Join us for an evening of networking, great food, and high-quality education about merchant case advance loans. These loans are becoming more prevalent among businesses. Learn about the pros and cons of the loans, how courts treat them and their impact on bankruptcies from a distinguished panel of speakers.

In session two, we will delve into the new Connecticut and Federal Laws affecting the purchase, sale and financing of Connecticut real estate. Specifically, we will tackle the new FinCEN filing requirements, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac multifamily disbursement issues, an expansion of redactions on the land records for privacy purposes, revisions to the Validating Act, and the illegality of NTraps. We will also explore Title Insurance issues including alternatives to Title Insurance, additional matters covered in expanded Owner’s Policies, updates to ALTA’s Best Practices and newly issued ALTA Endorsements.

Civil legal aid began as a response to urgent need. Over time, it has evolved into a cornerstone of our access to justice infrastructure. This session will examine the political and social context in which civil legal aid was founded, examine its measurable impact on low-income communities, and consider how legal aid has shaped both legal and social service systems in Connecticut and across the country. Panelists will reflect on the legal profession’s progress, identify persistent structural gaps, and discuss how the evolution of civil legal aid informs today’s conversations about equity, institutional design, and the legal profession’s responsibility in promoting and advancing justice.

This seminar is the last installment of a three-installment professional-development program designed for attorneys who write or edit – which is to say, for nearly all attorneys. It moves beyond standard legal-writing tips to address the entire lifecycle of a legal document, from strategic pre-writing and persuasive organization to the careful use of AI-powered drafting and editing tools. Participants will be part of a masterclass in ensuring clarity and impact in all their written communication, developing efficient and adaptable workflows, and smoothing out the often-contentious review-and-revision process that takes place before hitting “Send.” Join writing coach and former attorney Rick Horowitz for a lively and practical session that will reintroduce you to your legal-writing toolbox, including a few tools you didn't know were in there.