8:30 am to 9:00 am - Breakfast and Check-In

12:15 pm to 1:00 pm - Lunch Provided

4:15 pm - Seminar Concludes

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Order of presentations below subject to change based on location. 

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COURT-SIDE ORDERS: Court Ordered Sales and the Final Buzzer​

​A review of the various types and procedures for court ordered sales in North Carolina.

60 mins General

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STAYING ON TRACK: Legal Crossovers in Railroad Regulation and Land Use

For nearly two centuries, railroads in North Carolina have maintained a special and preferred position under the law. The rights of the railroads supersede the rights of nearly all others. Why is this? What does the transactional real estate attorney do when finding a railroad interest? This session explores why railroads have special powers under the law, what to do if you encounter a railroad interest in a title search, and how title insurance companies deal with railroad interests.

60 mins General  

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STEALING THE BALL: Spotting and Stopping Deed Fraud Before the Fast Break​

Join us courtside for a high-stakes matchup between real estate attorneys and the rising threat of deed fraud. This session will coach you through the ethical responsibilities attorneys face in protecting clients from property scams, while showcasing the latest practical solutions and technology tools that can help you stay ahead of the game.
Using a four-quarter format, we’ll break down:
• Scam Types – From forged deeds to identity theft, learn the plays fraudsters run.
• Red Flags – Spot the warning signs before the buzzer sounds.
• Practical Prevention – Build a strong defense with ethical practices and technical assists.
• Fixing the Foul – What to do when fraud scores and how to recover.
Whether you're a seasoned MVP or a rising star in real estate law, this session will equip you with the tools and tactics to protect your clients and your practice. Let’s tip off a winning strategy against deed fraud!

60 mins General​​

 

DIGITAL DUNKS: Navigating the E-Closing Court with Confidence

In this presentation, we will discuss North Carolina’s Remote Electronic Notary Act (RENA) and compare it with other state’s RON statutes. We will also discuss the RENA closing process and ways it will benefit your clients and practice. Finally, we will discuss what Chicago Title will be requiring of attorneys conducting electronic closings pursuant to RENA.​

60 mins General​

 

RULE CHANGES: Legislative Updates that Shift the Legal Playbook​

This presentation will include recent legislative and regulatory changes (active and pending) including deed/title fraud, information redaction,  FinCEN reporting, S.A.F.E Act modernization, time share foreclosure, foreign ownership of NC land, squatters, residential wholesaling, and more.

60 mins General​

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TIME OUT: Substance Abuse and the Legal Profession's Wellness Game Plan​

The presentation will cover NC LAP, the North Carolina Lawyer Assistance Program; the mission of NC LAP and information about the services it can provide confidentially to help place a lawyer on the path to well-being; and the personal story of a lawyer’s ongoing recovery from substance use.

60 mins Professional Well-Being

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Presented by North Carolina State Underwriting Counsel, Chicago Title –

Christopher (Kit) Anderson, Andrea Davis, Adam Hall, Scott Mansfield, Rob Markworth, Joseph McManus,

David Milling, and Bob Slugg

Read about our team here: www.northcarolina.ctic.com/people 

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