| Monday, December 10, 2007 |
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| 12:00p |
Solo & Small Firm Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Wetlands, Waterways & Water Quality Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Current Water Management Needs and Regulatory Issues
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Barbara J. Saint André |
Come hear the latest about the need for sustainable water management, MassDEP's regulation of water withdrawals under the Water Management Act, and impacts on local decision-making and development. Speakers include: Peter Shelley, Conservation Law Foundation; Duane LaVangie, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection; and Barbara J. Saint André, Petrini & Associates. |
| 2:00p |
ADR Task Force - at BBA |
| 3:30p |
PILP - at BBA |
| 4:30p |
Real Estate Pro Bono Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Housing Court Lawyer for the Day Program: Pro Bono Training for Litigators
Join us as the Real Estate Pro Bono Committee conducts its second annual training session for both new and experienced volunteer litigators taking Housing Court pro bono cases. This free training session will feature information on pre-trial strategy, evidentiary issues, serving the pro bono client, and related ethical matters. Presenters will include the Hon. Jeffrey M. Winik, First Justice of the Boston Housing Court, and Robert B. Burdick, Director of the Civil Law Clinical Program at Boston University School of Law. |
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 |
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| 8:30a |
Litigation Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 9:00a |
BBA Audit Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Real Estate Finance Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Overview of Transaction Enhancement Insurance
Alexander E. Fisher, International Amalgamated Group, Inc., will discuss various insurance products that real estate lenders and borrowers may use to fill "holes" created by deficiencies in underlying leases or transaction structures in order to maximize and complete the financing of real estate projects. This program will familiarize real estate lawyers at all levels with unique products to benefit their clients in financing transactions. |
| 12:00p |
Tax Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Air Quality & Climate Change Commitee - at BBA; RSVP
Update from EPA New England Greenhouse Gas Regulation, Air Toxics Cases and Other Planning Initiatives
Tim Williamson, Senior Assistant Regional Counsel, Air Practice Group Leader, Office of Regional Counsel, EPA New England, will discuss EPA's response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Massachusetts v. EPA and the issues EPA is confronting in applying the federal Clean Air Act to greenhouse gas emissions. Time permitting, he will also discuss EPA's planning work with the New England states to attain national ambient air quality standards and EPA's response to recent court rulings regarding implementation of the federal air toxics/MACT standards program. |
| 1:00p |
Tax-Exempt Organizations Committee - at Bingham McCutchen LLP; RSVP
Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act
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Barry C. Hawkins |
Barry C. Hawkins, Shipman & Goodwin, LLP and Chairperson of the UPMIFA Drafting Committee, will discuss the new uniform law which replaces the old Uniform Managaement of Institutional Funds Act (UMIFA) and will benefit you and your clients. For more information, see the UPMIFA website. |
| 4:00p |
By-Laws Committee - at BBA |
| 4:30p |
Family Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 5:30p |
Family Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Role of Psychological Testing in Probate and Family Court Cases
David Medoff, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Suffolk University, will discuss the role and utility of psychological testing in Probate and Family Court cases. The following psychological tests will be discussed: MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - Second Edition); WAIS-III (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Third Edition); and The Rorschach. Indications for the use of testing will be reviewed, the relevance of psychological testing will be discussed and the empirical basis of testing will be addressed. Attendees will gain knowledge regarding standards of practice for forensic psychological testing while obtaining a more informed appreciation for the proper and improper use of it. |
| 5:30p |
Labor & Employment Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 |
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| 12:15p |
College & University Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
The New World of Financial Aid
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Christine Hughes |
Christine Hughes, Vice President and General Counsel, Emerson College, will discuss the changes in the world of financial aid as a result of recent federal and state investigations and legislative initiatives in this area. She will share insights and lessons learned for navigating these waters. |
| 12:30p |
Corporate Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Venture Financing Preferred Stock Deals: Which Terms are Worth Stressing Over?
Sarah Reed, General Counsel at Charles River Ventures, will discuss the typical terms in a venture capital preferred stock transaction and provide an overview of the relative importance of each term. The program will provide the practitioner with tools to reduce friction and increase efficiency in the negotiation of VC deals. |
| 12:30p |
Securities Enforcement & Litigation Committee and Criminal Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Securities Fraud Insight on the US Attorney's Priorities
Paul Levenson, Assistant US Attorney and head of the Economics Crime Unit, will discuss the priorities of US Attorney Michael J. Sullivan. Specifically, he will discuss securities fraud, including observations on option backdating scandal and mortgage fraud inquiries. |
| 3:30p |
BBA/MBA Alimony Task Force - at BBA |
| 4:30p |
Executive Committee - at BBA |
| 5:30p |
Environmental Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Annual Holiday Party
Join us for our annual Environmental Law Section holiday party. Drinks, hors d'oeuvres, fine music and good conversation will be awaiting you. |
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 |
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| 12:00p |
Trusts & Estates Section and Estate Planning Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Annual Mid-Year Review
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Dennis R. Delaney |
The Co-chairs of the Trusts & Estates Section and the Estate Planning Committee invite you to the presentation of our annual Mid-Year Review. This year, we are privileged to welcome Dennis R. Delaney, Hemenway & Barnes, Peter Shapland, Day Pitney LLP, and Nick Gray, Rubin & Rudman as our presenters. They will discuss recent cases and rulings of importance to Trusts & Estates practitioners. The program is the Section's annual Holiday celebration and lunch will be provided for all who attend. We hope you can join us for this festive event. |
| 12:00p |
Energy & Telecommunications Law Committee - at Nixon Peabody LLP; To register, please use FCBA online registration at www.fcba.org
2007 New England Telecom Update and FCC Overview of New Privacy Rules
Join us for an overview of pending issues and items in New England impacting the telecommunications marketplace. The first hour will include a presentation of the FCC's newly adopted Customer Privacy Network Information rules, their application to all providers including VoIP and federal enforcement activities related to privacy – along with a question and answer period. The second hour will see a panel discussion with a guaranteed lively discussion of current telecommunications issues pending in the New England states.
Please plan on staying for a holiday networking event immediately thereafter. The event costs $15 for FCBA and Boston Bar Association members, and $25 for non-members. |
| 12:00p |
Land Use & Development Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Requirements of the Groundwater Conservation Overlay District in Boston
Janet Carlson, First Assistant General Counsel at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, and Marybeth Pyles, Senior Land Use Counsel at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, will discuss the requirements of Article 32 of the Boston Zoning Code governing the Groundwater Conservation Overlay District. |
| 12:30p |
Business Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Labor Law Basics - at BBA; Register
This program is designed for attorneys new to labor law, who wish to develop a labor practice or advise clients facing labor issues. The panel of experienced practitioners will provide an overview of the relevant federal and state statutes and will culminate with audience participation in the analysis of a hypothetical union grievance, challenging an employer’s decision to discipline an employee. |
| Friday, December 14, 2007 |
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| 12:00p |
Bankruptcy Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 5:30p |
Health Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
US V. Sulzbach: A Warning to In-house Counsel & Compliance Officers
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Mark Waxman |
The Department of Justice Complaint against the former General Counsel of Tenet Healthcare alleging a violation of the Federal False Claims Act raises a series of important issues for all in-house counsel and compliance officers. Mark Waxman, Foley & Lardner LLP, and Suzanne Durrell, Law Office of Suzanne E. Durrell, will disucss the challenges prsent when there is the possibility of internal wrong doing in the face of government reporting and certification obligations, with a practical discussion of best practices to follow to protect both the company and the in-house team. |
