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 […]
By Andy Tarr Dear Members of the Bankruptcy Section: I am excited to have the privilege of serving as Chair of the Bankruptcy Section during this new North Carolina Bar Association year. A second-generation member of this Section, I have long admired the contributions this Section has made to the practice of bankruptcy law in […]
By Evan Lee and John Van Swearingen This article has been republished with permission from Waldrep LLP. It is July of 2020, and domestic and international news cycles are full of stories of global pandemic, record unemployment, and an uncertain path towards international economic recovery. In light of the extraordinary circumstances being reported, it is […]
By Shelley Abel and Sarah Scholz E-filing has improved the lives of lawyers everywhere. Traveling when that brief is due? You can file from the vacation house. Still fine-tuning after business hours? The court is always open! CM/ECF has been crucial for the expeditious filing of petitions and pleadings and for reducing paper record requirements […]