Strategies for Maximizing Health Care Services for People with HIV
September 21, 2010
This training will provide case managers and other client advocates with basic information about the public health care programs in New York State that are key for people living with HIV/AIDS, including Medicaid, ADAP, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus. Topics will include eligibility criteria, fair hearings and some of the common barriers and obstacles clients face when trying to access health care services. This training will prepare participants to apply eligibility criteria, identify potential legal issues, present legal references to county workers and make referrals to legal services when necessary. Read More

Long Island Domestic Violence Task Force Meeting
September 24, 2010
Who Should Attend This Meeting? This bi-annual legal training and meeting is specifically geared to Long Island-based civil legal services attorneys and attorneys who work with residential and non-residential DV programs. Court-based or legal advocates for DV programs are also welcome. This event provides attendees with the unique opportunity to share regional concerns, obtain legal training in more advanced DV-specific topics, and network with other providers tackling similar challenging cases. CLE will be provided to attorney participants at no cost. Read More

Foreclosure Prevention Basics
September 29, 2010
Day one topics will include an overview of subprime lending, the New York foreclosure process including recent changes in the law, interviewing clients and evaluating cases, an overview of potential defenses and loss mitigation options, representing homeowners in mandatory settlement conferences, and the role of housing counselors. Day two will include a more in-depth analysis of federal and state claims and defenses including analyzing a case for Truth in Lending Act violations, other federal statutes, and disclosure violations under Banking Law Sections 6-l and 6-m (NY’s anti-predatory lending law), state common law defenses and issues of standing. Read More

Representing Homeowners at Mandatory Settlement Conferences
October 4, 2010
All New York State residential homeowners are entitled to a mandatory settlement conference to be held within 60 days of a foreclosure filing. The intent of the conference is to avoid the unnecessary loss of homeownership. Pro bono lawyers have been approved to represent homeowners for the limited capacity of these settlement conferences. This training will address important considerations for lawyers willing to assist homeowners in this capacity. Topics covered will include an overview of foreclosures in NYS and the foreclosure process, the Treasury Department’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and other loss mitigation options, as well as evaluating long‐term affordability, working and negotiating with lenders, working with housing counselors, and a review of realistic and successful settlements. Read More

WEBINAR - 2010 Divorce Reform in New York
September 15, 2010
In 2010, the state legislature passed sweeping legislation that will change the legal landscape for many seeking divorces in New York. This webinar will introduce the new laws addressing the “no-fault” ground, temporary maintenance and attorney’s fees, as well as provide practitioners with information about how to best utilize these laws when representing clients experiencing domestic violence. Read More

Webinar: Mortgage Servicing: new NYS Banking Department Regulations and Other Servicing Requirements
September 17, 2010
This webinar will be an overview of the laws and regulations that govern mortgage loan servicing in New York. Jane Azia, Director of Non-Depository Institutions and Consumer Protection from the NYS Banking Department will join the discussion describing the new Banking Department servicing regulations that go into effect on October 1, 2010. Servicing requirements under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) will be discussed, as well. Read More

Webinar: Pro Bono Approaches to Helping Homeowners in Foreclosure
September 17, 2010
This webinar training is designed for pro bono coordinators, attorneys in legal services programs and anyone working or wanting to development pro bono services for homeowners in foreclosure. The training will discuss different approaches that have evolved around the state to involve the private bar in the representation of homeowners in default, including participation at settlement conferences, clinics and foreclosure defense representation. Read More

Webinar: Issues for Foreclosure Units
September 21, 2010
This webinar training is designed for directors, managers and attorneys involved in the development and implementation of foreclosure units in legal services programs. After a year or more into setting up new programs, this training will focus on ongoing issues and concerns including handling intake, managing caseloads, working with counseling agencies, and working with private lawyers and pro bono programs. We will also discuss the need for on-going funding, beyond 2011 to sustain the programs which have developed. Significant time will be devoted to questions and will be a forum for general discussion about successful approaches programs have developed to deal with the increased volume of cases and ongoing foreclosure issues. Read More

Webinar: Standing to Sue in Foreclosure Cases and Establishing the Owner and Holder of Mortgages and Notes
September 24, 2010
This webinar will focus on the hot issues around standing to sue in foreclosure cases how to determine if the plaintiff is the rightful party. Read More

Webinar: Fannie Mae Loss Mitigation
October 1, 2010
With Fannie Mae backing so many loans and purchasing more and more delinquent loans, having a basic understanding of the Fannie Mae loss mitigation programs can be vital. This webinar will discuss how to determine whether a loan is serviced by Fannie Mae, the regulations that govern Fannie Mae servicing and the various loss mitigation options available for these loans. Read More

Webinar: HAMP Update
October 8, 2010
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) has evolved considerably since it was first announced in March 2009. This session will review HAMP updates to practitioners already familiar with the basics of HAMP, including newer programs to help people who are unemployed, or underwater. The new HAMP Handbook will be discussed, as well as appealing HAMP denials and HAMP compliance. Read More

Webinar: Federal Financial Reform, the New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Impact on Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
October 15, 2010
Hear about the details of the new federal financial reform and the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau within the Federal Reserve. Read More