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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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Financial Services Committees

  • Banking Committee
    This committee deals with a broad array of matters of interest to banks and other financial institutions, focusing in particular on relevant legislative and regulatory developments.

    Contact Information

    Andrew F. Gelson

    Rockland Trust Company

    (781) 982-6738

    Robert Tammero

    Craig and Macauley Professional Corporation

    (617) 367-9500

  • Broker-Dealer Committee
  • 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

  • Consumer Finance Committee
    This a joint committee between the Financial Services and Bankruptcy Sections. This committee represents a collaborative effort to study, educate and review consumer finance products.

    Contact Information

    Andrew R. Dennington

    Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP

    (617) 482-8200

    Thomas P. Quinn

    Hudson Cook, LLP

    (774) 365-4758

  • Financial Services 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.
  • Financial Services Public Service Committee
    This is a joint committee between the Business Transactions and Financial Services Section. This committee enables business attorneys to perform pro bono work for individuals and organizations.
  • Insurance Law Committee
    This committee covers all areas of insurance law, including property, casualty, life, health, disability, professional liability, fidelity, surety, excess surplus and reinsurance, from the perspective of policyholders, carriers and third parties.

    Contact Information

    Kristin Kraeger

    Aon Corporation

    Ethan Venner Torrey

    Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

    (617) 248-5000

  • Investment Companies and Advisers Committee
    This committee meets to discuss matters affecting investment advisers, mutual funds and private funds, including proposed legislation, developments in federal and state regulation, evolving legal issues and compliance challenges

    Contact Information

    Jason P. Pogorelec

    Fidelity Investment

    (617) 563-5177

    George Braxton Raine

    Ropes & Gray LLP

    (617) 951-7556

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