| Monday, September 24, 2007 |
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| 12:00p |
Real Estate Legislation & Public Policy Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Roundtable Discussion
Join us to discuss the year's agenda, including the proposed new initiatives into fostering inquiry and debate concerning the leading public policy issues affecting real estate. |
| 12:00p |
Federal Tax & Business Transactions Committee - at BBA; RSVP
State of the Like-Kind Exchange Industry:
Impact of Recent Qualified Intermediary Bankruptcies, TICs and Other Hot Topics
Mary Cunningham, President of Chicago Deferred Exchange Company, will discuss the use of TICs, statutory trusts and other cutting-edge topics in the like-kind exchange industry. The recent bankruptcy of 1031 Tax Group LLC and numerous affiliates serving as qualified intermediaries for like-kind property exchange transactions left hundreds of taxpayers without their property sale proceeds to complete the purchase of replacement properties for deferred "Starker" exchanges. How will taxpayers and the IRS handle these situations, and what has been the impact on the like-kind exchange industry? Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the answer to this question and many others from the perspectives of one of the like-kind exchange industry’s leading executives regarding the current state of the industry. |
| 12:30p |
Tort Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Recent Trends & Cases in Defamation Law
Howard Cooper and David Rich, partners at Todd & Weld LLP, will discuss recent trends and cases in defamation law.
Mr. Cooper and Mr. Rich were co-counsel representing Judge Murphy in his case against the Boston Herald, as well as counsel for the Islamic Society of Boston in their recent defamation lawsuit. |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Cross-Border Secured Transactions - at BBA; Register
International commercial lending transactions involving multi-national businesses have unique credit, currency and liquidity risks that are not encountered in a domestic transaction. After this seminar, you will know how to address the legal issues involved in structuring, negotiating and documenting cross-border financing transactions. You will also understand how these risks can be mitigated through the use of tested loan structures and loan document provisions and the development of close relationships with local international counsel. |
| 5:30p |
Family Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Open House and Tribute to Judge Boorstein
Join us for the Family Law Open House, an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues and learn about the Section. Also, enjoy food and drinks as we honor Judge Boorstein for her years of distinguished service. |
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 |
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| 11:30a |
Annual Meeting Luncheon - at Sheraton Boston Hotel |
| Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |
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| 9:30a |
BBF Society of Fellows Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Business Litigation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Welcome To The Jungle: A Practical Primer For Newer Business Litigators
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Lisa Fleming |
Lisa Fleming of Bromberg & Sunstein LLP and Peter Biagetti of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo P.C. will provide a nuts-and-bolts style introduction to the local courts and ADR options for business litigators. |
| 12:30p |
Securities Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The SEC’s Proposed Amendments to Rule 144 and Rule 145
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John Pickett |
John Pickett, a partner in the Business Law Department at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, will discuss the Securities and Exchange Commission's recently proposed amendments to Rule 144 and Rule 145. The proposed revisions to Rule 144 and Rule 145 would relax resale restrictions for non-affiliates, shorten holding periods to as few as six months in many circumstances, relax manner of sale limitations for fixed income securities, and permit immediate resale of securities received in a business combination covered by Rule 145. This presentation, followed by discussion, will summarize the proposed rules and explore the consequences for raising capital privately. |
| 4:30p |
Executive Committee - at BBA |
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 |
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| 12:00p |
Hazardous & Solid Waste Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The Battle for Control of Rail Based Solid Waste Facilities
Stephen Richmond, of Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., and Siu Tip Lam, from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, will discuss the recent controversy over the siting of rail based solid waste facilities in the Northeast and provide an update on recent case decisions. There have been a number of solid waste facilities built recently under claims that they are exempt from most state and local laws due to their connection to rail carriers, and the controversy caused by these operations has been heard before numerous federal and state courts and the Surface Transportation Board. Both Mr. Richmond and Mr. Lam have been heavily involved in these cases, both arguing for state and local control of rail based solid waste facilities. |
| 12:15p |
Immigration Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Life After the DOL Backlog Center Closes and Life Without H Visas
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Steve Clark |
Steve Clark of Flynn & Clark, P.C. and Edward White of Law Office of Edward White will discuss life after the DOL Backlog Center closes on September 30th as well as life without H visas. Specific topics will include: Processing Backlog Labor Certification Cases after 9/30; the new PERM Labor Certification Application Form; and Work Visa Options other than H-1B: O's, E's and J's. |
| 12:30p |
Estate Planning Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Planning for Education Expenses
Adrienne M. Penta of Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP and Thomas D. O’Shea of Megan & O’Shea LLC will discuss efficient vehicles for saving for educational expenses. Specific topics include: including 529 plans; 2503(c) trusts; Crummey trusts; HEETs; UTMA accounts and direct payments under section 2503(e); and the estate, gift and income tax consequences of each technique. |
| 5:00p |
International Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA; RSVP |
| Friday, September 28, 2007 |
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| 9:30a |
Public Interest Leadership Program - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Lights, Camera, Action: Filmmaking in Massachusetts
Nicholas Paleologos, Executive Director, Massachusetts Film Office and Joel S. Shames, Partner, Shames & Litwin, will discuss how legislation and other factors have helped to transform our state into a premier venue for filmmaking. According to the July 2007 issue of Production Guide Magazine, Massachusetts ranks #2 among the top places to shoot in the U.S. Current film projects in the area include Lionsgate Films' Bachelor Number 2, New Line Cinema's The Women, and Sony's Pink Panther 2. |
