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BBA Closed in Observance of Columbus Day |
| Tuesday,
October 10, 2006 |
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| 8:30a |
Litigation Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Real Estate Finance Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Construction Loan Agreements
Co-Chairs Frank De Vito of DLA Piper US LLP and Andrew Royce of Sherin and Lodgen LLP will present an overview of Construction Loan Agreements for the beginning practitioner. |
| 12:00p |
Tax Section Steering Committee - via teleconference |
| 12:00p |
Solo & Small Firm Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Estate Planning Fundamentals Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The Basic Estate Plan - Part II: Lifetime Giving
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Deborah Dong |
Deborah Dong of Bove & Langa, P.C. will present the basic principles of lifetime giving. This will be the second seminar in a three part series on the basic estate plan. We hope you can join us! You do not have to have attended the first seminar to attend the second seminar. |
| 2:45p |
Family Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Criminal Issues in the District and Probate Courts: Where Criminal Law and Family Law Collide - at BBA; Register
This program, designed for family law, criminal law, and general practitioners, will review criminal issues that arise during the course of representing parties in family law cases, and how best to address them. Learn how district court and probate court judges view the cross-over of divorce/custody and domestic violence issues, and how to competently address them in either forum. In addition, the panel will address what issues to look for and where to obtain advice in dealing with them. Attendees will hear from forensic psychologist, Dr. John Daignault, frequently called upon to give expert testimony, together with judicial faculty who will offer practical tips for lawyers involved in such cases. |
| 4:30p |
Executive Committee - at BBA |
| Wednesday,
October 11,
2006 |
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| 12:15p |
College & University Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
eDiscovery Issues for Colleges & Universities
Douglas F. Seaver of Hinkley, Allen & Snyder LLP and Glenn
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Douglas F. Seaver |
C. Hill, Director of Information Security and Identity Services at Northeastern University will review electronic discovery issues for colleges and universities. In light of the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure scheduled to go into effect December 1, 2006, the speakers will discuss the following issues: The obligations of legal counsel relative to e-discovery and practical tips for managing e-discovery issues. |
| 12:30p |
Computer & Internet Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
What is Web 2.0?
James Britt, I.T. Director at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP, will discuss Web 2.0 which is a broad reference to the web-based technologies that survived and flourished since the dotcom bubble burst in 2001. Also known as the "Participatory Web", these new technologies provide tools and platforms that enable users to tag, blog, comment, modify, augment, select from, rank, and generally talk back to the contributions of other users and the general world community. Web 2.0 companies have established exciting new ways for people to network and to collaborate. This presentation provides a brief introduction to Web 2.0 and a discussion of how these technologies might impact the business of law and of your clients. |
| 12:30p |
Corporate Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Stock Valuation and IRC Section 409A
Joseph A. Hugg of DLA Piper US LLP and John L. Dwight, Jr.,
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Joseph A. Hugg |
an independent appraiser, will address how to structure stock-related compensation to comply with IRC Section 409A and avoid employee penalty taxes. In particular, the program will focus on methods of valuing the stock of privately-held corporations, including the use of valuation safe harbors under the Section 409A proposed regulations. If final Section 409A regulations have been issued by the date of the program, those regulations will be discussed. |
| 4:30p |
Administration of Justice Section - at BBA; RSVP
The Honorable Barbara J. Rouse, Chief Justice of the Superior Court, and the Honorable Stephen E. Neel, Chair of the Superior Court’s Civil Committee will discuss the status of the firm and fair trial dates’ initiative and related matters. |
| Thursday, October 12,
2006 |
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| 8:30a |
BBA Study Group on Foreign Attorney Admission - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
International Tax Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Recent Developments in International Tax
Co-Chairs Dave Flanagan of Teradyne and Mike Hardgrove of PricewaterhouseCoopers will discuss the following recent developments in international tax: The TIPRA look-through provisions in Sec. 954(c)(6); the Technical Taxpayer Rules; Sec. 367(b) changes; and proposed PTI regulations. |
| 12:00p |
Health Law CLE Committee - at Nixon Peabody LLP; RSVP |
| 12:15p |
Immigration Law Committee, Criminal Law Section and New Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Crimes & Immigration
Michele M. Vakili, a partner at Vakili Karimi LLC, will discuss the immigration consequences of criminal matters. Ms. Vakili will provide an overview of how to analyze criminal matters for immigration purposes, and discuss possible avenues of relief. |
| 3:00p |
BBA CLE: Consumer Amendments to the New Bankruptcy Code: Best Practices and Case Lawv Development - at BBA; Register
This program is designed for all levels of consumer bankruptcy practitioners and will examine what has happened since the new law came into effect...one year on. Panelists will review all the important cases on the new consumer provisions and discuss "Best Practices" that have been, and continue to be, developed. |
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| 12:00p |
Real Estate Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Business Law Section Steering Committee - at Goodwin Procter LLP |
| 12:30p |
International Environmental Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
RoHS Regulatory Requirements Update
Stuart Sleeman, Material Content Manager for the ESH Department of Sensata Technologies, will discuss how the European WEEE and RoHS directives have affected US multinationals and EU Member countries. He will also discuss what you will need to put in place for and the potential impact of China’s version of the RoHS directive which will become effective on January 1, 2007. |
| 1:00p |
BBJ Board of Editors - at BBA |
| Saturday, October 14, 2006 |
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| 11:00a |
New Lawyers Section - RSVP to Jacy Wilson by October 13
Softball Game on the Common
Join us for an informal softball game on the Common and post-game lunch downtown. New Lawyers--as well as their family and friends--of all softball skill levels are welcome. This will be a great opportunity to get to know your peers while enjoying an autumn day in Boston. |
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| 12:00p |
Leasing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Case Law Update
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Anita Agajanian |
Co-chairs Anita Agajanian of DLA Piper US LLP and Eric Labbe of Goodwin Procter LLP will review recent court decisions in Massachusetts regarding commercial leases and provide examples of recent leases. An open discussion will follow. |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2006 |
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| 8:30a |
Ethics Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Delivery of Legal Services Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:15p |
Bankruptcy Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Health Care Bankruptcies
Jeffrey D. Sternklar of Duane Morris LLP will discuss health care bankruptcies, following enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. |
| 12:30p |
Delivery of Legal Services Section - at BBA; RSVP
Join us for a discussion of the joint program on law school loan forgiveness legislation scheduled for November 15, 2006. |
| 12:30p |
Environmental Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Robert W. Golledge, Jr., Secretary of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, will share his goals and priorities for his new position as EOEA Secretary. |
| 4:15p |
Council Meeting - at BBA |
| Wednesday, October 18, 2006 |
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| 12:00p |
Health Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Intellectual Property Litigation Committee, Intellectual Property Law Committee and New Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
"Trademarks 101"
William J. Morris of Bromberg & Sunstein LLP will discuss the basics of trademark practice before the USPTO. |
| 12:00p |
Real Estate Legislation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Join us to discuss which of our previously submitted bills should be resubmitted to the next session of the Legislature, and to continue our discussion of new projects. |
| Thursday, October 19, 2006 |
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| 12:00p |
Intellectual Property Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The CREATE Act: Creating or Solving Problems?
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Thomas J. Engellenner |
The CREATE Act amends Section 103 of the Patent Statute to expand its safe harbor provisions. Thomas J. Engellenner and Reza Mollaaghababa of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP will discuss the Act and its implications for patent prosecution as well as various types of agreements. |
| 12:00p |
Title & Conveyancing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Licenses to Sell Real Estate
Jennifer A. Maggiacomo, Assistant Register, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, will discuss real estate matters arising in probate estates. Emphasis will be placed on the cyclical nature of the real estate market and the differences in Probate practice in various counties. |
| 12:15p |
International Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 6:00p |
Soul of Justice Film - at John Moakley Courthouse; RSVP
The Boston Bar Association is co-sponsoring a special screening of SOUL OF JUSTICE: Thelton Henderson’s American Journey. This riveting and thought-provoking film transports viewers through the inspiring life and work of one of the first African-American federal judges in the United States and chronicles the impact of his decisions on the lives of millions. |
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| 12:30p |
Air Quality & Climate Change Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Practical Issues Involved in Permitting and Developing
Kenneth A. Reich of Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen LLP will discuss practical issues involved in permitting and developing. Mr. Reich will discuss his experience with a coal-fired power plant in Montana. The issues involved include mercury regulation and control, greenhouse gas emission control, and the interplay between the proposed coal-fired power plant and wind power in the region. Although the project is occurring in the northwest portion of the country, certain lessons transcend geographic lines. |
