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The 27th Annual Robert C. SneedSt. Mary’s University School of Law and Texas Land Title Association Present

DEC. 7-8, 2017 | HYATT REGENCY HILL COUNTRY RESORT AND SPA | SAN ANTONIO

Space is limited! Sellout expected at hotel and seminar. No on-site registration. ACT NOW!

Earn all of the accredited CLE needed for your annual MCLE requirements at the Texas Land Title Institute!A comprehensive course designed especially for real estate attorneys and advanced title professionals!

EXPANDED THIS YEARTWO OPTIONAL PRE-INSTITUTE PROGRAMS DEC. 6

• Title Insurance and Doc Prep Basics: An Introduction to Closing the Deal

• Cyber Crime Prevention Update – Scams, Schemes and Your Security

7:45 am Check-in and Continental Breakfast

8:30 Case Update, Part IDavid A. Weatherbie, Cramer Weatherbie Richardson Walker LLP, Dallas

9:15 Borrowing $ for the Rural HomesteadSteve Streiff, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Houston

9:45 Insuring Post Foreclosure; Examining Default JudgmentsJeremy Brown, Irelan McDaniel PLLC, Dallas

10:15 Break

10:30 Closing LLCs; Underwriting RequirementsGeorge Stablein, First National Title Insurance Company, Houston

11:15 Parties in Possession: Definitions, Procedures and PracticesBruce L. Goldston, WFG National Title Insurance Company, San Antonio

11:45 Gritty EthicsL. Wayne Scott, St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio

12:15 pm Networking Luncheon

1:15 “Land Trusts”; New Legislation for TrustsRichard Melamed, Richard Melamed PLLC, Houston

1:45 Homeowners Associations – Frequently Asked QuestionsDawn Enoch Moore, Allegiance Title Company, Dallas

2:15 Deceased Borrowers: TODDs, Claw-backs, Disclaimers, CoverageLeslie S. Johnson, North American Title Insurance Company, Dallas

2:45 The Less Sophisticated Construction Project; Handling Mechanic’s Liens at Closing Michael Lucksinger, Highland Lakes Title, Burnet

3:15 Break3:30 Abstracts of Judgment – Who’s on First?

Steven C. Haley, Moorman Tate Haley Upchurch & Yates, LLP, Brenham

4 Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure – Title ImplicationsPaul J. McConnell, III, De Lange Hudspeth McConnell & Tibbets, LLP, Houston

4:30 Legislative UpdateG. Roland Love, North American Title Company, Dallas

5:15 Keynote: How Politics Have Changed Since the Reagan EraChancellor Emeritus Kent Hance, Hance Scarborough, LLP, Austin

5:45-7 Welcome Reception

7:30 am Continental Breakfast

8 Case Update, Part IIDavid A. Weatherbie, Cramer Weatherbie Richardson Walker LLP, Dallas

8:45 Power of Attorney – The Rules Have ChangedRichard Worsham, Westcor Land Title Insurance Company, Houston

9:15 Acknowledgements – Difficult and Unusual SituationsJanet Minke, CTIP, Alliant National Title Insurance Company, Fort Worth

9:45 Break10 Remote Notary – It’s Coming

John H. Dorris, First American Title Insurance Company, Houston

10:30 Blockchain – It’s HereAshley Cook, ZOCCAM, Dallas

11 Regulatory Update – CFPB/TDI/TREC/Finance CommissionAllen Halbrook, Sneed, Vine & Perry, PC, Austin

11:30 Conflicts: Part Time Attorneys; Fee AttorneysCass Burton, Burton & Bedell, PLLC, Austin

12 pm Luncheon PresentationTITLE INSURANCE – WHAT’S NOT COVERED – WHAT IS COVERED – SOLUTIONSDoug Becker, Chicago Title, San Antonio Paul Pruitt, Title Resources Guaranty Company, Austin Jonathan Thalheimer, McGuire,Craddock & Strother, PC, Dallas

1 Home Equity Lending – Post Wood and GarofoloMichael K. O’Neal, Winstead PC, Dallas

1:45 How to Protect Your Clients from Wire Fraud in a Real Estate TransactionDaniel D. Mennenoh, ITP, NTP, H.B. Wilkinson Title Co., Galena, IL

2:15 T-19 FAQsWade Thunhorst, Title Resources Guaranty Company, Dallas

2:45 T-23 – Access and EasementsPaul McNutt, Jr., Title Resources Guaranty Company, Dallas

3:15 Adjourn

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017

CHOOSE FROM THESE TWO OPTIONAL PRE-INSTITUTE PROGRAMS

Back for a fifth year, this course is designed to address title insurance questions that frequently arise in connection with a closing and are presented to the lawyer representing a party. The speakers will address title insurance due diligence for the client and how to assure the best coverage and rates. Moreover, what if the insured does have a defect in title or an encumbrance – how should it be handled? Finally, this course provides an overview and practice tips for preparation of legal documents to convey title, release encumbrances and cure title issues.

TITLE INSURANCE AND DOC PREP BASICS:An Introduction to Closing the Deal

HYATT REGENCY HILL COUNTRY RESORT AND SPA | SAN ANTONIO | DEC. 6, 2017

12:30 p.m. . . . . . Registration

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real-Life Fraud Scams and Schemes – True Stories

1:45.. . . . . . . . . . . . . How Wire Fraud and Loss Happens: Cyber Crime Prevention and Information Security

2:30. . . . . . . . . . . .Break

2:45. . . . . . . . . . . . How to Properly Secure and Protect Your Systems, Data and Processes

4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What to Do When It Happens – Plans, Timelines and Checklists

5:15. . . . . . . . . . . . Final Wrap-Up and Next Steps

5:30. . . . . . . . . . . . Adjourn

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017

Sponsors

Institute Information

St. Mary’s University School of Law and TLTA sponsor the Institute to contribute to the continuing education of TLTA members and others. Each participant must exercise independent judgment in deciding how to conduct his or her business.

2017 TLTA INSTITUTE COMMITTEEChair, G. Roland Love

St. Mary’s Faculty Liaison, L. Wayne Scott

Ginny AbiassiDaryl BaileyJamie BarkerTommy BastianLisa Beville, CTIPWendy BryanJames Cheatham, IVCharles Craig

Victor DavisMary DoggettJames Dudley, IVDeborah EverettLauren FosterCynthia Frazer, CTIPJeremiah GarzaJonathan Gonzalez

David HaysPaula HesterJerel HillBradford IrelanHeidi JungeJoe MalonePaul McConnell, IIILarry Meyer

Steve Pursley, CAEPSteve SapioTerri Saraceno, CESPLynn StillmanHerbert TregerNolaAnn WaggonerErwin Wilbanks, CAEPMarvin Zindler, Jr.

9:30 a.m. . . . . . . Registration and Refreshments

10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distinguishing the Title Insurance Transaction and the Real Estate Transaction

10:45. . . . . . . . . . . The Commitment

11:15. . . . . . . . . . Endorsements in Texas (Non-Survey Issues)

11:45. . . . . . . . . . Endorsements in Texas (Survey Issues)

12:15 p.m. . . . . . Lunch Presentation: Rate Rules

1:30. . . . . . . . . . . . Closing Issues

2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Policy

2:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Making and Handling Claims

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Break

3:15. . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing a Deed

3:45. . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing Releases and Lender Docs

4:15. . . . . . . . . . . . Boundary Line Agreements and Easements

4:45. . . . . . . . . . . . Affidavits of Heirship; Power of Attorney and Resolutions/Authority

5:30 . . . . . . . . . . . Adjourn and Networking Reception

MCLE, Escrow, TREC– 6.5 hours credit available

Continuing Education CreditsAttorneys – *15 hours MCLE credit (including 3 Ethics) Also approved for 14 hours in the area of Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization*Includes 1 hour self-study paper

Title Agents and Escrow Officers – 9 hours of General CE and 1 hour EthicsApproved through the Texas Department of Insurance

Real Estate Brokers – 9 hours MCE creditThis course is real estate-related and has been approved by the State Bar of Texas for MCLE participatory credit. TREC will award up to 9 hours of Elective credit to real estate licensees. For MCE credit, you must submit to TREC a course completion certificate and a credit request form, which will be available at the course.

Paralegals – 14 hours CLE creditAllowed credit through the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division

Register Now! Sellout Is ExpectedNo on-site registration.

$550 Early Registration Fee (expires Nov. 15) $630 Late Registration Fee

(after Nov. 15)

(Registration fee includes two luncheons and TLTA welcome reception)

$55 Hard copy of Course Materials Notebook

NOTE: Electronic copies of all course materials on a USB flash drive are included in the registration fee, but a hard copy is NOT included. If you also want a paper copy of the materials in a looseleaf notebook, an additional $55 fee is required.

Hotel Accommodations – Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and SpaCall 888.421.1442

$175 Single or double room, limited group rate available until Nov. 14 or until sold out, at which time higher room rates will apply.

Questions?TEXAS LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION1717 W. 6th St., Suite 120 Austin, TX 78703\p 512.879.2878 f 512.472.5931 education@tlta.com www.tlta.com/institute

Sponsorship information – it’s not too late to sponsor!Sponsorship includes all Institute and pre-Institute programming.Go to www.tlta.com/institute for the sponsorship brochure or call 512.879.2880.

A company’s worst nightmare: the discovery that hackers have accessed their system, causing financial devastation and timely disruption to regular operations. This threat is serious and growing – cyber crime schemes are becoming more commonplace and sophisticated, and no one is immune. Join our expert presenters for an important and informative update on the newest schemes and scams. Learn how to spot red flags and what you can do to protect yourself, and walk away with detailed plans, timelines and checklists designed to help you if it’s too late. You can't afford to miss this program!

TLTA Cyber Crime Prevention Update – SCAMS, SCHEMES AND YOUR SECURITYHYATT REGENCY HILL COUNTRY RESORT AND SPA | SAN ANTONIO | DEC. 6, 2017

Escrow – 4 hours credit available

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hal Systems Corporation National Investors Title Insurance Company

PropLogix NowX Corporation Mobile Home Title Service

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