05/16/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The Bankruptcy Code provides no statutory protection for trademark licensees; if a trademark license is rejected in bankruptcy, at least one U.S. Court of Appeals has held that a trademark licensee loses its right to use its licensed trademarks. The presenters are authors of an article, “Trademark Licensing in the Shadow of Bankruptcy”, to be published in the May 2013 issue of The Business Lawyer that addresses this and related topics....
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05/14/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Please join the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee for an informal roundtable discussion with the Chapter 13 Trustee. Discussion will include practice tips, case law updates, and new procedures....
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04/24/2013
This is not your average Loss Mitigation seminar. This in-depth program will address current legislation, the interplay between modification and Chapter 13, practical tips regarding the modification process from the borrower's, lender's, and the non-profit advocate's perspective, as well as what other means are available to avoid foreclosure.
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04/22/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The program will provide an overview of key issues and developing case law concerning e-discovery in bankruptcy cases and related litigation where the speed of the litigation, and the practical realities of the process, often conflict with potentially applicable rules. The program will also examine the use of advanced analytics such as predictive coding and early case assessment tools to allow for more efficient and effective analysis of electronically stored information. Additional topics for discussion will include the use of digital forensics to locate assets and develop facts frequently at issue in fraudulent transfer litigation....
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04/11/2013 - 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Please join the Office of the United States Trustee at the final "Lunch Bunch" Program of the year for an interactive discussion. Bring your questions and comments!...
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03/22/2013 - 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
The American College of Bankruptcy First Circuit Fellows present The Auto Bankruptcies:Checking the Rearview Mirror. Speakers include Corinne Ball, Matthew A. Feldman, Arthur J. Gonzalez, and Harvey R. Miller.
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03/18/2013 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Please note, this event was originally scheduled for February 11th but has been rescheduled due to weather related complications. Join the New Bankruptcy Lawyers Committee of the Bankruptcy Section at the 6th Annual "Young Bar Meets Bench" Program. This year's program features a new and exciting interactive roundtable format! Bankruptcy Court Judges, the Bankruptcy Court Clerk from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts and the Clerk from the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit will interact with the newest members of the bar and lead discussions on a series of relevant topics. The program will be followed by a cocktail reception....
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03/12/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for a discussion on consumer mortgage escrow issues, from both the debtor and mortgage servicer perspective. We will start with a brief overview of RESPA fundamentals and the leading Circuit opinions on escrow and then do a deeper dive into escrow issues, including a Q&A about the proof of claim, payment change notices and cure notices under the Amended Federal Rules 3001(c)(2) and 3002.1....
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02/14/2013 - 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Please join us for an interactive roundtable Discussion with Hon. Joan Feeney, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Massachusetts since 1992, and a member of the BBA since 1978. She was recently elected President of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges ("NCBJ")! Judge Feeney is also co-chair and co-founder, along with Janet E. Bostwick, of the M. Ellen Carpenter Financial Literacy Program. This is a rare opportunity to speak informally in a lunch setting. Please bring your questions!...
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02/12/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Please join the Bankruptcy Law Section for a discussion of recent cases and developments dealing with Chapter 11 plan and confirmation issues....
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01/24/2013 - 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
The panel includes a consumer bankruptcy practitioner with extensive experience representing pro bono Chapter 7 debtors, a Chapter 7 trustee and an attorney from the Volunteer Lawyers Project....
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01/22/2013 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
We are now more than six years into health insurance reform in Massachusetts, but medical debt remains a significant burden for many Massachusetts consumers. Come hear Chairman Sanchez and HLA's Executive Director Matthew Selig discuss the proposed legislation and its prospects in the new legislative session....
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01/14/2013 - 05:30 PM to 08:30 AM
BBA's New Bankruptcy Lawyers Committee and TMA's NextGen Committee invite you to join us in the Promenade at the TD Garden on January 14th as the Celtics face off against the Charlotte Bobcats! Your ticket price includes admission to the Garden, dinner and a prime networking opportunity with your peers in the BBA and TMA communities. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are limited – purchase yours today! $75 TMA and BBA members; $95 non members...
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01/14/2013 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Are you looking for a new volunteer opportunity? The M. Ellen Carpenter Financial Literacy Program may be the perfect fit for you. Volunteers go into high schools and educate students about importance of making smart financial decisions. Volunteers work in pairs to teach classes on topics that include personal finance, budgeting and using credit. Each class is designed to last approximately one hour and you can sign up for a time that works for you....
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01/08/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Welcome to the first Consumer Brown Bag of the year 2013! Tax season is approaching. Take this opportunity to meet with representatives from the DOR in an interactive roundtable setting to discuss hot issues and practice pointers relating to tax issues in bankruptcy. The panel will include DOR counsel and specialist familiar with Chapter 7, 13 and 11 cases. Please bring your questions!
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12/13/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Join the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee for this interactive roundtable discussion. Take this opportunity to meet with District of Massachusetts Bankruptcy Judge William C. Hillman. This is a unique opportunity to here from the judge concerning bankruptcy law. Please bring your questions!...
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11/29/2012 - 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Still in a food coma from Thanksgiving? Depressed that there are four more weeks of work until Christmas? Need an excuse to avoid shopping for holiday gifts? Whatever your reason, come join the BBA New Lawyers Section and the Bankruptcy Section New Lawyers Committee for happy hour on November 29 from 5:30-7:30 at The Vault....
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11/27/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
This program will discuss the issues and challenges faced by attorneys who bring and defend residential foreclosure -related cases. The program will focus on the foreclosure process, the issues raised and addressed by Ibanez and its progeny and the new issues to be addressed following the passage of the foreclosure prevention law....
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11/13/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us for an informal forum involving three Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees discussing tips for handling standard 341 Meeting. Information for experiences as well as new practitioners....
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11/06/2012 - 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
This is a mentoring group for our pro bono bankruptcy attorneys. It is an opportunity for volunteer attorneys to discuss case and practice issues with each other and for newer attorneys to get advice from experienced practitioners....
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10/18/2012 - 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Join the New Lawyers Committee of the Bankruptcy Section for a cocktail reception at Scholars. All are welcome to attend this informal networking event. Appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available.
Scholars is located at 25 School Street, Boston, MA.
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10/16/2012
Managing a small business or individual chapter 11 case requires careful planning, coordination, and execution. This panel will provide a step-by-step overview of the path to successfully coordinate a small business/individual chapter 11 case....
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10/11/2012 - 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
Please join the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee for our first of the year “Lunch Bunch” program, featuring a Q&A session with Judge Frank J. Bailey. Please bring your questions!...
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10/09/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The Delaware bankruptcy court has become one of the busiest venues for corporate chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Two prominent Delaware practitioners will provide an update on the “latest and greatest” recent developments in the Delaware bankruptcy court and will offer practical tips for practitioners who are considering appearing in the Delaware bankruptcy court....
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09/27/2012
This seminar serves as a follow up to a presentation on this topic at the start of the new millennium. While much time has passed, the interplay between bankruptcy and Intellectual Property law has not become much clearer. In fact, in many ways it's become more complex. A panel of industry experts will discuss four current issues at the intersection of bankruptcy and Intellectual Property law.
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09/12/2012 - 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Join your fellow new and young bankruptcy lawyers at an informal networking breakfast at Goulston & Storrs to meet each other and learn about our upcoming programs for the 2012-2013 year....
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09/11/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Please join us for this opportunity to meet with representatives from the IRS in an interactive roundtable setting to discuss hot issues and practice pointers relating to tax issues in bankruptcy....
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06/07/2012
Attend this program to learn how to better advise clients who are interested in obtaining a reverse mortgage and how to understand default servicing practices for mortgages in default...
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06/06/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The speaker will present an overview of the settlement and wil discuss its implementation in Massachusetts, AGO's continuing servicing litigation, and the post-settlement landscape for state attorneys general...
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06/05/2012 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join representatives from Ropes & Gray, the Massachusetts Attorney General and Boston University to discuss tips and strategies for succeeding as a summer associate...
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