On May 12, 2021, the Bankruptcy Section convened virtually to recognize two exceptional attorneys for their contributions to the practice. The 2020 Outstanding Achievement Pro Bono Award was presented by the Pro Bono Committee to Heather Culp. The 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award was presented by the Lifetime Achievement Award Committee to W.B. “Ben” Hawfield Jr. […]
NCBA members, The 44th Annual Bankruptcy Institute is scheduled for November 12 and 13, 2021. Conditions permitting, the Institute will be an in-person event at the Renaissance Asheville. The CLE Committee will be preparing the agenda for the Institute over the coming weeks and invites the NCBA membership to submit suggestions for topics and speakers. […]
By Benjamin Aydlett Over the past year, many law students have faced unique challenges while competing on behalf of advocacy programs that have been modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Namely, virtual competition platforms have become commonplace and fundamentally changed the nature of many advocacy competitions. Throughout the past few months, Campbell Law School’s […]
By John Van Swearingen Bankruptcy Section members, On March 5, 2021, the North Carolina Bar Foundation, in conjunction with the North Carolina Bar Association, will be hosting the 4ALL Statewide Service Day. This pro bono program, held virtually this year, connects volunteer attorneys with members of the public to provide free legal answers, information, and […]
By Landon G. Van Winkle On January 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its opinion in City of Chicago, Illinois v. Fulton, where the Court addressed a single issue: whether an entity in mere possession of property in which a bankruptcy estate has an interest has an affirmative obligation under […]
By Stuart L. Pratt and Tyler J. Russell Is there a member of your firm or a fellow attorney who should be recognized for his or her pro bono service this year? Have you participated in pro bono projects throughout the year? If so, please consider submitting a nomination for the 2020 Bankruptcy Pro Bono […]
By Stuart L. Pratt and Tyler J. Russell The following pro bono projects are available for our Bankruptcy Section members. Just one hour of your time will make the difference with these projects. NC LEAP – Volunteer Attorneys Needed NC LEAP provides legal advice and information to low-wealth entrepreneurs. Applicants submit their latest income tax return […]
Don’t miss the 2020 North Carolina Bankruptcy Institute on December 10, 2020! The Institute will be broadcast via live webinar format only, in light of COVID-19 restrictions. This year’s institute offers 7.25 total hours of CLE credit, including 1 ethics hour and 2 technology hours. Sessions will include: • Best Practices for Managing Debtor Cases […]
The event may be virtual, but the pumpkins (and libations) will be real. Join the Bankruptcy Section for a virtual pumpkin carving event — a pumpkin carving happy hour! This event is BYOPKLR (Bring Your Own Pumpkin, Knife, and Liquid Refreshments). This pumpkin carving happy hour will be held via Zoom on Thursday, October 29, […]
By Ketan Soni What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know […]