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Following a presentation by Peter Lefkowitz of Oracle Corp. and Mark Schreiber of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, co-chairs of the BBA's Privacy Law Committee, the BBA Council recently endorsed technical corrections to the Massachusetts data breach law (Chapter 93H).
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Delivery of Legal Services Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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Solo & Small Firm Section Steering Committee - at BBA
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Delivery of Legal Services Section - at BBA; RSVP
Public Benefits Law
Naomi Meyer, Greater Boston Legal Services, will lead this program on public benefits, which impact numerous families throughout Massachusetts and are at the core of many significant public policy debates. Specific topics include: "Welfare reform" and its fallout, eligibility of immigrants, and the impact on people with disabilities. We will also discuss individual legal representation as well as legislative and public policy work occurring in these areas. |
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Real Estate Pro Bono Committee - at BBA |
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Civil Right to Counsel Task Force - at BBA |
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Public Interest Leadership Program Meeting - at BBA |
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Litigation Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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Real Estate Finance Committee and Leasing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Negotiating the SNDA: The Lender's Perspective
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Lewis A. Burleigh |
Lewis A. Burleigh, Dechert LLP, will discuss the lender's and tenant's perspective on SNDA's, including the lender's requirements for leases and the tenant's interest in protecting the rights and benefits negotiated with the landlord/borrower in the lease. |
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Tax Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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Senior Lawyers Section, Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section, Solo & Small Firm Section and Litigation Section - at BBA; RSVP
The FBI and the Mob
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Juliane Balliro |
Please join Juliane Balliro, WolfBlock, and Victor Garo, two of the attorneys who secured a $101.75 million judgment against the federal government in the malicious prosecution case of Limone v. United States, 497 F. Supp. 2d 143 (D. Mass. 2007), appeal pending, as they discuss the legal and personal issues that they confronted in litigating it.
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BBA CLE: Ethical Challenges in Bringing Cases to Trial - at BBA; Register
Ethical obligations associated with trial preparation and trials are unique. It is important for attorneys to understand these obligations, and be able to navigate the potential ethical minefields that can arise. The experienced panel will address topics including the tension between zealous advocacy and ethical rules and obligations, as well as current rules regarding contacting former employees of party corporation. |
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Family Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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Family Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
What to Do When DSS Enters Your Client's Life (and Your Case)
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Jinanne S. J. Elder |
Perhaps nothing is as scary for your clients as a knock on the door by DSS. Thomas Malone, Department of Social Services, Jinanne S.J. Elder, Bowman, Moos, Elder & Noe LLP, and Andrew Cohen, Director of Appeals, Committee for Public Counsel Services Children & Family Law Program will address: The filing of reports of suspected abuse and neglect under G.L. c. 119, § 51A; investigations under § 51B; the DSS administrative process for appealing "support" decisions in § 51B investigations and other DSS decisions; the DSS registry of alleged perpetrators; licensing ramifications for teachers and childcare professionals; and obtaining case records from DSS. Sometimes that knock on the door turns into DSS involvement in a pre-existing divorce, custody or guardianship case. We will address DSS participation in Probate and Family Court cases, how to prevent your clients from losing custody of their children to DSS, and how to help your clients regain custody if they have already lost it. |
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Labor & Employment Law Section Steering Committee - at BBA |
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Privacy Law Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Privacy and Security Issues in the age of Web 2.0 and Cyber Dons
Data privacy and data security are two sides of the same coin - and the currency is trust. Join Patrick W. Manzo, Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President for Monster Worldwide, in a discussion of a variety of privacy and security issues that those advising businesses with a web presence should consider, including the relationship between privacy and security and the growing impact of phishing and malware on the web. |
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College & University Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Campus Political Activities and IRS Regulations
Lorry Spitzer, Ropes & Gray LLP, will speak on campus political activities and IRS regulations. |
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Securities Enforcement & Litigation Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Overview of Securities Sales to Senior
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Frances Cohen |
Paul Tyrrell, FINRA, and Frances Cohen, Bingham McCutchen LLP, will provide an overview of developments relating to securities sales to seniors, including FINRA guidance, sweeps and enforcement action and class action litigation. |
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Executive Committee - at BBA |
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New Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Annual Judicial Forum
Featuring judges from the various courts, this program will provide the unique opportunity to learn what not to do when appearing before a judge, how to get a judge's (positive) attention, and practical tips to improve your courtroom skills. Panelists include: Chief Justice Robert A. Mulligan, Trial Court; Judge David Lowy, Superior Court; Judge Mark Lawton, Juvenile Court; Judge Mark Green, Appeals Court; and Judge Margot Botsford, Supreme Judicial Court. Moderator: Judge Allan Van Gestel, Retired. A free reception will follow. |
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Title & Conveyancing Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Beach Rights
Joseph Callanan, Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau, & Saturley, P.C., will address the different interests that private land owners and members of the public have in coastal beaches, and attempts to clarify the language of coastal interests. Owners of coastal land, also referred to as littoral land, want to know to what extent they own and control the beach and flats bounding their property. Neighbors, abutters, and members of the public want to know if they have access to the beach and flats owned by others, and to what extend control may be exerted over them by the littoral owners. |
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BBA CLE: 18th Annual Bankruptcy Bench Meets Bar Conference - at Colonnade Hotel; Register
Bankruptcy judges and practitioners in the District of Massachusetts will share insights, observations and analysis on key issues for 2007. |
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Family Law Section - at Suffolk Probate and Family Court - Courtroom 2, 4th Floor; RSVP
A Child's Voice in Court: How to Get It, How to Interpret It, and How to Use It
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Alex D. Jones |
Panelists: Judge E. Chouteau Merrill, Probate and Family Court; Dr. Robin M. Deutsch, Children and the Law Program, MGH; Amy Lynn Blake, Casner & Edwards, LLP; Alex D. Jones, Looney & Grossman, LLP; Josh Hoch, Mediation Works Inc.; and Moira Toomey, MSW, Suffolk Probate and Family Court. CAFL attorneys will receive CLE credit for attending this program. Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. |
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Life Sciences Committee, International Intellectual Property Law Committee and Intellectual Property Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Recent Developments in European Patent Practice
Join Graham Lock and Mark Sweetinburgh of Fry Heath & Spence LLP for an interactive presentation covering recent sweeping changes in European patent practice, including EPC 2000, the London Agreement, and European Patent Office fee structures. The discussion will cover recent rule changes generally and provide tailored strategies for patent drafting and prosecution for practitioners in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. |
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