1:00 PM – Welcome & Introductions

Casey Merrill, MAI – 2020 SCCAI President

David Williams, MAI – Event Chair

In the Midst and Aftermath of COVID-19: Opportunities and Issues

Paula Konikoff, JD, MAI, AI-GRS

David Zoraster, MAI – Director – CBRE

The Top Five Situations That Will Get an Appraiser Sued and How to Avoid Them

Bradley E. Lofgren, MAI – Peregrine Realty Partners

Peter Christensen, JD – Christensen Law Firm

BREAK

Most Injurious Use – Ways to Use It, Abuse It and What the Courts Are Saying about It

Stephen Roach, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, CDEI – Partner – Jones, Roach & Caringella

Mark Easter, JD – Partner – Best Best & Krieger

Anish Banker, JD – Partner – Palmieri, Hennessey & Leifer, LLP

Update on Recent Court Cases in Eminent Domain and Other Related Topics

(in Particular, People vs. Sanchez).

K. Erik (Rick) Friess, Esq. – Partner – Allen Matkins

5:00 PM – Closing Remarks

Cancellation Policy
Up To 15 days prior to program start date, $15.00 cancellation fee.

2 – 14 days prior to program start date, $25.00 cancellation fee.

Less than 2 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.

Additional Information
53rd Annual Litigation Seminar – Via Zoom

Log In information will be sent out on 11/3/2020

Seminar starts at: 1:00 PM

Log in to Zoom will be available at 12:30 PM

BREA Pending Approval – 4 Hours of CE

Photo Verification: REQUIRED
As part of the required attendance monitoring, all students need to provide the Chapter Office with a copy of your Driver’s License in advance of the offering.

Simply take a picture of your DL with your phone or send a scanned copy to [email protected]
Registrants who have not yet forwarded their photo IDs will be ineligible for credit and will be prohibited from attending the seminar
Required Equipment

It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment – dependable Internet access, computer, webcam and microphone. As noted in the material section below, some registrants who opt not to print out the seminar materials may find a secondary device (Ipad, cell phone, laptop or desktop computer) helpful during instruction.

A webcam is required. The instructor and/or session monitor must be able to see each of the students and verify that they have access to the seminar materials throughout the presentation. If you do not have a camera on your computer, they are available at BestBuy and other online retailers starting at around $30.

Webcams must remain on throughout the offering. Those who turn off their webcams jeopardize receipt of CE credit. No camera = no credit.

Joining the offering with a cell phone is not recommended as these devices often lead to connection problems. Cell phones are better utilized solely as a secondary devise.

Students must be able to see and be seen. They must be able to view the instructor’s PowerPoint, and follow along in handbook all at the same time, while the instructor sees them.
Disclaimer Information
ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis. If the event is filled, a waiting list will be retained. The Southern California Chapter reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule this event if the minimum enrollment level is not reached, and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations. There are NO transfers; you must cancel out of the offering.

ATTENDANCE

The Appraisal Institute enforces attendance requirements mandated by state licensing and certification regulatory agencies. The Appraisal Institute issues certificates for state certification/licensing or state continuing education credit that verify successful completion and attendance of 100%, with your grade notification letter for courses, or at the conclusion of seminars. One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualification Board minimum criteria requirements.

National Disclaimer
This Educational Program was developed and organized by the Appraisal Institute Chapter offering the Program with the intent of addressing topic(s) of current local interest solely for educational and informational purposes. The Appraisal Institute national organization was not involved in developing or organizing the Program.

The content of this Program, including but not limited to any written materials and presenter comments, does not represent the viewpoint of the Appraisal Institute (defined as including but not limited to, the national organization, its Regions, Chapters, members, candidates, affiliates and staff) unless formally adopted by the national Board of Directors. Further, the Appraisal Institute has not peer-reviewed or approved the content of the Program and does not warrant the accuracy or timeliness of the content of the Program. The content of the Program is subject to court decisions and local, state and federal laws and regulations and any such revisions of such laws and regulations.

This Program is presented with the understanding that the Appraisal Institute is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional advice or services. Nothing in the Program is to be construed as the offering of such advice or services. If expert advice or services are required, attendees and readers are responsible for obtaining such advice or services from appropriate professionals.

State Credit
Please note that 100% attendance is required in order to receive any approved state credit or to be awarded AI CE points. It is imperative that you check with your state board for state approval information before completing registration.

Other Information
If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify the sponsor at least two weeks in advance for reasonable accommodations to be arranged.

The Appraisal Institute reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule the program and to change instructor assignments and facility locations at any time.