BBA WEEK - February 19, 2007
1. Congratulations Thomas E. Peisch
2. Voices of the Bar: What is your best strategy for relieving stress on business trips?
3. BBA to Host Reception in Honor of New Legislators
4. Kudos to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
5. Hats off to Nixon Peabody
6. Chief Judge Mulligan will Speak at BBA February 28
7. Gregory Osakwe to Speak on Admission to the MA Bar

 
BBF Legislative Issues Forum

Republican Senator Bruce E. Tarr (far left) and Democratic Senator Jarrett T. Barrios (far right) discuss the hot issues facing the state legislature in the year ahead at the Boston Bar Foundation’s recent Legislative Issues Forum.  The forum was moderated by BBA President-Elect and BBF Trustee, Anthony M. Doniger (center), a senior partner at Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, P.C.
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Monday, February 19, 2007
  BBA Closed in Observance of President's Day
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
8:30a Ethics Committee - at BBA
12:30p Environmental Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Permitting Ombudsman – Bialecki
Gregory P. Bialecki, recently selected as Permitting Ombudsman by Governor Patrick, will talk about his plans as the first permitting ombudsman.  Gov. Patrick named him under the permit streamlining law, Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2006.  The administration's goals are: enable "one-stop shopping" for businesses seeking permits and approvals to expand in Massachusetts; and reduce permit and approval time to 6 months.
1:00p

CORI Reform Meeting - at BBA

4:15p Council Meeting - at BBA
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
12:00p Intellectual Property Litigation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The TTAB in 2006: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
John L. Welch
John L. Welch, Of Counsel to Lowrie, Lando & Anastasi, LLP, will discuss recent developments at the United States PTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.  Specifically, he will review his choices for the ten best and ten worst TTAB decisions of the year, and take a look at the current status of the Board's thus far unattractive attempt to revise the TTAB Rules.
12:00p Real Estate Legislation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Please join the Real Estate Legislation Committee as it begins consideration of a new concept that would create in the General Laws a conveyancing foundation for owner-occupied housing whose use is restricted to persons and families of modest means. Click here for a copy of the proposed legislation, presently identified as Senate Docket #1692, as well as an accompanying Summary and Fact Sheet.
12:30p Health Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA
Thursday, February 22, 2007
12:00p New Lawyers Section, Solo & Small Firm Section and Title & Conveyancing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Residential Purchase and Sale Agreements for the New Associate
Stephen D. Silveri, Law Office of Stephen D. Silveri, will provide a paragraph-by-paragraph explanation of the standard form Purchase and Sale Agreement as well as critical modifications that must be made in order to protect both buyer and seller clients. This program is targeted toward the new associate, or anyone who is unfamiliar with residential real estate transactions and who is interested in gaining a better understanding.
12:30p Investment Companies & Advisers Committee and ERISA Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The Pension Protection Act and Its Impact on Investment Advisers
Susan Camillo, a partner at Dechert LLP, and Scott Webster, a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, will discuss the impact of the Pension Protection Act on investment advisers that deal with ERISA assets. 
12:30p Foreign Lawyers Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Foreign Lawyer Admission to the Massachusetts Bar
Gregory Osakwe, originally from Nigeria, recently petitioned the SJC in connection with his application to sit for the MA bar exam. The Court found that his common-law legal education and his LLM was sufficient to enable him to sit for the exam. Mr. Osakwe will discuss his education, legal career, petition and why he chose to file. 
6:00p New Lawyers Section - at Beantown Pub, 100 Tremont Street, Boston
BBA/WBA New Lawyers Mixer
The New Lawyers Sections of the Boston Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association are joining forces to host a New Lawyers Mixer. The fun takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the exclusive Blue Room at the Beantown Pub.  This is a great opportunity to meet other new lawyers from a variety of backgrounds and practice areas.  See you there!
Friday, February 23, 2007
  No Meetings Scheduled





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