2015 Legislative, Executive and Judicial Developments All Legal Professionals LIVE LIVE WEBCAST Friday, November 6, 2015 NC Bar Center, Cary CLE CREDIT: 6.0 Hours Planned by the NCBA Administrative Law Section, Government & Public Sector Section and the Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Section Program Summary and Highlights Come, Watson, come! he cried. The game is afoot. Not a word! Into your clothes and come! Sherlock Holmes in The Adventure of The Abbey Grange. Holmes also said, Nothing clears up a case so much as stating it to another person. Silver Blaze. Join us as the mystery of the 2015 long session of the General Assembly is unraveled. This joint CLE program between the Administrative Law, Government & Public Sector and Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Sections states the case in the for, against, who knows? and what does it mean? categories regarding legislative changes. Join us for a review and analysis of constitutional challenges to recently enacted state laws, state legislative changes to local government functions, changes and challenges for the judiciary and our system of justice, governmental reorganization, and more. Learn about key reforms and changes in the 2015 Legislative Session through a program specifically tailored to government, public sector, administrative law practitioners and attorneys whose practices are affected by legislative changes. Discover the unique and valuable perspective of speakers who were in the trenches during the 2015 Legislative Session as legislators evaluated and decided upon these changes. Learn from officials who will be responsible for implementing recently enacted laws as well as practitioners and scholars who are examining the legal and practical ramifications. Hear how recent legislative changes will impact you and your clients. The North Carolina Bar Association Foundation is accredited by the North Carolina State Bar as a provider of continuing legal education. www.ncbar.org/cle twitter #NCBACLE facebook facebook.com/ncbaorg
2015 Legislative, Executive and Judicial Developments #447LRP and #447LWC November 6, 2015 FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER B ONLINE* www.ncbar.org/cle PHONE* 800.228.3402 FAX* 919.677.1774 MAIL** Attn: Accounting, NCBA Foundation, P.O. Box 3688, Cary NC 27519 *Credit cards only. **Please make checks payable to the NCBA Foundation. TUITION LIVE LIVE WEBCAST Select format and tuiton rate below. REGISTRANT TYPE EARLY BIRD TUITION Received one week prior to live program date. REGULAR TUITION Received less than one week prior to live program date. WEBCAST TUITION NCBA Administrative Law, EENR or Government & Public Sector Section Member $205 5 $280 NCBA Member $225 $275 $300 Non-member $275 $325 $350 Full-time LANC Attorney (NCBA member) $135 $160 1st Year Licensed in NC These categories do not qualify for Early Bird tuition. $99 $124 CLE Passport Holder 6 Tokens 6 Tokens Judge Clerk of Court Law Professor These categories do not qualify for Early Bird tuition or include any MCLE fees. Choose from the applicable Webcast tuition options above. Law Student Division Member Paralegal Student Member REGISTRANT INFORMATION Please fill in the blanks. Print Full Name: Firm/Organization Name: Address: City, State and ZIP: Daytime Phone Number: Email Address: NC State Bar No. (Required for MCLE Credit): PAYMENT Registration is processed only after payment is received. Please print clearly. Enclosed is a check, payable to the NCBA Foundation. Please charge my credit card. Card Number: Expiration Date: Total Amount: Signature:
Program Agenda Friday, November 6, 2015, 8:30a 4:15p 8:30a Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:50 Welcome and Introductions 9:00 The Preface Legislative Overview R. Bruce Thompson II In a legislative overview, we are clued in as to what happened. 9:30 Chapter 1: The Back Story, Government Reform and Reorganization Joseph Coletti We detect the impacts of recent government reform and reorganization. 10:00 Chapter 2: A Clue Health Care Curtis Brian Venable We probe legislative developments affecting health care. 10:30 Break 10:45 Chapter 3: The Plot Thickens Local Government Amy Y. Bason, Kimberly Smith Hibbard and Casandra Hoekstra We reveal recent legislative changes affecting local governments. 11:30 Chapter 4: The Cop on the Beat The Judicial System Judge Marion Warren We ferret out developments in our judiciary, courts and judicial system. 12:00p Networking Lunch (included at Live program only) 12:45 Chapter 5: The Setting The Environment Carole Jones Van Buren We evaluate changes to NC law of the environment changes in law, regulators and regulations. 1:30 Chapter 6: The Evidence Government Records and Data Frayda Bluestein We puzzle out legislative developments in the integrity and transparency of government records and data as well as privacy. 2:30 Break 2:45 Chapter 7: The Climax Constitutional Challenges Justice (retired) Robert Orr We delve into the NC constitutional challenges to recent legislation before the new three-judge panels and on appeal. 3:45 Chapter 8: Character Development Government Employees and Labor and Employment Law Developments M. Jackson Nichols We investigate recent legislative developments regarding state labor and employment law for government employees. 4:15 Adjourn
Program Information Planners Judge Frank D. Whitney, U.S. District Court, Charlotte Brandon Whit Leebrick, Ott Cone & Redpath PA, Greensboro Ann B. Wall, NC Department of the Secretary of State, Raleigh Speakers Justice (retired) Robert Orr, Campbell Shatley PLLC, Asheville Judge Marion Warren, NC District Court, Bolivia Amy Y. Bason, NC Association of County Commissioners, Raleigh Frayda Bluestein, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Joseph Coletti, Raleigh Kimberly Smith Hibbard, NC League of Municipalities, Raleigh Casandra Hoekstra, NCACC Legislative Counsel, Raleigh M. Jackson Nichols, Allen Pinnix & Nichols PA, Raleigh R. Bruce Thompson II, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Raleigh Carole Jones Van Buren, Charlotte Curtis Brian Venable, Ott Cone & Redpath PA, Asheville Hotel Information Contact hotel(s) directly for reservations at the special NCBA room rate. Rates are based on availability and may sell out. Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Cary Rate: $159 Single/Double. Rate includes a full cooked-to-order breakfast and the manager s evening reception. Reservations: 919.677.1840 Reference Corporate ID: NCB or NC Bar Rate TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 120 Sage Commons Way, Cary Rate: $96 studio queen with sleeper sofa (Sunday Thursday). Rate includes a complimentary continental breakfast. All rooms come standard with a fully equipped kitchen. Reservations: 919.678.0005 Ask for the NC Bar Association corporate rate. FINE PRINT REGISTRATION Registrations are limited by space, and may include a live video broadcast overflow room. TRANSFERS Registrants may transfer from a Live program, Video Replay, Webcast, Webinar or Phone/ Audio Streaming Program without penalty within three business days after the program date. CANCELLATIONS Cancellations must be received by 9:00 a.m. the third business day prior to the program to qualify for a refund (less administrative fee). Those not attending will receive the digital program materials in full consideration of tuition paid. MCLE CREDIT The North Carolina Bar Association Foundation is an accredited CLE sponsor under the MCLE Regulations promulgated by the NC State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program is approved (but not sponsored) by the Board for the designated number of CLE hours. Each attorney must maintain a record of his/her attendance for the NC State Bar annual report. MCLE credit is reported by NCBA Foundation only if a NC State Bar number is provided. Your CLE tuition includes mandatory State Bar fees used to support the State Bar s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education program, the Chief Justice s Commission on Professionalism and the Chief Justice s Equal Access to Justice Commission. Your tuition also includes digital access to all program materials. DIGITAL PROGRAM MATERIALS You will receive a notification email when digital materials are available to download. To retrieve digital materials, log in and select My Course Materials on the CLE website. All of the materials for this program will be available for download in advance of the program. A limited number of printed books will be available for purchase at the Live program. INCLEMENT WEATHER We make every effort to notify registrants when a program is canceled or delayed due to weather. If inclement weather is forecast, please check your local news listings or contact event venue. NCBA programs will follow the work schedule of the hosting institutions, to include delayed openings. CLE SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of scholarships are available to members in financial need. Contact Membership Services at 1.800.662.7407 or email akemple@ncbar. org. EVENT SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES Interested in meeting the attendees of this program? Become an exhibitor or sponsor! Contact Jennifer Shapiro at jshapiro@ncbar.org for detailed information about these opportunities and their benefits. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW. NCBAR.ORG/CLE.
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