MICPEL and The Maryland State Bar Association Section of Business Law
In Cooperation with the University of Maryland School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law
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6 CLE Hours
Thursday, April 3, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ecker Business Training Center
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, Maryland
FACULTY
Jeffrey A. Markowitz, Esq.
Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Program Chair
Thomas C. Barbuti, Esq.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
Michael T. Pedone, Esq.
Venable LLP
W. Bryan Rakes, Esq.
Venable LLP
Seth M. Rotenberg, Esq.
Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC
Robert E. Scher, Esq.
Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver
Lisa S. Spitulnik, Esq.
Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC
Richard F. Waddington, Esq.
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP
What you will learn & why you should attend...
Basic Commercial Drafting is a comprehensive course presenting the
fundamentals and practical concepts of drafting commercial documents. In each
session, you will learn the most important elements in representing your clients
in those areas commonly faced by most businesses. This program is geared toward
junior and mid-level attorneys as well as general practitioners who represent a
wide variety of business interests.
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Commercial Leases
The most important elements in commercial leases
Key issues in representing both a landlord and a tenant
Aspects subject to the most negotiation
Seth M. Rotenberg, Esq.
Lisa S. Spitulnik, Esq.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Deeds of Trust
Basic information on Deeds of Trust and Indemnity
Deeds of Trust
Priority with respect to other instruments
Borrower's issues and lender's issues
Robert E. Scher, Esq.
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
LLC Agreements
Drafting for capital contributions
Division of profits
Management
Buy-Sell Provisions
Non-tax issues of joint venture arrangements
Jeffrey A. Markowitz, Esq.
12: 15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Acquisition Agreements and Real Estate Contracts
Representations and warranties in sale of business agreements
Scope of representations
Materiality/Knowledge
Provisions involving acquisitions of commercial real estate
Feasibility studies
Thomas C. Barbuti, Esq.
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Acquisition Agreements - Purchase Price and Indemnity
Ways to calculate purchase price
Adjustments based on closing balance sheets and earn-outs
Indemnity provisions including floors, caps and baskets
Michael T. Pedone, Esq.
W. Bryan Rakes, Esq.
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Break
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Environmental Clauses
Environmental representations and warranties
Environmental indemnifications
Investigation and remediation agreements
Environmental issues in leases
Richard F. Waddington, Esq.
Tuition
MSBA Members - $259
MSBA Business Law Section Members - $239
MSBA Young Lawyers Section Members - $239
MICPEL Flex/Select Pass Holders - $0
All Others - $289
Video Replay - $239
PA Credits Fee - $12
Video Replays - 9:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. both locations.
May 15, 2008 -
Baltimore
May 22, 2008 - Baltimore
May 30, 2008 - Rockville
June 6, 2008 - Rockville
Can't Attend?
Materials, Audio Tapes, CDs and DVDs are available for
shipment within thirty (30) days after the course date.
o Materials Only Inventory #2812-08; $101.84*
o Audio Tapes and Materials Inventory #2813-08; $176.04*
o CDs and Materials Inventory #2814-08; $176.04*
o DVD and Materials Inventory #2815-08; $218.44*
*Price includes tax and shipping charges
Click
here for a printable order form
Please fill out the form completely and fax it to MICPEL at 410.659.0647.