Thursday, January 21, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Consumer Law Section
3.0 MCLE Credit Hours, .83 LEPR Credit Hours

Recent Developments in Consumer Law

The Consumer Law Section Seminar will feature presentations involving recent developments in consumer law. Carolyn Lybarker will present an update of recent cases and legislation affecting consumers. John Hearn and Sue Berkowitz will discuss current issues in foreclosure proceedings from the perspectives of both consumers and lenders. Tommy Lydon will conclude the seminar with a discussion of ethical issues facing consumer law practitioners.

Agenda

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Consumer Law Update
Carolyn G. Lybarker, Columbia

2:20 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Current Issues in Residential Foreclosure Actions – Lender’s Perspective
John J. Hearn, Columbia

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Current Issues in Residential Foreclosure Actions – Borrower’s Perspective
Susan B. Berkowitz, Columbia

3:55 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Ethical Issues for Consumer Law Practitioners
Thomas E. Lydon, Columbia

Course Planner/Moderator: Thomas E. Lydon, Columbia