Program Chairs
Joia Sanders Wodarczyk
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C.
Madison
Maya S. Zahn Rhine
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C.
Madison
Presenters
Amy E. Ebeling
Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.
Wausau
Cheri Hipenbecker
Knight Barry Title Group
Milwaukee
William J. Nelson
Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Madison
David P. Ruetz
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee
8:30 a.m. Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Navigating Reporting Obligations and Compliance Challenges
- Learn about the reporting requirements under the CTA for various entity types, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
- Understand how to qualify for exemptions under the CTA, particularly focusing on the criteria for large company exceptions.
- Explore the complexities of multi-tiered company structures and their implications for compliance with the CTA.
- Gain insights into other CTA nuances.
Amy E. Ebeling
9:20 a.m. Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and Environmental Due Diligence in the Context of Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Phase 1/ Phase 2
- Well testing
- Property diligence
- General updates and studies
David P. Ruetz
10:10 a.m. Break
10:25 a.m. Understanding PFAS in Environmental Due Diligence
- Address why PFAS are contaminants of concern for real estate transactions in Wisconsin.
- Provide an overview of recent PFAS regulatory updates, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency designating PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA hazardous substances.
- Discuss the challenges and best practices for addressing PFAS in commercial transactions.
William J. Nelson
11:15 a.m. Seller Impersonation Fraud
- According to the FBI's 2023 Internet Crime Report, the FBI received reports of $12.5 Billion in losses in 2023 due to internet crime (up from $10.3 Billion in 2022)
- 2023 reported losses in Wisconsin alone were $92,084,459 (down from $108,909,445 in 2022 but up from $51,816,862 in 2021).
- Seller impersonation fraud/vacant land fraud, which started in full force in 2022, is one the fastest growing and prevalent internet crime frauds in 2024.
- During this session Cheri will discuss this fraud, walk you through an actual seller impersonation fraud experienced (and STOPPED!) by her company Knight Barry Title, and then provide some best practices for attorneys, property owners, realtors, buyers, lenders, title companies and heck everyone involved in real estate in the United States.
Cheri Hipenbecker
12:05 p.m. Program Concludes
- Successfully navigate reporting obligations and compliance challenges under the Corporate Transparency Act
- Learn to handle environmental site assessments and due diligence
- Discuss challenges and best practices for addressing PFAS in commercial transactions
- Receive best practices for addressing seller impersonation and vacant land fraud
- Real estate lawyers
- Business lawyers
- Government lawyers
- Environmental lawyers
- Contract lawyers
- Construction lawyers
- Estate planning lawyers
- Insurance lawyers
- Solo and small firm lawyers
- General practitioners
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