05/16/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
This program will provide attendees with perspectives from experienced litigators on the development of effective deposition techniques. The panel will address areas including preparation of questions, documents and witnesses, stipulations and objections, and strategy with respect to taking and defending fact witness, expert witness and 30(b)(6) depositions. The format will be question-and-answer with time at the end for questions from the audience....
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05/11/2013 - 09:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Join the New Lawyers Section at the Greater Boston Food Bank as a volunteer on Saturday May 11th. All volunteers will first be familiarized with GBFB- what they do and who they serve- and then are trained at the beginning of their volunteer shift. Volunteers will work together as a team, on an assembly line or in groups, inspecting, sorting and packing food and grocery products....
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05/09/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
This brown-bag lunch program will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear established, full-time mediators talk about how they got their practices started. The panelists will discuss topics including: how they got their first mediation job, strategies for developing a client base, what sort of experience a mediator needs in order to be marketable, and training options for aspiring mediators to consider....
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05/06/2013 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Negotiations between parties frequently occur over the course of several months or even years; but there are increasingly other types of negotiation: those that occur in the hallway of a court room where there is a "lawyer of the day" type program. There, the expectations are that the matter will be resolved very quickly and presented to the court. This session explores the latter type of negotiation. It will focus on the ethical considerations as well as some of the practical questions implicated, such as how to deal with a pro se opponent; how and when to involve your client in the negotiations; how to deal with the court's expectations....
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05/04/2013 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This year, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Wilds Initiative, the BBA's Environmental Law Public Service Committee and New Lawyers Public Service Committee are sponsoring this year's spring public service day at the Gladeside Urban Wild, an "urban wild" managed by the City of Boston....
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05/01/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
The attorney-client relationship, engagement and fee structure has traditionally revolved around hourly billing,limited-scope representation and conflictsof interest. In recent years, this model has been more frequently modified or re-invented to suit client’' needs in this everchanging legal, political, and economic environment. This presentation is designed to explore some of the new attorney-client relationship models and fee structures that allow the attorney to return to his or her role as the trusted advisor while creating a profitable business (law firm) that may become recession-proof....
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04/27/2013 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Come join members of the New Lawyers Section as we partner with over 3,000 volunteers from various neighborhood, school and professional organizations to help clear trash, debris and other harmful items from the banks of the Charles River. This event will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy the company of fellow new lawyers in a non-professional setting. All volunteers will be invited to the post-cleanup BBQ on the Esplanade. Registrants will be contacted prior to the event with further information....
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04/25/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
Do you practice in administrative law currently or want to in the future? Come hear from attorneys practicing in administrative law on the diverse areas of practice, tips for advocating before administrative bodies, cutting edge issues in the area and how to find a job in administrative law....
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04/25/2013 - 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
This brown bag lunch program will update members on the latest work of the Trial Court's Access to Justice Initiative.We will hear about the Trial Court's efforts including their most recent work, involving language access strategies and translating court forms, improving technology access for court users, expanding the uses of limited assistance representation (LAR), and establishing court service centers in multijurisdictional courthouses, as well as a summary of the Trial Court’s progress in implementing its mission objectives, and the future direction of the Trial Court's Access to Justice Initiatives....
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04/24/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Please join the Environmental Section and the New Lawyers Section at our annual Spring Environmental Career Panel. This event will be an excellent opportunity for law students and new lawyers to learn about various aspects of an environmental legal career from a panel of talented experts in the field. Enjoy a cocktail and networking reception to follow....
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04/23/2013 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Join us for the 3rd Annual Views from the Bench with Judges from the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Judges Andrew R. Grainger, Janis M. Berry, Scott L. Kafker, and Gabrielle R. Wolohojian will offer their perspectives on current practices, including evaluating an appeal, effective strategies for written and oral advocacy, and the dos and don'ts of appellate practice....
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04/23/2013
Our panel of experienced employment law practitioners will provide an overview of relevant federal and state employment laws over the course of the life cycle of the employment relationship – from hiring, through managing, and finally to termination....
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04/23/2013 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
This event is the second of a four-part brown bag series, designed for both new lawyers and lawyers who are unfamiliar with real estate law. The April Brown Bag Lunch will focus on the "how-to" of reviewing title, specifically by discussing a title/survey review checklist....
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04/18/2013 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Do you know which founding father's portrait was replaced by John F. Kennedy's portrait on the US Half Dollar? To find out the answer to this and other trivia questions, join the New Lawyers Section for a trivia night at the BBA on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm....
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04/16/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Do you practice in administrative law currently or want to in the future? Come hear from attorneys practicing in administrative law on the diverse areas of practice, tips for advocating before administrative bodies, cutting edge issues in the area and how to find a job in administrative law....
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04/11/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
This diverse panel will provide attendees with insight into the basics of what new attorneys should be thinking about with regard to collecting and producing e-discovery, including the costs and benefits of different e-discovery tools; strategies for obtaining e-discovery from an opposing party; what judges consider "reasonable" in the context of e-discovery and when to push an e-discovery dispute into the courtroom; and trends in e-discovery decisions. Attendees will also learn about the importance of implementing an effective litigation hold and the potential consequences of failing to do so....
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04/03/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
This panel discussion will feature attorneys who have either started firms or practices that concentrate on trusts & estates. Discussion topics will include considerations in the initial set-up of an estate planning practice, the integration of trusts & estates with other practice areas, and how to market the practice and find and retain clients. The panel will also discuss their own individual career paths, including areas of specialization....
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03/26/2013 - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Please join us for an evening of connecting with Massachusetts lawyers in various practice areas and New England Law Boston students while sampling some delicious beers and enjoying some free food!...
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03/21/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Learn from a paperless superstar the methods for setting up and managing paperless workflows that work. This presentation will feature specific solutions and real-time demonstrations, that will reveal to you how truly easy it is to go paperless, and to do it right, once you know what you're doing....
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03/20/2013 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
The discussion will include practical tips from experienced practitioners concerning, among other topics, attorneys' obligations to respond to written discovery; formulating objections to document requests and interrogatories; compiling documents and information responsive to document requests and interrogatories; strategic considerations in responding to written discovery; and written discovery disputes....
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03/20/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This event is the first of a four-part brown bag series, designed for both new lawyers and lawyers who are unfamiliar with real estate law. The March Brown Bag Lunch will focus on the "how-to" of negotiating complex issues in term sheets and purchase and sale agreements.
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03/19/2013 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Please join us for a very informative panel discussion with foreign lawyers who have found legal employment in the Boston area. They will share their individual experience on finding work. Also, they will pass on tips and strategies that foreign lawyers can implement in their job search. There will be a networking reception diretly following the panel. Don’t miss this great opportunity to network and learn from other foreign lawyers....
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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
This program is a must both for experienced real estate attorneys who seek to refine their knowledge of the commercial leasing process as well as for new practitioners looking to add this valuable skill set to their practice....
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02/27/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Come warm up this February by knocking back a few cold ones with the New Lawyers Section of the Boston Bar Association. Tuesday may be "Boozday" and Thursday "Thirstday," but Wednesday is Humpday, and always provides a good excuse to celebrate. So come join The New Lawyers Section of the BBA for a happy hour Wednesday, February 27th from 5pm - 9pm at the Black Rose in Faneuil Hall....
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02/21/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The discussion will focus on the mechanics of perfecting a mechanic's lien and the process of bonding over or removing a mechanic's lien from title....
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02/19/2013 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
The Massachusetts Health Care Cost Containment Law, Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012, was signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick on August 6, 2012. This complex law will have a significant impact on providers and payers in both the near and long-term future. Join the Health Law Section for a brown bag lunch to hear about those changes from one of the staff authors of this new law....
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02/07/2013 - 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Join the New Lawyer's Section for a night of lawyerly class and refinement at the annual Wine Tasting. Enjoy a variety of reds and whites, mingle, and act like you actually know the difference between a Merlot and a Shiraz. The event will feature a game of trivia with a few bottles of the featured wines up for grabs....
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02/01/2013 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
What does it mean when my client receives a Notice to Appear? What should I expect at the Master Calendar Hearing? What relief might my client be eligible for?
This Brown Bag is geared toward attorneys who are interested in representing clients in immigration court but are new to removal proceedings. The program will offer an overview of immigration removal proceedings, from receipt of a Notice to Appear through the merits hearing and appeals process. Attendees will receive practical tips on navigating immigration removal proceedings, and learn the basics on developing a removal defense case from Professor Mary Holper, the Director of the Immigration Clinic at Roger Williams University School of Law and an expert in the field....
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01/31/2013 - 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Join United States District Court Judge William G. Young and Massachusetts Superior Court Associate Justice Heidi Brieger for a discussion of changing litigation models and a unique opportunity for lawyers to engage in dialogue with the Bench....
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01/30/2013 - 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Looking for a group to Walk to the Hill with? Join the New Lawyers Section and the Solo & Small firm section for a networking breakfast before walking over to the State house as a group.
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01/23/2013 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
This event will involve a discussion of ways to combine building your practice with giving back to the community through pro bono service, by looking at the two as complimentary endeavors. Hear how other solo and small firm attorneys have successfully incorporated volunteer service into their law practices to help you develop your own strategies for combining these two important aspects of legal practice....
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01/16/2013 - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Please join the New Lawyers and Tax Sections for an accelerated training session for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The program is coordinated locally by the Boston Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition and annually trains volunteers to prepare income tax returns for low income taxpayers at community sites in the greater Boston area....
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01/16/2013 - 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM
So you think you want to develop a criminal defense practice. Four active practitioners will discuss how they developed their practices - what their backgrounds were
and how they grew their practices. They will answer common questions: Is being a prosecutor necessary/advisable? If not a former prosecutor, how do you break in? How do you develop an expertise? How do you develop your practice and build your profile? How do you develop a referral network?...
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01/16/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
For new lawyers, it is often difficult to know what to expect at the start of a new case. It is further complicated by the differences in practice in state and federal courts within a given jurisdiction. What's a new lawyer to do? Join chairs of the Massachusetts Practice & Procedure Committee and Federal Practice & Procedure Committee for a discussion of special issues in state and federal litigation in Massachusetts. Learn about tricky filing practices, meet and confer rules, deadlines, the roles of different judges in the system and other practical matters affecting the conduct of a case....
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01/09/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Sara Wells will provide an overview of the federal gift tax return (Form 709). This form is used to report and pay tax on lifetime gifts and is an integral part of the estate planning process. The presentation will cover the general purposes and structure of the form, as well as provide tips for preparing it....
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12/20/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
New and experienced attorneys alike will have the chance to discuss the do's and don'ts of settlement negotiation and how best to approach the task of drafting a settlement agreement or a release from liability for your client. Our discussion will walk through the settlement process - beginning with how to initiate early talks of settlement and ending with the nuts and bolts of drafting release documents - and along the way identify helpful tips as well as point out what problems are most likely to arise at each stage. Our panelist will also talk about strategies that may help attorneys avoid these common pitfalls while still reaching a result favorable to the client....
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12/14/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The session will offer a broad overview of data privacy and other legal considerations associated with launch of a mobile app. The session will not address mobile payment issues or app developer agreements....
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12/13/2012 - 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Having trouble feeling festive? Toying with idea of making a child happy this holiday season? Need to unwind after finding out your firm's holiday bonus this year is a 9 p.m. early release on 12/25? If the answer to any of those is yes, then the BBA is the place to be on December 13th for a special edition holiday party. The Social Committee is proud to team up with the Public Service Committee this year to co-host the first annual "Holiday Extravaganza Supporting Toys for Tots," from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m....
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12/13/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Arbitration is supposed to be final and binding but sometimes, the award is not the final end. Join the Honorable Margaret R. Hinkle and T. Christopher Donnelly in a discussion about post-arbitration award proceedings. This program will address the most common grounds for vacating awards, including the status of manifest disregard of the law as grounds for vacatur; partial vacatur and arbitrator modifications of an award as well as thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of including a provision for appellate arbitration in a pre-dispute arbitration provision....
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12/12/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
"Cloud computing" is the trend of replacing software traditionally installed on campus computers (and, indeed, the computers themselves) with applications delivered via the Internet. While today's "cloud powered" higher education institutions can gain significant flexibility, the corresponding migration of sensitive data into remote, distributed, worldwide data centers - the "cloud" - introduces serious legal and compliance issues. The panel will introduce cloud computing and discuss critical privacy and security issues....
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12/11/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The Senior Lawyers Section, with the co-sponsorship of the New Lawyers Section, is offering a rare evening of holiday cheer and music on Tuesday, December 11, from 5-7pm at the BBA. Besides refreshments, the party will feature songs by the Spindrifts, a local quartet led by Boston attorney David Hanrahan. The Spindrifts, who have been a musical ensemble for 12 years, belong to the national Barbershop Harmony Society. Honored guests will be retired area judges....
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12/06/2012 - 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
If you have your own firm or are interested in meeting those who do and who are also business-minded about law firm establishment and growth, come to the Entrepreneurial Development Committee's December Social to meet and socialize with fellow legal entrepreneurs in the Boston legal community....
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12/06/2012 - 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Come join the New Lawyers Section for a brief introduction to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) coordinated locally by the Boston Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition....
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12/05/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Christopher Perry (of Northern Trust) & Laurence Constable, Esq. (of Holland & Knight) will review the general tax rules applicable to taxable gifts, explore benefits of lifetime gifting from the estate planning perspective, and identify potential pitfalls for the practitioner to try to avoid....
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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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11/08/2012 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
A panel composed of an in-house trust company professional, planned giving director, non-profit attorney, solo practitioner, and elder law attorney will share some of their experiences, struggles, and successes in a round table format. There will be plenty of time to network with the panelists and your colleagues....
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11/07/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
This is the second part in a year-long series of monthly discussions designed to provide new and transitioning practitioners a core set of tools necessary to practice in the areas of estate planning and probate administration. The series will cover substantive legal aspects of the practice, as well as practice tools, management and marketing concepts necessary to build a successful Trusts and Estates practice....
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11/05/2012 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Come and help celebrate the new program year with the Immigration Section over drinks and appetizers! Also, join us in welcoming our guest of honor, Denis Riordan, District Director of USCIS, who will give a brief update on the activities of District 1. This is a great networking event, where you can meet many of the top immigration professionals in the Boston area and learn more about getting involved with the BBA....
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11/01/2012
This program will provide a unique opportunity for new litigators to learn valuable lessons in litigation practice and strategy. The panel of experienced attorneys in varying levels of practice, will address important considerations and nuances of Massachusetts Civil Superior Court. The discussion will take you from commencement through pre-trial and offer tips, tricks and pitfalls that every new civil litigator should know!
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10/24/2012 - 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
It’s October and we’re not sure which is scarier: the Halloween costumes or the fact that there are less than 70 shopping days until Christmas. Please join the New Lawyers Section at this year’s “Happy Halloween Hour” at the Beantown Pub, the week before Halloween, Wednesday, October 24th at 5:30 p.m....
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10/11/2012
This program will address the benefits and challenges of going solo and provide best practices and helpful advice on avoiding ethical and financial pitfalls when setting up a family law practice. The panel will consist of experts in law office management, solo & small firm family law practitioners, and an attorney from the Office of Bar Counsel.
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10/09/2012 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
Come celebrate Pro Bono Month in October, by attending a social hosted by the New Lawyers Section Pro Bono Committee at the BBA!
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10/03/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
This first session will lay a foundation for the series by providing a basic overview of the estate, gift and GST taxes. Speaker Geoffrey Mason of Ropes & Gray will explain the scope of the taxes and how they drive certain aspects of the estate planning process....
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10/02/2012
This informative CLE program is the perfect opportunity to learn more about litigating in the Land Court and dealing with registered land. The first panel will discuss the rules, procedures, and best litigation practices of the Land Court, while the second panel will cover the ins and outs of the registered land system.
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09/27/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
This program explores the respective rights and obligations of employer and employee when an employee, in pursuit of his or her employment law claim, retains documents and other evidence from the employer....
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09/20/2012 - 05:30 PM to 08:00 AM
Join the New Lawyers Section for their first Happy Hour event of the 2012-2013 program year!...
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09/12/2012 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
Calling all law students who are interested in learning more about public service projects at the BBA: Come learn about the BBA and what it can offer you!...
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07/24/2012 - 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
The BBA needs the perspective of the New Lawyers Section in submitting comments to the SJC on the Proposed Rule 3:16. We, as newer attorneys, are in a unique position to provide insight on this Proposed Rule that would affect newly-admitted Massachusetts attorneys for a long time to come....
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07/24/2012 - 04:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Massachusetts decisions extend enforceability of non-compete agreements to protect "confidential information" that does not clear the high hurdle for trade secrets under the American Law Institute’s 1939 Restatement of Torts. Have broad employee confidentiality agreements changed the common law presumption against servitudes? Would joining forty-seven states, including California, in adopting the more modern Uniform Trade Secrets Act help make Massachusetts more competitive? Join in the conversation!...
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06/21/2012 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Please join us for the NLS end of the year party on Thursday, June 21!...
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06/12/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Come learn about the issues surrounding e-waste, what other states have done, why some argue for federal regulation, and what’s happening in Massachusetts....
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06/11/2012 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Please join the Environmental Section and the New Lawyers Section at our annual Spring Environmental Career Panel to to learn about various aspects of an environmental legal career from a panel of talented experts in the field. Enjoy a cocktail and networking reception to follow....
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06/07/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
This program will offer tips from speakers with experience managing closings. Speakers will discuss how to manage deadlines, demands, and personalities to coordinate transactional corporate deals like financings or mergers...
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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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05/31/2012 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Nothing brightens up a month like a BBA New Lawyers Section happy hour, so pull on your yellow raincoat and Wellies and join us for pints and puddle jumping at the Elephant & Castle Pub...
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05/31/2012 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
A panel of several individuals who served as jurors on a variety of types of cases will share their impressions of attorney techniques and styles. This unique opportunity will give attendees a "sneak peek" inside the jury deliberation room...
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05/23/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Speakers will discuss the most important considerations when representing a start-up company. They will focus on the early stages of advising a new company, specifically on business formation, tax implications, and transactional issues...
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