Whether you’re conducting a single search or a complex due diligence strategy, it’s crucial the UCC search and filing results are clear, comprehensive, and accurate.

UCC is a set of regulations adopted to make commerce from state to state easier. While the code is the same among all states, filing requirements differ.

Transactional Business Consultant Dan Lias explains what a UCC is and when your organization needs one. Learn best practices and consequences of incorrect filings.

The goal of real estate due diligence is to inspect the fundamentals of the property, seller, financing & compliance obligations. Every real estate transaction requires a unique plan for the many legal documents that must be accessed, evaluated, and verified. CT's experts, and hCue Entity Management System, can help you.

State tax liens in Illinois attach to both real and personal property and are filed by the Department for unpaid taxes. As such, searching for state tax liens while conducting due diligence is pertinent in determining what assets might be encumbered by a lien. Learn more about the 2018 amendment.

The importance of using the exact legal name of the debtor on a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filing is essential. To not follow this rule not only jeopardizes your filing but can lead to the loss of priority. Learn more about recent court cases that expand on “the exact debtor name” discussion.

UCC forms may seem straightforward, but there are several nuances that can negatively impact your UCC standing if done incorrectly. In this on-demand webinar, CT’s Dan Lias, UCC Business Consultant, will review what you need to know to about these forms in order to remain in good standing.

This one hour CLE presentation takes a look at UCC forms in greater detail.

Due diligence is essential when performing UCC searches and filings. Follow these steps to navigate the due diligence process, and protect your security interests.

Regardless of the changes to uniform commercial code enacted in 2013, the intersection between trusts and UCC law continues to be confusing. With this on-demand webinar, you will come away with a better understanding of key differences in order to improve the due diligence process. In addition, you will learn best practices in the areas of Trust Basics, Filing, and Searching.