BBA WEEK - October 22, 2007
1. Voices of the Bar: What is the most exciting thing you’ve ever done?
2. Congratulations Richard Zielinski
3. Access to Justice Commission Report
4. More on Diversity and Pro Bono Rankings
5. Judges Needed for Harvard's Mock Trial Tournament
6. BLG Will Hold Program on Courtroom Decorum
7. Congratulations Nixon Peabody
8. Direct & Cross Examination of Psychiatric Expert for Sexual Abuse Cases
9. Notice of Adoption of Amendment to Local Rule 33.0(d)
10. State of the M&A Market
11. Amendment to Uniform Schedule of Fees for Trial Court
12. Help Evaluate Judges

 
BBA Leadership Retreat

BBA Treasurer John H. Chu of Chu Ring & Hazel LLP with his wife Dina, BBA Business Section Co-Chair C. Russel Hansen of Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios LLP, and BBA Council member Kimberly Y. Jones of Foley Hoag LLP at the recent BBA Leadership Retreat.
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Monday, October 22, 2007
12:30p Tort Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Sexual Abuse Cases: Unique Damages Issues - Direct & Cross Examination of Psychiatric Expert and Discussion
Join us for direct and cross examination followed by detailed discussions. Speakers include: Jeffrey A. Newman, Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye, Direct Examination, Plaintiff’s Counsel; John Lawler, Adler Pollack & Sheehan, Cross Examination, Defense Counsel; and Lloyd Price, M.D., McLean Hospital.
2:00p ADR Task Force Meeting - at BBA
4:00p Civil Right to Counsel Task Force - at BBA
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
8:30a Education Committee - at BBA
12:30p Securities Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Views from FINRA: Overview of Current Regulatory Initiative & Enforcement Matters
Frank Sanclemente, Regional Counsel for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, will discuss the current initiatives of FINRA relating to the protection of senior investors. Mr. Sanclemente will discuss the regulatory issues affecting firms and registered representatives, as well as present an overview of enforcement matters originating out of FINRA’s Boston District Office. FINRA is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States and was created in July 2007 through the consolidation of NASD and the member regulation, enforcement and arbitration functions of the NYSE.
4:00p BBA CLE: The Massachusetts Principal and Income Act:  Clarification and Further Questions, Two Years Hence - at BBA; Register
On November 10, 2007, it will have been two years since then Acting Governor Kerry Healey followed the example of a number of other States and signed The Massachusetts Principal and Income Act into law.  The Act provided much needed clarification regarding how to account for principal and income in trusts and estates governed by Massachusetts law.  At the same time, a number of questions have arisen regarding how certain aspects of the law actually work.  Lawyers drafting and administering trusts under Massachusetts law have now had a little less than two years to get to know the Act.  This seminar, sponsored by the Trusts and Estates Section of the Boston Bar Association, is designed to take inventory of the Act.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
12:00p Business Litigation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Best Practices: Jury Selection & Voir Dire
Hon. Regina L. Quinlan of Suffolk Superior Court and Michael E. Mone of Esdaile, Barrett, & Esdaile, will discuss best practices for jury selection and voir dire.
12:00p Elder Law & Disability Planning Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Chapter 201, Section 38 Estate Planning Petitions
Harriet Onello and Harriet Schecter will discuss the estate planning statute (chapter 201, section 38) and discuss its use in various contexts, e.g., sale of real estate, inheritances, personal injury settlements, tax savings, etc.  They will speak from the perspectives of a practitioner who often acts as counsel for the petitioner and as one who frequently acts as a guardian ad litem.  Case studies will be presented and illustrative pleadings will be distributed. 
12:00p International Intellectual Property Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Protecting Your Brand in Cyberspace
Mark Schonfeld
Mark Schonfeld of Burns & Levinson LLP will discuss international trademark and copyright protection on the internet.  Subjects will include: Jurisdiction over infringers on the internet; Where Do You Sue?  Whom Do You Sue?; What Kinds of New Lawsuits Does the Internet Create?; and Practical Tips for Doing Business on the Internet.
4:00p BBA CLE: Representing College and Graduate Students: Disciplinary Proceedings and the Courts - at BBA; Register
Colleges and graduate schools have developed different approaches to addressing disciplinary cases.  Usually, the goal of the institution’s proceeding is not to simply establish guilt or innocence, but to consider the larger educational, developmental and community implications of student conduct.  We have assembled a panel of legal experts to address some of the many issues that arise in these settings.  Our panel represents varying perspectives, including that of university counsel, prosecutor, criminal and civil practitioner, and victim advocate.
4:30p Executive Committee - at BBA
Thursday, October 25, 2007
12:15p Immigration Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Relief Under the Violence Against Women's Act & U Visas
Join us as we discuss: relief available to victims of domestic violence if there is a qualifying relationship and the batterer has legal status; relief available to victims of domestic violence or crimes if there is no qualifying relationship and/or the abuser does not have legal status in the U.S.; and barriers to immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime. There will be time for questions and discussion.
12:30p Estate Planning Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Special Needs Trusts & Disability Planning
Ken Shulman
Ken Shulman of Day Pitney LLP will discuss the various entitlement and benefits programs available to people with disabilities (including elders) and the drafting and administration of Special Needs Trusts designed to protect the beneficiary's eligibility for programs. Properly drafted and administered Special Needs Trusts can preserve eligibility for benefits while, simultaneously, providing a source of funds to enhance the beneficiary's lifestyle. Traps for the unwary abound in this area of practice.
Friday, October 26, 2007
9:30a PILP Meeting - at BBA
12:00p Mergers & Acquisitions Committee - at BBA; RSVP
State of the M&A Market - Pessimism or Optimism?
Elliot Williams and David Hoffer, Partners at Mirus Capital Advisors, Inc., will discuss the current and future environment for mergers, acquisitions and private equity transactions.  Data on deal volumes, valuations, economic trends and M&A trends will be provided and discussed.
12:30p Hazardous & Solid Waste Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Update on the Massachusetts Safe Neighborhood Chemical Initiative (SCNI)
Join us as we discuss the Safe Neighborhood Chemical Initiative (SNCI). Specifically we will provide an update on the initiative and present the perspective on the legal implications from an attorney representing one of the affected companies, and the enforcement implications.  





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