Community Calendar https://www.nebar.com/events/event_list.asp Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:30:50 GMT Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2024 Nebraska State Bar Association 2024 Bankruptcy Seminar https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1827372 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1827372 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! For assistance registering for this event, please contact Lisa Henrichs at lhenrichs@nebar.com.


MCLE Accreditation
NE MCLE #262094; 5.25 CLE hours, including 2.0 Ethics hours. (Regular/Traditional) 
NE MCLE #262094; 5.25 CLE hours, including 2.0 Ethics hours. (Distance Learning)
IA MCLE #406381; 5.25 CLE hours, including 2.0 Ethics hours. (Standard/Live)
IA MCLE #406382; 5.25 CLE hours, including 2.0 Ethics hours. (Live Webcast)

Webinars are conducted via the GoToWebinar platform.         Click here for system requirements.

Registration Fees**
$345.00 – Regular Registration
$260.00 – NSBA Sustaining Member
$130.00 – NSBA Sustaining Member Junior Actives
Free – Law students

**Non-attorney rate:    We welcome non-attorney paralegals, law firm staff, and others who are interested in this topic to   join us virtually at the rate of $25.00/hour. If you are interested, please email CLE Assistant Lisa at lhenrichs@nebar.com.


Join the NSBA’s Bank Attorneys and Bankruptcy Sections Sandhills Cranes Excursion on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary in Gibbon, Nebraska. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the event page.


Join the NSBA’s Bank Attorneys and Bankruptcy Sections for the 2024 Bankruptcy Seminar. Delve into essential topics including third party releases, automatic stays, and the homestead exemption, while mastering Chapter 13 best practices and navigating Subchapter V trends. Explore the ethical nuances of remote practice and other ethical considerations, ensuring you stay ahead in this evolving legal landscape.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Is Bankruptcy Really a Tort Remedy? Third Party Releases and the Purdue Pharma, L.P. Bankruptcy
Trev Peterson, Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP

Purdue Pharma, L.P. proposed and confirmed a Chapter 11 plan that provided nonconsensual third party releases for the Sackler family. From 2008 to 2016, the Sacklers distributed $11 billion of Purdue’s revenue to various Sackler family trusts and holding companies. The transfers reduced Purdue’s total assets by 75% and its solvency cushion by 83%. Purdue’s assets totaled $1.8 billion at the time of the bankruptcy filing. To get a plan confirmed, the Sackler family contributed an additional $6 billion to the plan in exchange for releases from any liability. Over 90% of the creditors voted to approve the plan. This session will review the issue of whether nonconsensual third party releases of liability for the Sackler family are permitted by the Bankruptcy Code. 
10:30 a.m. – 11:00am  An Overview of the Bankruptcy Code’s Automatic Stay
David Pederson, Pederson Law Office
Matthew D. Pederson, Pederson Law Office


We will review the basic provisions of the Bankruptcy Code § 362. The discussion will include recent updates after the decision in the U.S. Supreme Court case of City of Chicago v. Fulton and the impact of serial filings on the automatic stay. 
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Ethical Considerations for Bankruptcy Practitioners
Kent Frobish, Nebraska Counsel for Discipline’s Office

This session will review and consider the Rules of Professional Responsibility as they apply to Bankruptcy practitioners. We will also review lawyer disciplinary cases arising from bankruptcy practice.
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.   Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Chapter 13—Best Practices and Tips for Success
Erin M. McCartney, Chapter 13 Trustee, District of Nebraska; 

Dana Ulrich, Chapter 13 Trustee, District of Nebraska

This presentation will prepare attendees for all the nuances of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including the additional documents you will need for the Trustee, what information you will need to prepare a plan, obtain plan confirmation, modify a plan post-confirmation, and other Chapter 13 issues.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.   Subchapter V—Hot Topics and Recent Trends in Caselaw
Elizabeth M. Lally, Spencer Fane, LLC

This presentation will review recent cases on eligibility, issues with voting/not voting on a plan, and other hot topics and trends with Subchapter V. 
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.   Ethical Issues of Remote Practice and Remote Clients and Debtor’s Counsel’s Duty to Investigate
Amy Blackburn, Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trustee
Patrick Patino, Patino, King & Yost LLC


This presentation will delve into the transformative impact of modernization in consumer bankruptcy cases. As all § 341 meetings are moving to Zoom and remote practice is becoming the norm, the panelists will explore the ethical challenges and opportunities this shift presents for bankruptcy attorneys, such as ensuring honest and accurate information, meeting the "reasonable inquiry" standard, handling sensitive data, maintaining client confidentiality, and effective communication with remote clients. The benefits of modernization, including enhanced access, digital documentation, efficient investigations, and reduced costs will also be explored. By adapting to these changes and embracing modernization, debtor's counsel can navigate this evolving landscape while upholding their legal, ethical, and professional obligations under the Bankruptcy Code and Rules.
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.   Defending the Castle from Creditor Claims: Nebraska’s Homestead Exemption
Sam Turco, Sam Turco Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O.

The Nebraska homestead exemption has become a hot topic in recent Nebraska bankruptcy proceedings. Recent decisions issued by the Nebraska Bankruptcy Court help explain the extent of the exemption but also raise new questions about who may claim the exemption. 
4:15 p.m. Networking Reception


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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT
Young Lawyers Professional Development Series: The Importance of Volunteerism https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1827366 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1827366 SAVE THE DATE!!!

 

 

 

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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Tech Tip Tuesday: Making Microsoft Work for You - Understanding Account & Subscription Types https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1846428 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1846428 MCLE Accrediation
NE #263540; 1.0 CLE Hours. 0.25 Ethics Hours. (Distance Learning)
IA #408056; 1.0 CLE Hours. 0.25 Ethics Hours. (Live Webcast)

Webinars are conducted via the GoToWebinar platform.          Click here for system requirements.

Registration Fees**
$65.00 – Regular Registration
Free –  NSBA Sustaining Members and law students

**Non-attorney rate:  We welcome non-attorney paralegals, law firm staff, and others who are interested in this topic to join us virtually  at the rate of $25.00/hour. If you are interested, please email CLE Assistant Lisa at lhenrichs@nebar.com.


Microsoft recently released its subscription-based AI service, Copilot, for all subscribers regardless of account type. Now that Copilot subscriptions are widely available, which Microsoft account type is best for practicing attorneys? And, most importantly, how can you ensure your clients’ data is protected?

Gain insights into Microsoft account types and subscription options—plus learn how to subscribe and activate Copilot—by joining our Practice Management Advisor, Adriana Linares, for this informative webinar.

Don’t miss the second half of this two-part series on May 28, where we will dive into how Copilot works alongside the apps you use the most.

 

Adriana Linares, LawTech Partners
Adriana Linares is a law practice consultant and legal technology trainer with her company, LawTech Partners. The firm's services include consulting and training for law firms, legal departments, legal aid groups, and legal technology startups. Having spent her initial career-years at two of Florida’s largest law firms, Adriana went on to launch LawTech Partners in 2004. She is a frequent speaker at national technology conferences and a regular contributor to legal blogs, podcasts, and publications. She is fluent in Spanish. Adriana has a BA in Geography from Stetson University, an MA in Corporate Communication and Technology from Rollins College and is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Technologist. She is a 2013 Fastcase 50 honoree, recognized as one “the law’s smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders.” She was profiled as a Legal Rebel Trailblazer by the ABA Journal in 2018 and served as Chair of the American Bar Association TECHSHOW2017. Adriana has hosted the New Solo podcast on the Legal Talk Network since 2014 and recently joined Litera as a podcast host on their network, LegalTech Matters.

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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Nonprofit Seminar - Save the Date https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1843170 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1843170 SAVE THE DATE!!!

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Thu, 2 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT
Tech Tip Tuesday: How Copilot for Microsoft 365 Can Improve Your Practice https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1846475 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1846475 MCLE Accrediation
NE #263542; 1.0 CLE Hours. 0.25 Ethics Hours. (Distance Learning)
IA #408058; 1.0 CLE Hours. 0.25 Ethics Hours. (Live Webcast)

Webinars are conducted via the GoToWebinar platform.          Click here for system requirements.

Registration Fees**
$65.00 – Regular Registration
Free –  NSBA Sustaining Members and law students

**Non-attorney rate:  We welcome non-attorney paralegals, law firm staff, and others who are interested in this topic to join us virtually  at the rate of $25.00/hour. If you are interested, please email CLE Assistant Lisa at lhenrichs@nebar.com.


Though there are many new AI tools built for specific legal work, Microsoft Copilot can sit at the heart of your technology toolbox. It's integrated directly into the Microsoft Office apps you use every day—Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. Discover how this innovative tool can help attorneys and staff leverage intelligent assistance for drafting documents, managing emails, creating presentations, and more, all while ensuring client data is secure and protected.

Join our Practice Management Advisor, Adriana Linares, to learn how Microsoft Copilot can help you optimize your legal practice, maximize efficiency, and provide better service to clients.

 

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Tue, 28 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT
YLS Seminar - Save the Date https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1843171 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1843171 SAVE THE DATE!!!

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Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT
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Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT
Young Lawyers Professional Development Series: On Cannabis and Hemp in Nebraska https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1827369 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1827369 SAVE THE DATE!!!

 

 

 

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Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT
NSBA Tech Tip Tuesday - Save the Date https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1846478 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1846478 SAVE THE DATE!!!

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Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Indian Law Seminar - Save the Date https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1843173 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1843173 SAVE THE DATE!!!

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Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT
Young Lawyers Professional Development Series: On Emotional Intelligence https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1827371 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1827371 SAVE THE DATE!!!

 

 

 

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Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT
2024 Government Practice Seminar - Save the Date https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1839652 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1839652 SAVE THE DATE!!!

 

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Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT
Family Law Seminar - Save the Date https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1843179 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1843179 SAVE THE DATE!!!

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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT
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Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT
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Fri, 2 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT
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Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT
NSBA Tech Tip Tuesday - Save the Date https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1846487 https://www.nebar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1846487 SAVE THE DATE!!!

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