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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
1. The Patrick Administration’s Vision for Energy in the Commonwealth Sponsored by the Energy & Telecommunications Committee Click here to RSVP for this event Monday, March 19, 2007 Ann Berwick, Undersecretary for Energy, will discuss Governor Patrick's vision for energy in the Commonwealth, including supplying energy at affordable prices and promoting clean energy. With energy issues at the forefront, Ms. Berwick's insight is timely, and her comments will be informative. As Undersecretary for Energy, Ms. Berwick has responsibilities related to the Division of Energy Resources (DOER) and to the energy functions of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU, formerly the Department of Telecommunications and Energy DTE), and shares responsibility for integration of energy into the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. |
2. Environmental Legislation 2007: Priorities and the Fast Track Sponsored by the Environmental Law Section Click here to RSVP for this event Senator Pamela Resor and Representative Frank Smizik, Co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture of the Massachusetts General Court, will discuss their priorities for the legislative session as well as other important legislation that they expect the Committee will consider. |
3. Update of Recent Federal CWA Cases Sponsored by the Wetlands, Waterways & Water Quality Committee Margery Adams of the Environmental Protection Agency will discuss US v. Johnson, 467 F3d 56 (1st Cir. 2006), which remanded a wetlands enforcement action for further proceedings in light of the Supreme Court decision in Rapanos. Carol Lee Rawn of the Conservation Law Foundation will discuss Riverkeepers, et al v. EPA, 475 F3d 83 (2d Cir. 2007), which remanded to the EPA aspects of a rule regarding cooling water intake structures of large existing power plants; issues remanded included EPA’s selection of the Best Technology Available for minimizing adverse environmental impacts and its use of cost/benefit analysis. |
4. Eleventh Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference Sponsored by the Litigation and Administration of Justice Sections Thursday, March 22, 2007 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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5. The BBA Welcomes Attorney General Martha Coakley Sponsored by the Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Environmental Law, Litigation, Intellectual Property and Solo and Small Firm Sections 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. |
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Thursday, May 3, 2007 Not since Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day by proclamation in 1958 have we been more passionate about celebrating the ideals of our profession. Join your colleagues at the BBA Law Day Dinner on May 3 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place for an evening of camaraderie and reflection. We look forward to welcoming Governor Deval Patrick as our featured speaker. Sign up now for the largest bench-bar event in Massachusetts! On-line form or PDF Form. |
| 7. Save the Date: Air Quality and Climate Change Issues Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Boston Bar Association For more information as it becomes available, please visit www.bostonbar.org/cle. |