42nd Annual Recent Developments in the Law 2016 Seminar Materials - SALE!
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ETHICS UPDATE 2015: HOT TOPICS IN LEGAL ETHICS
Edward L. Davis
ETHICS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
1. Virginia State Bar Establishes Study Committee for the Future of
Law Practice
2. Client perjury: Can a lawyer withdraw from representation if a client intends
to commit perjury without disclosing the client’s (now former client’s)
intent to the court?
3. Negative Reviews of a Lawyer on Social Media: Is there a “self-defense” exception
to Rule 1.6 that would allow a lawyer to disclose client information to challenge a
negative online review?
4. Secret Settlements: When should secret settlements not be secret?
5. Is it improper to oppose your adversary’s request to file a late answer? A look at
Environment Specialist, Incorporated, etc. v. Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, N.A. etc.
(appeal from an order sanctioning lawyer for not voluntarily agreeing to allow
defendant in default to file late answer)
6. Resolution 105—ABA Adopts Model Regulatory Objectives for Bar
Regulators
7. Avvo Legal Services—May lawyers participate without violating rules prohibiting
sharing fees with non-lawyers (Rule 5.4(a)) or paying for the recommendation or
referral of employment (Rule 7.3(b))?
HOT TOPICS IN LEGAL ETHICS 2016 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CREDITORS’ AND DEBTORS’ RIGHTS
Tyler P. Brown
I. CODE OF VIRGINIA REVISIONS (EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016)
II. SELECTED DECISIONS ON CREDITORS’ RIGHTS
III. SELECTED DECISIONS ON BANKRUPTCY LAW
COMMERCIAL LAW
Edward B. Lowry
David W. Thomas
I. STATUTORY CHANGES
II. NOTABLE CASES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Stephen E. Noona
I. INTRODUCTION
II. THE FOUR BASIC FOOD GROUPS OF IP LAW
III. RECENT UPDATES
IV. FINAL THOUGHTS
18 U.S. CODE SEC. 1836 CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN VIRGINIA: TAXATION LAW
Christopher M. Kozlowski
SELECT ISSUES IN VIRGINIA TAXATION
I. INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
II. CORPORATE INCOME TAX
III. TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MACHINERY
AND TOOLS TAX
IV. SALES AND USE TAX
V. BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATINAL
LICENSE TAX
VI. REAL ESTATE TAX
VII. TAX CREDIT
VIII. OTHER
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE LAW: ESTATE PLANNING AND
ADMINISTRATION
John B. O’Grady
I. INTRODUCTION
II. INCOME TAXES
III. ESTATE TAXES
IV. GIFT TAXES
V. GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAXES
FAMILY LAW
Sharon K. Lieblich
I. INTRODUCTION
II. FROM THE LEGISLATURE
III. THE COURTS
SELECTED REAL ESTATE LEGISLATION
Lucia Anna Trigiani
SELECTED REAL ESTATE LEGISLATION
BANKING AND FINANCE
BUSINESS ENTITIES
CHARITABLE, CIVIC AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURE
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
CONDEMNATION AND EMINENT DOMAIN
CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT
DEEDS AND DEEDS OF TRUSTS
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
INSURANCE
LANDLORD AND TENANT
LAND RECORDS AND COURT RECORDS
MECHANICS’ AND OTHER LIENS
MISCELLANEOUS
PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENTS
TAXATION
TRUSTS AND ESTATES
WATER, SEWER AND STORMWATER
ZONING AND LAND USE
CASE LAW UPATE
I. VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT CASES
II. VIRGINIA CIRCUIT COURT CASES
III. U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
IV. U.S. DISTRICT COURT CASES
V. BANKRUPTCY COURT
I. VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT CASES
II. VIRGINIA CIRCUIT COURT CASES
III. U.S. DISTRICT COURT CASES
IV. BANKRUPTCY COURT
V. U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Corinna B. Lain
I. TRAFFIC
II. CHARGES AND PLEAS
II. SEARCH AND SEIZURE
IV. CONFESSIONS AND SELF-INCRIMINATION
V. PRETRIAL MOTIONS
VI. CHARGES AND PLEAS
VII. DOUBLE JEOPARDY
VIII. SPEEDY TRIAL
IX. RIGHT TO COUNSEL
X. DISCOVERY
XI. TRIAL
XII. VERDICT AND SENTENCING
XIII. APPEALS
SUBSTANTIVE LAW
I. GUNS AND DRUGS
II. CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON
III. PROPERTY CRIMES
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN VIRGINIA CIVIL LITIGATION
George P. Sibley. III
I. INTRODUCTION
II. MOST IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS COVERED BY THIS
OUTLINE
III. JURISDICTION, VENUE AND SERVICE OF PROCESS
IV. CAUSES OF ACTION AND DAMAGES
V. PLEADING, PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
VI. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
VII. TRIAL PROCEEDINGS AND EVIDENCE
VIII. APPELLATE PRACTICE
Edward L. Davis
Tyler P. Brown
Edward B. Lowry
David W. Thomas
Stephen E. Noona
Christopher M. Kozlowski
John B. O’Grady
Sharon K. Lieblich
Lucia Anna Trigiani
Corinna B. Lain
George P. Sibley, III
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