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BBA WEEK - January 12, 2009
1. BBA Savors Legislative Victory
2. Diversity and Inclusion Event
3. Voices of the Bar: If you could have naming rights to anything in the world, what would it be?
4. New Administrative Directive on BLS Effective January 19
5. Erin Higgins Becomes WBF Prez
6. Kudos Brian Bixby
7. New Partner at Greenberg Traurig
8. New Talent at Bingham McCutchen
9. Sherin & Lodgen Reintroduces Economic Recovery Group
10. Holland & Knight Forms Madoff Advisory Group
11. Shilepsky O'Connell Hartley Moves
12. Biggest BBA Intellectual Property Conference of the Year  
13. Tax Assistance Volunteers Wanted
14. SJC Report on Self-Represented Litigants
15. Justice Neil Lynch Steps Down as First Circuit Settlement Counsel
16. Wanted: Settlement Counsel at First Circuit
17. SJC Rule 3-11 Amendment

 

Janet Bostwick of Janet E. Bostwick, P.C., American College of Bankruptcy Fellow Rick Mikels of Mintz Levin, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Joan Feeney, and BBA President Kathy Weinman at the recent M. Ellen Carpenter Financial Literacy Program training session and reception.
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Monday, January 12, 2009
12:00p New Lawyers Section and Real Estate Section - at BBA; RSVP
Get Noticed: Practice Tips For Young Real Estate Lawyers
Greg Cosimi
Geoff Howell, DLA Piper, Robert B. Foster, Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, and Gregg Cosimi, K&L Gates LLP will introduce the various areas of real-estate transactional/ litigation practice to the new or younger associate. The program is targeted both for new or younger associates within the real estate field and also associates in other areas interested in learning real estate basics.
12:30p Environmental Litigation Committee and Wetlands, Waterways & Water Quality Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Entergy Corp. V. EPA: The Supreme Court and the Role of Cost- Benefit Analysis under § 316(b) of the Clean Water Act
John M. Stevens, Jr.
Please join us to hear Mark Stein, EPA Region 1, and John M. Stevens, Jr., Foley Hoag LLP, discuss the implications of the pending Entergy Corp. v. EPA case. The Second Circuit’s decision in Riverkeeper, 475 F.3d 83 (2d Cir. 2007), remanded many aspects of EPA's 2004 rules governing cooling water intake structures at existing steam electric power plants under section 316(b) of the CWA. In Entergy Corp. v. EPA, the Supreme Court will consider whether the CWA permits EPA to employ a cost-benefit analysis in determining the best technology available (BTA) to reduce the environmental impact of cooling water intake structures.
1:00p

BMC/ADR Task Force Meeting - at BBA

4:00p

BBA CLE: Damages in Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Cases - at BBA; Register
This program will explore how to prove and defend against the award of damages in employment discrimination and retaliation cases. It will offer legal insight into the guidance offered—and questions raised—by recent case law. It will also provide practical tips related to the analysis and presentation of damages at each stage in a dispute. Panelists will present from a wide range of perspectives and include experienced litigators and mediators, a federal district court judge, and a state superior court judge.            

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
8:30a Litigation Steering Committee - at BBA
12:00p Real Estate Finance Committee and Consumer Finance Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Workouts and Foreclosures
Kevin Murtagh and Barry Braunstein from Riemer & Braunstein LLP will conduct a presentation and answer questions regarding the mechanics of the commercial real estate workout and foreclosure process. This will include a discussion of issues concerning the need to review underlying loan documents and understanding collateral issues, as well as matters relating to senior and mezzanine real estate loans.
12:30p Estate Planning Fundamentals Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Tax Issues to Consider When Choosing a Trustee
Cameron Casey
Under what circumstances does one need to provide for an independent trustee? When is it all right for a donor or beneficiary of a trust to serve as trustee?  In a presentation designed for newer lawyers and draftsmen, Cameron Casey, of Ropes & Gray LLP, will explore the estate, gift and income tax issues one should consider when choosing a trustee.
5:30p Family Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Surviving the QDRO Quandary: Advice from an Expert
Join Carol E. Nesson, Massachusetts Association of Public Pension Attorneys (MAPPA), as she answers the following QDRO questions: To QDRO or not to QDRO--that is the question, or at least one of them; What, exactly is a QDRO and why does my client need one? What provisions must I put into a QDRO order--and what provisions must I not? What are the common pitfalls to avoid as I draft the QDRO, seek pre-approval from the plan administrator, and move to finalize the QDRO?
5:30p

Labor & Employment Law Steering Committee - at BBA

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
12:00p

Privacy Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The View from the Federal Trade Commission's Chief
Please join us to welcome Marc Groman, Chief Privacy Officer of the Federal Trade Commission. As the FTC's first CPO, Marc has overseen the creation of policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with federal privacy laws and standards. Since 2004, Marc has served as Counsel to Lydia Parnes, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, handling matters involving private sector privacy and data security issues. Marc's "two privacy hats" give him a unique perspective, that of a privacy professional who is grappling with practical compliance challenges every day and that of a regulator/enforcer, working on FTC law enforcement actions and policy development. Marc will share his views on some of the key challenges in building an effective, comprehensive privacy program and discuss some of the FTC's recent privacy initiatives.

12:00p Health Law Section and Life Sciences Committee - at BBA; RSVP
William Mandell
The Proposed DPH Rules on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Company Marketing 
Come join us to hear Dianne McCarthy, The Joslin Diabetes Center, and William Mandell, Pierce & Mandell, P.C., speak on the Massachusetts Department of Public Health proposed regulation on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct. This will be the most comprehensive and stringent state law in the U.S. on pharma and device company marketing activities to health care providers and organizations. Legal counsel for physicians and other prescribing practitioners, teaching and community hospitals, and other health care organizations involved in CME, research and publishing, as well as pharma and device company counsel and compliance officers, need to be conversant on these rules. This Brown Bag Lunch will be an open discussion on the proposed regulation, the public comments submitted to DPH and the possible changes to the final rules.
12:30p Corporate Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Drafting Executive Compensation Disclosure for the 2009 Proxy Statement
Mark A. Borges, Compensia, Inc. is coming from Washington DC to lead this timely discussion on drafting executive compensation disclosure. The 2009 proxy season promises to be the most challenging yet for executive compensation disclosure, as it marks the initial year for the full phase-in of the Summary Compensation Table. In addition, recent market volatility is having a dramatic impact on 2008 pay decisions, all of which must be justified in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.
4:00p BBA CLE: A Primer for the New Child Support Guidelines - at BBA; Register
On November 4, 2008, Chief Justice for Administration and Management, Robert A. Mulligan, announced the promulgation of new Child Support Guidelines that are to become effective on January 1, 2009. This program will be a very interactive approach to learning how to utilize the new Child Support Guidelines for any temporary or final order of support. The panel, consisting of many of the members of the Task Force, is ready to answer all your questions about these new guidelines. Special break out sessions will insure that each attendee will walk away from this program with a thorough understanding of how to calculate support under the new Guidelines.
4:30p

Foreign Lawyers Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The Ins and Outs of Immigration Issues for Foreign Lawyers Working in the US
For many of you with interviews with law firms and corporations approaching, you may have a number of immigration questions. This month's topic is designed to provide you with all the information you need. Our speaker, a seasoned immigration lawyer, will provide you with tips and general advice as to your next steps and be available to answer your questions.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
12:00p Title & Conveyancing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Title Insurance Coverages for Commercial and Residential Transactions
Kathleen M. Mitchell, Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, will address questions of providing insurance for defects in title, either by way of affirmative coverage or insuring without exception for these matters, and will also review extended coverages provided by way of endorsements to the policy.  A comparison of various types of policies for residential transactions will be included.
2:00p BBA CLE: Intellectual Property Year in Review - at BBA; RSVP
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 2008. 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!
4:30p Law School Students Welcome Back Reception - at John Adams Courthouse, 1 Pemberton Square; RSVP
Leading the Way to a Successful Career: What's After Law School?
Short presentation by leaders of the law followed by a reception and networking opportunities.
Friday, January 16, 2009
12:00p Health Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
A Guide to the Legislative Process and State House Advocacy
Alice Moore, Senate Counsel, Brian Rosman, Health Care For All, and Michael Sroczynski, Government Advocacy, Massachusetts Hospital Association will offer an insider’s perspective on the state’s legislative process, identify opportunities for participation, and highlight important advocacy resources. Focusing on health legislation, the panel will cover the process from introduction through committee hearings to enactment, and will discuss opportunities for effective advocacy along the way as well as resources to track important legislative developments. Legislating through the budgetary process also will be reviewed.




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