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BBA Writers Pool: Rise of the Earnout

On April 23, 2013, Marc Mantell, a partner in the business law group of Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP, discussed the nature and effect of earnouts in the American business landscape.  His presentation, entitled Earnouts: Managing Risks and Navigating Traps for the Unwary was an introduction to not only the concept of earnouts, but the litigation that is helping define their boundaries and application.
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From Issue Spot: Judiciary Budget Update: House Responds to Our Concerns

Last week, the Massachusetts House passed a $34 billion budget bill after three days of deliberations.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to make visits, send emails and make calls to your representatives- it made a difference. 
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Business Transactions Committees

  • Business Transactions Public Policy Committee
    This is a joint committee between the Business Transactions and Financial Services Sections. The BBA is very active on the legislative front. Often times, business attorneys are asked to lend their expertise.

    Contact Information

    Robert Amara

    (617) 347-2872

  • Business Transactions Public Service Committee
    This is a joint committee of the Business Transactions and Financial Services Section. This committee helps with the Business Law Pro Bono Project which is run by Lawyers Clearinghouse. This committee also works to find new transactional pro bono opportunities for business attorneys.

    Contact Information

    Benton B. Bodamer

    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP-Boston

    (617) 772-8368

  • Commercial Finance Committee
    This committee focuses on lending capital in commercial transactions.

    Contact Information

    John F. Ventola

    Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

    (617) 248-5085

    William Scott McMahon

    RBS Citizens, N.A.

    (617) 994-7620

  • Communications Committee
    This is a joint committee between the Business Transactions and Financial Services Sections. This committee publishes information relevant to the business bar. If you are interested in an editorial position or writing an article, please contact the Co-Chairs.

    Contact Information

    Vanessa English Candela

    EMC Corporation

    (508) 293-6456

    Gina M. Perini

    (508) 315-8046

  • Corporate Counsel Committee
    This committee focuses on programs and activities of interest to in-house counsel.

    Contact Information

    Kari A. Jorgenson

    Zipcar

    (617) 336-4364

    Henry L. Grossman

    Kalido, Inc.

    (781) 202-3272

  • Corporate Law Committee
    This committee focuses on the development of laws and policies affecting corporations — both profit and nonprofit — and business trusts.

    Contact Information

    Christian A. Atwood

    Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

    (617) 248-4072

    Andrew J. Merken

    Burns & Levinson LLP

    (617) 345-3740

  • Energy and Telecommunications Law Committee
    This committee addresses regulatory and related issues affecting the natural gas, electric and telecommunications industries in Massachusetts — on the federal level and in other jurisdictions. Members typically practice before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and state and federal courts.

    Contact Information

    Brooke Skulley

    National Grid USA- Waltham

    (781) 907-1846

    Rebecca Tepper

    Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities

    (617) 305-3685

  • Mergers and Acquisitions Committee
    This committee addresses issues unique to business combination transactions, including mergers, share exchanges, tender offers and asset purchases. Lawyers representing buyers, sellers and advisers in planning, negotiating and executing international and domestic public and private transactions are involved.

    Contact Information

    Daniel M. Niedzwiecki

    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP-Boston

    (617) 772-8817

    Steven C. Browne

    Bingham McCutchen LLP

    (617) 951-8124

  • Securities Law Committee
    This committee provides members with opportunities to learn about and discuss issues in securities law, such as compliance and regulatory issues.

    Contact Information

    James Burke

    Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP

    (617) 378-4346

    Carl Franklin Barnes

    Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, PC

    (781) 622-5930

  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.