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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
1. BBA CLE: Advanced Topics in Construction Law and Litigation Construction Law Committee of the Real Estate Section Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm This year's annual construction law update will examine various matters pertaining to construction law and litigation in Massachusetts. Expert panelists will discuss the new AIA, Consensus and AOD Contract Documents, as well as examine the mechanics' lien law from a practical perspective. The seminar will also include an update on recent reported cases on construction law, and a discussion on surety bonds. Specific Topics:
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2. Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions: Responsibilities, Liabilities, and Best Practices in Re-Sales, Refinancings and Foreclosures Affordable Housing Committee RSVP by June 16, 2008 to Laurie Rizzelli at (617) 854-1886 or by e-mail at lrizzelli@masshousing.com Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 12:00 pm Deborah Goddard, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), will moderate a panel discussion on affordable housing deed riders. Panelists, including Leslie J. Cook, Chicago Title Insurance Company, will:
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Open Brown Bag Lunch Session – 2008/2009 Topic Planning Title & Conveyancing Committee Click here to RSVP for this program. Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 12:00 pm The final session of the 2007-2008 brown bag series is devoted to fielding your requests for topics that are important to your practice. The Title and Conveyancing Committee is particularly interested in partnering with other sections to plan topics of mutual interest. All practitioners and section members are invited to participate in this planning session. |
| 4. Fifth Annual State of the Courts
Administration of Justice Section, Criminal Law Section, Litigation Section Please click here to RSVP for this program. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 4:00 pm, followed by a Reception The distinguished speakers will discuss the state of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Appeals Court, and the Superior Court, addressing the key issues and challenges that the Courts face today. Panelists: The Honorable Robert J. Cordy The Honorable Phillip Rapoza The Honorable Margaret R. Hinkle Moderator: Anthony M. Doniger |
5. BBA CLE: Subprime Lending Crisis: Where are we going and why are we in this handbasket? The Real Estate Section, Bankruptcy Law Section and Criminal Law Section Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 the crisis. For those who attended January's "Predatory Lending in the Trenches" CLE, which provided strategies to identify and pursue Truth in Lending and G.L.c. 93A claims, this is a great follow-up program! |
| 6. Save the Date! Justice is Sweet Benefit
Boston Bar Foundation Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 5:15 p.m. Join the Boston Bar Foundation for the sweetest celebration of the summer. Meet friends for desserts and drinks to support access to justice in our community. |