| Monday, September 8, 2008 |
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| 12:00p |
Delivery of Legal Services Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Solo & Small Firm Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Delivery of Legal Services Section - at BBA; RSVP
A Discussion Regarding Legal Service Issues With Governor Patrick’s Chief Legal Counsel
Ben Clements, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Deval Patrick, will discuss various issues relating to legal representation of those in poverty in Massachusetts. |
| 5:30p |
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section - at BBA; RSVP
Civil Rights Reception with Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall
Hear from Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall of the Supreme Judicial Court and join a diverse group of attorneys at this Civil Rights Reception. The kickoff to the Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section's programming year, the reception will afford an opportunity for attorneys who care about civil rights to meet and talk about how they can collaborate in addressing important issues. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Program Co-Sponsors: Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section of the Boston Bar Association; Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts; Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys; Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association; Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys; Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association; National Bar Association; South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston; The Boston Lawyers Group; The Partnership, Inc.; and Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts. |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2008 |
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| 8:30a |
Litigation Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Estate Planning Fundamentals Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Fundamental Principles of the Gift Tax
Amiel Weinstock, K&L Gates LLP, will review the basic principles and relevant Internal Revenue Code sections governing lifetime gifts. In his hour-long survey of this important part of the transfer tax code, Amiel will help clarify fundamental gift tax concepts and provide tips on issue spotting. This brown bag lunch will be an excellent introduction to gift tax planning for new lawyers, as well as a good refresher for more experienced practitioners. |
| 4:30p |
Family Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 5:30p |
Family Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Family Law Section Open House - Tribute to Judge Gould
Join us for the Family Law Open House, an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues and learn about the Section. Enjoy food and drinks as we celebrate and honor Judge Nancy M. Gould of the Suffolk County Probate and Family Law Court on her retirement, and thank her for many years of service to the BBA. |
| 5:30p |
Labor & Employment Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2008 |
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| 12:30p |
College & University Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Effective Planning for E-Discovery Requests
Join Jim Berriman, Evidox, as he describes steps you can take before e-discovery requests come in, to minimize the cost, confusion, and stress of responding. Colleges and universities present unique challenges in preparing for and responding to electronic discovery requests because they are such highly decentralized organizations. |
| 12:30p |
Corporate Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Stephen Bigler on Recent Delaware Cases
C. Stephen Bigler, Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., will discuss recent Delaware cases addressing corporate and transactional issues of interest to corporate lawyers, including stockholder adopted bylaws attempting to limit board discretion, indemnification rights, Revlon duties, disclosure requirements in short form mergers, and advance notice bylaws, among others. |
| 4:30p |
Executive Committee - at BBA |
| Thursday, September 11, 2008 |
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| 11:30a |
Annual Meeting Luncheon 2008 - at The Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston, MA 02210 |
| Friday, September 12, 2008 |
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| 8:30a |
Bankruptcy Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 11:30a |
Senior Lawyers Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Tax Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Business Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
