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BBA
WEEK September 15, 2008 |
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The kickoff event of the BBA Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section drew some 100 attorneys and law students to hear SJC Chief Justice Margaret Marshall share her insights and stories. Click here to view album.
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| Monday, September 15, 2008 |
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| 1:00p |
BMC-ADR Task Force - at BBA |
| 5:30p |
Tax Section - at BBA; RSVP
"New Year" Kick-Off Reception
Come join other members of the Tax Section for a wine and cheese reception at the Boston Bar Association. The evening will feature brief presentations by co-chairs of each committee. They will share some of the key current tax developments in their respective areas of focus. In addition to the substance (and, of course, sustenance!), this will be a great chance to socialize and network with fellow members while learning about our plans to make the coming year exciting, enjoyable, informative, and productive all at the same time. |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2008 |
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| 12:00p |
Health Law Education Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Land Use & Development Committee and Affordable Housing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Recent Case Law Developments Under Chapter 40B
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Danielle Andrews Long |
Danielle Andrews Long, Robinson & Cole LLP, will focus on recent case law developments under Chapter 40B over the last 2 years. Special emphasis will be placed on the series of cases decided by the Supreme Judicial Court this past summer. These cases (and especially the Woburn case handed down by the SJC in June, which dealt with the important issue of de facto denials) have significant implications for a wide range issues in future 40B appeals. |
| 12:00p |
Bankruptcy Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Chapter 11 Plans - What's New and What's Not
Janet E. Bostwick, Janet E. Bostwick, PC, will lead a discussion of recent cases and developments on Chapter 11 plans and confirmation issues. |
| 4:15p |
BBA Council - at BBA |
| 5:30p |
Family Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
A New Day for Guardianship in Massachusetts
Join John H. Cross, Staff Attorney from the Administrative Office of the Probate and Family Court Department, for a comprehensive overview of revised guardianship rules and procedures. Topics will include the new Medical Certificate form; the recent Standing Order re the Filing of Medical certificates; revised Uniform Practice XXII; the new Guardianship Petition; temporary guardianship and limited guardianships. There will be handouts and plenty of time for questions. |
| 6:00p |
Leadership Appreciation Event - at BBA; RSVP
BBA President Kathy Weinman and the BBA Council cordially invite you to the Leadership Appreciation Reception. Together we will welcome new Council Members and newly-appointed Section Co-Chairs, and show appreciation to outgoing Section and Committee Co-Chairs for their years of service to the Boston Bar Association. |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2008 |
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| 12:00p |
Corporate Counsel Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Forensic Investigations: A Top to Bottom Analysis
Joseph D. Harney, Grant Thornton LLP, will present the additional reputational and financial risks companies are facing due to increased regulatory pressures and business litigation. A key to risk management is the ability to assess these risks and adopt a strategic approach to correcting deficiencies. This program will provide a comprehensive overview of forensic investigations. Note: This session will also include a brief organizational meeting for members (and those interesting in becoming members) of the Corporate Counsel’s Steering Committee to discuss upcoming events. |
| 12:00p |
International Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Intellectual Property Litigation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Domain Name Disputes: Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind
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Geri L. Haight |
Geri L. Haight, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C., will discuss how domain name disputes have not gone away but are, in fact, on the rise. This brown bag lunch will address approaches to protecting trademarks from use in domain names and will provide: An overview of enforcement strategies, proposed changes to ICANN policy, and the current state of the case law regarding initial interest confusion, nominative fair use, parody and criticism. |
| 12:30p |
Health Law Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Securities Enforcement & Litigation Committee - at Dywer & Collora, LLP, 600 Atlantic Avenue, 12th Floor (Federal Reserve Building); RSVP
FINRA Update
Dan Nathan, vice-president and director of regional enforcement at FINRA, will speak with us about FINRA's enforcement priorities, investigative practices, and adjudicatory hearings. |
| 5:00p |
Labor & Employment Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Open House
All attendees will receive a copy of the Employment Law Guide, written by the steering committee. In addition, the event is an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues and learn about the Section over light food and drinks. |
| Thursday, September 18, 2008 |
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| 12:00p |
Title & Conveyancing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Leasing Nuts and Bolts for Conveyancers/Drafters
In this presentation Eric R. Everett, DarrowEverett, LLP, will review the basics of commercial leasing from the perspective of a conveyancer and drafter. He will identify areas of concern for the landlord and tenant and lease provisions that both parties should be aware of. This brown bag lunch is intended to be a nuts and bolts discussion. |
| 12:00p |
New Lawyers Section, Health Law Section and Litigation Section - at BBA; RSVP
Basics of Medical Malpractice
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Lisa Arrowood |
Please join Lisa Arrowood, Todd & Weld LLP, and Brian Sullivan, Sloane and Walsh LLP, for a discussion on the basics of medical malpractice. These two experienced malpractice litigators will discuss the nuts and bolts of medical malpractice cases from a plaintiffs’ and defendants’ perspective, including the theories of liability, standard of care, available defenses, unique procedural issues, and damages. |
| 12:30p |
Intellectual Property Law Committee and Computer & Internet Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Recent Open Source Law Developments: Jacobsen v. Katzer (Fed. Cir. August 12, 2008)
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Robert Blasi |
Robert Blasi, Goodwin Proctor LLP, and Karen Copenhaver, Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, will discuss the Federal Circuit's recent decision in Jacobsen v. Katzer, holding that the distribution of software in breach of the applicable 'open source' license constituted copyright infringement. The session will include a brief discussion of open source licensing and some of the contract law issues implicated by the decision. |
| 12:30p |
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, New Lawyers Section, Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section and Family Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Gender Issues at the Negotiating Table and in the Courtroom
The Honorable Carol S. Ball, Massachusetts Superior Court, and Kathy Jo Cook, President of the Women's Bar Association, will lead a panel discussion of gender issues at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. Does gender influence negotiating styles, choice of collaborative versus adversarial approaches or impact the outcome and process? Come weigh in on your observations as to whether gender matters in ADR and at trial. |
| Friday, September 19, 2008 |
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| 8:30a |
Building Committee - at BBA |
| 9:30a |
PILP Orientation - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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