Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

RSVP: Peggy Gruenke peg@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2732

Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy Basics

Presented by: Mark Godbey, Esq.  and Brian Flick, Esq.    

 The following are the main topics will be covered:

1. The Current Climate
   1. Chapter 7 in a nutshell
   2. Chapter 13 in a nutshell
   3. Ohio and Federal Property Exemptions
2. Issues in Chapter 7 filings
   1. Median test
   2. What is and what isn’t an asset
   3. Recent case law
3. Issues in Chapter 13 filings
   1. Navigation of computing a Chapter 13 plan
4. Ancillary Practice in Bankruptcy
   1. FDCPA/Stay/Discharge Violations
   2. Securitization and foreclosure defense work

1:00 – 1:30 pm:   Lunch (Dine in or Carry-Out, whichever you prefer)

Please Join Us for a CLE Program on January 27th from 12:00 – 1:00pm; 1:00 – 1:30 Lunch (eat in or carry out)

Cost $25 includes CLE & Lunch (OH & KY – IN)

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

RSVP: Peggy Gruenke peg@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2732

Topic: IRS Enforcement: Myths and Realities

Presented by: Howard Levy, Esq    

The following are the main topics Howard will cover:

• IRS collection enforcement priorities
• When can the IRS seize property?
• IRS collection notices
• Final notice of intent to levy
• Collection due process hearings – stay on enforcement
• Right to Tax Court review
• What property can the IRS take?
• Exemptions in the Internal Revenue Code
• Equity seizures
• Bank accounts
• Wages and subcontractor income
• Retirement accounts
• Personal residences
• Social security benefits
• IRS seizures – real life examples
• Solutions to IRS collection problems
• Statute of limitations on collection
• Offer in compromise
• Uncollectible – economic hardship
• Installment agreement
• Bankruptcy
• Federal tax liens

1:00 – 1:30 pm:   Lunch (Dine in or Carry-Out, whichever you prefer)

Registration fee per individual is $25.00 : includes lunch and 1 hr CLE general credit - PAY AT DOOR (cash or check made payable to F.S.S.P.) 

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986

Topic: Professionalism and Substance Abuse Presented by: Judge Pat Fischer and Jim Slattery, Esq.

12:00 – 1:00pm Professionalism CLE Presentation, Judge Patrick Fischer

1:00 – 1:30pm    Substance Abuse CLE Presentation, Jim Slattery, Esq. with the Hamilton County Public Defenders office

The following is a brief outline of what Judge Fischer will discuss:

The following is a brief outline of what Jim Slattery will discuss:

1:30 – 2:00 pm: Networking with Lunch provided (Dine In or Carry-Out)

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986

Topic: New Hamilton County E-filing System Presented by: Lynn S. Streck

3:30 – 4:30 pm CLE Presentation
4:30 – 5:00 pm Networking with Hors d’Oeuvres provided

DESCRIPTION: The following topics will be covered during Lynn’s presentation:

• Description of Electronic Filing
• Requirements for Electronic Filing
  • Getting Started
  • Logging in & Home Page
  • Help Windows & Abbreviation Box
• How to Prepare Documents for Electronic Filing
• Common Pleas filings
  • Common Pleas Existing Case New Filing
  • Common Pleas New Case New Filing
• Municipal Civil filings
  • Municipal Civil Existing Case New Filing
  • Municipal Civil New Case New Filing
• Court Notifications
• User Information
  • Account Information
• Submitted Filings
  • Copy Cost Account
• Handling Rejections
  • Correcting a rejected filing
  • Where to Find Help

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986

Topic: Fundamental of Title Claims Presented by: Sean P. Donovan, Esq.

12:00 – 1:00pm CLE Presentation
1:00 – 1:30pm Lunch – Eat in or carry out

DESCRIPTION: The following topics will be covered during Sean’s presentation:

Paying for Sites to Develop

• Initial Purchase
• Financing
• Development Issues
• Contracting with Parties who will perform Construction
• Variance in Site Conditions

Payment issues

• Mechanic’s Lien Law
• Prompt Payment Act (R.C. 4113.61)
• Access Issues
• Easements
• Licenses

Title and title insurance claims

• What constitutes a claim? Marketability versus additional costs
• Coverage issues for title (Duty and damages)
• Duties at closing
• Items of proof

Mortgage claims

• Execution issues
• Defects
• Proving mortgage claims and defenses

Please Join Us for a CLE Program on September 23rd from 12:00 – 1:30pm -Cost $25  includes CLE & Lunch  (OH, IN & KY)

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

Settlemet Tools and Tips

Presented by:  William T. “Tay” Robinson, IV

12:00 – 1:00pm CLE Presentation

1:00 – 1:30pm Lunch – Eat in or carry out

DESCRIPTION:  The following topics will be covered during Tay’s presentation:

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

Elements of a Successful Online Marketing Strategy PLUS

SPECIAL OFFER FOR ATTENDEES

Enhance your Web Presence and Branding

A professional photographer will be on-site. For $50 you can get an updated photo to use on your website and social media accounts.

Presented by: Michael Brown

3:30 - 4:30 pm CLE Presentation

4:30 – 5:00 pm Hors d’oeuvres & networking

DESCRIPTION:  The following topics will be covered during Mike’s presentation:

• Introduction to FindLaw and Overview
• Reputation Management
  • a. Explanation of Reputation Management
  • b. Why is Reputation Management important?
  • c. Managing your Online Reputation
  • d. Find Methods
  • e. Monitoring your Reputation
• Search Engine Marketing
  • a. What matters the most?
  • b. SEM search phrase categories
  • c. Frequency of site visits
  • d. Conversion Rate
• Local Optimization
  • a. Decoding a Google Search Results page
  • b. Local search & why it’s critical
  • c. 3 keys to Local Search Optimization
• Social Media & Blogging
  • a. The Social Media Phenomena
  • b. Importance of Blogs

Cost – $25.00

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

Employment Law Briefing 

Presented by: David Montgomery, Esq., Jackson Lewis LLP      

12:00 - 1:00 pm CLE Presentation                             

1:00 – 1:30 pm Lunch & networking

DESCRIPTION:  The following topics will be covered during David’s presentation:

• The Current Climate 
  • Unions and the National Labor Relations Board   
    • Union Activity-local and national;
    • Protected concerted activity;
    • The Boeing complaint;
    • Posting requirements;
    • Election procedures & Recent Decisions
  • Employment Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassmen
    • Initiatives at the EEOC and OCRC;
    • Class action litigation;
    • Recent case law.
  • Other Significant developments
    • Wage and Hour
    • Wrongful Termination
• Prevention: How your clients can reduce the risks and costs of employment claims
  • Separation Agreements
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Training        

Cost – $25.00

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

Medicare and Settlement Planning

Presented by: Peter H. Wayne IV, Esq., FORGE Consulting LLC

3:30 – 4:30 pm CLE Presentation                             

4:30 – 5:00 pm Happy Hour with hors d’oeuvres

DESCRIPTION:  The following topics will be covered during Peter’s presentation:

• Ethical Considerations in Settlement Planning
• The Forge Settlement Process
  • Step 1: Learn about the Case Facts
  • Step 2: Preserve Client Options & Understand Obligations
  • Step 3: Allocation of Resources & Recommendation
  • Step 4: Plan Implementation
• Intake Reform
• Special Needs Planning
  • Entitlement vs. Needs Based Benefits
  • Special Needs Trust (“SNT”)
• Financial Strategies
• Medicare Compliance
  • History of MSP & What it Means
  • Two parts to Medicare Compliance
• Medicare Set Asides
  • Definition & Description of MSAs
  • MSA Considerations
  • Requirements of completing an MSA evaluation
  • Tips for MSA Compliance
• Section 111 of the MMSA
  • Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act (“MMSEA”)

Cost – $20.00

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986

Please Join Us for a

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

 Elder Law and Medicaid Basics - Presented by: Karen Rolcik, Esq.

12:00– 1:00 pm CLE Presentation                             

1:00 – 1:30 pm Lunch (Dine in or Carry-Out)

DESCRIPTION:  The following topics will be covered during Karen’s presentation:

I. Elder Law Issues

• Who is the Client?
• Financial Power of Attorney
  • Abuse by attorney-in-fact
• Health Care Power of Attorney
  • Scope of an agent’s authority
• Long Term Care
  • Ability to finance long term care

II. Medicaid Basics

• Overview of Medicaid Programs
• Eligibility
• Income Eligibility
• Resource and Income Assessments
• Transfer of Assets
• Estate Recovery
  • Required Probate Filing
  • Liens on real property

Cost – $20.00

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986