The Mortgage Meltdown is at the forefront of market troubles
in the U.S. today. There will be a tremendous amount of
subsequent litigation, including Borrowers suing Lenders,
Investors Suing Lenders, and Lenders Suing Brokers and
Appraisers. This will affect a lot of people!
If you are involved in the real estate industry, this could not be
a more timely program. Anyone involved in real estate development
will need to know how to protect themselves and their
clients moving forward.
Please plan to join us and gain valuable insight in such a
volatile market.
|
LIVE WEBCAST
This seminar is available via Live Webcast, which will allow you to tap into our event with your computer.
Live CLE Credits are available for WA. Check the credits section for more information.
Please read the System Requirements for the Live Webcast prior to registering.
If you have questions call 800-574-4852 or send an email to info@theseminargroup.net
|
Want to promote your company by becoming a Sponsor of this seminar?
Call The Seminar Group at 800-574-4852 for more information.
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Real Estate Brokers
Real Estate Agents
Appraisers
Bankers
Lenders
Developers
Contractors and Subcontractors
Anyone with a Stake in the Real Estate Industry
Friday, Apr. 18, 2008
| 9:00 | Introduction and Overview |
Every day there are more lawsuits arising out of
the current mortgage meltdown. How did this
scenario develop? What is the background
context for the types of litigation that have ensued?
Perkins Coie LLP
| 9:10 | Borrowers Suing Lenders & Brokers |
Individual and class action claims against those
who lent money or sold them loans allege
violations of state or federal laws and regulation;
Terminated loan originators’ contracts and
class-action suits based upon the claim that they
ought to be considered employees
• Individual Claims
Foster Pepper PLLC
• Class Action Claims
Bishop White & Marshall PS
| 10:45 | Investors Suing Lenders |
Firms are Trying to Force Lenders to Make Re-
Purchases and Subsequent Buy-back Litigation as
They Face High Rates of Default;
Foster Pepper PLLC
Allegations of Securities Fraud in the Face of
Falling Stock Prices; Issues of Withholding
Information about Business Problems Resulting
in Subprime Meltdown
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
| 1:30 | Loan Servicer Liability |
Along with lenders and brokers, loan servicers
that purchase the servicing rights for mortgages
are often the target of lawsuits by borrowers.
Depending upon the circumstances, servicers can
either be immune from TILA liability or remain
exposed to liability as assignees of the disputed loans
Lane Powell PC
Areas of SEC and DOJ enforcement and a
review of recent Washington State securities
law cases; Shareholder and derivative issues -
E.S.D, L&I, Department of Revenue and
Department of Labor leveling huge fines for
misclassification of employees
Perkins Coie LLP
| 3:45 | Impact of Subprime Lending Litigation |
| 4:45 | Questions and Answers |
Ronald L. Berenstain, Program Chair, a partner with Perkins Coie LLP, serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Securities &
Corporate Governance Litigation Practice and has been lead
counsel in scores of high-stakes securities and corporate
governance cases. His practice is focused on representing
companies, officers, directors, underwriters and accountants in
shareholder class action litigation, derivative litigation, merger
and acquisition litigation, SEC proceedings and internal
investigations.
John S. Devlin III, a shareholder with Lane Powell PC, is
chair of the Mortgage and Consumer Finance Litigation Industry
Team and the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry
Team. He is also a member of the firm’s Class Action and
Financial Institutions practice groups. In representing national
and regional financial institutions, he has handled class actions
arising under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
(RESPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Fair Credit Reporting
Act (FCRA), and State Uniform and Deceptive Trade Practices
Acts. He has also litigated the claims of lenders nationwide.
Daniel J. Dunne, a partner with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, is a member of the firm’s Securities Litigation and
Regulatory Enforcement Group. His litigation practice focuses
on defense of technology companies, financial institutions,
accountants, and directors and officers in complex litigation in
federal and state courts. He has significant experience over the
last ten years litigating disputes involving subprime and non-conforming
residential mortgages.
Tim J. Filer is a member with Foster Pepper PLLC has a litigation
practice emphasizing class action defense and intellectual property
disputes. His experience includes defending companies, officers
and directors in securities class actions and defending financial
institutions and companies in consumer class actions. He also
has significant experience in disputes involving trademark, trade
secret and copyright infringement. He has been named a “Super
Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics for the past seven years.
David A. Weibel is a shareholder with Bishop White & Marshall PS, represents and advises corporate and individual clients in
matters involving real estate litigation, foreclosures, commercial
evictions, consumer lending litigation, and construction disputes.
He maintains an "AV" rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law
Directory and was recognized as an Avvo Top Banking Lawyer
in Washington CEO Magazine in 2008.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
Washington State Bar Association
6.25 General CLE Credits (Live Credits for Attending & Webcast)
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing, Real Estate Division
7.5 Clock Hours (for Attending)
If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.
Information on Continuing Education Credits
| Single Registration* |
$495.00 |
| |
| 2 or more (each) |
$395.00 |
| |
| Government Employee |
$295.00 |
| |
| New Associate |
$360.00 |
| |
| Paralegal |
$360.00 |
| |
| Student |
$297.00 |
| |
| Printed Course Materials |
$100.00 |
| |
* Indicates that the rate is available for attending in person and Live Webcast
Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 4/11/2008.
| This seminar is being held at: |
| |
| Red Lion Hotel on 5th |
|
1415 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
|
| Phone: 206-971-8000 |
| |
|
Please call the hotel directly for directions/
questions.
|
|
Get directions to seminar location.
|
Download brochure to get a printable version of all seminar information.
Register now.
Click here for more information regarding registration.
