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2017 Bernard O. Dow

Leasing Institute

Houston Nov 10, 2017 South Texas College of Law Houston
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Overview

Back by popular demand, the Bernard O. Dow Leasing Institute brings together experts in real estate law, finance, and leasing for a focused one-day program that covers the latest leasing issues at a sophisticated level.

2017 highlights include:

Insight into leasing essentials with sessions on key terms in retail, commercial, and ground and parcel leases
Tips to effectively negotiate sublease provisions and address concerns about the lack of privity of contract and the sublandlord’s inability to perform certain obligations
An exploration of the insurance policies and endorsements recommended for commercial leases in plain English
A survey of the common issues affecting leases in bankruptcy proceedings, featuring Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Houston, TX
A review of monetary and possessory remedies for tenant defaults and the interplay between common law, statutory, and contractual remedies

All this plus the opportunity to earn 7.25 hours of MCLE and network with fellow practitioners!

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Nov. 10, 2017
Presiding Officer:
Frank Z. Ruttenberg, Haynes and Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
7:30 am

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:25 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.50 hr

Specific Procedures for Commercial Leases to Avoid Late-Term Disagreements

Many commercial leases and letters of intent have provisions which afford specific rights or obligations to one party or the other, such as a tenant’s restoration requirements, rights to expand, contract, or terminate. Often, the individuals drafting the lease neglect to include specific procedures to quantify, or otherwise address, items that may be unknown at the time of the drafting or the time of lease execution. Identify the points in commercial leases that often are inadequately addressed and can result in disagreements between landlords and tenants, and hear potential solutions to each issue, including examples of verbiage and/or mathematical computations.

Candace S. Baggett, The Calibre Group, Inc. - Houston, TX
P. Kane Dossett, Partners National Real Estate Group - Dallas, TX
9:00 am

0.50 hr

Key Terms in Retail Leases

From exclusives and co-tenancy provisions, to radius restrictions and percentage rent, retail leases are replete with unique concepts not found with other property types. Explore the varying perspectives of landlords and tenants (and their attorneys) in navigating the minefield of retail leasing.

Leann Wolf Karim, Wilson, Cribbs & Goren - Houston, TX
Anthony L. Marré, Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C. - Houston, TX
9:30 am

0.50 hr

Key Terms in Ground Leases

Ground leases often anticipate that the tenant will carry out further development of the tract and they often contain restrictions as to the nature of the development and integration into adjacent developments. Examine issues that arise in connection with the negotiation of a ground lease from the perspectives of landlords, tenants and their respective attorneys.

Lewis S. Kasner, Jackson Walker L.L.P. - Houston, TX
10:00 am

0.50 hr

Utilizing Letters of Credit as Security for Lease Transactions

In uncertain economic times, the use of letters of credit to secure tenant performance is increasingly common. Explore frequently negotiated provisions related to the use of letters of credit from both the landlord's and tenant's perspective.

Andrew S. Cohen, Hornberger Fuller & Garza - San Antonio, TX
10:30 am

Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr

Landlord's Remedies for Tenant Defaults

Review monetary and possessory remedies for tenant defaults and the interplay between common law, statutory, and contractual remedies. Hear updates on Texas and national developments in mitigation jurisprudence, and obtain annotated forms for default and remedies provisions for commercial leases.

Thomas M. Whelan, McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C. - Dallas, TX
11:30 am

0.75 hr

Addressing Lease Defaults in Bankruptcy

Survey the common issues affecting leases in bankruptcy proceedings.

Karl Daniel Burrer, Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Houston, TX
Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
12:15 pm

Pick Up Lunch
Friday Afternoon, Nov. 10, 2017
Presiding Officer:
Philip D. Weller, DLA Piper LLP US - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Remarks on the Bernard O. Dow Legacy

Bernard Dow, described as “the dean of Houston real estate lawyers and a wonderful person,” has been the inspiration behind the Leasing Institute that bears his name since its inception in 2005. The Institute would not exist without Mr. Dow, and it is proud to be part of his considerable legacy.

Melvin Dow
12:35 pm

0.50 hr

Land Use Update

Review recent cases on zoning, takings, vested rights, land use agreements, etc.

James L. Dougherty Jr., Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
1:05 pm

Break
1:20 pm

0.75 hr

Insurance Provisions and Casualty Loss

In plain English, explore the insurance policies and endorsements recommended for commercial leases and learn how to mesh the indemnity and casualty sections of a commercial lease with the recommended policies and endorsements.

Aaron Johnston Jr., The Johnston Law Firm, PLLC - Dallas, TX
2:05 pm

0.50 hr

Operating Expenses Provisions

Examine market inclusions and exclusions for Operating Expenses for all asset classes, as well as related landlord billing and audit mechanics.

J. Pieratt, DLA Piper LLP US - Austin, TX
2:35 pm

0.50 hr

Short, But Still Not Sweet: The Landlord Subordination Agreement, 10 Years Later

Lenders' forms of Landlord Subordination Agreements are often short, which leads many landlords to conclude that they are innocuous. In fact, they are full of traps for unwary landlords. Discuss those traps and explore an alternative form to avoid them.

Harriet Anne Tabb, McGuire, Craddock & Strother P.C. - Dallas, TX
3:05 pm

Break
3:15 pm

0.75 hr

Subleases: Negotiation Tips

Subleases present unique issues that are absent in direct leases due to (i) the incorporation of the primary lease; (ii) the lack of privity of contract; and (iii) the sublandord's inability to perform certain obligations. Get tips to effectively negotiate sublease provisions so the parties can resolve their respective concerns.

Katy D. Carmical, Winstead PC - Houston, TX
Marni Dee Zarin, Winstead PC - Houston, TX
4:00 pm

0.75 hr

Finish-Out and Work Letters

Review issues that arise in the negotiation and drafting of work letters for leases from the landlord and tenant perspectives.

Abby Johanson, Haynes and Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
Frank Z. Ruttenberg, Haynes and Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX
4:45 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Candace S. Baggett

The Calibre Group, Inc.
Houston, TX

Karl Daniel Burrer

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Houston, TX

Katy D. Carmical

Winstead PC
Houston, TX

Andrew S. Cohen

Hornberger Fuller & Garza
San Antonio, TX

P. Kane Dossett

Partners National Real Estate Group
Dallas, TX

James L. Dougherty Jr.

Attorney at Law
Houston, TX

Melvin Dow

Hon. Marvin Isgur

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Abby Johanson

Haynes and Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Aaron Johnston Jr.

The Johnston Law Firm, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Leann Wolf Karim

Wilson, Cribbs & Goren
Houston, TX

Lewis S. Kasner

Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Anthony L. Marré

Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C.
Houston, TX

J. Pieratt

DLA Piper LLP US
Austin, TX

Frank Z. Ruttenberg

Haynes and Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Harriet Anne Tabb

McGuire, Craddock & Strother P.C.
Dallas, TX

Thomas M. Whelan

McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Marni Dee Zarin

Winstead PC
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Frank Z. Ruttenberg—Chair

Haynes and Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Robert Harms Bliss—Chair Emeritus

Attorney at Law
Dallas, TX

Aaron Johnston Jr.—Chair Emeritus

The Johnston Law Firm, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Candace S. Baggett

The Calibre Group, Inc.
Houston, TX

K. Gregory Erwin

Winstead PC
Houston, TX

Kent Newsome

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Houston, TX

Ed Walts

The University of Texas System
Austin, TX

Philip D. Weller

DLA Piper LLP US
Dallas, TX

Thomas M. Whelan

McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Credit Info

Houston

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.25 hrs
Legal Specialization(s): Consumer and Commercial Law, Real Estate Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 7.25 hrs

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 7.25 hrs

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 8.50 hrs

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 8.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

TX Real Estate Commission (TREC) – 0.00 hr

To request continuing education elective credit for real estate related courses approved by the State Bar of Texas for minimum continuing legal education participatory credit, a license holder is required to file an Individual Credit Request for State Bar Course.

https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/CE_CLE-1%2004.10.23.pdf
Use this link to obtain the TREC MCE form for self-reporting your TREC credit. To obtain your Certificate of Attendance you will need to claim credit in your UTCLE account and once claimed you will be able to download a Certificate of Attendance to include with your credit request form.

Key Dates

Houston – Nov 10, 2017 – South Texas College of Law Houston

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Houston

Individual
Last day for $395.00 Regular pricing: Nov 1, 2017

$445.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $355.00 Regular pricing: Nov 1, 2017

$405.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $315.00 Regular pricing: Nov 1, 2017

$365.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 3, 2017

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 6, 2017

Venue

South Texas College of Law Houston

1303 San Jacinto Street
Houston, TX
713.659.8040
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Parking Information

Various parking garages and surface lots in the area

Nearby Hotel Accommodations

Four Seasons Hotel

1300 Lamar St
Houston, TX
713.650.1300 (reservations)
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Parking Information

Valet $15 per day; Overnight Valet $30; Self-parking available in nearby lots

2017 Bernard O. Dow

Leasing Institute

Houston Nov 10, 2017 South Texas College of Law Houston Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Friday Morning, Nov. 10, 2017

Friday Afternoon, Nov. 10, 2017

Conference Faculty

Candace S. Baggett

Karl Daniel Burrer

Katy D. Carmical

Andrew S. Cohen

P. Kane Dossett

James L. Dougherty Jr.

Melvin Dow

Hon. Marvin Isgur

Abby Johanson

Aaron Johnston Jr.

Leann Wolf Karim

Lewis S. Kasner

Anthony L. Marré

J. Pieratt

Frank Z. Ruttenberg

Harriet Anne Tabb

Thomas M. Whelan

Marni Dee Zarin

Planning Committee

Frank Z. Ruttenberg—Chair

Robert Harms Bliss—Chair Emeritus

Aaron Johnston Jr.—Chair Emeritus

Candace S. Baggett

K. Gregory Erwin

Kent Newsome

Ed Walts

Philip D. Weller

Thomas M. Whelan

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

South Texas College of Law Houston

Parking Information

Nearby Hotel Accommodations

Four Seasons Hotel

Parking Information

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