This CLE has been approved for 6.5 South Carolina MCLE credits. 

This CLE is hosted by the MBA Business Law Section. Section members can register at a discounted rate of $180. For more information on MBA Sections, email sections@meckbar.org.

Program Overview

12th Annual North Carolina Business Court CLE

November 1, 2024

Registration Opens at 8:00 a.m. - Food and Parking Included

 

• 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – State of the Business Court
  • The Honorable Louis A. Bledsoe, III, Chief Business Court Judge 

• 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Recent developments in the Law on Section 75-1.1: A Fair and Honest Update
  • Matthew W. Sawchak, Robinson Bradshaw
  • Stephen D. Feldman, Robinson Bradshaw    

• 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Break 

• 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. – Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
  • Jennifer K. Van Zant, Brooks Pierce  

• 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. – Case Law Update: A Review of Recent Business Court Decisions
  • Brad Kutrow, McGuire Woods LLP
  • Brian Kahn, McGuire Woods LLP 

• 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break

• 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. – A View from Raleigh
  • Eric F. Fletcher, General Counsel for the Office of the Governor

• 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Eyeing the Competition: Non-Competes, Trade Secrets, and the FTC's Proposed Non-Compete Rule
  • Katie D.B. Burchette, Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
  • Ashley Oldfield, Rayburn Cooper & Durham, P.A.

• 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Break 

• 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. – Judges’ Panel
  • Moderated by Agustin Martinez, Brooks Pierce
  • The Honorable Louis A. Bledsoe, III, Chief Business Court Judge
  • The Honorable Michael L. Robinson, Special Superior Court Judge for Complex Business Cases 
  • The Honorable Adam M. Conrad, Special Superior Court Judge for Complex Business Cases
  • The Honorable Julianna T. Earp, Special Superior Court Judge for Complex Business Cases
  • The Honorable Mark A. Davis, Special Superior Court Judge for Complex Business Cases 

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The views and opinions of MBA CLEs are not necessarily those of the Mecklenburg Bar Association/26th Judicial District Bar.

This program has been approved for credit in the following jurisdiction(s):

North Carolina State Bar, Board of Continuing Legal Education

Credit has been approved with the North Carolina State Bar, Board of Continuing Legal Education for 5.50 General credits and 1.00 Technology credit.

Fairfield Inn and Suites Charlotte Uptown

201 S McDowell Street

Charlotte, NC 28204

2nd Floor Ballroom

Cancellation Policy

This is a joint policy of the 26^th Judicial District Bar (the 26^th), the Mecklenburg Bar Association (MBA), and the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF).

Registration refunds are 1) 100% refundable for requests made 10 or more days before the event; 2) 75% refundable for requests made nine to six days before the event (a 25% processing fee will be incurred); and 3) non-refundable for requests made five days or less before the event. Registrants requesting refunds five days or less before the event may be offered the option to transfer the registration to a substitute attendee. Payment is due in full if no cancellation is received or if cancellation is received five days or less in advance of event. Tickets purchased from outside vendors may not be refundable.

Late registrations, following the registration deadline or at the event door, may be accepted on a space available basis--additional charges may apply. For some events, food or beverage is not guaranteed for last-minute registrants.

A sponsorship and/or advertisement refund will only be granted in the case that the 26^th, MBA, or MBF does not fulfill the commitment(s) agreed upon in writing.

Exceptions (such as in the event of cancellation or postponement due to inclement weather) or other requests for refunds not covered by this policy will be considered for approval by the Executive Director or his or her designee.