The Annual Borrower's Forum on Real Estate Mezzanine Loans sponsored by the Information Management Network will be held December 4 and 5 at the Roosev

The Annual Borrower's Forum on Real Estate Mezzanine Loans sponsored by the Information Management Network will be held December 4 and 5 at the Roosevelt Hotel, 45 East 45th Street in Manhattan. Over 375 mezzanine loan borrowers, investors and market participants attended last year.

Legal information available to RE execs on NY State Bar Association Web site - Technology - real estate executives - Brief Article

Real estate executives can now access valuable legal information and resources, including legal referral services and educational brochures, from the New York State Bar Association's recently redesigned Web site (http:www.nysba.org).

"Access to information is key in navigating our legal system," said Lorraine Power Tharp, president of the New York State Bar Association and a partner-in the Albany law firm, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna. "Our new site is a go-to source for comprehensive information about New York State law, legal services and procedures. We hope it will be a valuable tool for those seeking legal assistance, as well as for the attorneys who provide it."

Among the resources the site provides for the general public are:

* A lawyer referral and information service designed to help individuals find an attorney or other legal resources, including legal organizations and pro bono lawyers. For added convenience the information is organized by county.

* Educational brochures prepared by NYSBA members to provide basic information about specific areas of New York law. Topics include: buying and selling real estate; rights of residential owners and tenants; and the role of a lawyer in home purchase transactions; among many others.

* The Courts of New York, a guide to the state's court system with a glossary of legal terms, published as a public service by the Committee on Justice and the Community of the New York State Bar Association.

* Resources to aid victims of the World Trade Center disaster.

* Information on attorney-disciplinary procedures in New York State, the grievance process and how to file a complaint.

The new site also provides a wide array of resources and information for NYSBA members including: Ethics opinions, a practice management resource library, products and publications, free online legal research, CLE, calendar of events, opportunities for pro-bono service, jobs, legislative developments, and a sample letter of engagement, among others.

NYSBA partnered with Active Matter, a Fairfax, Va. Web development firm that provides strategic Web consulting and advanced Web solutions to associations and non-profit organizations across the country.