#2389 The Tenant Protection Act and COVID-19: Latest Updates for Practitioners

#2389 The Tenant Protection Act and COVID-19: Latest Updates for Practitioners

Presented on March 10, 2021 (expires 3/10/26)

3.0 CLE credits total: 2.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 1.0 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Landlord/tenant practice changed dramatically after the enactment of the TPA in 2019, and now COVID-19 has further changed the practice. Join us to learn about the most recent developments on the state and Federal level, including a discussion of the moratoria in place.

Speakers:
Katelyn E. Niedermier, Esq., Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Jennifer Metzger Kimura, Esq., Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.
Christine McMenamin, Esq., ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project
Michael J. Herberger, Esq., Law Office of Michael J. Herberger
Colleen Mulvaney Killian, Esq., Law Office of Colleen Mulvaney Killian|
Joseph V. Deren, Jr., Esq., Buffalo City Court

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $85 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $170 Non-Members

#2391 31st Annual Real Estate Conference

#2391 31st Annual Real Estate Conference

Presented on March 27, 2021 (expires 3/27/26)

5.0 CLE credits: 3.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 2.0 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Agenda:

  • Hidden Gems in the Contract
  • 10 Real Estate Transaction Questions – To An Experienced Attorney from a New Attorney
  • Erie County Clerk’s Office Updates, and Foreign Signatures
  • Actions to Compel Neighbor to Allow Access for Maintenance
  • Commercial Mortgage Loan Documents – Comments a Borrower’s Attorney Should Consider Making
  • Earnest Money Deposits and the Contract

Speakers:

  • Glenn J. Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee
  • Nancy W. Saia, Esq., Rakowski & Saia, PLLC
  • Thomas A. Steffan, Esq., Cooke & Steffan
  • Alexandria Chiarilli, Esq., Chiarilli Law PLLC
  • John J. Fenz, Esq., Legal Deputy, Erie County Clerk
  • Jessica M. Keltz, Esq., Law Office of Stephanie A. Adams, PLLC
  • Richard F. DiGiacomo, Esq., Nesper, Ferber, DiGiacomo, Johnson & Grimm, LLP
  • Eric T. Vallone, Esq., Vallone Law, PLLC

Available Formats: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $110 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $220 Non-Members

#2403 Getting the Lead Out: Recent Changes to the City of Buffalo and Erie County Laws to Prevent lead Paint Poisoning

#2403 Getting the Lead Out: Recent Changes to the City of Buffalo and Erie County Laws to Prevent lead Paint Poisoning

Presented on June 10, 2021 (expires 6/10/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

A conversation on lead paint issues and updates to new City of Buffalo and Erie County efforts and legislation.

Moderator: John N. Lipsitz, Esq., Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC

Panelists:
Anna Falicov, MPH/JD, Department of Law
Cara Matteliano, Senior Director, Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Convener of the Buffalo & Erie County Lead Safe Task Force
Thomas Muscarella, Senior Public Health Sanitarian, Erie County Health Department
Mitch Nowakowski, Buffalo City Council – Fillmore District
Lou Petrucci, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Permit and Inspection Services
Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, JD., Executive Director, Partnership for the Public Good

This program was presented by the BAEC Diversity & Inclusion, Human Rights and Negligence Committees.

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-members

#2417 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part One- The Eviction Moratorium and ERAP

#2417 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part One- The Eviction Moratorium and ERAP

Presented on December 7, 2021 (expires 12/7/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

The extended eviction moratorium and concurrent ERAP and LRAP programs have confused even seasoned practitioners. Join us to learn what advice your clients need to hear now, and where things appear to be heading.

Moderators: 
Sharon Nosenchuck, Esq., Chair, Human Rights Committee
Glenn Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Speakers:
Katelyn E. Niedermier, Esq., Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Michael J. Herberger, Esq., Law Office of Michael J. Herberger

Be sure to also watch the second part of this series, Update on Foreclosures!

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

#2418 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part Two- Update on Foreclosures

#2418 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part Two- Update on Foreclosures

Presented on December 7, 2021 (expires 12/7/26)

1.5 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Presenters will provide a snapshot of where things stand with foreclosures at this time, and an in depth look at Administrative Orders as they relate to foreclosures.

Moderators:
Sharon Nosenchuck, Esq., Chair, Human Rights Committee
Glenn Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Speakers:
Tracy Fourtner, Esq., Gross Polowy
Amy Gathings, Esq., Western New York Law Center
Daniel J. Marren, Esq., NYS Supreme Court

Be sure to also watch the first part of this series, The Eviction Moratorium and ERAP!

Available Format: OnDemand

OnDemand: $45 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $90 Non-Members

#2428 32nd Annual Real Estate Conference

#2428 32nd Annual Real Estate Conference

Presented on March 19, 2022 (expires 3/19/27)

3.5 CLE credits: 1.5 Areas of Professional Practice, 0.5 Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias, 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism, 0.5 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Agenda:

  • Attorney’s escrow accounts
  • Diversity & Inclusion – Real Estate & finance
  • Escrow sub-committee update
  • Closing Standards sub-committee update
  • “Cash deal” point and counterpoint
  • Landlord/tenant law updates

Moderator: Glenn J. Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Speakers:

  • Cydney A. Kelly, Esq., Attorney Grievance Committee, 4th Department
  • Crystal J. Rodriguez-Dabney, Esq., Buffalo State College, Chief of Staff and Chief Diversity Officer
  • Eric T. Vallone, Esq., Vallone Law PLLC
  • Glenn J. Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee
  • Neil A. Pawlowski, Esq., Duggan, Pawlowski & Cooke, LLP
  • Joshua E. Dubs, Esq., Webster & Dubs, PC

This program was presented by the Real Property Law Committee and sponsored by Chicago Title Insurance Co., Easysoft, Holland Land Title & Abstract Co., Key Bank Mortgage, the New York State Bar Association’s Real Property Law Section, Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., and Stewart Title Buffalo.

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $90 members (Promo Code: member2025), $180 Non-members

#2460 33rd Annual Real Estate Conference

#2460 33rd Annual Real Estate Conference

Presented on March 25, 2023 (expires 3/25/28)

4.0 credit: 3.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism, 0.5 Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Moderator: Glenn Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Agenda/Speakers:
Recent Changes in Erie County Septic System Laws & Ordinances
Eric Vallone, Esq., Attorney, Vallone Law, PLLC

Ethical Considerations of Recordkeeping, Etc.
Cydney Kelly, Esq., Chief Counsel, 4th Judicial Dept. Attorney Grievance Committees

An Introduction to BNAR’s DEI/Fair Housing Work
Rosalind Burgin, President, Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors

Recent Changes in Notary Public Regulations
Dara Ordon, Esq., Attorney, Cheryl Stein Law Firm, PLLC

DFS Data Calls for Title Insurance Agents & ECs
Jeff Leichtnam, Sales Executive, Chicago Title

Case Studies in Cyber Fraud
Barbara Schaus, Esq., Partner, Schaus & Schaus LLP

Considerations Involving LLCs in a Real Estate Transaction
Daniel Schaus, Esq., Partner, Schaus & Schaus LLP

Post-Closing Items
Keri Callocchia, Esq., Partner, Callocchia Law Firm PLLC

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand$100 members (Promo Code: member2025), $200 Non-members

#2490 34th Annual Real Estate Conference

#2490 34th Annual Real Estate Conference

Presented on September 14, 2024 (expires 9/14/29)

6.0 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

For over three decades, our annual Real Estate Conference has been the go-to resource for the Western New York legal community on critical real property law and policy changes from the past year as they relate to the local real estate market. 

Topics covered include:

  • Transfer on Death Deeds
  • Case Law Update
  • The Amended TIRSA Rate Manual
  • Deed Theft
  • An Overview of the NAR Settlement
  • The Eviction Process
  • Q&A with Judge Patrick Carney

Moderator: Eric Vallone, Esq., Chair of the Real Property Committee

Speakers:

  • Keri Callocchia, Esq., Callocchia Law Firm
  • Hon. Patrick J. Carney, Buffalo Housing Court
  • Jennifer A. Hurley, Esq., The Law Offices of Jennifer A. Hurley
  • Justine M. McCargo, Esq., Fidelity National Title Group
  • David C. Mineo, Esq., Law Office of David C. Mineo
  • Hon. Acea Mosey, Erie County Surrogate’s Court
  • Lauren M. Sass, Esq., Office of the New York State Attorney General

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand$120 members (Promo Code: member2025), $240 Non-members

#2491 What Attorneys Need to Know About the Good Cause Eviction Law

#2491 What Attorneys Need to Know About the Good Cause Eviction Law

Presented on September 18, 2024 (expires 9/18/29)

1.5 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

New York’s recently enacted Good Cause Eviction Law offers new protections for renters in the state. Join our Human Rights Committee to hear from both landlord and tenant attorneys as well as the courts about the implications for your clients! 

Moderator: Sharon Nosenchuck, Esq., Chair of the Human Rights Committee

Speakers:

  • Jaime Cain, Esq., Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
  • Colleen Killian, Esq., The Law Office of Colleen Killian
  • Alice Patterson, Esq., Buffalo City Court
  • Nico Soria, Esq., Neighborhood Legal Services

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand$45 members (Promo Code: member2025), $90 Non-members

#2503 35th Annual Real Estate Conference

#2503 35th Annual Real Estate Conference

Presented on March 22, 2025 (expires 3/22/30)

3.0 CLE credits: 2.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection-General
Appropriate for all attorneys

For 35 years, our annual Real Estate Conference has been the go-to resource for the Western New York legal community on critical real property law and policy changes from the past year as they relate to the local real estate market.

Topics:

  • Supreme Court Actions to Overturn Fraudulent Deeds
  • Using AI for Real Estate Related Research & Drafting
  • The Cybersecurity Landscape in 2025
  • Real Estate Broker Issues with Buyer & Agency Agreements

Speakers:

  • Jennifer Beckage, Esq., The Beckage Firm
  • Juliana Cipolla, Esq., The Beckage Firm
  • Charles C. Martorana, Esq., Barclay Damon LLP
  • Scott Morris, CISM, CISSP, The Beckage Firm
  • Eric T. Vallone, Esq., Vallone Law
  • Michael C. Wild, Esq., Vallone Law

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand$85 members (Promo Code: member2025), $180 Non-members