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NE MCLE
NE #272395; 5.5 hours CLE Hours, including 1.0 Ethics Hours. (Regular/Traditional)
NE #272396; 5.5 hours CLE Hours, including 1.0 Ethics Hours.
(Distance Learning)
IA MCLE
IA #pending; 5.5 hours CLE Hours, including 1.0 Ethics Hours.
NE Real Estate Commission
Attendees may self-report this course for their continuing education credit with the Real Estate Commission pursuant to Title 299, Chapter 7, Section 003.07. This course will qualify for
6 ‘R’ hours of advanced credit. (Approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission)
This program has been submitted for Abstracter professional development credit. We will update attendees once we have heard a response.
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Registration Fees
$385.00 – Regular Registration
$275.00
– NSBA Sustaining Member
$137.50 – NSBA Sustaining Member Junior Actives
Free – Law students
**Non-attorney rate:
We welcome non-attorney paralegals, law firm staff, and others who are interested in this topic to
join us virtually
at the rate of $25.00/hour. If you are interested, please email CLE Assistant Lisa at lhenrichs@nebar.com.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
The 2025 Real Estate Institute will provide title insurance representatives, title agents, abstracters, title searchers, and lawyers with an overview of topics relating to real estate, including: recent and upcoming real estate legislation, developments
in landlord-tenant law, property tax protests and appeals, real estate closings and title insurance, construction contracts, and keeping data safe from cyber-threats.
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
2025 Legislative Update
Timothy G. Hruza, Mueller Robak LLC
This presentation will provide real estate lawyers with an update on legislation introduced during
the 2025 Legislative Session. |
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Recent Developments in Landlord-Tenant Law
Dan McMahon, Smith Pauley LLP
This session will provide an overview of recent developments in Nebraska and federal landlord-tenant law, with a focus on the
newly passed LB 185, which permits electronic delivery of notices to tenants. Additional topics will include timely issues impacting housing law, with discussion tailored to current legislative trends and practical implications for landlords
and tenants alike. |
| 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Navigating Property Tax Protests & Appeals in Nebraska
Brian P. Morrissey, Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP
Navigating real estate property tax appeals requires
a deep understanding of valuation methodologies and compliance regulations. This session will break down key concepts, including Property Record Cards/files, the nuances of loaded vs. unloaded capitalization rates, and evolving valuation
trends in multifamily properties under 77-1333. We will review Key Dates, protest vs. TERC appeal and the role of the Informal meetings vs. formal hearings. |
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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Lunch |
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
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Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance: Understanding the Basics
Jennifer Strand, Nebraska Title Company
Ryan Dorcey, Nebraska Title Company
This presentation will cover the roles and restrictions
of title companies in real estate transactions, identify common issues that arise during the closing process, and answer common questions we receive about title insurance. |
| 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
Modern Construction Contracting: Navigating Today’s Challenges
Craig Martin, Lamson Dugan & Murray, LLP
Rising material costs, ongoing labor shortages, increased interest rates, and supply chain
volatility continue to reshape the construction industry. This presentation will explore how these evolving pressures impact construction contracts and what provisions practitioners should incorporate to help protect their clients’ timelines,
budgets, and profitability in a rapidly shifting economic landscape. |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Knowing When Your Client’s Data is at Risk and How to Respond
Robert L. Kardell, Baird Holm LLP
Cyber-attacks continue to plague business of all sizes in all locations, and law firms can be a target
for the amount and type of data the firm stores. Attacks on law firms and businesses can also create a liability if not managed correctly in the aftermath of an attack.
This presentation will review the current risk of cyber-attacks
to law firms and their clients, how firm data should be protected, and how to respond quickly to attacks to protect themselves and their clients. |
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