| Monday,
November 20, 2006 |
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| 12:00p |
Federal Practice & Procedure Committee - at BBA; RSVP
A Conversation with Judge Lipez
Join us for a conversation with Judge Kermit V. Lipez, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. |
| 12:30p |
Fiduciary Litigation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Trustee Removal
Jennifer Locke of Goodwin Procter LLP will review the law relative to trustee removal actions. |
| 12:30p |
Banking & Financial Services Committee, Corporate Law Committee and Corporate Counsel Committee - at BBA; RSVP
E-Discovery and Electronic Document Retention Issues Affecting Financial Institutions
Recent case law and changes to the Federal Rules of Civil
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Stefan L. Jouret |
Procedure effective December 1, 2006 have altered the business and litigation landscape with respect to electronic document discovery and retention. The panel will discuss changes and how they affect financial institutions. The speakers will include: Stefan L. Jouret of Donovan Hatem LLP; Arthur W. Young, III of Bank of America; and Robert Fitzgerald of The Lorenzi Group (The Digital Forensics Specialists). |
| Tuesday,
November 21, 2006 |
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| 8:30a |
Ethics Committee - at BBA |
| 12:15p |
Bankruptcy Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Business Considerations in Workouts and Reorganizations
We will discuss the stages of a business decline leading up to the need for a workout or bankruptcy reorganization. We will also review the economic and operational considerations in deciding if a company can be reorganized, or if it should be sold or liquidated. Panelists include: Robert P. Wexler of The Tron Group; Tom Flanagan of Bank of America (SAG); and Patrick Joyce, Special Assets, Citizens Bank. |
| 12:30p |
Environmental Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
The Triple Bottom Line
Andrew W. Savitz, a senior consultant at Sustainable Business Strategies, will discuss the research and findings underlying his recently-released book: The Triple Bottom Line: How the Best Run Companies are Achieving Economic, Social and Environmental Success – and How You Can Too. Mr. Savitz created the environmental advisory services practice at Coopers & Lybrand, and was partner-in-charge of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Environmental Enforcement and Compliance Management services. |
| 4:15p |
Council Meeting - at BBA |
| Wednesday,
November 22,
2006 |
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No Meetings Scheduled |
| Thursday, November 23,
2006 |
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BBA Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving |
| Friday,
November 24,
2006 |
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BBA Closed |
| Monday, November 27, 2006 |
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| 12:00p |
Real Estate Pro Bono Committee - at BBA |
| Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
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| 8:30a |
Education Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Construction Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Please join the Construction Law Committee for their November 28th meeting. Details to follow. |
| 12:15p |
Tax-Exempt Organizations Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Anita Pelletier of Nixon Peabody LLP will discuss issues and concerns in connection with the solicitation of contributions on the Internet. |
| 12:30p |
Foreign Lawyers Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Recent Issues in the Acquisition of UK Businesses
James Tarling, a partner at the UK law firm Steeles LLP, will discuss a variety of recent legislation, case law and practice that will affect UK business acquisitions. Focusing on issues where there is a different approach in the UK, he will discuss many topics affecting the acquisitions of UK businesses. |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Making and Breaking Severance and Settlement Agreements - at BBA; Register
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Andrew C. Pickett
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This program will provide attendees with an update on recent developments affecting the terms and enforceability of severance/settlement agreements. Panelists will review these significant changes, as well as provide guidance on how to avoid pitfalls in this new environment. The program will be moderated by Andrew C. Pickett, managing partner at Jackson Lewis LLP. |
| 4:30p |
Executive Committee - at BBA |
| Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
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| 9:30a |
Public Interest Leadership Program - at BBA |
| 12:15p |
Health Law CLE Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Please join the Health Law CLE Committee at their Wednesday, November 29th meeting. |
| Thursday, November 30, 2006 |
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| 12:00p |
Business Litigation Committee and Federal Practice & Procedure Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Update on Electronic Discovery
Mark Robins of Nixon Peabody LLP will discuss the changes to the federal rules of procedure regarding electronic discovery which go into effect on December 1, 2006. Robert O'Reilly of Bromberg & Sunstein LLP will share tips on gathering, processing, reviewing and producing electronic information. |
| 12:00p |
Senior Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Join us for a luncheon with Judge Christopher J. Armstrong, retired Chief Justice of the Appeals Court. Judge Armstrong served on the Appeals Court for 34 years, and has been Chief Justice since 2000. Judge Armstrong will reflect on his time on the bench and will provide insight on the transition from the bench to the bar. Come and meet Judge Armstrong and other members of the bar. |
| 12:15p |
International Transactions Committee, Intellectual Property Law Section and Corporate Counsel Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Protecting Your Brand on the Internet in a Global Economy
Mark Schonfeld, a partner at Burns & Levinson LLP, will discuss protecting brands on the internet in a global
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Mark Schonfeld |
economy. Mr. Schonfeld has extensive experience in protecting the world's leading brand names from infringement and is responsible for the seizure of millions of dollars in counterfeit merchandise from distribution centers, retail operations and factories that manufacture counterfeit products. |
| 5:30p |
Consumer Bankruptcy Committee - at McLeod Law Offices, P.C., 77 Franklin St. Boston; RSVP to nparker@ninaparker.com
Forms Fling and Rap Session
Join us for wine, cheese and snacks to share ideas and tips to
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Nina Parker
Committee Co-chair
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keep your files organized in light of the requirements of the new reform act. We will swap organizational forms such as document management forms, due diligence procedures forms, client checklist forms, means test calculation forms, etc. Please bring 15 copies to share. This will also be an excellent opportunity for attorneys to exchange ideas and practice tips on client communication and document management as well as other issues and challenges of practicing under BAPCPA. |
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| 8:30a |
Bankruptcy Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Intellectual Property Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
ERISA Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The Impact of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 on 401(k) Plans
Tom Hohl of Fidelity Investments will discuss the changes resulting from the Pension Protection Act of 2006 which has provided new guidance of particular interest to sponosors of 401 (k) Plan that offer participants the opportunity to direct the investment of their accounts. Specifically, he will discuss new guidance regarding investment advice and default investment options. |
