06/12/2013 - 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate another great program year! Network with Real Estate Section members and discuss summer vacation plans over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres....
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06/03/2013
Do you represent a lender, property owner, municipality or organization that deals with affordable housing? This program will inform attendees about the steps being taken at the federal, state and municipal level to preserve this affordable housing stock, the challenges related to these steps, and the various preservation tools and strategies that can be employed by developers to preserve Massachusetts' affordable housing stock.
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05/29/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
A Refresher in Landlord rights after 275 Washington Street Corp, Trustee v. Hudson River Int'l, LLC...
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05/28/2013 - 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Construction is a risky business for all involved - from lenders and insurers, to contractors, designers and subcontractors. Learn what every real estate and construction law practitioner should know about surety and insurance coverage issues to help clients to avoid costly pitfalls, better ensure protection, and mitigate risk....
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05/21/2013
This program will not only provide substantive mediation tips and best practices useful for the new mediator, but will also delve into more complex real estate specific topics -- in the context of the mediation process....
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05/10/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Seasoned real estate and trusts and estates practitioners will discuss the considerations relevant to a decision to enter into Conservation and Agricultural Restrictions in the real estate development and estate planning contexts....
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05/09/2013
This program will instruct attendees how to best communicate with insurers, how bad faith claims are perceived by insurance companies, and how to prosecute and defend effectively against bad faith claims. Special attention will be paid to circumstances when professionals are exposed to Chapter 93A liability as well as bad faith litigation against professional malpractice insurers....
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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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05/06/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Adapting to the changes in our environment and communities driven by climate change poses challenges for a broad swath of policies and programs including project analysis under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act. The MEPA unit is increasingly scoping for a project's plans to account for sea level rise, storm flooding and temperature rise. Join two seasoned practitioners for a discussion of how MEPA requirements may "adapt" to climate change and how this fits in with the larger challenge of development, regulation and resource management in a changing world....
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04/23/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Governor Patrick instituted an Underground Economy Task Force which, in the construction industry, investigates, addresses, and prosecutes wage and hour issues and misclassification of workers (as independent contractors instead of employees) issues. We are fortunate to have the leaders from this task force join us for the lunch to discuss their various roles, the Task Force's purpose, how it goes about its investigation, prosecutions, and how all of this can impact your contractor clients....
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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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04/22/2013 - 05:30 PM to 08:00 AM
The Boston Bar Association is proud to present "Speed Dating with Real Estate Attorneys". This event gives current law students the unique opportunity to meet with Boston-area real estate attorneys in an intimate setting. Join BRA Chief of Staff Jim Tierney, Esq. (BC Law, 1999) for some brief remarks on Boston's booming real estate market, followed by a "speed dating" networking session with respected attorneys....
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04/09/2013 - 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Resident services designed to help low-income families find and access services are critical in fostering positive outcomes are critical affordable housing developments that seek to create healthy and stable communities enhance resident's life prospects. This brownbag will provide a basic overview of current resident service programs typically found in elderly and family affordable housing communities and discuss state-level initiatives to improve the coordination of resident service delivery....
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04/05/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
This program will address the forthcoming implementation of the Massachusetts medical marijuana law, particularly potential municipal land-use issues. Topics include the effect of the draft Department of Public Health regulations (due to be issued before the date of the program), the permissible scope of municipal regulations, and siting considerations for medical marijuana dispensaries. The panelists will offer the differing perspectives of a municipal counsel, and an attorney who represents a newly-formed state association of medical marijuana dispensaries....
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04/01/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Noise is a public health concern that falls within the scope of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's authority as a form of regulated air pollution. DEP's evaluation of how noise may affect people occurs in the context of conducting pre-construction permitting, reviewing nuisance noise complaints, and performing compliance assessments. Representatives from DEP will discuss the scope and implementation of the agency's noise pollution policy, including as applied to wind turbine projects....
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03/28/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The discussion will focus on the standards title companies are using for mechanic's lien coverage for construction loan policies including the need to place additional security with the title company....
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03/22/2013 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Join the Construction Law committee for a program on advanced construction bidding issues. Topics to be covered include: paragraph E issues, sub-subcontracting filed sub-bid work to meet M/WBE goals, responsibility decision in CM at Risk projects and more....
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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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03/12/2013
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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03/07/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
As scarce public resources for affordable housing continue to be pressed, practitioners remain committed to searching for ways to reduce costs while still maintaining the high standards in quality of their projects. Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Construction Principles may provide an opportunity for cost savings and better project outcomes for affordable housing owners and developers....
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03/04/2013 - 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Since it was first piloted in the Probate and Family court 5 years ago, Limited Assistance Representation has become an often used choice to provide legal assistance to clients who cannot afford an attorney for a full case representation. This free program will certify participants as LAR attorneys and teach them the basics on going into court for a single event in a case.
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02/26/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Please join us for an informative overview of the real estate issues that arise in connection with the development of alternative energy projects; primarily solar and wind projects....
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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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02/14/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join the Land Use & Development Committee for a lively discussion of recent cases and trends in standing law, under both Chapter 40A and the City of Boston Zoning Enabling Act....
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02/07/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This brown bag lunch will feature the three main architects of the MassDocs program: JoAnn McGuirk, Deputy Associate Director of the Division of Housing Development of the Department of Housing and Community Development, Judy Jacobson, Deputy Director and General Counsel of MHP and Steve Nolan of Nolan Sheehan Patten LLP. They will discuss the current status of the MassDocs program, review the recent changes to the form loan documents and engage participants on policy and process issues surrounding the MassDocs program....
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02/01/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
In this interactive lunchtime program, CBT Partner and Director of Interior Design Lois Goodell will discuss some key factors to consider when negotiating a new lease or renewing an existing one....
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01/25/2013 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit credit rate for allocations through the end of 2013, which is a critical tool for the development of affordable housing. However, the "Fiscal Cliff Compromise" did not address the binding "caps" for discretionary programs set forth in the Budget Control Act or, more importantly, the further spending reductions required by the sequestration provisions of the Budget Control Act ....
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01/18/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Does designation of a future park on an urban renewal plan create land that is now protected under Article 97 of the Constitution? Does the designation trump the issuance of a Chapter 91 license?...
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01/10/2013 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
A discussion using realistic hypothetical situations (one a construction dispute and one a hybrid environmental/construction dispute) of how to plan for and conduct multi-party mediations....
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01/09/2013 - 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Since it was first piloted in the Probate and Family court 5 years ago, Limited Assistance Representation has become an often used choice to provide legal assistance to clients who cannot afford an attorney for a full case representation. This program will certify participants as LAR attorneys and teach them the basics on going into court for a single event in a case.The break out sessions will give folks the specifics for using LAR in the Land Court and the Probate and Family Court....
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12/11/2012
This program will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the evolving science, regulatory schemes, and legal issues associated climate change and renewable energy sources in the coastal zone....
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12/07/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Join the Title & Conveyancing Committee for a program on current status of post-foreclosure eviction actions and summary process cases generally in the wake of the recent court decisions on the topic....
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12/04/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Assistant Attorney General Miranda S. Jones will speak on these statutes and provide insight as to the Attorney General's role in the enforcement of the prevailing wage statutes.
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11/30/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
This brown bag lunch discussion will provide affordable housing lenders and practitioners with a fuller understanding of the Commonwealth's approach and objective in the imposition and enforcement of its affordable housing restrictions....
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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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11/15/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join the Title & Conveyancing Committee for this update on the new ALTA endorsements.The discussion will focus on the newly adopted ALTA endorsements, specifically new endorsements revising ALTA 9, 9.1 and 9.2 endorsements; the addition of new ALTA Series 35 endorsements; as well as new ALTA 3.2-06 and ALTA 28.1-06 endorsements....
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10/31/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of current issues in leasehold financing. What are the interests of landlords, tenants and lenders and what is each party looking for in the deal and the documents?...
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10/30/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
The Real Estate Finance Overview for Junior Associates is a two-part informal program intended to introduce basic real estate finance concepts to junior associates. This is the second of two parts; however, attendance of Part I is not required to understand Part II. We will cover loan documentation, title review, lease reviews, estoppel and subordination agreements and other matters relating to construction loans....
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10/23/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Join the Construction Law Committe for this how-to class on construction plans and drawings....
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10/23/2012 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Brian Swett, the new Chief of Environment and Energy for the City of Boston, will discuss the City's current environmental and energy priorities, including the City's new building energy disclosure ordinance....
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10/18/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Please join us as we hear from leading tax practitioners on their views of the highlights and implications of the 2012 Historic Boardwalk decision....
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10/04/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Join the Leasing Committee as they take a deeper look at changes in the retail world over the years....
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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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09/25/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Please join the Construction Law Committee for a Brown Bag program regarding recent developments related to public entities’ discretion in reviewing who is the “lowest bidder,” as part of awarding a contract....
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09/24/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Join the Real Estate Finance Committee for an Overview for Junior Associates in a two-part informal program intended to introduce basic real estate finance concepts to junior associates....
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09/20/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Rona Gregory, Superfund and Brownfields attorney at EPA Region 1, and Susan Cooke, of McDermott Will and Emery and general editor and principal author of The Law of Hazardous Waste, will discuss the evolution of the bona fide prospective purchaser (BFPP) provision under CERCLA, EPA’s and ASTM’s development of procedures and guidance to implement the provision, and private sector strategies to obtain and maintain coverage under the provision....
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09/06/2012 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Join the Affordable Housing Committee as they kick off the new year with a Brown Bag panel presentation on the new Community Development Partnership Act (CDPA) recently enacted in Massachusetts....
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06/26/2012
This program will draw the experience of seasoned practitioners who have represented owners, general contractors, sureties, architects, engineers and subcontractors. The discussion will track issues from pretrial considerations through trial and conclude with an update on E-Discovery issues...
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06/19/2012 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
The program will discuss issues on "green leasing" that you can address in an existing lease. An architect will speak about what’s feasible and popular for energy efficiency audits and retrofits, LEED, and energy savings for offices....
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