Join Cliff McKinney as he delves into the world of generative artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on the real estate legal profession. From understanding the basics of AI to exploring advanced techniques like prompt engineering, this podcast offers valuable insights for lawyers looking to harness the power of AI in their practice. Discover how AI can enhance efficiency, improve legal writing, and revolutionize the way legal services are delivered.

Marijuana leasing presents a series of unusual challenges for the real estate lawyer. How do you handle a business that is selling a substance that is legal under state law, but not federal law? How do you respond to a tenant that wants to pay rent with a grocery bag full of cash since its use of the banking system is severely restricted? What are the unique concerns in a lease involving marijuana and how do you deal with the difference between a wholesale/grower’s leases and a retail lease? Please join ACREL Fellows David Camp and Jack Fersko as they discuss Jack’s experience with representing parties on both sides of these transactions and what he’s learned from writing extensively on this topic.

This episode of The Deep Dirt Dive discusses the various components in a real estate finance third party legal opinion. Discussion includes how third party legal opinions follow a customary style in dealing with the covered documents, assumptions, qualifications, the substantive opinions covered by the opinion, and opinion reliance issues. Also discussed are how customary practice and the various real estate reports influence how opinions are written.

Participating in this episode are ACREL Fellows Scott Willis from Louisiana and Nancy Little from Virginia.