Previous Events & CLE Programs
June 25, 2008
CLE Program
Subprime Lending Crisis: Where are we going and why are we in this handbasket?
Sponsored by:
Real Estate Section
Bankruptcy Law Section
Criminal Law Section
Panelists will address the origins, current conditions and the future of the current foreclosure crisis. In addition, the presenters will review recently enacted mortgage lending controls and foreclosure prevention legislation and comment on lenders’ responses to the foreclosure crisis.
Attendees will gain an understanding of predatory and subprime lending markets; what the subprime crisis means for lenders, owners, buyers, and sellers; and what government regulatory and enforcement actions have been taken to curtail to the crisis.
Click here for complete program description.
June 25, 2008
Section Meeting
Environmental Priorities at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Sponsors
Environmental Law Section
Criminal Law Section
Jim Milkey, Chief of the Attorney General's Environmental Protection Division, and Andrew Rainer, Chief of the Attorney General's Environmental Crimes Strike Force, will discuss recent developments and current priorities in civil and criminal enforcement, and other AG environmental initiatives.
June 25, 2008
Section Meeting
Defending Death Row Inmates and Adjudicated Criminals: Representation Day by Day
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section
Come hear four associates discuss their varied and interesting work in representing death row inmates and other adjudicated criminals. The panelists will discuss how they got involved with their representation, and what types of work they have done on the cases.
Panelist:
Alison Douglass
Goodwin Procter LLP
Matthew C. Moschella
Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Bryan Conley
WilmerHale LLP
Laurie Carafone
Dwyer & Collora, LLP
Moderator:
Randall Ravitz
Office of Massachusetts Attorney General
May 20, 2008
Panel Discussion
School Discipline, Juvenile Justice and the Realities of Race
Please join us for a panel discussion concerning racial disparities in public school discipline and the relationships between schools and the juvenile and criminal justice systems. The panelists will explore the contemporary legal and social ramifications of these issues and discuss ways to document and address the problems.
Panelists:
Dennis D. Parker
Director, American Civil Liberties Union Racial Justice Program
The Honorable Jay Blitzman
Judge, Juvenile Court Department
Daniel J. Losen
Senior Education Law and Policy Associate, The Civil Rights Project, University of California , Los Angeles
Moderator:
Wendy Kaplan
Clinical Associate Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law
May 8, 2008
Section Meeting
Using Microsoft Outlook or an Integrated Client Management System in Your Office
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
Litigation Section
Criminal Law Section
Trusts & Estates Section
New Lawyers Section
Nancy Brush, Just Solutions, Inc., Jo Ann Citron, Citron Law, and Stephen G. Viegas, Law Offices of Stephen G. Viegas, will offer insight on making educated decisions regarding existing software. Gain control of your calendar and docket to prevent missed deadlines and double-booking your schedule. Our presenters will speak about how you can use either an integrated client management system like TimeMatters, Amicus, Abacus, PracticeMaster, or PCLaw to gain control of your life, or, in the alternative, how to use your existing Microsoft products, Outlook, Excel and Word to accomplish those goals.
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.
April 29, 2008
Section Meeting
Immigration Judges Panel: Presenting Your Case in Immigration Court
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
New Lawyers Section
Criminal Law Section
Please join a panel discussion of court practice and procedure: Presenting your Adjustment and Cancellation cases. Topics will include elements of the case (direct, cross, experts, establishing a foundation) as well as procedure for putting on evidence. This meeting is particularly timely as the Immigration Court Practice Manual, effective April 1, 2008, will replace local court rules.
Panelists:
Leonard I Shapiro
Immigration Judge
Matthew D'Angelo
Immigration Judge
Robert Halpin
Immigration Court Clerk
Moderators:
Howard Silverman
Ross, Silverman & Levy LLP
Brian T. O'Neill, Sr.
O'Neill Law Offices
April 3, 2008
CLE Program
Health Care Fraud
Sponsored by:
Criminal Law Section
Health Law Section
Join our three distinct panels as they explore the latest developments in practice issues related to health care fraud. Each panel will cover a separate set of topics.
Click here for complete program description.
March 26, 2008
Section Meeting
Home office, Shared office: Operations, Ethics and Tax Consequences
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
Criminal Law Section
Labor & Employment Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Don Lassman, Connie Rudnick, and Morris Robinson, will discuss how to deal with practical issues related to establishing a practice in a home office, a shared office, and ethical issues related to sharing an office with unaffiliated attorneys. Mr. Robinson will then discuss tax considerations of practicing in a home office and shared office space, issues related to choice of entity, and calculating tax liabilities and estimated tax payments associated with being a solo practitioner or partner.
March 25, 2008
Section Meeting
Recent Discovery Issues in District & Superior Court
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
New Lawyers Section
Join us as a distinguished panel discusses the latest discovery issues in District and Superior Court. Specific cases include:
- Commonwealth v. Adjutant: The Court may introduce evidence of victim's prior violent conduct in self-defense cases. Panelists will discuss the decision and its rationale, how the obligations of the prosecutor/defendant have changed because of this ruling, unresolved issues and how the case is playing out in court.
- Commonwealth v. Dwyer: This case provided the "New Standard" for requests of privileged or likely to be privileged records of victims and witnesses in all types of cases. Panelists will discuss prosecutors' responsibilities, new procedural protections for victims and witnesses, responsibilities of Defense and the experience of practitioners.
- Commonwealth v. Durham: A judge may order a defendant to provide the prosecution with written statements of witnesses whom the Commonwealth intends to call at trial. Panelists will discuss the Reciprocal Discovery Obligations and limitations of the ruling, its application of the case to new Rule 14 discovery requests and the experience of practitioners.
Speakers
Program Co-Chairs
March 19, 2008
Section Meeting
ICE: The Integration of Criminal and Immigration Law
Sponsors
Immigration Law Committee
Criminal Law Section
Join us for a panel discussion, followed by a free reception, focused on the integration of Criminal and Immigration Law when dealing with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In recent years, ICE has placed an increased emphasis on ensuring compliance with U.S. Immigration laws through its use of criminal enforcement tools. This program will provide federal and state criminal practitioners with an understanding of ICE's components parts, offer guidance on how to navigate their way through ICE, discuss common legal issues arising from ICE criminal enforcement actions, and provide specific and useful practice tips for representing federal and state defendants facing immigration issues.
Rick Neville, Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Nadine Pellegrini, Assistant U.S. Attorney, will discuss:
- Navigating and working with ICE;
- Legal Issues Arising from Worksite and other ICE Enforcement Actions and;
- ICE Current Enforcement Initiatives.
Immigration practitioners Paul Glickman, Glickman Turley LLP, and Jerry Friedman from Kaplan, O’Sullivan & Friedman, LLP will discuss:
- Immigration consequences of criminal dispositions and;
- Issues to consider for motions to vacate convictions
February 7, 2008
Section Meeting
Time Management: Tips for Powering up Productivity and Powering Down Stress
Sponsors
Solo & Small Firm Section
New Lawyers Section
Bankruptcy Law Section
Criminal Law Section
Environmental Law Section
Anne Braudy, Braudy Legal Consulting, and Dr. Jeffery Fortgang, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc., will offer specific recommendations on how to run your practice more efficiently. Goals are to:
- increase productivity
- free up time for what's missing in your practice
- complete more projects, and
- have more time away from the office.
In addition to time management tips, strategies will be provided to help combat the internal obstacles that get in the way of applying these time-tested methods in your practice.
February 6, 2008
CLE Program
SEC Practice & Investigations:
Views from Inside the SEC, Outside Counsel and Into the Future
Sponsor
Criminal Law Section
Attend this seminar to learn the ins and outs of practicing before the SEC. Three distinct panels will cover best practices before the SEC, views from in-house counsel, trends in the law and enforcement efforts by the US Attorney’s Office and the SEC.
Click here for complete program description.
January 24, 2008
Seminar
Cutting Edge
Richard D. Grundy, Chief of the Attorney General’s Criminal Bureau, has joined the distinguished panel at this year's free Cutting Edge program. This fast-paced annual criminal law program is designed to give the practitioner an overview of the major developments in state and federal criminal law and the impact of these cases as well as other administrative, legislative and procedural changes/issues that have impacted the practice of criminal law in these three forums. A distinguished faculty of judges and practitioners from the federal and state courts, will discuss critical changes in the criminal arena in 2007 as well as anticipated issues for 2008 and beyond.
You will learn approaches to the law and criminal practice that prosecutors and defenders, alike, can take full advantage of to maximize the benefits and minimize the drawbacks of the practice in this interesting and important area of the law.
Its one seminar you can’t afford to miss!
Moderators:
Joseph Savage Jr.
Goodwin Procter LLP
Mark Smith
Laredo & Smith, LLP
Panelists Include:
Honorable Mark L. Wolf
Chief Justice, United States District Court
Honorable F. Dennis Saylor, IV
United States District Court
Honorable Christine M. McEvoy
Associate Justice, Superior Court
Honorable Rosalind Henson Miller
Boston Municipal Court
Gerald T. Leone
Middlesex County District Attorney
Michael K. Loucks
First Assistant United States Attorney
Miriam Conrad
Federal Public Defender
John T. Dugan
Associate Regional Director, SEC's Boston Regional Office
Christina Miller
Chief of District Courts and Community Prosecutions
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
Richard D. Grundy
Chief of the Attorney General’s Criminal Bureau
January 11, 2008
Section Meeting
Bench-Bar Conference on Federal Habeas Corpus Actions Challenging State Convictions
Sponsors
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section
Criminal Law Section
Litigation Section
Join a panel of federal district and magistrate judges for a program on what has been described in judicial opinions as "one of the most complex" areas of federal law. Discussion will focus on aspects of practice and procedure unique to this area and will provide an opportunity for questions and comments by practitioners representing inmates and the government.
Panelists:
- Hon. William G. Young, United States District Judge
- Hon. Judith G. Dein, United States Magistrate Judge
- Hon. Leo T. Sorokin, United States Magistrate Judge
December 12, 2007
Section Meeting
Securities Fraud Insight on the US Attorney's Priorities
Sponsors
Securities Enforcement & Litigation Committee
Criminal Law Section
Paul Levenson, Assistant US Attorney and head of the Economics Crime Unit, will discuss the priorities of US Attorney Michael J. Sullivan. Specifically, he will discuss securities fraud, including observations on option backdating scandal and mortgage fraud inquiries.
December 4, 2007
Section Forum
Magistrate Judges of the US District Court Bench-Bar Forum
Join us for this remarkable opportunity to hear from all seven of the United States Magistrate Judges for the District of Massachusetts. The Magistrate Judges will be discussing the nuts and bolts of Criminal Practice, including:
- Complaints
- Search Warrants
- Arrests
- Appointment of Counsel
- Pre-trial Interviews
- Arraignments
- Detention and Probable Cause Hearings
- Discovery and the Local Rules
The Magistrate Judges will describe their differing approaches to a variety of issues, as well as common practices. What are the most effective strategies at each stage of the case? What are the most common mistakes lawyers make at the beginning of a case? How can you improve your representation of criminal defendants?
With an opportunity for audience questions, this is a do-not-miss occasion for anyone who handles criminal cases in federal court. The program is free of charge to BBA Members and Guests.
Magistrate Judges include:
- The Honorable Kenneth P. Neiman, Chief United States Magistrate Judge
- The Honorable Joyce London Alexander
- The Honorable Robert B. Collings
- The Honorable Marianne B. Bowler
- The Honorable Judith G. Dein
- The Honorable Timothy S. Hillman
- The Honorable Leo Sorokin
November 14, 2007
CLE Program
Identity Fraud, Computer Forensics, and E-discovery
Sponsored by: Criminal Law Section
The ongoing technological revolution and ever-changing legal landscape continue to create new problems and challenges for lawyers and their clients. Identity fraud presents an enormous risk, not just to individual consumers, but increasingly to retailers, banks, and other companies that collect this information and are responsible for keeping it secure. With regard to computers, emerging technologies and vulnerabilities require that attorneys be prepared to address a myriad of legal issues related to electronically stored information. This seminar will focus on the latest developments and events surrounding identity theft, data breaches, computer forensics and e-discovery.
Click here for complete program description
November 6, 2007
Section Event
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
New Lawyers Section
After work on November 6th, relax and join your colleagues for beer, wine and appetizers at Elephant & Castle Restaurant.
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.
October 10, 2007
Section Event
8th Annual Bench Bar Conference
Sponsored by the Criminal Law Section
Join us as a distinguished judicial panel discusses a range of criminal issues presented in state and federal court at the trial and appellate levels, including:
- Criminal motion, trial and sentencing advocacy
- Voir Dire Issues
- Advances in and effective uses of technology in the courtroom
- Federal sentencing in Massachusetts post-Booker
- State sentencing practice and procedure
- Sentencing advocacy in sensitive cases
- Civil consequences of criminal Brady issues
- Effective appellate advocacy
- Practical considerations in handling cases before the Appeals Court
Panelists include:
- Honorable Nancy Gertner, United States District Court
- Honorable Mark Green, Massachusetts Appeals Court
- Honorable Peter Lauriat, Massachusetts Superior Court
Moderated by:
June 11, 2007
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion And Reception: Fourth Annual State of the Courts - 6/11/07
Sponsors
Administration of Justice Section
Criminal Law Section
Delivery of Legal Services Section
Litigation Section
- 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:
June 4, 2007
Section Meeting
Leveraging the Board’s Ethical Oversight in the Post-Enron Corporation
Sponsors
Securities Law Committee
Corporate Law Committee
Corporate Counsel Committee
Criminal Law Section
Mark Rowe, Managing Partner of Hoffman Rowe, will discuss how a more rigorous regulatory framework and unprecedented public scrutiny following recent corporate scandals have presented many new challenges for boards of directors. These scandals have all come down to failures of governance in one way or another, posing challenges in oversight of management and in setting the ethical tone for corporations. This, in turn, creates opportunities for boards’ advisers, particularly in-house and external legal counsel. Specifically, Mr. Rowe will discuss:
- the evolving roles and responsibilities of boards with respect to ethics and compliance;
- the importance of corporate culture and the board’s role in shaping it; and
- how the board’s advisers can add value to the support they give in meeting governance challenges.
Hoffman Rowe is a consulting firm that helps corporations achieve and sustain integrity-driven business performance, both within their organizations and throughout their value networks.
May 15, 2007
CLE Program
The Cutting Edge
This "quick and dirty," fast-paced annual criminal law program is designed to give the criminal practitioner an overview of the major developments in state and federal criminal law and the impact of these cases as well as other administrative, legislative and procedural changes/issues that have impacted the practice of criminal law in these three forums. A distinguished faculty of judges and practitioners from the Federal Court, the Superior Court and the District Court will discuss critical changes in the criminal arena in 2006 as well as anticipated issues for 2007 and beyond.
Click here for complete program description.
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 19, 2007
CLE Program
Health Care Fraud
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
Health Law Section
Join our three distinct panels as they explore the latest developments in practice issues related to health care fraud. Each panel will cover a separate set of topics. The first panel will survey the newest areas of fraudulent activity being investigated by the government. The second panel will cover the investigation and prosecution processes involved in representing individuals in health care fraud matters and offer useful practice tips. The third panel will highlight the unique role and perspective of a qui tam relator and relator counsel in health care fraud prosecutions.
Click here for complete program description.
March 29, 2007
Section Presentation
The BBA Welcomes Attorney General Martha Coakley
Sponsors
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section
Criminal Law Section
Environmental Law Section
Intellectual Property Law Section
Litigation Section
Solo & Small Firm Section
Attorney General Martha Coakley will outline her priorities for her administration, with specific emphasis on criminal matters. Please join us for this unique opportunity to hear from and speak with the Attorney General about her plans.
A reception will follow the program.
March 15, 2007
CLE Program
Sentencing Advocacy 2007
Join a panel of federal judges, prosecutors, public and private defense attorneys, and probation officers as they discuss recent Supreme Court precedent and pending cases, the practice of sentencing in the District of Massachusetts and where things are likely to go in the future. The panel will also offer tips for practicing in this new environment.
Click here for complete program description.
February 7, 2007
CLE Program
Don't Look Back: Stock Options Dating and Internal Investigations 2007
Sponsors
Criminal Law Section
Business Law Section
Business Litigation Committee
Federal Practice & Procedure Committee
Permit streamlining legislation and the implementation of the endangered species regulations have had a profound impact on the development permitting process. Attend this program to learn how the implementation of these changes will affect specific development projects. This program is designed for land use attorneys and their developer and municipal clients.
January 11, 2007
Section Meeting
Handling E-Discovery in Criminal Cases
Electronically-stored documents are increasingly becoming a dominant focus of criminal investigations and litigation. However, identifying, properly preserving, producing and managing e-discovery is no easy task. This program will bring together experts from the U.S. Attorney's Office, private practice and a litigation e-discovery consultant to discuss how best to navigate the criminal e-discovery minefield.
Speakers include:
Moderated by:
October 24, 2006
CLE Program
Top Guns: Criminal Trial Attorneys
Criminal trials require skill, preparation and a sound tactical strategy. This program, designed for all levels of criminal trial attorneys, will show attendees how to improve the critical skills needed to get results in the courtroom.
The panel, consisting of six of the city’s best criminal trial lawyers, will share some of the secrets of success at trial from their various perspectives as judge, defense attorney and prosecutor. Attendees will learn effective ways to handle the most important events in a criminal trial, from opening statements to closing arguments, as well as practical and innovative ways to develop and execute a trial strategy.
Click here for complete program description
October 12, 2006
Section Meeting
Crimes & Immigration
**Co-sponsored with the Immigration Law Committee**
Michele M. Vakili, a partner at Vakili Karimi LLC, will discuss the immigration consequences of criminal matters. Ms. Vakili will provide an overview of how to analyze criminal matters for immigration purposes, and discuss possible avenues of relief.
October 10, 2006
CLE Program
Criminal Issues in the District and Probate Courts: Where Criminal Law and Family Law Collide
This program, designed for family law, criminal law and general practitioners, will review criminal issues that arise during the course of representing parties in family law cases, and how best to address them.
Click here for complete program description
September 26, 2006
Section Event
7th Annual Bench Bar Conference
I. Introduction, Opening Remarks and Section Annual Meeting
II. Panel One: The State Bench, Judges from the Massachusetts Appeals Court and
Superior Court
Honorable Mark V. Green, Massachusetts Appeals Court
Honorable Ariane D. Vuono, Massachusetts Appeals Court
Honorable Frank Gaziano, Massachusetts Superior Court
- New Judges’ view of the bar
- Criminal motion practice
- Criminal trial and sentencing advocacy
- Impact of Crawford in criminal trial practice
- Effective appellate advocacy
- Practical considerations in handling cases before the Appeals Court
Moderated by: Michael D. Ricciuti, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
III. Panel Two: the Federal Bench Judges from the United States, District Court for the
District of Massachusetts
Honorable Douglas P. Woodlock
Honorable F. Dennis Saylor, IV
Honorable Leo Sorokin
- Federal sentencing in Massachusetts post-Booker
- Evidentiary Hearings
- The role of Probation in sentencing
- Sealing of Pre-Sentence Reports
- Trial Advocacy
- Impact of Crawford in trial practice
- Sentencing Advocacy in Sensitive Cases;
- Voir Dire Issues
- Advances & Uses of Technology In The Courtroom
- Detention and Pretrial Issues
Moderated by: Paul G. Levenson, Assistant U.S. Attorney
IV. Reception
September 18, 2006
Section Meeting
The Options Backdating Furor
**This meeting is co-sponsored with the Federal Practice & Procedure Committee and Securities Law Committee**
Date and Time
Monday, September 18, 2006
12:00pm
Location
Boston Bar Association
16 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
David Bergers, District Administrator of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Thomas J. Dougherty of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will discuss the latest developments in the fast-moving options trading investigations, enforcement actions and litigation.
September 14, 2006
Section Meeting
A Conversation with the Assistant Chief of USDOJ Antitrust Division
**This meeting is co-sponsored with the Antitrust Committee**
John W. McReynolds, Assistant Chief of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, will discuss the most common antitrust violations and outline conditions and events that indicate anticompetitive behavior. He will also review enforcements efforts and leniency programs. There will be a question and answer session after the presentation.
June 1, 2006
Section Meeting
Mental Health Law Triage
Co-sponsors: Solo & Small Firm Section, Criminial Law Section, New Lawyers Section, Health Law Section
Gary S. Zalkin and Stephen G. Viegas, both solo practitioners, will address mental health and treatment issues that may arise regarding psychiatric commitments, guardianships and health care proxies for families. They will also discuss what lawyers should know and do when a client has mental health issues.
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 30, 2006
Section Meeting
Immigration Issues for Criminal Practitioners
Join us for a panel discussion on important immigration law consequences that affect the criminal defense attorney’s representation of his or her client. The discussion will focus on:
- Deportation and other immigration sanctions arising from either a felony or misdemeanor conviction in state and federal court
- Alternative resolutions that lessen immigration consequences
- Common traps for the unwary
- What practitioners need to keep in mind during representation
Panelists:
Moderator:
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.
January 25, 2006
Section Meeting
U.S. Magistrate Judges Federal Criminal Practice Bench Bar Forum
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from all seven of the United States Magistrate Judges for the District of Massachusetts. The Judges will discuss the nuts and bolts of Federal Criminal Practice describing their differing approaches to a variety of issues. Topics will include:
- Complaints
- Search Warrants
- Arrests
- Appointment of Counsel
- Pre-trial Interviews
- Arraignments
- Detention and Probable Cause Hearings
- Discovery and Local Rules
Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet the judicial panel at the reception afterwards. This is a rare opportunity for anyone who handles criminal cases in federal court – one not to be missed!
December 8, 2005
Section Meeting
Beyond the Case- Handling the Media Crisis
Our panel, comprised of lawyers, a public relations expert and a reporter, will discuss the different perspectives on managing the public relations aspects of high stakes litigation and prosecution.
Panelists:
November 17, 2005
Section Meeting
Criminal Offender Record Information and Prospects for Reform -
In Massachusetts, employers often seek Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) in evaluating potential employees. What restrictions exist on an employer's right to obtain such information? Does the CORI system strike the right balance between the right to know and the public interest in the rehabilitation of ex-offenders?
Ernest (Tony) Winsor, of the CORI Project of the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, will discuss the CORI system and possible improvements, including pending legislation supported by the CORI Project. There will be written materials available and time for questions.
November 10, 2005
Section Meeting
Federal Sentencing of Organizations and Other Hot Topics
Senior members of the US Probation Staff will review the provisions for sentencing of organizations under Chapter 8 of the Sentencing Guidelines, and provide an update on current sentencing practices in the federal court.
October 28, 2005
CLE Program
Advanced Health Care Fraud and Compliance Workshop
Sponsors: Health Law Section and Criminal Law Section
Full Program Description
This seminar is intended as an advanced workshop for experienced attorneys seeking to learn about the latest developments in health care fraud and compliance.
The program will include practical advice on how to respond to a grand jury or HHS administrative subpoena, and discussion of related privilege and internal fact gathering issues.
October 12, 2005
Section Meeting
Federal Sentencing after Booker
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Booker, many practitioners have struggled with how best to advocate for their clients at sentencing. A panel of experienced defense attorneys and prosecutors will lead a discussion of current sentencing issues and will offer suggestions on effective advocacy in this evolving area of federal criminal practice.
Panelists:
- Amy Baron-Evans, National Sentencing Resource Counsel, Office of the Federal Defender
- Charles W. Rankin, Partner, Rankin & Sultan
- Diane C. Freniere, Section Chief, White Collar Crime, U.S. Attorney's Office
Moderator:
September 27, 2005
Section Event
6th Annual Bench Bar Conference
I. Introduction, Opening Remarks and Section Annual Meeting
II. Panel One: the State Bench – Judges from the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Superior Court:
Honorable Mark V. Green, Massachusetts Appeals Court
Honorable Frances McIntyre, Massachusetts Superior Court
Honorable Jeffrey A. Locke, Massachusetts Superior Court
- Impact of Crawford and Gonsalves in Massachusetts Courts
- Sentencing Advocacy in Sensitive Cases;
- Trial Advocacy
- Effective Appellate Advocacy
- Voir Dire Issues
- Advances & Uses of Technology In The Courtroom;
- Time Standards in Criminal Cases
Moderated by: Michael D. Ricciuti, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
III. Panel Two: the Federal Bench – Judges from the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Honorable Marianne B. Bowler
Honorable Patti B. Saris
Honorable Richard G. Stearns
- Impact of Booker on federal sentencing in Massachusetts
- Sentencing Guideline issues;
- The Occurrence of Evidentiary Hearings;
- Ex Parte Probation Recommendations;
- The Third Acceptance Point;
- Sealing of Pre-Sentence Reports:
- Trial Advocacy
Also, there will be comment on issues surrounding pretrial detention and initial appearance, and questions from the floor.
Moderated By: Paul G. Levenson, Assistant U.S. Attorney
IV. Reception
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