VIRTUAL CLE ANNOUNCEMENT: NYC PROPERTY TAX CLE 2021 – Wednesday, January 13th

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When: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM

Where: Zoom, program materials and login information will be provided to registrants 24 hours prior to the event.

Credit: 2.5 Transitional and Nontransitional CLE: 2.0 in Professional Practice and 0.5 in Ethics and Professionalism

Cost: $250 registration fee, $100 NYC Agency Attorneys

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