CLEDecember172009

An exploration of how bankruptcy works including explanations of the different chapters
Emphasis will be upon provisions which the non-bankruptcy lawyer encounters, such as the automatic stay and proofs of claim
A discussion of the interplay of bankruptcy with other practice areas such as personal injury, probate, tax and domestic law

Christopher T. Caplinger

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

Albert J. Derbes IV

Derbes Law Firm

Taetrece Harrison

Attorney at Law

11:20 - 12:20 pm

1 Hour of CLE

"Set the Controls for the Source of the Sun": An Overview of Employment and Labor Law Developments in 2009

A significant overview of federal legislation, executive orders, US Supreme Court cases, US Fifth Circuit cases and Louisiana State cases on employment and labor law in 2009

Michael T. Tusa, Jr.

Sutton & Alker, L.L.C.

12:20 - 1:20 pm

Lunch on your own

1:20 - 2:20 pm

1 Hour of CLE

Five Things Every Lawyer Needs to Know about Intellectual Property

This presentation will show non-specialists how to spot intellectual property, what to do with it, and why commonly held fallacies can lead to malpractice.

Marie Breaux

Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P.

2:30 - 3:30 pm

1 Hour of CLE

Discovery in Construction Litigation

Adrian A. D'Arcy

Shields Mott Lund, L.L.P.

Lloyd N. Shields

Shields Mott Lund, L.L.P.

3:40 - 4:40 pm

1 Hour of Professionalism CLE

Professionalism - Pro Bono Service Work: Serving the Community, Serving Your Clients

Donna D. Fraiche (moderator)

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Hon. Jay C. Zainey

United States District Court

Christy F. Kane

Louisiana Appleseed

Kathlyn Perez

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC and The Salvation Army

Dellona Davis

CASA New orleans

Joe Daschbach

Lagniappe Academies

4:50 - 5:50 pm

1 Hour of Ethics CLE

Ethics - Social Networks ... What's Ethics Got to Do With It?

Do you blog?
Can you twitter?
This Ethics CLE will give you lots to consider!

Hon. Roland L. Belsome, Jr.

LA 4th Circuit Court of Appeal

Dana M. Douglas, PLC

Liskow & Lewis, P.L.C.

Location

Pan Am Conference Center

11th Floor Auditorium

601 Poydras Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Fees

* Before December 11th for NOBA Members:

One Day Registration $235 (7 hours of CLE)

Per Hour Registration $35 (1 hour of CLE)

Before December 11th for Non-Members:

One Day Registration $350 (7 hours of CLE)

Per Hour Registration $55 (1 hour of CLE)

To qualify for the discounted pricing, payment must be received at time of registration. Discounted Pricing is good through December 11, 2009.

* Standard Pricing for NOBA Members:

One Day Registration $245 (7 hours of CLE)

Per Hour Registration $40 (1 hour of CLE)

Standard Pricing for Non-Members:

One Day Registration $360 (7 hours of CLE)

Per Hour Registration $60 (1 hour of CLE)

* Join NOBA to get the CLE discount that pays almost all your dues. Need to renew your membership? Want to become a member? Click Here!

To Register

1. Call the Bar Office at (504) 525-7453

2. Email CC Kahr

3. Fax NOBA at (504) 525-6549 or Mail to NOBA, 650 Poydras Street, Suite 1505, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 the Procrastinators' Programs (sm) Registration Sheet. Please mail payment to NOBA. For credit card payments, click here.

Please Note: Cancellations must be received no later than one full day prior to the seminar to receive a refund minus a $30 administrative fee. No refunds for "no shows".

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