff only) | Join us for a report on the status of ATG, the real estate market, and the legal profession followed by new 2012 legislation and their impact on you and your practice. 1.00 MCLE/CLE applied for. FREE for ATG members and their support staff. Register Now


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3/21
e-Town Hall OnLine Meeting
Using Trust Reporter: Online Access to Trust Accounts/Small Trusts, Virtual Representation, and Family Settlement Agreements - an ATG Trust program (for ATG Trust members and support staff only) | Description to come. 1.50 MCLE/CLE applied for. FREE for ATG Trust members and their support staff.

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April 2012
4/4
ATG's New Website/Underwriting Assistance via ATG's New Website: A Review of Key Underwriting Issues - an ATG program (for ATG members and support staff only) | Get a tour of ATG's new website and learn its new interactive features, including how to use the updated Underwriting Assistance section to find answers to key underwriting issues. 1.50 MCLE/CLE applied for. FREE for ATG members and their support staff.

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May 2012
5/2
e-Town Hall OnLine Meeting
Claims Corner Round-Up/Practice Pointers on Avoiding Claims for Real Estate Attorneys and Title Agents - an ATG program (for ATG members and support staff only) | Learn the signs to watch for in your real estate transactions and the resources available to you as an ATG member agent to avoid claims. Includes an indepth analysis of Claims Corner articles and the cases they're based on. 1.50 MCLE/CLE applied for. FREE for ATG members and their support staff. Register Now


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LIVE OnSITE AND CONNECT PROGRAMS
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March 2012
3/14
Pewaukee, WI
Short Sales: Basic Procedures and Strategies for Success - an ATG program | Learn the basic mechanics of the short sale process, how to avoid common problems, and tips for success to help your clients successfully complete short sale transactions. 2.00 CLE applied for. FREE for All Attendees - Register Now


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ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING PROGRAM TRAINING
The Anti-Predatory Lending Database Program: Kane, Peoria, and Will County Mortgages - an ATG program (for ATG members, support staff, independent closers only) | Review the recording procedures and other information attorneys and closers need to know to comply with the new rules for certifying and recording mortgages for property in Kane, Peoria, and Will Counties in Illinois. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-12). FREE for ATG members, their support staff, and ATG independent closers. ATG members, support staff, independent closers — Register Now


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CLOSING PROTECTION LETTER (CPL) TRAINING
2011 Closing Protection Letter Procedures - an ATG program (for ATG members/staff only) | L Learn the new legislative requirements for closing protection letters (CPLs) and the new procedural changes for issuing CPLs required by ATG beginning January 1, 2011. Does not qualify for CLE. FREE for ATG members and support staff. ATG members, support staff — Enter


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NEW CONSTRUCTION TRAINING
New Construction: Managing Construction Escrows - an ATG program (for ATG members/staff only) | Learn about the documents and procedures necessary to establish, run, and close a construction escrow and handle construction loan payouts through a document-by-document review. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-12). FREE for ATG members and support staff. ATG members, support staff — Register Now


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ESTATE PLANNING/TRUST ADMINISTRATION
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Building Client Wealth through Land Trusts - an ATG Trust program | Learn how you can provide land trust services through ATG Trust to clients wishing to grow and protect their real estate assets for themselves and their heirs. 1.00 MCLE in IL (expires 3-31-12).
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Changes to Illinois Medicaid for Long-Term Nursing Home Care - an ATG Trust program | Learn how major changes in Medicare will affect eligibility requirements in Illinois and more. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 4-22-13). Package Users
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Drafting for Decoupling of Illinois and Federal Estate Taxes - an ATG Trust program | Learn how to solve the drafting issues created by the decoupling of Illinois and Federal estate taxes through this overview of the history and specific language and forms. 1.00 MCLE in IL (expires 10-5-13). Package Users
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Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts - an ATG Trust program | Get an overview of the administration of irrevocable life insurance trusts, specifically, how to clarify the trust's objectives and manage the grantor's expectations. 1.00 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-12). Package Users
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Post Settlement Considerations - Strategies on Deferred Attorneys' Fees and Structured Settlements - an ATG Trust program | Learn what's new in structured settlements and contingency fees, including qualified settlement funds (QSF or 468B), physical injury cases, and how to structure fees for tax-deferred cash flow. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 4-21-13). Package Users
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Structured and Qualified Settlements: More Than Annuities and Personal Injury - an ATG Trust program | Did you know contingent attorney fees can be structured similar to a personal uncapped 401(k) plan using equity-based financial products? Learn about this and more in this information-packed program. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-12)
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Succession Planning for Business Owners - an ATG Trust program | Gain the skills necessary to help your business clients preserve the assets they have created and smooth the transition into future operations. 1.00 MCLE in IL (expires 3-31-12).
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ETHICS/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Himmel on Himmel - Disclosure, Reporting, and More (Part 1) - an ATG program | Gain insights into two key ethical issues for lawyers – reporting improper conduct by another lawyer under Himmel and disclosure requirements for real estate attorneys acting as title agents. Speakers include James Himmel who discusses his perspective on the landmark case that turned his name into a verb. 2.00 PR* hours in IL (expires 12-31-13). Package Users
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Himmel on Himmel - Disclosure, Reporting, and More (Part 2) - an ATG program | Gain insights into two key ethical issues for lawyers – reporting improper conduct by another lawyer under Himmel and disclosure requirements for real estate attorneys acting as title agents. Speakers include James Himmel who discusses his perspective on the landmark case that turned his name into a verb. 2.00 PR* hours in IL (expires 12-31-13). Package Users
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REAL ESTATE/TITLE INSURANCE
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1099 Compliance: Reporting Sales Proceeds to Sellers and the IRS - an ATG program | Federal law requires that the "Settlement Agent" report to both the seller and the Internal Revenue Service the sales price of residential real property. This program guides ATG member closers through the reporting process and describes how REsource can make this process easier. Does not qualify for CLE. Package Users
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2011 Changes to Escrow and Trust Account Rules under Rule 1.15 - an ATG program | This FREE seminar will bring you up to speed on the extensive changes and steps you need to take to comply. 1.00 MCLE and 1.00 PR in IL (expires 8-17-13). All Attendees


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Basic 2006 ALTA Title Policy Coverage - an ATG program | Get an in-depth look at the coverages and exclusions of the 2006 ALTA Owner's and Loan Policies. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-13). Package Users
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Basic Mechanic's Lien Law for the Real Estate Practitioner - an ATG program | Get a general overview of mechanic's liens, including recent case law. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-12)
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Basic Title Clearance II, part 2 - an ATG program | Learn how to clear title-related exceptions for decendent's estates, entities, commercial transactions, homestead, and new construction. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-13).
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Commercial Surveys and Endorsements - an ATG program | Improve your ability to handle commercial real estate transactions by gaining insight into their key components — the survey and endorsement coverage — through a review and analysis of actual commercial surveys, ALTA survey standards. and commonly-requested commercial endorsements. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 12-31-13). Package Users
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Defending Foreclosure - Distressed Property series - an ATG/IRELA program | Defend your clients against residential and commercial foreclosures. Includes the strategies lenders need to avoid foreclosure defense. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-15-13). Package Users
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Foreclosure Alternatives: Loan Modifications, Short Sales, Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure, and Other Sources of Help for Distressed Homeowners - Distressed Property series - an ATG/IRELA program | Offer solutions to your distressed clients that can save their homes — learn how to utilize these foreclosure alternatives. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 5-4-13). Package Users
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The Housing Crisis and the New RESPA Rule: Revising the Closing Process - an ATG program | Examine how the new RESPA rule came into being, how we avoided near disaster under the previous models, what the Obama administration may do before final implementation, and how this will change the closing process. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 3-31-12). Package Users
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Insuring Title after Foreclosure - an ATG program | During 2009, there is a good chance you will come across clients who are purchasing foreclosed property. Learn what you should look for when reviewing a foreclosure case, the special circumstances when insuring the first transaction after the foreclosure, and more. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 12-31-13). Package Users
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Lawyer-Title Agent Escrow Accounts: Current Banking Issues, Fraud, Liability, and Internal Control - an ATG program | Learn strategies and procedures that will protect your escrow clients' funds and limit your liability exposure. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 12-31-12).

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LEED Certification for Lawyers — What It Is and Why You Will Want It - an ATG program | Learn all about LEED certification and what it can do to expand your practice and bring you new clients and opportunities in the increasingly Green real estate market. Presented by the University of Illinois College of Law LEED Team. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-12). FREE for law students.
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Nothing Easy about Easements - an ATG program | If you insure title to property in older neighborhoods, rural areas, or for developers, don't miss this program. You'll learn easement basics and how to handle complex easement issues. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 12-31-13). Package Users
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Real Estate Fundamentals: Closing Procedures - HUDs, CPLs, Good Funds - an ATG program | Review current procedures for conducting closings, including topics such as the HUD-1 Settlement Statement, Closing Protection Letters and Good Funds. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 4-13-13). Package Users
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Real Estate Litigation Issues - an ATG program | Handle real estate litigation for your clients with confidence after this review of relevant topics, including service and jurisdiction, probate, partition, and mechanic's lien foreclosures. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-13). Package Users
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Real Estate Procedures Update - an ATG/IRELA program | Make sure you're ready for recent significant changes in the law that affect you, including transfer on death instruments, civil unions, trust/escrow acounts, and powers of attorney. 1.50 MCLE and 0.50 PR in IL (expires 10-5-13). Package Users
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FREE FOR ALL ATTENDEES - Short Sales: Basic Procedures and Strategies for Success - an ATG program | Learn the basic mechanics of the short sale process, how to avoid common problems, and tips for success to help your clients successfully complete short sale transactions. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 9-25-13).
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Short Sales and Other Solutions for Distressed Homeowners - an ATG program | Get an in-depth analysis of how to navigate the types of transactions that are prevalant in today's economic climate, including short sales, foreclosures, deed in lieu of foreclosure, deed for lease, and loan modifications. 3.00 MCLE in IL (expires 6-30-12)
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Completing a &§1031 Tax-Deferred "Starker" Exchange - an ATG Trust program | Learn how to complete a &§ 1031 "Starker" exchange in this fast-paced, intensive, step-by-step guide. Makes a great refresher program. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 4-13-13). Package Users
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What Every Real Estate Lawyer Needs to Know about Tax Appeals and Tax Sales - an ATG program | Learn what you need to know about tax sales, redemption procedures, the tax assessment appeals process, and more to help your clients when title insurance commitments reveal sold taxes on a property. 1.50 MCLE in IL (expires 12-31-13)
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Wisconsin Legal Descriptions - an ATG program | Learn everything you need to know about legal descriptions in Wisconsin. 1.00 CLE in WI (expires 3-16-13). Package Users
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[Last update: 2-8-12]