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BBA President Weinman went to Washington to discuss Legal Services Corporation funding, with (from left) MBA President Edward W. McIntyre, Rep. Michael E. Capuano, BBA President-Elect John J. Regan.
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Trusts & Estates Section Steering Committee - at Hemenway & Barnes LLP, 60 State Street, Boston |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Litigating Fair Housing and Fair Lending Cases - at BBA; Register
Against the fallout of the subprime lending crisis, this seminar will explore how to investigate and litigate fair housing and fair lending cases in state and federal courts. With the number of fair housing and fair lending cases on the rise, and a growing body of legal decisions, Massachusetts practitioners will benefit from learning from an expert panel of experienced attorneys on these issues. Attendees will learn how to approach and analyze cases, and make decisions on where to litigate. Panelists will discuss the latest disparate impact cases on the State and Federal level as well as other recent cases in Massachusetts and throughout the country. |
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Environmental Law Section Steering Committee - at Office of the Attorney General, 1 Ashburton Place, Boston |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Green Building and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - at Nixon Peabody LLP, 100 Summer Street, Boston; Register
This exciting program will provide attendees with an overview of both regulatory and project development contracting issues related to green buildings and climate change/greenhouse gas emissions. The first panel, with panelists drawn from the City of Boston, the state EOEEA, and private permitting consulting, will focus on complying with local and state regulatory systems that require specific green building and greenhouse gas emission compliance measures. The second panel, with panelists from the private project development sector (including owner’s counsel, general contractors, and architects), will discuss issues related how cost and risk in achieving green building objectives are allocated among the various parties to design development and construction contracts. |
| 4:00p |
Diversity & Inclusion Section - at BBA; RSVP
Building Better Lawyers: A Symposium Exploring How Diverse Career Paths Shape Legal Careers
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Marguerite Fletcher |
In order to help attorneys of color develop their professional "toolbox," the Boston Bar Association's Diversity and Inclusion Section presents: "Building Better Lawyers." This program will focus on career development, transitioning between public service and private practice, and tapping into the different resources available for attorneys of color in the Greater Boston area. An interactive session, it is intended for an audience of mid-level associates of color in both the private and public sections and will include a diverse panel of local attorneys with a variety of career paths. Speakers: Marguerite Fletcher, Fletcher Consulting Group (moderator); Shannon Frison, Frison Law Firm, P.C; Patricia Hennessy, Hennessy Consulting Group; Kha Nguyen, Comverse Americas; and Carlos Perez-Albuerne, Choate Hall & Stewart, LLP. |
| 4:00p |
Federal Practice & Procedure Committee - at United States District Court, John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse, Boston; RSVP
Meet the Magistrate Judges
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Lisa M. Tittemore |
All of the Massachusetts Federal District Court Magistrate Judges will participate in this panel discussion regarding practice in their courtrooms. In addition, the Chief Magistrate Judge, The Honorable Judith G. Dein, will provide a report on the direct assignment of cases to the Magistrate Judges. The Magistrate Judges will respond to questions submitted by members of the bar. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and speak with the Magistrate Judges of the Federal District Court. Panelists: Honorable Judith G. Dein, Honorable Robert B. Collings, Honorable Marianne B. Bowler, Honorable Kenneth P. Neiman, Honorable Leo T. Sorokin, and Honorable Timothy S. Hillman. Moderators: Lisa M. Tittemore, Bromberg & Sunstein LLP and Jonathan I. Handler, Day Pitney LLP. Co-sponsored by Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. RSVPs are necessary for security purposes, please remember to bring a form of ID with you. |
| 4:30p |
Criminal Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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New Lawyers Section Steering Committee - at Sloane and Walsh, LLP, Three Center Plaza, Boston |
| 12:00p |
Administration of Justice Section - at Sherin and Lodgen LLP, 101 Federal Street, Boston; RSVP
Access to Justice: Services Mandated and Legal Fees Awarded in Civil Rights Case
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James W. Prendergast |
James C. Burling and James W. Prendergast, WilmerHale, will discuss their recent victory in the case of Rosie D. v. Patrick, in which plaintiffs successfully prosecuted a class action instituted in 2001 on behalf of Medicaid-eligible children with emotional disturbances seeking home-based services. After nearly eight years of litigation, eligible children are scheduled to begin receiving the mandated services later this year. In January 2009, the Court awarded plaintiffs' counsel over $7 million for legal fees and costs. Moderated by Sara J. Shanahan, Sherin and Lodgen LLP. |
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Banking & Financial Services Committee - at Merrill Lynch, 18th Floor, 125 High Street, Boston; RSVP
The Buck Starts Here: Perspectives on the Financial Crisis
The Buck Starts Here lunch programs focus on legal and business developments in the tumultuous financial services industry. Each program consists of an update on current market and regulatory events; a drill-down on a significant and timely issue; and a spotlight on a company or an industry and how it is coping with the recession. This program will include: Stephen J. Coukos, Chu, Ring & Hazel LLP; Honorable Charles A. Murphy, Massachusetts House Ways & Means Committee; and William C. Eaton, Merrill Lynch; RSVPs are necessary for a headcount on lunch and for arranging security access. Please remember to bring ID with you for security purposes. Lunch will be provided. |
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Real Estate Section Steering Committee - at Riemer & Braunstein LLP, Three Center Plaza, 6th Floor, Boston |
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Professional Liability Committee - at Peabody & Arnold LLP - Federal Reserve Plaza, 600 Atlantic Ave., 6th Floor,
Boston; RSVP
Conflicts of Law and the Unauthorized Practice of Law in a Multistate Law Practice
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Alice Braunstein |
Please join us for an informative lunchtime discussion by Alice Braunstein, Duane Morris LLP, on conflicts of law and the unauthorized practice of law in a multistate law practice. RSVPs are necessary for security purposes. Please remember to bring a form of ID with you. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch. |
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BBA CLE: The New Massachusetts Drug and Medical Device Marketing Code of Conduct and Public Reporting System - at BBA; Register
The Massachusetts Drug and Medical Device Marketing Code of Conduct and public disclosure system governing marketing by pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and distributors to physicians and other health care practitioners will become effective on July 1, 2009. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued its final regulation, 105 CMR 970.000, implementing the new prohibitions, restrictions and compliance program and disclosure requirements mandated under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111N. Our panel will address many of the questions on the scope of the law and the necessary steps for full compliance required by July 1, 2009. |
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Affordable Housing Committee - at Holland & Knight LLP, 10 St. James Avenue, Boston; RSVP
Use of Boston’s Stimulus Funds to Promote Affordable Housing: A Discussion with the Director and Chief of Housing of the Department of Neighborhood Development
Please join us to welcome Evelyn Friedman, The Department of Neighborhood Development for the City of Boston, at this brown bag lunch. Last month, Mayor Thomas Menino announced the availability of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed and abandoned properties throughout the City of Boston. The funds were made available under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and will be distributed by the City’s Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) for three specific uses: owner-occupied homes, rental properties for low and moderate-income renters, and supportive housing for homeless families. Ms. Evelyn Friedman will discuss the Department’s efforts to help the City recover from the foreclosure crisis and to promote affordable housing throughout the City. This will include a review of the status of the foreclosure issue in Boston today, and a report on the City’s current and planned strategy to stabilize the housing market using existing and new resources provided by the Federal government. |
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Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section Steering Committee - at
Bingham McCutchen LLP, One Federal Street, Boston |
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College & University Law Section - at Edward, Angell, Palmer & Dodge LLP, 111 Huntington Ave., Boston; RSVP
Tenure Rights in an Era of Financial Constraint
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Daryl J. Lapp |
Please join us to welcome Rachel Levinson, American Association of University Professors, and Daryl J. Lapp, Edward, Angell, Palmer & Dodge LLP. In these challenging economic times, colleges and universities are being forced to make cutbacks in all areas of operation. One issue that frequently arises as schools try to balance budgets is how faculty tenure impacts a university's ability to make cuts. This program will discuss how the AAUP and courts interpret tenure rights in the context of university actions to manage their bottom line. Ms. Levinson and Mr. Lapp will discuss and debate the various options, strategies, positions, and outcomes from the faculty and institutional perspective. RSVPs are necessary for security purposes, please remember to bring a form of ID with you. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch. |
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BBA CLE: Working with Parent Coordinators - at BBA; Register
Parties to a divorce or modification action routinely agree to work with Parent Coordinators during and at the close of litigation in an effort to resolve on-going child related disputes without the necessity of court intervention. As practitioners, lawyers routinely write language into Separation Agreements, Modification Agreements, Paternity Agreements and Temporary Orders that govern the appointment, powers, and functions of Parent Coordinators. This program will provide an overview of the Parent Coordinator "movement" in Massachusetts and around the country and examine critical issues that are not generally recognized when parties agree to work with Parent Coordinators. |
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Bankruptcy Law Section Steering Committee - at John Adams Courthouse, 1 Pemberton Square, Boston |
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Tax Law Section Steering Committee - at Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, Two International Place, Boston
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Consumer Finance Work Group - at Looney & Grossman, 101 Arch Steet, 9th Floor, Boston |
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