Appellate practice in North Carolina is governed by the N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure, case law, and the operation of the rules. The rules are promulgated by the N.C. Supreme Court. They govern all appeals from the trial division and certain administrative agencies to the Court of Appeals, as well as from the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court. Particular emphasis for this session is placed on several dramatic revisions to the rules between March 2007 and October 2010.

UNC School of Government Professor Ann M. Anderson discusses the Scarborough case and JNOV in punitive damages claims and then segways into discussing the award of expert fees to prevailing parties in this one hour session originally held at the 2011 Annual Meeting.

The bi-annual case law update covering the time period between October 2009 and May 2010.

The bi-annual case law reveiw covering May 2010 to September 2010.

This bi-annual Case Law Update was originally presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting and covers the time period of October 2010 to May 2011 of relevant cases.

Bi-annual review of significant decisions in North Carolina law covering May to September 2011.  This session was originally presented at the 2011 Fall Seminar.

This session provides an overview of the key elements punitive damages act, reveiw of significant appellate decisions, sample trial scenarios and trial considerations.

This session provides an overview of the types of intentional torts followed by a discussion of insurance coverage of intentional torts, the ethical implications of defending an intentional torts claim and punitive damages considerations.

UNC School of Government Professor Ann M. Anderson discusses the Scarborough case and JNOV in punitive damages claims and then segways into discussing the award of expert fees to prevailing parties in this one hour session originally held at the 2011 Annual Meeting.

Defense attorneys by definition represent employers rather than employees.  It is good practice for defense attorneys to be aware of wage and hour laws so as not to give incorrect advice to clients.  But far more critically, defense firms are themselves employers, and owner-managed businesses in particular, which may pose similar problems to those suffered by employers in general.  This session discusses recent wage and hour lawsuits against law firms and provides an overview of key areas including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the NC Wage and Hour Act.  The speaker also provides compliance strategies and recommendations.

Erik Mazzone, Director of the NC Bar Association's Center for Law Practice Management, discusses how to setup your LinkedIn and/or Facebook professional profile to comply with NCSB ethics opinions, using these resources as business development tools, and the ethical implications of using Social Media in Active Cases.

This session provides an overview of the types of intentional torts followed by a discussion of insurance coverage of intentional torts, the ethical implications of defending an intentional torts claim and punitive damages considerations.

When does being a zealous advocate overstep the bounds of ethical professional behavior and guidelines? This session shares fact scenarios that bring into question appropriate behaviors.  Applicable RPC rules and cases are highlighted.

Justice Paul Newby shares an interesting history of North Carolina's fight to regain its' original copy of the Bill of Rights.  Also qualifies for 1.0 hour of ethics credits.  Presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting.

This ethics hour is chock-full of useful information about the general nature of the tri-partite relationship and includes topics such as the insured's duty to cooperate and the disappearing insured, coverage issues with or raised by the insured, duty to insured and compulsory counterclaim, sharing information obtained from insured with carrier, the duty to settle within limits and settlement evaluations/duty to insured. 

This lively session, originally presented at the 2011 Oral Advocacy Seminar, provides great tips and resources for using demonstrative evidence at trial that will engage the judge and jury effectively as your present your case.

A discussion of developments in the law of admissibility of Expert Opinion Testimony including overviews of Rules 701 and 702.  This session is led by Justice Paul Newby.

This session provides an overview of the types of intentional torts followed by a discussion of insurance coverage of intentional torts, the ethical implications of defending an intentional torts claim and punitive damages considerations.

This session originally presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting discusses contributory negligence defense and other potential defenses including the last clear chance doctrine in auto liability cases.

This session provides an overview of general principals governing misrepresentations by insured, an analysis of statutory provisions dealing with insureds' misrepresentations and a review of case law applyng general principals to specific fact scenarios.  Originally presented at the 2011 Fall Seminar

Martin Brossman of CoachingSupport.com shows you how to maximize your professional profile for results and how to manage your professional contacts and networks on LinkedIn.  This seminar is free as no CLE credit is applicable. Martin's book "Social Media and Online Resource Directory for Business" was used as materials for this session.  His book may be purchased here:  http://www.coachingsupport.com/books-by-martin-brossman/

Defense attorneys by definition represent employers rather than employees.  It is good practice for defense attorneys to be aware of wage and hour laws so as not to give incorrect advice to clients.  But far more critically, defense firms are themselves employers, and owner-managed businesses in particular, which may pose similar problems to those suffered by employers in general.  This session discusses recent wage and hour lawsuits against law firms and provides an overview of key areas including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the NC Wage and Hour Act.  The speaker also provides compliance strategies and recommendations.

This session provides a great nuts and bolts overview of a premises liability case from start - identification, investigation, discovery, mediation to trial.  Samples documents and resources are provided in the manuscript associated with this paper.  A great resource for young lawyers and a refresher for the experienced trial lawyer.

This session originally presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting discusses contributory negligence defense and other potential defenses including the last clear chance doctrine in auto liability cases.

This session will cover areas such as

• Liability Issues for Dog Bite Claims
• Valuing the Claims of Animal Attack Victims
• Case Law & Practice Pointers for Livestock/Fence Claims. 

Original presentation at the 2011 Fall Seminar.

Discussion highlights for this session include:

• Foreseeability and Proximate Cause Considerations
• Use of Security Experts in Deposition and Trial
• Significance of Intervening/Superceding Acts
• Duty to Lawful Visitors

This topic was originally presented at the 2011 Fall Seminar.

A useful discussion of how to use the information you have now ethically gleaned from Social Media resources in your case along with a few tips and pitfalls to avoid.

Martin Brossman of CoachingSupport.com shows you how to maximize your professional profile for results and how to manage your professional contacts and networks on LinkedIn.  This seminar is free as no CLE credit is applicable. Martin's book "Social Media and Online Resource Directory for Business" was used as materials for this session.  His book may be purchased here:  http://www.coachingsupport.com/books-by-martin-brossman/

Sometimes you never know what you're going to get from the judge.  You need to be able to think on your feet to sell yourself and your client's position articulately and ethically.  This session provides tips and resources to be the best advocate when presenting in a courtroom or at an administrative hearing.

This session provides a great nuts and bolts overview of a premises liability case from start - identification, investigation, discovery, mediation to trial.  Samples documents and resources are provided in the manuscript associated with this paper.  A great resource for young lawyers and a refresher for the experienced trial lawyer.

Appellate practice in North Carolina is governed by the N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure, case law, and the operation of the rules. The rules are promulgated by the N.C. Supreme Court. They govern all appeals from the trial division and certain administrative agencies to the Court of Appeals, as well as from the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court. Particular emphasis for this session is placed on several dramatic revisions to the rules between March 2007 and October 2010.

Presented at the 2011 Oral Advocacy seminar, this session takes a look at techniques and strategies you can employ to either have your case completely resolved through a dispositive motion or at least have some of the issues eliminated at trial.  Like all things we do every day, preparation is the key to success. 

Sometimes you never know what you're going to get from the judge.  You need to be able to think on your feet to sell yourself and your client's position articulately and ethically.  This session provides tips and resources to be the best advocate when presenting in a courtroom or at an administrative hearing.

This lively session, originally presented at the 2011 Oral Advocacy Seminar, provides great tips and resources for using demonstrative evidence at trial that will engage the judge and jury effectively as your present your case.

When does being a zealous advocate overstep the bounds of ethical professional behavior and guidelines? This session shares fact scenarios that bring into question appropriate behaviors.  Applicable RPC rules and cases are highlighted.

This session provides a great nuts and bolts overview of a premises liability case from start - identification, investigation, discovery, mediation to trial.  Samples documents and resources are provided in the manuscript associated with this paper.  A great resource for young lawyers and a refresher for the experienced trial lawyer.

NC Court of Appeals Judge Robert C. Hunter discusses the growing problem of mental health issues and substance abuse within the legal profession and its impact, directly or indirectly, on each of us. What are an attorney's ethical obligations to report concerns regarding a colleague’s "fitness as a lawyer in other respects" and what resources are available to help? Join Judge Hunter Program originally held on Friday, January 13, 2012 and sponsored by Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company.

Tort Reform was a hot topic in 2011 and this panel will discuss key areas of interest to NCADA members.

• Actual Medical Expenses - Trial Consequences
• Attorneys Fees Under 6-21.1 - Amounts & Timing Issues
• Out with Howerton, In with Daubert - Practical Considerations
• Tort Reform Proposals that Failed.

A useful discussion of how to use the information you have now ethically gleaned from Social Media resources in your case along with a few tips and pitfalls to avoid.

This session provides an overview of the key elements punitive damages act, reveiw of significant appellate decisions, sample trial scenarios and trial considerations.

Presented at the 2011 Oral Advocacy seminar, this session takes a look at techniques and strategies you can employ to either have your case completely resolved through a dispositive motion or at least have some of the issues eliminated at trial.  Like all things we do every day, preparation is the key to success. 

Sometimes you never know what you're going to get from the judge.  You need to be able to think on your feet to sell yourself and your client's position articulately and ethically.  This session provides tips and resources to be the best advocate when presenting in a courtroom or at an administrative hearing.

This lively session, originally presented at the 2011 Oral Advocacy Seminar, provides great tips and resources for using demonstrative evidence at trial that will engage the judge and jury effectively as your present your case.

A discussion of developments in the law of admissibility of Expert Opinion Testimony including overviews of Rules 701 and 702.  This session is led by Justice Paul Newby.

Originally presented at the 2011 Fall Seminar in Greensboro, this session will provide a discussion of substantive law on challenging jurors for cause along with a demonstration of jury selection in which a prospective juror is challenged for cause.  Additional commentary of the process will be provided by a seasoned jury consultant.