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Real Estate Pro Bono Committee - at BBA |
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Litigation Section - at Elephant & Castle, 161 Devonshire Street, Boston; RSVP
Annual Members Event Featuring Judge William G. Young
Join us to reconnect with old colleagues, meet new ones, and hear Judge Young discuss the vanishing jury trial, all the while enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres! For directions, please click here. |
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Education Committee - at BBA |
| 12:15p |
Tax-Exempt Organizations Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Fiscal Sponsorship:The Nonprofit Sector's Best-Kept Secret?
Jonathan Spack, Executive Director and Bonnie McFarlane, Director of Fiscal Sponsorship of Third Sector New England will discuss a widely-practiced but poorly-understood mechanism for incubating and nurturing creative social-sector projects. As the number of incorporated nonprofits continues to grow rapidly and calls for consolidation are heard more frequently, might this tried-and-true approach be a "back to the future" solution? |
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Intellectual Property Public Policy Committee, College & University Law Section, Business Law Section, Labor & Employment Law Section and Litigation Section - at BBA; RSVP
Does Massachusetts Need the Uniform Trade Secrets Act?
Jerry Cohen and Stephen Y. Chow of Burns & Levinson LLP will review the importance of trade secrets in the current intellectual property environment. They will also discuss the pending (Massachusetts) H. 1585 to enact the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Share your ideas and join us for this informative presentation. |
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BBA CLE: Removal Actions in the Probate & Family Court - at BBA; Register
During the past year six new appellate cases have been decided that have altered the legal landscape. Starting with the Supreme Judicial Court case Mason v. Coleman, this seminar will provide a discussion of these recent cases and their impact. It is important for any practitioner in the Probate and Family Court to understand these cases in drafting separation agreements at the time of divorce or later when counseling a client about a removal action. |
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Criminal Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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| 12:00p |
Elder Law & Disability Planning Committee - at BBA; RSVP
David H. Jones, a private elder law practitioner, will discuss the planning issues that arise when choosing between a (d)(4)(C) and a (d)(4)(A) trust and introduce you to the MARC Special Needs Pooled Trust, the largest (d)(4)(C) special needs pooled trust currently operating in Massachusetts. |
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Protect E-mail Communications Protected from Legal Challenges Webinar - RSVP
Dial in and learn why traditional e-mail systems are outdated in light of federal and state statutes that give electronic messages the same legal status as paper documents. Jerry Silver will share best practices for e-mail management and discuss how new e-discovery rulings impact business-as-usual. |
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BBA CLE: High Tech Monitoring and Workplace Privacy: Spotlight on Labor & Employment Law - at BBA; Register
Current technological advances have provided employers with new surveillance tools to monitor employee activities and use of company resources while at work. This program will discuss the rights of employers and employees in this new environment, as well as the areas of the law that provide the possibility for privacy protection. |
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Consumer Bankruptcy Law Committee - at McLeod Law Offices, PC; RSVP
It's a Rap
Join us for an end of the year "pot luck" wine and cheese where we will review the highlights of practicing consumer bankruptcy under BAPCPA this year and brainstorm events for next year’s Consumer Bankruptcy Law Committee. There is no charge, but all are asked to bring an appetizer or a refreshment to share. RSVP to Bill McLeod at wjm@mcleodlawoffices.com.
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Summer Jobs Kickoff and Orientaion - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Protect E-mail Communications Protected from Legal Challenges Webinar - RSVP
Dial in and learn why traditional e-mail systems are outdated in light of federal and state statutes that give electronic messages the same legal status as paper documents. Jerry Silver will share best practices for e-mail management and discuss how new e-discovery rulings impact business-as-usual. |
| 12:30p |
Investment Companies & Advisers Committee - at BBA; RSVP
What’s New with SEC Investment Company & Investment Adviser Examinations
Lucy Corkery, Associate Regional Director for Examinations for the Boston regional office of the SEC, and Steven W. Hansen, Frances S. Cohen and Toby R. Serkin of Bingham McCutchen LLP will discuss recent developments with respect to SEC examinations of investment companies and investment advisers. |
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BBA CLE: Massachusetts Tax Update - at BBA; Register
This seminar will provide a comprehensive review of legislative changes, regulations and other administrative pronouncements, as well as new case law addressing Massachusetts tax issues. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Sports Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Representing the Emerging Musical Artist in 2007
Patti Jones, a former music educator, author and adjunct professor at New England School of Law, will discuss the new challenges that emerging artists face in today’s constantly morphing music business. |
