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| 12:00p |
Real Estate Pro Bono Committee - at BBA |
| 4:30p |
Diversity Committee - at BBA |
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| 8:30a |
Ethics Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Construction Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
GMP Agreements in Construction Law
Frank Vanzler and Jim Rogers of KVAssociates will discuss the term "reasonably inferable." Often debated during conflicts between Owner, Contractor and Architect to resolve change order disputes, this term is universally used in GMP agreements and lump sum deals. |
| 12:15p |
Tax-Exempt Organizations Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act and Issues Raised by Alternative Investments
Lee Ann C. Leahy of PricewaterhouseCoopers and Robert E. Cowden III of Casner & Edwards, LLP will discuss the newly approved Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act and the issues raised by alternative investments for governing boards and independent auditors. |
| 12:30p |
Hazardous & Solid Waste Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Environmental Insurance
Join us as we examine key legal and practical considerations when applying for and examining environmental insurance policies. Michael Long of William Gallagher & Associates will discuss the practical issues and pitfalls frequently encountered in securing environmental insurance. Christopher Foster, a partner at Robinson & Cole LLP, will discuss key legal issues raised in environmental insurance policies. An update on the Brownfields Redevelopment Access to Capital program will also be provided during this program. |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Financing Technology Enterprises - at BBA; Register
Technology businesses continue to drive the region’s economy, creating new jobs and personal and institutional wealth. Supporting these businesses are business and intellectual property attorneys who serve their clients best when they have a current understanding of each other’s issues. This seminar provides both a basic survey of the common financing and intellectual property issues affecting technology enterprises as well as some of the issues and opportunities presented by recent court and market developments. |
| 4:30p |
Executive Committee - at BBA |
| 5:00p |
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section - at BBA; RSVP
Thomas Mela and Leslie Lockhart of Massachusetts Advocates for Children will discuss the fundamentals of special education law applicable to school proceedings and the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Mr. Mela and Ms. Lockhart will give practical tips for advocating during the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and for practicing in this area of the law. |
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 |
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| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Litigating Closely-Held Corporation Disputes in Massachusetts - at BBA; Register
Most business litigators must, at some point, handle a dispute involving shareholders in a closely-held corporation. Most business lawyers must, at some point, advise clients on the formation of closely-held corporations. How business lawyers create those corporations affects the strategies that are available to trial lawyers when a dispute arises. How trial lawyers litigate these disputes should inform business lawyers in advising their corporate clients before and after a shareholder dispute arises. This program is intended to provide tips for both business and trial lawyers who expect either to advise close corporations or their shareholders or to litigate their disputes. |
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| 8:30a |
Law Day in the School Breakfast - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Senior Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Issues Affecting "Senior" Lawyers (55+)
Join us as we review the status of lawyers over 55 years old, including the pending case against Sidley & Austin, and recent reports from the New York State and New York City Bar Associations on the subject of mandatory retirement and de-equitization. We will also discuss areas of focus for the Section for the remainder of this year, and for next. |
| 12:30p |
Estate Planning Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Estate Planning Issues for Non-Citizen Spouses
Martin Hall, a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, will discuss the estate planning challenges presented when one or both spouses are domiciled in the United States but are not United States citizens. Mr. Hull will discuss: the technical requirements of qualified domestic trusts; limitations on inter vivos transfers; the treatment of jointly-held property; and options for planning with qualified retirement assets. |
| 12:30p |
BBF Investment Committee - at BBA |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Integrating Real Estate and Estate Planning Practice 2007 - at BBA; Register
Attend this seminar to learn basic estate preservation techniques from the perspective of both the real estate attorney and the estate planner. As the population of the Commonwealth ages, the need to understand the conventions of Real Estate and Estate Planning practice is increasingly important for practitioners in both areas. The panel of speakers is especially qualified to offer insights into the not-so-seamless web of these two practice areas, particularly as they relate to real estate transactions. |
| 4:30p |
Administration of Justice Section - at BBA; RSVP
Agenda
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Proposed revisions to the Rules of the Commission on Judicial Conduct (first published in the March 19, 2007 issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly). In attendance we will have the three drafters of the proposed amendments, Commission Chair, Robert J. Guttentag, Vice-Chair, the Honorable Stephen Neel, and Gael Mahoney. Please click here for the proposed revisions, Existing rules and SJC Memorandum and Order. 2. Proposed legislation by Senator Creedon concerning the Commission on Judicial Conduct (Senator Creedon). Please click here for Senate Bill, No. 866. 3. Loan Forgiveness Update 4. Legislative Update 5. New Business 6. Old Business |
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| 7:30a |
BBA CLE: Charitable Board Service: What You Need to Know and How to Get Started - at BBA; Register
Networking Breakfast and Program
Serving on a charitable Board is an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause or mission, gain experience, broaden your career horizons, and use your skills to serve your community in an area of your interest. The Public Interest Leaders of the Boston Bar Association are proud to present this engaging program that will explain everything from how to land a position on a Board to the skills you will need in order to be effective. |
| 12:30p |
Environmental Law Public Policy Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Environmental Justice Legislation
Massachusetts Senator Jarrett T. Barrios and David Begelfer of the NAIOP Massachusetts Chapter will discuss environmental justice legislation and related issues. |
| 4:00p |
International Public Law, Policy & Human Rights Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Anton Burkov, an attorney in Russia, will discuss implementation of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms by the domestic courts of the Russian Federation. He will discuss both theory and practice of Russian human rights NGOs. |
