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| 12:00p |
Delivery of Legal Services Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Solo & Small Firm Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Commercial Finance Committee - at Goulston & Storrs - A Professional Corporation - 400 Atlantic Avenue; RSVP by January 11, 2008
Anti-Assignment Override Provision of Article 9 of the UCC
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Ed Smith |
Ed Smith, partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP, will discuss the anti-assignment override provisions of Article 9 of the UCC, including the current work that the Uniform Commercial Code Permanent Editorial Board has undertaken to potentially revise and/or clarify the official comments to these complex, important and oftentimes misunderstood provisions of Article 9. |
| 12:30p |
Delivery of Legal Services Section - at BBA; RSVP
PAIR to Discuss Their Work in Detention & Asylum Cases
Greater Boston Legal Services and Political Asylum Immigration Representation (PAIR) will discuss their work in detention and asylum cases. The DLS encourages the attendance of private attorneys who want to learn about this area of practice and potential opportunities for pro bono involvement. |
| 12:30p |
Wetlands, Waterways & Water Quality Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Chapter 91 Update - New Tidelands Legislation and Regulatory Revisions
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William L. Lahey |
Ken Kimmell, General Counsel of EEOEA, and William L. Lahey, Anderson & Kreiger LLP, will discuss the new tidelands legislation enacted by the House and Senate in November 2007. They also will address MassDEP's proposed changes to the Chapter 91 regulations resulting from recent permit streamlining efforts. |
| 3:30p |
PILP Meeting - at BBA |
| 4:00p |
Civil Right to Counsel Task Force - at BBA |
| Tuesday, January 15, 2008 |
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| 8:30a |
Ethics Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Senior Lawyers Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:15p |
Bankruptcy Law Section Membership Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Basic Creditor Issues in Bankruptcy
Peter M. Acton, Jr., McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Alex F Mattera, Demeo & Associates, P.C., will provide a basic overview of issues that creditors and their counsel typically face in a bankruptcy. From proofs of claim to the automatic stay to Section 341 meetings, this program is perfect for new and non-bankruptcy practitioners interested in learning basic bankruptcy concepts and strategies for representing creditors. |
| 12:15p |
Senior Lawyers Section, International Law Section and Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section - at BBA; RSVP
Update on Supreme Court Argument Concerning Guantanamo Cases
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Mark Fleming |
The United States Supreme Court heard oral argument on December 5, 2007 in Boumediene v. Bush and a related case, which undoubtedly involve the most important issues to come before the Court this term. Steve Oleskey and Mark Fleming, of WilmerHale and counsel for the petitioner, will give their impressions of the argument, the issues and what is likely to happen in the future. |
| 12:30p |
Real Estate Pro Bono Committee - at BBA |
| 2:30p |
Diversity Committee - at BBA |
| 4:15p |
Council Meeting - at BBA |
| 5:00p |
New Lawyers Section and Immigration Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Asylum Representation Training
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Claudia Gregoire |
Join us as representatives of PAIR Project conduct a free training session. Materials will be included, and a reception will follow the program. This program will be moderated by Claudia Gregoire, Glickman Turley LLP. |
| Wednesday, January 16, 2008 |
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| 8:00a |
BBF Grants Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Corporate Counsel Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Privacy Law and Data Security Update
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Agnes Bundy Scanlan |
Agnes Bundy Scanlan, Goodwin Procter LLP, and John A. Beccia, III, Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc., will provide an update on privacy and data security issues as they relate to federal and state legislation. The speakers will review new laws and regulations, such as state data breach notification laws (including the new Massachusetts and California laws) and recent regulations promulgated under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. They will also focus on some of the emerging challenges in 2008 and will discuss best practices for privacy professionals that are attempting to deal with myriad rules and regulations. |
| 12:00p |
Intellectual Property Litigation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Lessons Learned while Litigating Trademark Cases
Joshua Dalton, partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP, will offer tips and insights concerning three issues common to trademark litigation, namely consumer surveys, demonstrating third party use, and the importance of double entendres in assessing and demonstrating the protectability of a trademark. |
| 12:00p |
Professional Liability Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Invasion of the Client Snatchers
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George A. Berman |
George A. Berman, Peabody & Arnold LLP, will discuss claims that can be asserted by a bankruptcy trustee on behalf of a former client. Topics will include the in pari delicto defense, the sole actor doctrine and the adverse interest exception. |
| 12:30p |
Health Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 2:00p |
BBA CLE: Fighting Predatory Lending in the Trenches - at BBA; Register
Learn how to identify and implement the available causes of action including rescission under the Truth in Lending Act, how to determine the coverage triggers in the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act, how to address claims resulting from alleged violations of consumer protection statutes, as well as other important remedies available under state and federal laws. This course is designed to provide lawyers with the actual tools available to resolve predatory lending claims. |
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 |
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| 8:00a |
Diversity Leadership Task Force - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
New Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Succeeding as a Woman in the Legal Profession - Beyond the Scope of Emily Post
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Kathy Weinman |
Join four of Boston's most talented and successful female attorneys as they discuss common mistakes and best practices for female attorneys in presenting themselves at the office, in court, and with clients. They will also discuss how to succeed both within your own office and in the greater legal community, challenges specific to female attorneys, and strategies for marketing in a male dominated legal world. Panelists: Lauren Stiller Rikleen, Bowditch & Dewey; Marguerite Fletcher Ingram, Vernā Myers Consulting Group; Kathy Weinman, Dwyer & Collora, LLP; and Paula Andrews, Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP. |
| 12:00p |
Title & Conveyancing Committee and Affordable Housing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Smart Growth Recent Developments Under MGL Chapter 40R
Kathleen O’Donnell of Kopelman and Paige, P.C. and Bert Rodiger of RSM McGladrey Inc. will provide an overview of the issues relevant to projects being developed under Chapter 40R, the Smarth Growth Zoning statute, and they will discuss their experiences with some of the first projects to be developed under this new statutory framework. |
| 2:00p |
BBA CLE: Intellectual Property Year in Review - at BBA; Register
Join us for the biggest BBA Intellectual Property event of the year. Learn what you need to know about the most important intellectual property cases and legislation of 2007. This popular program offers insight that is straight and to-the-point. The program will be followed by a reception, with an opportunity to network with your peers and enjoy some beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres! |
| 6:00p |
College & University Law Section - at Foley Hoag LLP; RSVP
Winter Social
Join us for our Winter Social for Section members at Foley Hoag LLP. |
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