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At a BBA New Lawyers Section event about how to get involved at the BBA, Litigation Section Chair Bruce Falby of DLA Piper, talked with Ted Folkman of Hanify & King; Dave Robinson of Ruberto, Israel & Weiner; Meredith Ainbinder of Bromberg & Sunstein; and Ethan Torrey of Choate Hall & Stewart.
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New Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Construction Defect Cases
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Philip M. Hirshberg |
Philip M. Hirshberg, Morrison Mahoney LLP, will provide an overview of construction defect litigation and the critical issues that often arise. Specific topics include: The "Economic Loss Doctrine"; Typical Claims and Defenses; Statutes of Repose and Limitations; and Indemnity and Insurance. |
| 12:30p |
Trust & Estates Section Steering Committee - at BBA
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| 5:30p |
New Lawyers Section and Intellectual Property Law Section - at 6B, 6 Beacon Street; RSVP
Social at 6B
Whether a new lawyer or more experienced attorney, take a few moments to mingle with other members of Boston's growing and dynamic IP community. The IP section is delighted to present its social event at 6B Lounge. Join us for free appetizers. There will also be a cash bar. |
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| 8:30a |
Environmental Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
State & Local Tax Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Roundtable Discussion
Thomas W. Hammond, Jr., Chairman of the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board and Chief Counsel Mark DeFrancisco will discuss the Board's activities over the past year including an overview of the Board's docket, discovery and motion practice, and the Board's experience with recent amendments to its rules. |
| 12:30p |
Labor & Employment Law Section and New Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Ombudsmen to Arbitration: Perspectives on Internal Grievance Procedures
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Krista G. Pratt |
Join Eileen Finan, Harvard University, Paul V. Holtzman, Krokidas & Bluestein LLP, Christopher P. Kauders, Pre-Trial Solutions, and Krista G. Pratt, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, as they discuss representing clients, from informal interviews by supervisors, Human Resources and counsel to meetings with ombudsmen and binding arbitration. |
| 4:30p |
Criminal Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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| 8:30a |
New Lawyers Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Real Estate Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 4:00p |
Administration of Justice Section, Litigation Section and Criminal Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Appellate Delay: The Transcript Preparation Factor
The Honorable Mark V. Green, Massachusetts Appeals Court, will describe the methods by which trial transcripts are prepared for purposes of an appeal, and the efforts currently underway to improve the process. He will begin with a brief review of the 2003 report of the SJC Study Committee on Trial Transcripts and its recommendations, and will describe the steps that have been taken on those recommendations in the five years since. He will also describe plans for further steps in the immediate future, with particular emphasis on the persistent problem of timeliness of transcripts in the Superior Court. |
| 4:30p |
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - at BBA; RSVP
First Annual Mediation Panel/ Bar Forum
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Bette Roth |
Join us as we discuss best practices in mediation. Moderated by Bette Roth, this two-hour forum is for both mediators and lawyers and will feature an open, interactive exchange between experienced lawyers and mediators. Join the conversation with your own questions and insights. Lawyers: Jessica Block, Block & Roos, LLP; Stephen Manchel, Manchel & Brennan, P.C.; and Barry Weiner, Ruberto, Israel & Weiner. Mediators: Rudolph Kass, The Mediation Group; J. Owen Todd, Todd & Weld LLP; and Hon. Suzanne Del Vecchio (ret.), Commonwealth Mediation & Conciliation, Inc. |
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Land Use & Development Committee - at BBA; RSVP
LEED-ND Presentation
John Dalzell, Senior Architect at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, will provide a brief overview of LEED-ND,
discuss the progress of the pilot,
indicate what's next for LEED-ND, and
share how LEED-ND and other sustainable development approaches might be used as regulatory tools, here in the Commonwealth and elsewhere.
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| 12:00p |
Solo & Small Firm Section, Litigation Section, Criminal Law Section, Trusts & Estates Section and New Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Using Microsoft Outlook or an Integrated Client Management System in Your Office
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Jo Ann Citron |
Nancy Brush, Just Solutions, Inc., Jo Ann Citron, Citron Law, and Stephen G. Viegas, Law Offices of Stephen G. Viegas, will offer insight on making educated decisions regarding existing software. Gain control of your calendar and docket to prevent missed deadlines and double-booking your schedule. Our presenters will speak about how you can use either an integrated client management system like TimeMatters, Amicus, Abacus, PracticeMaster, or PCLaw to gain control of your life, or, in the alternative, how to use your existing Microsoft products, Outlook, Excel and Word to accomplish those goals. |
| 12:30p |
Business Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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| 8:30a |
Bankruptcy Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 9:00a |
BBA CLE: Hot Topics in Arts, Entertainment and Sports Law - at BBA; Register
This seminar brings together some of the most highly acclaimed arts, entertainment and sports lawyers for a lively discussion of emerging trends and cutting edge issues related to film, interactive entertainment, social networking and sports franchises. The panelists will address business and legal concerns, particularly related to revenue generation, new technologies and intellectual property rights, in these rapidly changing fields. |
| 12:00p |
BMC/ADR - at BBA |
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