Contract Law

New Release!

4.38

UCC Cheat Sheet for Attorneys

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
OnDemand
2 hours 59 minutes
Barbara Jean Steadman
Michael Feiwell
Andrew Niebler
Nicholas McMichen
With Barbara Jean Steadman from Charleston School of Law + 3 others
Recorded May 27, 2026.
Product ID 101887

Buy This Course

Course Includes
$319

OnDemand Video

Course Book Download

or
Upgrade to Unlimited CLE and Get This Course
$129/month
All Inclusive CLE subscribers save an average of $3,000/year on CLE costs.

Overview

Know the Code. Protect the Deal.

This fast-paced, 3-hour program cuts through the complexity of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), focusing only on the most critical, high-impact rules attorneys need for daily transactional and litigation practice. We will demystify contract formation under Article 2; clarify liability on negotiable instruments (Article 3); and provide a practical, step-by-step guide to achieving and maintaining priority in secured transactions under the powerhouse, Article 9. Walk away with a concise "cheat sheet" of actionable steps to better advise clients on commercial transactions and mitigate risk. Know the basics - register today!

  • Identify enforceable contracts and define the terms under Article 2.
  • Confidently assess client rights and liabilities under Articles 3 and 4.
  • Structure security agreements to ensure lien priority in the event of default.
  • Explore defensible remedies upon debtor default.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Article 2: Sales Contracts Simplified
  2. Articles 3 and 4: Checks, Promissory Notes, and Bank Liability
  3. Article 9, Part 1: Perfection - Getting Your Client Priority
  4. Article 9, Part 2 in a Nutshell: Default, Priority Rules, and Remedies

Related Topics

Product ID 101887

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Select Jurisdiction
CLE
Paralegal

Agenda

All times are shown in

  1. Article 2: Sales Contracts Simplified

    1. The "Battle of the Forms" (2-207) Decoded
    2. Statute of Frauds and Exceptions (2-201)
    3. Warranties: Express vs. Implied
    4. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
    5. Buyer's and Seller's Remedies for Breach

  2. Articles 3 and 4: Checks, Promissory Notes, and Bank Liability

    1. Defining a "Negotiable Instrument" (and Why It Matters)
    2. Holder in Due Course Status: The Litigation Shield
    3. Liability of Makers, Drawers, and Indorsers
    4. Forged Signatures and Fraudulent Indorsements
    5. Bank's Rights and Duties

  3. Article 9, Part 1: Perfection - Getting Your Client Priority

    1. The Core Concept: Attachment
    2. Methods of Perfection
    3. Contents and Pitfalls of the Financing Statement
    4. Where to File: The Governing Law
    5. Common Collateral Classifications and Changes

  4. Article 9, Part 2 in a Nutshell: Default, Priority Rules, and Remedies

    1. Priority Rule: First-to-File or Perfect
    2. PMSI (Purchase Money Security Interest) Super-Priority
    3. Rights After Default: Repossession and Notice Requirements
    4. The "Commercially Reasonable" Standard for Disposition
    5. Acceptance of Collateral in Full or Partial Satisfaction (Strict Foreclosure)

Who Should Attend

This legal course is designed for attorneys. Accountants, fiduciaries, and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Barbara Jean Steadman
Barbara Jean
Steadman
Charleston School of Law
Michael J Feiwell
Michael J.
Feiwell
Feiwell & Hannoy, P.C.
Andrew J Niebler
Andrew J.
Niebler
DeWitt LLP
Nicholas McMichen
Nicholas
McMichen
DeWitt LLP
Speaker bio
Barbara Jean Steadman

Barbara Jean Steadman

Charleston School of Law
Barbara Jean Steadman

is an associate professor of law at the Charleston School of Law. She teaches Contracts I and II, Sales, Business Associations, Drafting Preliminary Agreements, Litigating a Transaction and Practical International Business Transactions. Prior to joining Charleston School of Law, Prof. Steadman worked and lived in Italy for 20 years. She was of counsel at the Italian law firm C-Lex Studio Legale, specialized in cross-border commercial transactions. Prof. Steadman collaborated with many important Italian law firms, banks, energy, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies on all aspects of international commercial contracts throughout her career. She earned her J.D. degree from Mississippi College School of Law and her Bachelors of Science in political science and sociology from James Madison University. Prior to law school, Prof. Steadman worked as a social worker. She is the author of several books on contract drafting and comparative contract law.

View full profile
Speaker bio
Michael J Feiwell

Michael J. Feiwell

Feiwell & Hannoy, P.C.
Michael Feiwell

is a partner with the Indianapolis law firm of Feiwell & Hannoy, P.C., where his areas of practice include creditor's rights, real estate, foreclosure and commercial litigation. Mr. Feiwell earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Michigan. He has lectured to various professional groups on real estate issues and UCC issues. Mr. Feiwell is a member of the Indianapolis and Indiana State bar associations, and the US Foreclosure Network.

View full profile
Speaker bio
Andrew J Niebler

Andrew J. Niebler

DeWitt LLP
Andrew Niebler

is an attorney with DeWitt LLP and is known for his ability to handle complex legal issues with precision. He is known for his attention to detail, his commitment to achieving his clients' goals, and his ability to provide practical, effective solutions to even the most complex legal challenges. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Niebler has established himself as a respected attorney in his field. He has developed a reputation for providing exceptional legal representation to individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. Mr. Niebler routinely handles a wide range of legal matters, including general business, corporate governance, commercial contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, residential and commercial real estate transactions, leasing, and development, construction, commercial lending, estate planning and succession planning, and probate matters. His clients appreciate his ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide practical, effective solutions. Whether he is helping a business navigate a merger or acquisition, drafting a complex commercial contract, or guiding a family through the estate planning process, Mr. Niebler approaches every case with a dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. He earned his B.A. degree from Marquette University and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School.

View full profile
Speaker bio
Nicholas McMichen

Nicholas McMichen

DeWitt LLP
Nicholas McMichen

is an associate with DeWitt LLP's greater Milwaukee office, and is a member of the employee benefits and business practice groups. He regularly drafts memoranda with legal analysis, corporate reorganization documents, and develops substantive documents for mergers and acquisitions and ESOP transactions. While in law school, Mr. McMichen was an active volunteer with the Marquette Law School Volunteer Legal Clinic. In that capacity, he drafted summaries of attorney advice to share with clients and for clinic records, analyzed driving records to determine steps that clients could take to resolve their legal issues and conducted research and drafted answers to legal questions. Mr. McMichen earned his B.A. degree from University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School. 

View full profile
Loading recommendations...

TOP FAQs

How do I access my courses?
Courses are available within your account. Simply login to your account and click on My Courses. If you require additional assistance please call our Customer Service Department at 800-930-6182.
Do you have options for attendees who are deaf or hard of hearing?
Closed captioning is available for all Live Webinars. After you've joined the event room, you can enable closed captioning by clicking the "cc" button in the lower right of the player.
What happens if my course is cancelled?
In the unlikely event that NBI cancels or reschedules an upcoming program, each registered attendee will be contacted via email by a representative of NBI. Outreach to attendees begins as soon as NBI is made aware that a program will not move forward at its originally scheduled date and time.
Are multiple attendee discounts available?
Yes, the more people you bring from your organization, the more you save. After the first registration, each additional attendee receives a special discount off of their total tuition.
When will the OnDemand be available and how long will I have access to the content?
The OnDemand Video will be available to stream within 7 days of live broadcast date. You will have access to the content for 6 months in your account. If you’re a subscriber, you’ll have access to your course recordings until 7 days after the expiration date of the subscription.
What is included with my course purchase?
When you enroll prior to the live event date you will receive access to the live-streaming webinar which will allow you to interact with faculty in real-time. With each course, you will receive access to the content via OnDemand Streaming and the Video Download. Course reference materials are included with each course purchase in a downloadable PDF format.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, we'll email you a certificate of completion and store in your account for any future reporting needs.
Can multiple people watch courses and request credit?
While only paid registrants can receive continuing education credit for attending, there are no limitations to the number of viewers at each connection.

Have more questions? Please Contact Us