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Real Estate Legislation & Public Policy Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Open Brown Bag Lunch: 2008-2009 Planning Meeting
The Real Estate Legislation and Public Policy Committee will be meeting to discuss the status of the pending Homestead legislation, the bill concerning the determination of Condominium Common Area Interests, and other bills previously sponsored by the BBA, and to determine which of these may be re-filed in the coming legislative session. We will also discuss potential policy initiatives. |
| 12:30p |
Real Estate Pro Bono Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Tort Committee and Professional Liability Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Insurance Defense and the Ethical Issues
Defense counsel retained by an insurer inevitably face certain ethical dilemmas. Richard J. Shea, Melick, Porter & Shea, LLP, will discuss the ethical issues and provide practical advice. |
| 5:30p |
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section, International Law Section, and Senior Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law Overseas: Firsthand Observations and Guidance on Getting Involved
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Craig Estes |
Hear from a panel of distinguished attorneys who have worked to promote human rights and the rule of law in numerous developing countries. They will discuss the challenges faced in these countries, their personal experiences, and how interested attorneys can get involved in similar work on a short-term or long-term basis. Panelists: Hon. Patrick J. King (Ret.), JAMS; Daniel S. Manning, Greater Boston Legal Services; Joseph B. McDonough, ABA Rule of Law Initiative. Moderator: Craig E. Estes, WilmerHale LLP. |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2008 |
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| 8:30a |
Work Group on Mass Rule of Prof. Conduct 1.5 - at BBA |
| 8:30a |
Education Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Adams Ball Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Foreign Lawyers Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Getting Legal Work in Boston – Part 1
This is the first part of a two part series on "Getting Legal Work in Boston". This session's topics include: The Bar Admission process in MA and NY for foreign lawyers; registering as a Foreign Legal Consultant; and general tips on strategies to find jobs. |
| 12:30p |
Securities Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Hot Topics in SEC Accounting Disclosure
Dean Petracca and Kevin Thomas, PricewaterhouseCoopers, will discuss recent accounting pronouncements and their impact on disclosure in SEC filings, including business combinations, minority interests, fair value and convertible debt. Learn also about accounting disclosure pronouncements on the horizon and the SEC’s hot button accounting issues as reflected in recent comment letters. |
| 12:30p |
Tax-Exempt Organizations Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance
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Peter Serreze |
Peter Serreze of Ropes & Gray LLP will join us to review key issues associated with tax-exempt bond compliance. A recent IRS study found that many organizations do not have adeqquate written procedures and policies for monitoring compliance with federal tax requirements for their tax-exempt bonds. In addition, the new Form 990 includes a schedule that, for the first time, requires detailed information about use of bond proceeds, private use and arbitrage. |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: Trust Reformation - at BBA; Register
This program will address both the equity issues of trust reformation, as well as trust reformation for tax purposes, or the so-called "Bosch" procedure and is ideal for all estate planning pracitioners, trustees or anyone advising trustees. Attendees will learn when to consider reforming a trust, how to go about reforming a trust, and specifically, when the SJC needs to be petitioned for reformation so that the reformation is recognized by the IRS for tax purposes. |
| 4:30p |
Criminal Law Public Policy Committee - at BBA |
| Wednesday, October 29, 2008 |
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| 8:30a |
Section Co-Chair Roundtable - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Leasing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
REIT Issues in Real Property Leases
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Karen Turk |
Ed Glazer and Karen Turk, Goodwin Procter LLP, will lead a presentation on common issues arising when negotiating and drafting leases involving real estate investment trusts. The presentation will focus on three areas: A brief summary of the REIT rules (asset tests, income tests, etc.); a more detailed discussion of the definition of "rents from real property" for purposes of the REIT rules, with a focus on the types of lease provisions that can raise REIT issues; and a general overview of other REIT diligence issues. Question and answer period to follow. |
| 12:00p |
Tax Section - at BBA; RSVP
Tax Treatment of M&A Transaction Costs: Administrative Guidance since INDOPCO
Michael J. Tetrault, Wolf & Company P.C., will be discussing the INDOPCO case, the 2003 final Regulations implementing the INDOPCO decision and what practical guidance we can glean from the first Private Letter Ruling addressing this issue since the adoption of such Regulations. On April 11, 2008 the IRS issued Private letter Ruling 200830009, addressing the issue of which types of M&A transaction costs must be capitalized as opposed to deducted and how to substantiate which expenses may qualify for immediate deduction under the principles of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1992 landmark decision in INDOPCO, Inc. v. Commissioner. |
| 4:00p |
Civil Right to Counsel Task Force - at BBA |
| 4:30p |
BBA Executive Committee - at BBA |
| Thursday, October 30, 2008 |
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| 8:45a |
New Lawyers Section - at Brooke Courthouse, 24 New Chardon Street, Boston; RSVP
Brooke Courthouse Tour
The New Lawyers Section will visit three courts in the beautifully renovated Brooke Courthouse, as follows: 8:45 am - Boston Housing Court (3d floor); 9:30 am - Boston Juvenile Court; and 10:15 am - Boston Municipal Court, Central Division (6th floor). This is a great opportunity to become acquainted with some of the busiest courts in downtown Boston and to meet some of the people that keep the system moving! Directions: 24 New Chardon St., Boston; near the Haymarket T station and within walking distance of North Station and Government Center. Tour will begin at the Housing Court clerk’s office on the 3d floor. |
| 6:00p |
New Lawyers Section - at Green Dragon Tavern, 11 Marshall St, Boston: RSVP
October Social Event: Improv Asylum
Share a few laughs with fellow memebers of the New Laywers Section. Meet at 6:00 pm at the Green Dragon Tavern for pre-show cocktails and then walk over together for the 8:00 pm show at the Improv Asylum. |
| 7:15p |
Senior Lawyers Section - at Stuart Street Playhouse, 200 Stuart Street - Boston; RSVP to Fred Paulsen at fpaulsen@burnslev.com or (617) 345-3806 if you will be attending and indicate how many people will come with you.
"According to Tip" - A Trip to the Playhouse
Tony-winning actor and one-time TV White Shadow Ken Howard plays role of Speaker of the House Thomas P. O’Neill, the beloved Massachusetts pol for whom “all politics is local.” Shambling and twinkling as he moves about a set chock with mementos, Howard’s O’Neill tells the story of his journey from North Cambridge to the State House to the Congress, where he served for 34 years under seven presidents. After the show, we will go next door to the Rustic Kitchen and meet with the actor Ken Howard and the playwright Dick Flavin. Before the show at your option we will go to Jake Wirth’s Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. If we have over 10 persons attending, the ticket price will be reduced from $49.50 to $39.00, and if over 20 persons, to $35.00. We are optimistic about exceeding the 20 person number. At the theatre, indicate you are part of the BBA group and you will receive the discount. |
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