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NC Bar Association
8000 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-0561
1-800-662-7407
sections@ncbar.org
 
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Section CLE Publications
To search all available CLE Publications, visit CeLE Search at http://www.ncbar.org/cle/celeSearch.aspx. To view Bankruptcy CLE Programs, click here.
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30th Annual Bankruptcy Institute
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Abstract: The Year in Review: A Supreme Court Update - Bankruptcy Section Website Overview - Turning Paper Into Gold: Obtaining and Collecting State or Bankruptcy Court Judgments (using state or federal statues to enforce a judgment and seize assets) - Taking the Success Out of Successor Liability (One of the principal objectives of asset sales is to protect the purchaser from successor liability claims. Learn how to structure these transactions to minimize exposure to successor liability claims under state law, and how the Bankruptcy Code can add an additional layer of protection.) - Business Breakout Session (Hedge Funds: New Player at the Bankruptcy Table, The Early Bird Doesn't Always Get the Worm: Reclamation and Administrative Claims Under ยงยง 546(c) and 503(b)(9)) - Consumer Breakout Session (The Boomers are Hitting Old Age: Elder Law Issues in Bankruptcy, Motor Vehicle Claims After BAPCPA: Is the Paragraph All that Congress Left Hanging?) - Computer Forensics and E-Discovery in Bankruptcy Related Matters - *Recovering from Debilitating Mental Conditions or Addictions - Construction Liens Under Title 11-Will Your Lien Provide Shelter From the Storm of Bankruptcy? (Construction-related bankruptcy cases involving owners, contractors or subcontractors as debtors) - Views from the Bench - Local Case Update
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ABA Model Rules: A Practical Update on Ethics for Practicing Attorneys, Part 1
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Abstract: This two-part audio CD provides listeners with an update on proposed changes to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and a broad-based review of developments in practical lawyer ethics. The audio CD is organized in part by the discussion of scenarios and include discussion developments related to conflicts of interest, multiple representation, malpractice insurance, and confidentiality.
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ABA Model Rules: A Practical Update on Ethics for Practicing Attorneys, Part 2
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Abstract: This two-part audio CD provides listeners with an update on proposed changes to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and a broad-based review of developments in practical lawyer ethics. The audio CD is organized in part by the discussion of scenarios and include discussion developments related to conflicts of interest, multiple representation, malpractice insurance, and confidentiality.
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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure (2008 Ethics/Professionalism and Substance Abuse Awareness)
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Abstract: Why Gamble With Your Career? - Dealing with Gambling and Other Addictions (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) - The Impaired Lawyer's Impact on the Law Firm (Learn to identify the types of impairment that affect attorneys; Recognize and be able to document objective symptoms of impairment; Appreciate the impact an impaired professional has on his/her employer, colleagues, and clients; Evaluate risks of ignoring impairment including financial and ethical repercussions) (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) - The Disciplinary Process after a Lawyer is Found to be Impaired (What are the steps in the disciplinary process taken by the NC State Bar after a lawyer's ability to practice law is impaired by substance abuse and/or chemical addiction?) (Ethics)
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Asset Protection in Bankruptcy Law
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Abstract: This audio CD discusses planning techniques for preserving client assets in the bankruptcy and estate planning, with an emphasis on bankruptcy. The audio CD reviews techniques for planning for the effective use of bankruptcy exemptions and the use of trusts in shielding assets from creditor claims. The real world risk of asset protection planning will also be analyzed, including claims that a client fraudulently transferred assets. In addition, the risks of creditor objections to discharge of a debt and the complex role of property ownership issues will also be examined. Listen to our All-Star panel, including William Norton of Norton on Bankruptcy, and you will learn more about the risks and rewards of certain asset protection planning techniques. Topics include: Fraudulent transfers risks; Exemption planning; Estate planning issues; Objections of discharge and Property ownership issues.
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Attorney Ethics in Negotiations
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Abstract: What specific professional obligations does an attorney have when entering negotiations with another attorney? This audio CD examines the standards of conduct applicable to attorneys in negotiations, including those honesty, avoiding deception, and potential duties to disclose.
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Buying and Selling Distressed Small Businesses - Part 1
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Abstract: "Bargain hunting" for distressed businesses provides the potential for substantial upside for your clients as they turn those businesses around and grow them over time. But those opportunities for substantial financial gain also come with substantial risks. This audio CD examines how you, as legal counsel, can help your clients identify valuable opportunities and yet limit their exposure to liability arising from common law theories of successor liability and bankruptcy law. Topics include: legal framework of buying/selling distressed businesses, the business task: helping your clients find value, what deals are getting done - or not done, non-bankruptcy strategies for acquiring/selling businesses, purchasing a distressed note with the prospect of buying the distressed business and successor liability issues.
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Buying and Selling Distressed Small Businesses - Part 2
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Abstract: "Bargain hunting" for distressed businesses provides the potential for substantial upside for your clients as they turn those businesses around and grow them over time. But those opportunities for substantial financial gain also come with substantial risks. This audio CD examines how you, as legal counsel, can help your clients identify valuable opportunities and yet limit their exposure to liability arising from common law theories of successor liability and bankruptcy law. Topics include: bankruptcy framework for buying distressed businesses, buying assets and businesses at bankruptcy auctions, acquisition techniques, including "loan to own" strategies and warning signs and pitfalls of buying businesses out of bankruptcy.
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Consumer Bankruptcy Law
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Abstract: The Means Test and Disposable Income Calculations Under Forms B22A and B22C (Eligibility for Chapter 7, and disposable income for Chapter 13. Districts approaches. Crucial practice pointers and the current state of the l | |
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