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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
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Sponsored by the New Lawyers Section Click here to RSVP for this event Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Join us for the New Lawyers Section’s Annual Judicial Forum. Featuring judges from the various courts, this program will provide the unique opportunity to learn:
Panelists include:
Moderator:
A reception will follow the program. |
2. Real Estate Legislation & Public Policy Wrap-Up Sponsored by the Real Estate Legislation & Public Policy Committee Click here to RSVP for this program Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Join us as we review the status of pending litigation and wrap up discussion for this year. |
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Sponsored by the Title & Conveyancing Committee Click here to RSVP for this program Thursday, June 21, 2007 Deborah A. Eliason of Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. will discuss the first significant amendments to the so-called Chapter Land statues ("Statutes") in over thirty years which have significant ramifications for all parties involved in these transactions. The Statutes offer a favorable tax classification for land held and used in accordance with the statutory requirements, that is for forest (Chapter 61), agricultural and horticultural (Chapter 61A), and open space and recreation purposes (Chapter 61B). In return, the municipality in which the land is located obtains a right of first refusal (“ROFR”) exercisable in the event the owner decides to sell or convert the land to a non-Chapter Land use. As the supply of land which is more easily developed dissipates, developers are more frequently buying Chapter Lands (which tend to be larger parcels). The development of these properties poses unique challenges since the municipalities hold a right of first refusal on them. |
4. BBA CLE: Construction Law Update: Contractor Bankruptcy Sponsored by the Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Litigation Sections Wednesday, June 20, 2007 This year’s annual construction law update will provide a “nuts and bolts” overview from the perspectives of the owner, contractor and subcontractor. Panelists will offer valuable insight into the issue of "The Contractor Files for Bankruptcy: What Happens Next?" They will examine what happens after the contractor files for bankruptcy protection, including, how the project is funded and completed and how the parties working on the project are paid. The panelists will address the impacts of a contractor bankruptcy from the perspectives of the owner, contractor, subcontractor and surety. The program will also include some bankruptcy basics, including a discussion of preference issues that every lawyer in this field should know. |
5. BBA CLE: Managing the Client Relationship Sponsored by the Solo & Small Firm and New Lawyers Sections Thursday, June 21, 2007 This program will provide practical advice you will need in order to address the many issues, from ethical to practical, when working with clients. The seminar will cover the best practices for managing client relationships from initial contact through the conclusion of the case. The panel of experienced and widely represented practitioners will address a number of important, fundamental, and often overlooked issues that arise, and will provide you with a solid understanding of the common pitfalls that arise and offer practical suggestions on how to deal with them. |