THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024
8:55 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 Civil Law Update
X. Lightfoot, Ward and Smith PA, Raleigh
Lauren Snyder, HWG LLP, Raleigh
Hear recent key decisions from the North Carolina Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Business Court. This session also addresses substantive areas of civil law, Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence.
10:03 The ABCs of LPMS‡
Catherine Sanders Reach, North Carolina Bar Association, Cary
Finding the right tools can help law firms monitor trust balances, track time accurately, reduce error from re-keying, checking for conflicts, help manage tasks and deadlines, calculate court deadlines, provide secure communication options, and so much more. In this session we discuss how to break down the features and functions of law practice management software/applications (LPMS), how they may benefit your practice and your firm, and how to overcome decision paralysis. We also discuss issues regarding pricing, migration, integration, customization, and training to make sure that you understand the total cost of ownership.
11:06 Break
11:16 Education Law Update
Brian C. Shaw, Poyner Spruill LLP, Raleigh
This session provides a survey of significant education law decisions in the last 12 to 15 months, in North Carolina and throughout the country.
12:17 Lunch Break
12:47 Bankruptcy Law Update
William "Bill" Janvier, Stevens Martin Vaughn & Tadych PLLC, Raleigh
Kathleen O'Malley, Steven Martin Vaughn & Tadych PLLC, Raleigh
Hear a discussion of the past year's decisions in bankruptcy law, from our North Carolina bankruptcy courts up through the Supreme Court, that are useful to bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy lawyers advising their clients.
1:48 Family Law Update
Emily C. Jeske, Bosquez Porter Family Law, Raleigh
This year's family law update is a whirlwind overview of the most recent case law and legislative changes in the world of family law. This fast-paced discussion covers legal updates from the previous year in topics such as equitable distribution, child custody, child support, postseparation support, alimony, separation agreements, contempt, attorney's fees, and more.
2:50 Break
3:00 Privacy and Data Security Law Update
Matthew "Matt" A. Cordell, VF Corporation, Greensboro
Matthew "Matt" Meinel, Berkely Research Group (BRG), Raleigh
This session covers recent and pending updates to data privacy law both internationally and in the United States, with a focus on the practical implications of those changes and tips for preparing your clients.
4:03 Adjourn for the Day
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024
8:55 Announcements and Introductions
9:00 Workers' Compensation Case Law Update
Latasia Fields, North Carolina Department of Justice, Raleigh
Luke A. West, Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham LLP, Raleigh
Delve into relevant cases of the past year that affect the workers' compensation practice.
10:01 Professional Responsibility: Civility in the Practice of Law – Why It Is Important and How It Can Make You More Effective*
Gill P. Beck, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina, Asheville
Why is civility important? How does it flows from the NC Rules of Professional Responsibility? How can we enhance our civility skill set to be more effective? Attendees receive practical examples of how we can use civility to deal with difficult opposing counsel and professional challenges in a manner that enhances the public's perception of our profession.
11:05 Break
11:15 Real Property Case Law Update
Christopher L. Burti, Statewide Title Inc., Farmville
Receive the latest real property updates to benefit your practice by learning about this year's most recent and impacting case law decisions.
12:19 Lunch Break
12:49 Criminal Law Update
Kearns Davis, Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP, Greensboro
Jan Pritchett, Schlosser & Pritchett, Greensboro
Kearns Davis and Jan Pritchett return to provide this year's criminal law update. In this session, Pritchett discusses key recent decisions by the North Carolina Supreme Court and North Carolina Court of Appeals, and Davis addresses significant federal cases from the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
1:50 "Is It Over Yet?"-- The Changing Duty of Competence in the Hybrid Work Era (Part 1)*
Joshua Diver, Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan LLP, Raleigh
Edward "Ed" Ergenzinger, Ergenzinger IP Law, Raleigh
Nancy Byerly Jones, NBJ Consulting & Resolutions, Banner Elk
Michele Morris, Asheville
Chris Osborn, Osborn Conflict Resolution and Liles Mediation and Arbitration, Charlotte (Moderator)
In this lively, interactive session, we'll identify common challenges regarding technological competency, particularly as they show up in the formation of attorney-client relationships. You'll learn sustainable best practices for protecting client information while working via laptop or other mobile devices.
2:51 Break
3:01 "Is It Over Yet?"-- Challenges for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Hybrid Work Era (Part 2)†
Joshua Diver, Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan LLP, Raleigh
Edward "Ed" Ergenzinger, Ergenzinger IP Law, Raleigh
Nancy Byerly Jones, NBJ Consulting & Resolutions, Banner Elk
Michele Morris, Asheville
Chris Osborn, Osborn Conflict Resolution and Liles Mediation and Arbitration, Charlotte (Moderator)
Understand and recognize the impact of stress and the challenges of working from home on competence, diligence, and over-all well-being. Identify and implement sustainable strategies for developing and maintaining a personal commitment to well-being.
4:03 Adjourn
* Indicates portion providing Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit
† Indicates portion providing Substance Abuse/Mental Health credit
‡ Indicates portion providing Technology Training credit
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