THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023
5:00 Early Arrivals Reception
Turtle Point Clubhouse | 5:00–6:30 PM
Let the Real Property Section treat you to an early arrivals and welcome reception. Enjoy heavy appetizers and drinks as you mingle with fellow section members and their families. You are automatically registered for this event when you sign up for the CLE, but you do need to register your guests.
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023
8:25 Registration and Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Chicago Title Company, LLC and Investors Title Insurance Company
8:55 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 Bankruptcy
Christopher J. Waivers, White & Allen PA, New Bern
During this session, receive a primer for dealing with bankruptcy-related issues. A bankruptcy attorney walks through all the things that can mess with your title and closing, exploring common situations as well as providing useful anecdotes for your real estate practice.
10:00 Break
Sponsored by LiensNC
10:10 A Lawyer's Guide to Understanding Alcohol and Drug Abuse†
Cathy Killian, NC Lawyers Assistance Program, Raleigh
A recent national landmark ABA study on attorney mental health is the first to ever bring into sharp focus, with hard data and real numbers, the impact alcohol/drug abuse and other mental health issues are having on this profession. The research indicated that lawyers have a high rate of substance abuse at approximately twice the rate of the general population, as well as high rates of depression and anxiety. This presentation seeks to improve the understanding of substance abuse, the dynamics of addiction, and the susceptibility of lawyers to this disorder. Learn about the neurological nature of substance abuse/addiction, including the development, symptomology, and impact on behavior, and receive suggestions for dealing with a substance use disorder.
11:10 Break
Sponsored by Alliant National Title and Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of NC
11:20 Community Associations: Their Structure, Governance and How They Can Muddle Your Real Estate Transactions
Harmony W. Taylor, Law Firm Carolinas, Greensboro
Discuss community associations in North Carolina, from their structure to their governance through statutes and private contracts (covenants). Then dive into the nuances between voluntary and mandatory associations, and the pain points practitioners need to watch out for in transactions involving community associations. The dryness of this topic is offset by illustrative anecdotes from the memory bank of a jaded community association attorney who has seen it all.
12:20 CLE Adjourn for the Day
Real Property Section Annual Meeting
Lindsay Parris Thompson, The Van Winkle Law Firm, Asheville, 2022-2023 Section Chair, presiding
5:00 Networking Reception
West Beach Conference Center | 5:00–6:30 PM
All section members are invited to join us for the annual meeting reception! You are automatically registered for this event when you sign up for the CLE, but you do need to register your guests.
Sponsored by BridgeTrust Title Group, Fidelity National Title, Old Republic National Title Insurance Co./ Old Republic 1031 Exchange Co. and Print Advisors
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023
8:25 Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Morehead Title Company and Stewart Title Guaranty Company
8:55 Announcements and Introductions
9:00 Real Property Case Law Update
Randy H. Herman, BA Folk, Cary
Review notable cases to come out of the various higher courts of the state. Run through the facts, how the courts interpreted the law, and what it means to your practice.
10:00 Break
Sponsored by Tryon Title Agency, LLC
10:10 Technology‡
Kyle A. Smalling, Capital City Law, Raleigh
Receive a broad overview of current technologies and emerging changes that impact our client interactions, administrative efficiencies, risk management, and internal auditing. Special focus is given to the impact of current and emerging tools on client, colleague, and third-party interaction.
11:10 Break
Sponsored by Townebank
11:20 Nonprofit Transfer
Phillip Woods, North Carolina Attorney General's Office, Raleigh
Learn about the Attorney General's requirements for transfers of property by incorporated nonprofit entities and receive tips and tricks for this type of transfer.
12:20 Adjourn
† Indicates portion providing Substance Abuse/Mental Health credit
‡ Indicates portion providing Technology Training credit