23rd Annual Commercial Real Estate Update 2026

  • In-person seminar
  • Webcast seminar
  • Real Estate Law
Up to 4.0 Credit Hours
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23rd Annual Commercial Real Estate Update 2026

Build your knowledge and stay current on emerging issues

What's shaping Wisconsin commercial real estate today? From evolving market trends to property tax developments and pending data center cases, Wisconsin’s commercial real estate landscape is constantly changing. Stay informed on the issues impacting your clients the most and walk away with best practices from the American Land Title Association you can apply immediately.

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section members – Save $25!

8:30 am
American Land Title Association Best Practices

Craig Haskins, Cheryl Hipenbecker

  • Overview of the ALTA Best Practices Framework 5.0
  • Explanation of the seven pillars to keep in mind
9:20 am
Data Center Developments in Wisconsin: Real Estate and Policy Issues

Douglas S. Buck

  • Discuss the legal issues faced in connection with the development of data centers in Wisconsin
  • Overview of local zoning and entitlement issues
  • Identify state laws targeting data centers
    • o Sale tax exemptions o Repeal of personal property taxes in Wisconsin
  • Analyze pending cases in the state opposing the development of data centers and disputes related to the development of data centers
10:10 am
Break
10:25 am
Wisconsin Legislative and Case Law Update

Ryan R. Seib

  • Act 32’s new remedy for recorded non-improvement contracts
  • Act 60’s wholesaler-rescission, transfer-on-death, decedent-interest, and judgment-satisfaction changes
  • Recent Wisconsin decisions, including Koble, Veritas Village, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, and MPI Wright LLC
11:15 am
State and Local Taxes – Property Taxes, Transfer Fees, Transfer Return Form

Shawn E. Lovell, Sara S. Rapkin

  • Overview of the property tax appeal process
  • Avoiding common pitfalls
  • Strategic considerations in appeals and litigation
  • Recent developments and emerging trends
12:05 pm
Program Concludes
Maya S. Zahn Rhine, Chair
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C. · Madison
Douglas S. Buck
Quarles & Brady LLP · Madison
Craig Haskins
Knight Barry Title Inc · Milwaukee
Cheryl A. Hipenbecker
Knight Barry Title Inc · Milwaukee
Shawn Edward Lovell
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C. · Milwaukee
Sara S. Rapkin
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C. · Milwaukee
Ryan R. Seib
Assurity Legal LLC · Madison

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  • Navigate the evolving Wisconsin real estate landscape with confidence
  • Apply best practices from the American Land Title Association to your cases
  • Stay updated on key Wisconsin case law and other recent Wisconsin decisions, including pending cases opposing the development of data centers
  • Avoid common risks and pitfalls when dealing with the state and local property taxes and transfer fees
  • Real estate lawyers
  • Business lawyers
  • Contract lawyers
  • Construction lawyers
  • Estate planning lawyers
  • Insurance lawyers
  • Solo and small firm practitioners
  • General practitioners

Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin

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Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section Discount

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section members – Save $25!

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section members receive a $25 discount on seminar tuition!* Section members must be logged in to view discounted tuition option.

*The $25 discount only applies to the in-person seminar, live webcast, and webcast replay versions of this seminar – not CLE OnDemand. Section members with Ultimate Passes, other CLE passes, or PINNACLE® discounts are not eligible for this discount. The RPPT Section may discontinue this discount at any time.


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