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Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference - February 2006
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| This informative and practical audio program and course book covers current topics in Superior Court practice, including jury issues, oral v. written advocacy, firm and fair trial dates, what judges wish they had known as attorneys, and bench expectations in pre-trial conferences. Audio program and course book available only. DVD not available. |
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| Bankruptcy |
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Bankruptcy Bench Bar – May 2008
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| Bankruptcy judges and practitioners share insights, observations and analysis on key issues for 2007. Audio program available only. |
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Third Year Anniversary Consumer BAPCPA Special – April 2008
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| Expert panelists share their knowledge on consumer bankruptcy developments over the past three years since the enactment of BAPCPA. |
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Fighting Predatory Lending in the Trenches - January 2008
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| These materials will provide lawyers with information on the actual tools available to resolve predatory lending claims. |
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The Intersection of Divorce & Bankruptcy - March 2007
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| Learn about the relationship between family and bankruptcy law as it has been affected by three recent events: the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2006 (BAPCPA), the US Supreme Court decision Marshall v. Marshall, (the Anna Nicole Smith case) and legalization of gay marriage in Massachusetts. |
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Consumer Amendments to the New Bankruptcy Code: Best Practices and Case Law Development - October 2006
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| This program is designed for all levels of consumer bankruptcy practitioners and examines what has happened since the new law came into effect...one year on. Panelists review all the important cases on the new consumer provisions and discuss “Best Practices” that have been, and continue to be, developed. |
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Bankruptcy Court Bench Meets Bar Conference - May 2006
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| Bankruptcy judges and practitioners share insights, observations and analysis on key issues for 2006. Topics include: Sovereign Immunity – What’s left after Katz, Small Business Chapter 11 Cases, Consumer Bankruptcy Law: Cases and Issues under BAPCPA, and Section 363 Sales under BAPCPA. Audio program available only. |
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New Bankruptcy Legislation: Explanation & Outlook - September 2005
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BBA Members - $235
Non Members - $285 |
This comprehensive material set includes the books from both the Business Amendments and Consumer Amendments CLE programs, together with the audio CDs from the following (one-hour) bankruptcy programs:
- Consumer Related Provisions
- Business Bankruptcy Provisions
- Financial Instruments and Cross Border Insolvencies
- Consumer Issues – Means Testing
- Attorney Provisions
- General Tax Provisions
- Issues Effecting the U.S. Trustee and Chapter 7 Trustees
- The Perspective of the Chapter 13 Trustees
- Consumer Issues – Pre-Filing Considerations
- Key Changes to Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code
- Navigating the Means Testing Under the New Provisions of the Bankruptcy Code
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Reasoned Opinions - October 2004
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| A sophisticated and practical program focusing on two types of reasoned opinions: true sale and non-consolidation. |
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| Business Law |
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Cross-Border Secured Transactions: What happens when everything that can go wrong, goes wrong? - September 2007
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| Understand the unique credit, currency and liquidity risks involved in international commercial lending transactions. |
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Financing Technology Enterprises - April 2007
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| Understand issues raised by various funding alternatives for businesses that are front-runners in their technological fields, focusing on the development, securing, licensing, assertion, investigation and disposition of intellectual property assets. |
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Litigating Closely-Held Corporation Disputes in Massachusetts - April 2007
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| This program is intended to provide tips for both business and trial lawyers who expect either to advise close corporations or their shareholders or to litigate their disputes. |
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Don’t Look Back: Stock Options Dating and Internal Investigations 2007 - February 2007
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| Learn both nuts and bolts and the cutting-edge issues in the current wave of stock option backdating investigations. The experienced panel reviews the technical and legal issues as well as the most recent developments in options dating and other investigations. |
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Business Litigation: Federal or State Court - December 2006
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| Learn the key issues that should be considered when deciding where to litigate a business case. |
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Directors and Officers Insurance: Understanding Basic Coverages and Current Issues - November 2006
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| This program demystifies the basic coverages available in a D&O policy, as well as provides some insight into the finer points one should consider when negotiating such a policy. The program also offers an overview of today’s D&O industry. |
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Navigating Conflict Issues in Transactional and Litigation Matters – June 2006
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| Learn the tools you need to “issue spot” conflicts in transactional and litigation matters and offer practical tools to analyze those issues. This is not a basic primer on the Rules of Professional Conduct, but instead will address conflict “hotbeds”, and ways to prevent a conflict from arising. |
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Financing Technology-Leading Enterprises - October 2005
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This program addresses issues relevant to the current revival of investment in technology-leading enterprises. The seminar explores issues raised by various funding alternatives for businesses that are front-runners in their technological fields, focusing on the development, securing, licensing, assertion, investigation and disposition of intellectual property assets. |
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Counseling the Board in Crisis – November 2005
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This advanced seminar examines crisis management methodologies employed by counsel in providing legal and strategic advice to Boards of Directors. The program also covers strategic considerations and legal principles applicable under different crisis situations. |
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| College & University Law |
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The Campus Mental Health Crisis: Growing Liability Concerns – March 2008
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| Purchase this program set to learn the latest about student suicide litigation and tort actions, responses by colleges and universities and recent decisions from the United States Department of Education and the courts. |
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The Digital Campus: Ownership of Information on Institutional Networks - December 2006
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| Panelists from health care, educational, government and research institutions discuss the legal issues surrounding digital information. |
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| Criminal Law |
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Health Care Fraud – April 2008
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| Listen to three distinct expert panels as they explore the latest developments in practice issues related to health care fraud. |
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SEC Practice & Investigations: Views from Inside the SEC, Outside Counsel and Into the Future – February 2008
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| Learn the ins and outs of practicing before the SEC. Three distinct panels will cover best practices before the SEC, views from in-house counsel and trends in law enforcement efforts by the US Attorney’s Office and the SEC. |
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Identity Fraud, Computer Forensics & E-Discovery – November 2007
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| Learn the latest developments and events surrounding identity theft, data breaches, computer forensics and e-discovery. |
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Representing College and Graduate Students: Disciplinary Proceedings and the Courts - October 2007
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| A panel of legal experts addresses some of the many issues that arise on college and university campuses. |
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The Cutting Edge – May 2007
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| This "quick and dirty", fast-paced annual criminal law program is designed to give the criminal practitioner an overview of the major developments in state and federal criminal law. |
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Sentencing Advocacy 2007 - March 2007
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| This program covers recent Supreme Court precedent and pending cases, the practice of sentencing in the District of Massachusetts and where things are likely to go in the future. |
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Don’t Look Back: Stock Options Dating and Internal Investigations 2007 - February 2007
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| Learn both nuts and bolts and the cutting-edge issues in the current wave of stock option backdating investigations. The experienced panel reviews the technical and legal issues as well as the most recent developments in options dating and other investigations. |
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Criminal Issues in the District and Probate Courts: Where Criminal Law and Family Law Collide - October 2006
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| Learn criminal issues that arise during the course of representing parties in family law cases and how best to address them. |
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Top Guns: Criminal Trial Attorneys - October 2006
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| Hear from six of the city’s best criminal trial attorneys as they show you how to improve the critical skills needed to get results in the courtroom. CD-Rom |
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Advanced Health Care Compliance Workshop – October 2005
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| This practical program, developed for experienced attorneys, includes advice on how to respond to a grand jury or HHS administrative subpoena, and discussion of related privilege and internal fact gathering issues. |
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White Collar Crime 2006 – February 2006
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This program addresses changes in the government’s approach to white collar investigations, together with issues arising from corporations’ increasing interest in cooperating with criminal, civil and regulatory inquiries. |
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Mutual Fund and the SEC - April 2005
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| Learn about the current trends and enforcements within the mutual fund industry, taking a pragmatic approach to new issues and regulations. |
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Computer Searches and Computer Crime Prosecution - April 2005
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| An insightful program on advising corporate clients on how to respond when the company is a victim of computer crime and what to do if law enforcement wants to search the company’s computer network. |
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White Collar Crime - February 2005
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| Trial preparation, strategies, original articles, cases and statutes, together with expert advice on the audio program, makes this package an invaluable resource. |
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| Environmental Law |
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Green Building: Regulatory Trends & Legal Strategies – February 2008
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| Understand how to advise clients who are considering building a green building. With the growing awareness of global warming, this program is a must have for environmental and real estate attorneys! |
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2007 Changes to Massachusetts Wetlands Permit Appeal Regulations – December 2007
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| A great overview of the regulatory changes, including practical tips for attorneys, wetlands consultants, applicants, concerned citizens, Conservation Commission members/staff, and other persons involved in wetlands permit proceedings and appeals. |
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Climate Change: Legal Considerations, Regulatory Responses and Economic Implications – May 2007
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| Hear from a panel of experts from the government, legal and business communities about one of the hottest issues of our time! |
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Recent Developments in Land Use Permitting: Streamlined Permitting and Endangered Species Reform - March 2007
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| Learn how the implementation of Permit streamlining legislation and endangered species reform will affect specific development projects and the permitting process. |
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Redeveloping Brownfields - May 2006
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| Learn current trends and opportunities in this growing area of real estate and environmental practice. Key state and federal attorneys offer the government’s perspective on cleanups and statutory liability in addition to real examples offered of current projects. |
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Chapter 21E: Latest Developments - December 2005
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| Learn about the recent issues concerning damages and attorneys’ fees, enforcement trends and priorities, and litigation involving LSPs. |
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Lead Paint - April 2005
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| This program provides an overview of lead paint regulations. The materials provide information on health risks, remediation funding, applicable federal and state laws, as well as current enforcement and litigation. |
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The New Wetlands Regulations - January 2005
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| This popular program addresses the significant changes to the DEP’s wetlands regulations and adjudicatory hearing regulations. The materials and audio program cover issues practitioners are likely to confront as a result of the amendments. |
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| Family Law |
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Divorce Taxation: New Cases, New Regulations, New Issues – June 2008
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| For any practicing family law attorney, or tax consultant, regularly providing advice to parties engaged in the divorce process, this material set is a must have! |
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Valuing Marital Assets – March 2008
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| This program covers valuation issues for a variety of marital assets such as real estate and personal property. Panelists will cover the law of valuing closely held corporations, locating and retaining experts, preparing experts for deposition and trial testimony and addressing differences in value between competing experts. |
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The Intersection of Family Law and Trusts: What every practitioner should know – November 2007
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| Learn how life insurance, educational and special needs trusts are impacted by divorce. |
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Removal Actions in the Probate & Family Court – June 2007
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| A great resource for any practitioner in the Probate and Family Court! |
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The Intersection of Divorce & Bankruptcy - March 2007
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| Learn about the relationship between family and bankruptcy law as it has been affected by three recent events: the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2006 (BAPCPA), the US Supreme Court decision Marshall v. Marshall, (the Anna Nicole Smith case) and legalization of gay marriage in Massachusetts. |
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Criminal Issues in the District and Probate Courts: Where Criminal Law and Family Law Collide - October 2006
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| Learn criminal issues that arise during the course of representing parties in family law cases and how best to address them. |
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College Education and Family Law: Perspective of the Bench, Bar and College Admissions - March 2006
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This unique program reviews the increasing cost of college education and recent trends in specialized support, providing viewpoints from the bench, bar and college admissions. |
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The Increasing Interplay Between Trust Law and Family Law - October 2005
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Learn how recent case law has influenced what consideration the court will give trusts, whether created by a party or family member to a divorce, when dividing a marital estate. |
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Separation Agreements - June 2005
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| Learn the importance of standard "boilerplate" clauses, provisions applicable to same sex divorce agreements, as well as why different drafting of specific clauses may help to avoid post divorce litigation. |
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Family Law Appeals - February 2005
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| An overview of appeals, together with valuable insights for the seasoned family law practitioner from Justices from the Supreme Judicial Court, Appeals Court and the Probate and Family Court – a must-have resource! |
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| Health Law |
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Health Care Legislation Annual Update 2008 – March 2008
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| Get the latest information from key state regulators and legislators about the status of legislation and policy under new executive branch leaders and how it will affect your clients’ interests. |
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Healthcare Reform and the Individual Mandate – February 2008
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| This program covers the ins and outs of the individual mandate. A valuable resource for any attorney whose clients may face penalties as a result of the individual mandate. |
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Health Care at the End of Life: Navigating Legal Challenges in Planning, Payment and Treatment – November 2007
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| This program, designed for experienced health law practitioners as well as estate planning attorneys, addresses key issues surrounding end-of-life care. Learn the intricacies of making treatment decisions, planning and paying for end-of-life care. |
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Health Care Fraud - April 2007
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| Listen to three distinct expert panels as they explore the latest developments in practice issues related to health care fraud. |
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Electronic Health Records Systems: Current Legal Developments - February 2007
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| This program provides an overview of the legal issues in the design, implementation, and use of EHR Systems at a time when promotion and adoption efforts are increasing. |
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Labor Law Issues in the Health Care Arena - February 2007
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Hear a panel of leading experts from both health care management and labor explain the issues behind the increase in labor law activity in the health care industry. |
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Massachusetts Health Care Reform: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going - January 2007
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| This program offers an overview of the Health Care Reform package which was adopted by the Massachusetts legislature last year. |
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The Digital Campus: Ownership of Information on Institutional Networks - December 2006
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| Panelists from health care, educational, government and research institutions discuss the legal issues surrounding digital information. |
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Medicare Part D - May 2006
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| Learn how to navigate the requirements of the Medicare Part D Program. |
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Health Law Legislation Update 2006 - April 2006
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| Get the latest information from key state regulators and legislators about the status of legislation and policy and how it will affect your clients’ interest. |
Advanced Health Care Compliance Workshop – October 2005
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| This practical program, developed for experienced attorneys, includes advice on how to respond to a grand jury or HHS administrative subpoena, and discussion of related privilege and internal fact gathering issues. |
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Clinical Research: A Legal Overview - June 2005
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Learn the ins and outs of dealing with the issues facing sponsors, institutions and investigators in setting up clinical trials, through completion and publication. |
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Health Law Legislative Update - March 2005
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This program reviews the latest information from key state regulators and legislators about the status of legislation and policy and how it will affect your clients’ interest. |
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Medicare Modernization Act - January 2005
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| Learn from the experts about the impact of the Medicare Modernization Act – lessons learned and future challenges. |
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HIPAA Information Security - December 2004
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| A fully comprehensive resource, providing an overview of the new rule and its requirements. |
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| Intellectual Property Law |
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Hot Topics in Arts, Entertainment & Sports – May 2008
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| This unique and timely program will explore the latest developments in publishing, new media, television and film, and sports. The experienced and high profile panel will bring you up-to-date on recent cases, pending legislation and other legal issues currently being addressed or monitored by them in their respective fields. |
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Intellectual Property Year in Review – January 2008
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| A must have resource covering the most important intellectual property cases and legislation from 2007. |
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Computer Software Licensing 101 – December 2007
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| Understand the basic elements of a software license, as well as negotiating tactics. |
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U.S. Supreme Court 2006-2007: Active Battleground for Patent Law – June 2007
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| This program provides an in-depth analysis by some of Boston’s most experienced patent practitioners of important patent law cases before the Supreme Court this year. |
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High Tech Monitoring and Workplace Privacy: Spotlight on Labor & Employment Law – June 2007
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| Learn the rights of employers and employees in this new environment of heightened scrutiny,, as well as the areas of the law that provide the possibility for privacy protection. |
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Privacy & Information Security for the Enterprise - May 2007
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| Explore the current state of privacy and information security law globally, and some of the key areas that companies should consider when creating or expanding their privacy and information protection programs. |
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Financing Technology Enterprises - April 2007
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| Understand issues raised by various funding alternatives for businesses that are front-runners in their technological fields, focusing on the development, securing, licensing, assertion, investigation and disposition of intellectual property assets. |
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The Digital Campus: Ownership of Information on Institutional Networks - December 2006
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| Panelists from health care, educational, government and research institutions discuss the legal issues surrounding digital information. |
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Hot Topics in Arts, Entertainment & Sports – May 2006
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| This unique and timely program will explore the latest developments in publishing, new media, television and film, and sports. The experienced and high profile panel will bring you up-to-date on recent cases, pending legislation and other legal issues currently being addressed or monitored by them in their respective fields. |
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New Developments in Open Source Licensing – March 2006
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| In today’s technological environment, almost every company is confronted with issues regarding the use of “open source” software. This program addresses the intellectual property risks associated with open source materials, as well as offering a business perspective that will help you advise your clients on strategic and financial decisions, and whether and/or how to manage their software development. |
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Financing Technology-Leading Enterprises - October 2005
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| This program addresses issues relevant to the current revival of investment in technology-leading enterprises. The seminar explores issues raised by various funding alternatives for businesses that are front-runners in their technological fields, focusing on the development, securing, licensing, assertion, investigation and disposition of intellectual property assets. |
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Doing Business with Canada - May 2005
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Insightful overview of proposed changes in Canadian law and proposed legislation in the U.S. concerning the reimportation of prescription drugs - learn what it takes to work and operate in Canada and how to structure cross-border deals. |
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The Digital Campus - March 2005
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| With the new challenges facing universities and colleges in the digital age, this program will bring college lawyers and administrators and IP practitioners up-to-date on the evolving legal landscape of the digital campus. |
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| International Law |
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Globalization and the TRIPS Agreement: Realities of Intellectual Property Reforms in India and China – April 2008
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| An overview of specific intellectual property protections available pursuant to current regulations in India and China. Expert panelists review the regulations in a number of areas including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets as well as give an overview of available enforcement mechanisms. |
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| Labor & Employment Law |
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Surviving the Noncompete Surge – April 2008
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| The panel of noncompete experts will help you steer your clients around the many landmines in this fast-moving, fast-changing area of law. Hear from two practitioners who have handled hundreds of these cases between them; a general counsel with the in-house, real-world view of noncompetes; and the judge who presided over more noncompete litigation than any other Massachusetts jurist. |
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Litigating and Winning Employment Discrimination Cases – March 2008
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| The nuts and bolts of litigating an employment discrimination case. Expert panelists, divided into three distinct panels, take you step-by-step from pre-complaint strategy and pleadings, discovery and dispositive motions to all aspects of trial through closing arguments. |
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Labor Law Basics – December 2007
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| An overview of the relevant federal and state statutes for attorneys new to labor law or those who wish to develop a labor practice or advise clients facing labor issues. |
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High Tech Monitoring and Workplace Privacy: Spotlight on Labor & Employment Law – June 2007
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| Learn the rights of employers and employees in this new environment of heightened scrutiny,, as well as the areas of the law that provide the possibility for privacy protection. |
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Handling Retaliation Cases: The Cutting Edge - March 2007
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| Listen to some of Massachusetts’ leading employment lawyers as they help practitioners learn about some of the cutting edge issues in the growing area of retaliation claims. |
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Labor Law Issues in the Health Care Arena - February 2007
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| Hear a panel of leading experts from both health care management and labor explain the issues behind the increase in labor law activity in the health care industry. |
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Making and Breaking Settlement and Severance Agreements - November 2006
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| Hear an update on recent developments affecting the terms and enforceability of severance/settlement agreements. Panelists review these significant changes, as well as provide guidance on how to avoid pitfalls in this new environment. |
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Spotlight on Employment Law: Cutting Edge Issues in Litigation - June 2006
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| This timely program explores critical topics in employment law surfacing around the nation. It addresses cutting edges issues currently the subject of widespread litigation, and provide you with skills and substantive knowledge to help you best advise your clients (both employees and employers). |
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Understanding and Implementing New Internal Revenue Code Section 409A - April 2006
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| This program provides an overview of the Section 409A requirements as well as an in-depth examination of its far-reaching impact. Speakers offer practical advice on how to restructure various deferred compensation arrangements to ensure compliance with the new provisions. |
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Mediating Employment Cases - November 2004
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| Learn from experienced mediators what works and what doesn’t; how to deal with logjams, preparing clients and exploring their interests. The audio program includes an in-depth, mock mediation of an employment discrimination case. |
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Recent SJC Decisions: How They Affect Employment Law - October 2004
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The panel of experienced practitioners share their thoughts on three important SJC decisions and discuss the impact they have had on the way attorneys are advising their clients and preparing for and trying their employment cases. |
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| Litigation |
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Ethical Challenges in Bringing Cases to Trial – May 2008
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| Ethical obligations associated with trial preparation and trials are very unique. This program will help you understand these obligations, and be able to navigate the potential ethical minefields that can arise. |
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Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference – February 2008
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| This informative and practical audio program and course book covers current topics in Superior Court practice, including jury issues, oral v. written advocacy, firm and fair trial dates, what judges wish they had known as attorneys, and bench expectations in pre-trial conferences. Audio program available only. |
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Securities Litigation "Three Peat?" A discussion of Tellabs, Dura, and Stoneridge – November 2007
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| Panelists discuss the practical implications of recent opinions under Rule 10b-5 with respect to pleading fraud and establishing causation, and consider the question of "scheme liability" posed in the pending Stoneridge case. |
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Construction Law Update: Contractor Bankruptcy – June 2007
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| A "nuts and bolts" overview, given from the perspectives of the owner, contractor and subcontractor, of the issue of "The Contractor Files for Bankruptcy: What Happens Next?" |
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Ethics & Technology: New Issues for Lawyers in the Cyberage - May 2007
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| Learn how to avoid potential ethical minefields in your use of electronic technology. |
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Litigating Closely-Held Corporation Disputes in Massachusetts - April 2007
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| This program is intended to provide tips for both business and trial lawyers who expect either to advise close corporations or their shareholders or to litigate their disputes. |
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Business Litigation: Federal or State Court - December 2006
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| Learn the key issues that should be considered when deciding where to litigate a business case. |
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Navigating Conflict Issues in Transactional and Litigation Matters – June 2006
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| Learn the tools you need to “issue spot” conflicts in transactional and litigation matters and offer practical tools to analyze those issues. This is not a basic primer on the Rules of Professional Conduct, but instead will address conflict “hotbeds”, and ways to prevent a conflict from arising. |
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The Construction Process: 360° View - June 2006
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| This program provides a "nuts and bolts" overview of the construction process from the perspectives of an experienced developer, lender, lender’s consultant and counsel to a lender. The panel offers valuable insight into what makes a construction project successful, from the viewpoint of each party. |
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Civil Discovery in Massachusetts: Developments 2005 - November 2005
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| This program provides an update on civil discovery practice in the Massachusetts state courts, including a review of changes in the rules, the new civil Time Standards, and recent decisions interpreting the Massachusetts discovery rules – a valuable resource. |
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Kelo v. New London: What It Means for Massachusetts – November 2005
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| Following the controversial Supreme Court decision in Kelo vs. New London, which sanctioned the right of the government to take private property by eminent domain for economic development, this program explores its impact for attorneys practicing in Massachusetts. |
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Disciplinary Matters at the BBO - June 2005
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| BBO proceedings are unique and can be a mystery to many members of the bar - learn more about the process and how to handle a disciplinary proceeding from start to finish. |
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Forum Selection for Complex Tort Cases - May 2005
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| Learn the laws and rules that affect where your complex tort case can be filed - the real differences in litigating complex tort cases in state v. federal courts and how to determine the best forum for your case – no audio program. |
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How to Handle a Child's SSI Matter - March 2005
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This seminar provides a broad overview of the substantive standard for a child’s disability eligibility; it offers practical guidance on how to plan and present a child’s SSI appeal before an Administrative Law Judge. |
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| New Lawyers |
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Mistakes New Lawyers Make – December 2007
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Leaders of the bar talk about how NOT to mess up your practice or career during your firs years of practice. This program is about one hour and packed FULL of sincere practical advice. |
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| Real Estate |
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Equity Financing for Low Income Housing Tax Credit Projects – April 2008
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| An overview of the basic legal structure of low-income housing tax credit projects while offering first-hand insight into the principal business considerations of its investors and developers. |
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Residential Purchase and Sale Agreements – February 2008
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| This material set contains a paragraph-by-paragraph explanation of the standard form Purchase and Sale Agreement, as well as critical modifications that must be made depending on the transaction in order to protect both buyer and seller clients. This program is essential for the new associate, or anyone who is unfamiliar with residential real estate transactions and interested in gaining a better understanding. |
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Construction Law Update: Contractor Bankruptcy – June 2007
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| A "nuts and bolts" overview, given from the perspectives of the owner, contractor and subcontractor, of the issue of "The Contractor Files for Bankruptcy: What Happens Next?" |
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Integrating Real Estate and Estate Planning Practice - April 2007
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| These materials will teach you basic estate preservation techniques from the perspective of both the real estate attorney and the estate planner. |
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An Overview of Bond Financing for Affordable Housing Projects - March 2007
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| This seminar provides an overview of the important role bond financing plays in the development and financing of affordable housing projects. |
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Recent Developments in Land Use Permitting: Streamlined Permitting and Endangered Species Reform - March 2007
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| Learn how the implementation of Permit streamlining legislation and endangered species reform will affect specific development projects and the permitting process. |
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The Construction Process: 360° View - June 2006
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| This program provides a “nuts and bolts” overview of the construction process from the perspectives of an experienced developer, lender, lender’s consultant and counsel to a lender. The panel offers valuable insight into what makes a construction project successful, from the viewpoint of each party. |
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Redeveloping Brownfields - May 2006
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| Learn current trends and opportunities in this growing area of real estate and environmental practice. Key state and federal attorneys offer the government’s perspective on cleanups and statutory liability in addition to real examples offered of current projects. |
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Real Estate Financing Topics We All Avoid - May 2006
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| This program provides insight and guidance on some of the common pitfalls and “traps for the unwary” that lawyers sometimes ignore at their own peril when negotiating and closing real estate loans. Topics addressed include: insurance, title insurance, bankruptcy and mechanic’s liens. |
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Affordable Housing Deals: What Makes Them Unique - February 2006
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| This excellent resource, a must-have for any attorney involved with affordable housing deals will help you to achieve efficient and effective closings of affordable housing deals. Topics covered include coordinating deals, due diligence issues, affordability restrictions and master intercreditor and subordination agreements. |
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Kelo v. New London: What It Means for Massachusetts – November 2005
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| Following the controversial Supreme Court decision in Kelo vs. New London, which sanctioned the right of the government to take private property by eminent domain for economic development, this program explores its impact for attorneys practicing in Massachusetts. |
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Operating Expenses: Surviving an Audit – November 2005
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| This advanced, hands-on seminar provides a comprehensive look at “Operating Expenses” – beginning in the drafting stage, through the negotiation process and, finally, looking at the rights of the parties in connection with an audit and possible formal legal action. |
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Fifth Annual Construction Law Update - June 2005
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An overview from industry experts, exploring the causation of project failures and accidents; the forensic investigations involved in determining causation; tools available to limit or transfer the risk of such defaults and how to insure/defend against such claims. |
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Hot Topics in Land Use Law - April 2005
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Learn what the new 40Q and 40R regulations are all about, and what further developments in land use law may loom in the future – an invaluable resource! |
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Understanding Railroad Titles - December 2004
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"Best seminar I have been to in years." A fully comprehensive program and practical guide to understanding and dealing with railroad titles. |
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Recent Legal Developments Under Chapter 40B - October 2004
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| This very popular program provides a concise, yet comprehensive overview of the recent developments in the Comprehensive Permit arena. |
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Managing the Client Relationship – June 2006
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| This program provides pragmatic advice to help you address the many issues, from ethical to practical, you face when working with clients. The seminar covers the best practices for managing client relationships from initial contact through the conclusion of the case. |
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Creating a Lifetime of Referrals: A Practical Workshop - January 2006
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BBA Members - $90
Non Members - $120 |
A practical guide on how to successfully attract referral business. |
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Nonqualified Deferred Compensation under Code Section 409A: What Transactional Lawyers Need to Know – February 2008
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| This program provides timely and practical information on how to comply with the rules governing non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements under Code Section 409A. |
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Massachusetts Tax Update – June 2007
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