Previous Events & CLE Programs
May 7, 2008
Section Meeting
Appellate Delay: The Transcript Preparation Factor
Sponsors
Administration of Justice Section
Litigation Section
Criminal Law Section
The Honorable Mark V. Green, Massachusetts Appeals Court, will describe the methods by which trial transcripts are prepared for purposes of an appeal, and the efforts currently underway to improve the process. He will begin with a brief review of the 2003 report of the SJC Study Committee on Trial Transcripts and its recommendations, and will describe the steps that have been taken on those recommendations in the five years since. He will also describe plans for further steps in the immediate future, with particular emphasis on the persistent problem of timeliness of transcripts in the Superior Court.
February 28, 2008
CLE Program
Twelfth Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference
Sponsors
Litigation Section
Administration of Justice Section
Join us for this exciting annual conference that covers timely topics in Superior Court practice and procedure.
At the conclusion of the seminar, all attendees are invited to attend a reception where you will have the opportunity to meet with the panelists and fellow attorneys.
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January 23, 2008
Section Meeting
The Court Management Advisory Board: Has There Been Progress?
Michael Keating, chair of the Court Management Advisory Board (CMAB) will discuss CMAB's work and the state of the Court system in light of the Monan Report's recommendations
CMAB was established by the Legislature following the issuance of the Monan Report concerning the administration of justice in the Massachusetts Court system.
October 30, 2007
Section Meeting
Draft Massachusetts Guide to Evidence: Discussion and Working Session
Sponsors
Litigation Section
Criminal Law Section
Administration of Justice Section
Honorable Marc Kantrowitz, Appeals Court Judge, Advisory Committee Chair, and Joseph Stanton, Assistant Clerk, Appeals Court, Advisory Committee Reporter, will join us to discuss the development of the Supreme Judicial Court’s Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law. Specifically we will discuss the plan for its future use and have the opportunity to comment on its various sections. The Guide was commissioned by the SJC, in part at the urging of the BBA, to assemble existing Massachusetts evidence law in one document, generally following the format of the Federal Rules of Evidence.
June 11, 2007
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion And Reception: Fourth Annual State of the Courts
Sponsors
Administration of Justice Section
Criminal Law Section
Delivery of Legal Services Section
Litigation Section
Topics to be explored include:
- The current state of the Massachusetts courts, including the successes and challenges of court reform and the legislative goals and funding for the courts in FY08 and beyond;
- The status of the ongoing efforts of the SJC's Committee on Trial Transcripts
- The status of the implementation of MassCourts Project - the Commonwealth state of the art, integrated case-management system;
- The status of various programs in the Superior Court, including the Business Litigation Session, the firm and fair trial date initiative and others;
- A report from the SJC Steering Committee on Self-Represented Litigants, including a description of the Pilot Program that would permit attorneys to provide discrete task representation (unbundled legal services) in two Probate and Family Court pilot sites.
Principal Speakers:
- The Honorable Margaret H. Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court
- The Honorable Cynthia J. Cohen, Associate Justice of the Appeals Court
- The Honorable James F. McHugh, Associate Justice of the Appeals Court
- The Honorable Mark V. Green, Associate Justice of the Appeals Court
- The Honorable Barbara J. Rouse, Chief Justice of the Superior Court
- The Honorable Phillip Rapoza, Chief Justice of the Appeals Court
- The Honorable Robert A. Mulligan, Chief Justice for Administration and Management of the Trial Court
Moderator:
May 2, 2007
Section Meeting
The BBA Welcomes Ben Clements
Sponsors
Delivery of Legal Services Section
Administration of Justice Section
Criminal Law Section
Ben Clements, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Deval Patrick, will outline his priorities within the Patrick administration, with specific emphasis on criminal matters. Please join us for this unique opportunity to hear from and speak with Ben about his plans.
April 26, 2007
Section Meeting
Agenda
- Proposed revisions to the Rules of the Commission on Judicial Conduct (first published in the March 19, 2007 issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly). In attendance we will have the three drafters of the proposed amendments, Commission Chair, Robert J. Guttentag, Vice-Chair, the Honorable Stephen Neel, and Gael Mahoney. Please click here for the proposed revisions, Existing rules and SJC Memorandum and Order.
- Proposed legislation by Senator Creedon concerning the Commission on Judicial Conduct (Senator Creedon). Please click here for Senate Bill, No. 866.
- Loan Forgiveness Update
- Legislative Update
- New Business
- Old Business
March 22, 2007
CLE Program
Eleventh Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference
Join us for this exciting annual conference that covers timely topics in Superior Court practice and procedure.
At the conclusion of the seminar, all attendees are invited to attend a reception where you will have the opportunity to meet with the panelists and fellow attorneys.
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February 28, 2007
Section Meeting
Agenda
- Court Management Advisory Board 2006 Annual Report; Chief Justice of Administration and Management Robert A. Mulligan and Chair Michael B. Keating
- Walk to the Hill (March 15, 2007);
- New Protective Order Policy
December 6, 2006
Section Meeting
Agenda
- Further discussion of modifications to H.876. In connection with this discussion, attached you will find: (1) H.876, as it was originally filed in 2005; (2) Redline version of House Bill 876; (3) Co-Chair Neumeier’s letter to Jack Delaney summarizing AOJ and joint meetings; (4) Jack Delaney’s revised bill
- Loan Forgiveness
- Legislative update
- Old business
- New business
November 1, 2006
Section Meeting
Agenda
- The Honorable Barbara J. Rouse, Chief Justice of the Superior Court, and the Honorable Stephen E. Neel, Chair of the Superior Court’s Civil Committee; Status of firm and fair trial dates’ initiative and related matters;
- Loan Forgiveness Programs; November 15, 2006, 4:00 p.m.;
- Further discussion of H. 876, a bill improving the Administration of the Judicial Branch by Implementation of Certain Recommendations of the Monan Committee, so-called, as revised. (Please see attachment).
- Legislative update;
- Old and New business
September 13, 2006
Section Meeting
Agenda
I. Appeals Court Justice R. Marc Kantrowitz, recently appointed chair of the Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law by the Supreme Judicial Court, will discuss the New Evidence Project.
II. Loan Forgiveness Program.
III. Legislative Update.
IV. Old business.
V. New business.
June 7, 2006
Section Meeting
Agenda
Judge Robert A. Mulligan, Chief Justice for Administration and Management, will discuss courthouse construction, renovation plans and security.
We will also introduce the incoming Co-Chair of the Administration of Justice Section, Chief Justice Christopher J. Armstrong of the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
May 3, 2006
Section Meeting
Agenda
Hon. Ralph D. Gants, Chair of the Superior Court Rules Committee, will discuss whether changes to the Notice to appear for Final Pre-trial Conference adopted pursuant to Time Standards Standing Order 1-88 are needed.
April 18, 2006
Section Event
Third Annual State of the Courts - Panel Discussion and Reception
Sponsored by Administration of Justice Section, Delivery of Legal Services Section and Litigation Section
Topics to be explored include:
- The current state of the Massachusetts courts, including the successes and challenges of court reform and the legislative goals and funding for the courts in FY07 and beyond.
- A report from the SJC Steering Committee on Self-Represented Litigants, including a description of the Pilot Program that would permit attorneys to provide discrete task representation (unbundled legal services) in two Probate and Family Court pilot sites.
- The status of the ongoing efforts to computerize the operations of the courts.
- The status of various initiatives in the Superior Court, including the firm and fair trial date initiative.
Principal Speakers:
- The Honorable Margaret H. Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court
- The Honorable Cynthia J. Cohen, Associate Justice of the Appeals Court
- The Honorable James F. McHugh, Associate Justice of the Appeals Court
- The Honorable Barbara J. Rouse, Chief Justice of the Superior Court
April 5, 2006
Section Meeting
Please join us for another discussion regarding H.876, a bill improving the Administration of the Judicial Branch by Implementation of Certain Recommendations of the Monan Committee, so-called. The bill was introduced by Representative Alice H. Peisch, Father Donald J. Monan and others.
Present at the discussion will be, Representative Peisch, Alan J. Rom of Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Inc.; Pam Wilmot of Common Cause/ Massachusetts, and others who support this legislation.
March 1, 2006
Section Meeting
Please join us for a discussion regarding H.876, a bill improving the Administration of the Judicial Branch by Implementation of Certain Recommendations of the Monan Committee, so-called. The bill was introduced by Representative Alice H. Peisch, Father Donald J. Monan and others.
Present at the discussion will be, Representative Peisch, Alan J. Rom of Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Inc.; Pam Wilmot of Common Cause/ Massachusetts, and others who support this legislation.
Please review the following materials below and agenda.
February 15, 2006
CLE Program
10th Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference
Sponsors:
Litigation Section
Administration of Justice Section
Click here for full program description
Join us for this exciting annual conference that covers timely topics in Superior Court practice. At the conclusion of the seminar, all attendees are invited to attend a cocktail reception and light buffet where you will have the opportunity to meet with the panelists, fellow lawyers and members of the Superior Court.
January 4, 2006
Section Meeting
Pamela J. Wood, Jury Commissioner, will discuss recent innovations in the jury management system.
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December 6, 2005
Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan Forgiveness Program
The burden of law school loans at times makes it impossible for lawyers who wish to commit themselves to public service to pursue careers in their chosen fields. This is too frequently true whether a lawyer is working in a district attorney’s, legal services or public defenders office. Legislators, bar associations and law school administrators have been searching for solutions. In Massachusetts, loan forgiveness legislation has been filed. The BBA has gathered a distinguished panel to discuss this issue, the legislation pending in Massachusetts and what members of the bar can do to help find a solution.
Panelists to include:
- Emily A. Spieler, Dean, Northeastern University School of Law
- Robert A. Sable, Executive Director, Greater Boston Legal Services
- William J. Leahy, Chief Counsel, Committee for Public Counsel Services
- Representative Eugene L. O’Flaherty, House Chairman, Joint Committee on the Judiciary
- Daniel F. Conley, District Attorney, Suffolk County
- Daniel Haley, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth
- Jeffrey Smith, Co-Director of Public Interest Advising, Northeastern University School of Law
Co-Sponsored by:
Delivery of Legal Services, Administration of Justice, Litigation and New Lawyers Sections of the Boston Bar Association
November 2, 2005
Section Meeting
Hon. James McHugh, Associate Justice of the Appeals Court, and Craig Burlingame, Chief Information Officer of the Trial Court, will discuss the implementation of changes to MassCourts, the Trial Court’s computerized data management system, and how those changes will affect members of the bar.
Click here for Agenda
October 5, 2005
Section Meeting
The Honorable Robert A. Mulligan, Chief Justice for Administration and Management; Michael B. Keating, Chair, SJC’s Management Advisory Board; and several other members of the Advisory Board will discuss the work of the Advisory Board over the past year as well as the challenges faced by the Advisory Board and the Trial Court in measuring the effectiveness of the management reforms that have been implemented.
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September 7, 2005
Section Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 for the first Administration of Justice Section meeting of the 2005-2006 program year.
We will be joined by Honorable Barbara J. Rouse, Chief Justice of the Superior Court who will update our section will discuss Superior Court firm trial date initiatives.
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