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Jeremy Ritzenberg (left) and Christopher W. Morong (right) of Hinckley, Allen & Snyder; Walter K. McDonough of L.E.K. Consulting; and Jonathan C. Burwood of Hinshaw & Culbertson discuss matters pertaining to construction law and litigation at a recent BBA CLE.
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Real Estate Legislation & Public Policy Committee - at BBA; RSVP
The Real Estate Legislation and Public Policy Committee will be meeting to discuss initiatives for the 2008-2009 year. As the homestead legislation approaches the finish line, we are exploring alternatives for our focus in the coming year, both as to statutory proposals and as to policy initiatives. We welcome all to share their ideas and policy concerns. |
| 4:00p |
Haskell Cohn Award - at BBA; RSVP |
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| 8:00a |
BBA/BBF Joint Audit Committee - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Solo & Small Firm Section - at Social Law Library; Register
Transitioning your Practice Specialty in a Bad Economy
Many attorneys and firms are finding that their firm's specialty no longer sustains the practice. Join Rodney S. Dowell, Law Office Management Assistance Program, Szifra Birke, Birke Consulting, and Barbara Bowe, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc., for a discussion on diversifying and transitioning to different practice areas. This program will show you how to overcome both personal and structural impediments to making this change. You'll also learn the key steps to create a marketing plan for your new practice area. Co-sponsored by the Social Law Library. Law Office Management Assistance Program and Lawyers Weekly. |
| 12:15p |
Tax-Exempt Organizations Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Current Issues in the Attorney General's Office
David Spackman, Public Charities Division, Attorney General's Office, will discuss issues of current interest to that office. |
| 12:15p |
International Law Section and Senior Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
A Look at Guantanamo Bay
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P. Sabin Willett |
Please join Mark C. Fleming, WilmerHale LLP, and P. Sabin Willett, Bingham McCutchen LLP, as Dick Neumeier, Morrison Mahoney LLP, serves as moderator for a discussion of the Supreme Court's historic decision in Boumediene v. Bush, which held that prisoners at Guantanamo have a constitutional right to habeas corpus. Counsel for Guantanamo prisoners will discuss the background of the case, the decision, and the future of Guantanamo litigation. |
| 12:30p |
Securities Law Committee, Mergers & Aquisitions Committee - at BBA; RSVP
Fairness Opinions in Public Company Deals
Josh Benn and John Secor of Duff & Phelps LLC will discuss securities law and disclosure issues with fairness opinions from the perspective of the financial advisor. They'll draw on their recent experience to provide practical pointers on how companies and their counsel can navigate the fairness opinion process more smoothly. |
| 4:00p |
Administration of Justice Section, Criminal Law Section, Litigation Section - at BBA; RSVP
Fifth Annual State of the Courts
The distinguished speakers will discuss the state of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Appeals Court, and the Superior Court, addressing the key issues and challenges that the Courts face today. Following the panel discussion, our moderator and BBA President Anthony Doniger will lead a question and answer session. Attendees will then have the opportunity to meet and talk with the esteemed panelists during the reception. Panelists: The Honorable Robert J. Cordy, Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court; The Honorable Phillip Rapoza, Chief Justice of the Appeals Court; and The Honorable Margaret R. Hinkle, Associate Justice of the Superior Court. Moderator: Anthony M. Doniger, Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak & Cohen, LLP, BBA President. |
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| 9:30a |
DLTF Task Force Assessment Study Group - at BBA |
| 12:00p |
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Section, Criminal Law Section and New Lawyers Section - at BBA; RSVP
Defending Death Row Inmates and Adjudicated Criminals: Representation Day by Day
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Alison Douglass |
Come hear four associates discuss their varied and interesting work in representing death row inmates and other adjudicated criminals. The panelists will discuss how they got involved with their representation, and what types of work they have done on the cases. Panelists: Alison Douglass, Goodwin Procter LLP; Matthew C. Moschella, Sherin and Lodgen LLP; Bryan Conley, WilmerHale LLP; and Laurie Carafone, Dwyer & Collora, LLP. Moderator: Randall Ravitz, Office of Massachusetts Attorney General. |
| 12:30p |
Environmental Law Section and Criminal Law Section - at BBA; RSVP
Environmental Priorities at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Jim Milkey, Chief of the Attorney General's Environmental Protection Division, and Andrew Rainer, Chief of the Attorney General's Environmental Crimes Strike Force, will discuss recent developments and current priorities in civil and criminal enforcement, and other AG environmental initiatives. This meeting was rescheduled from 6/19/08. |
| 4:00p |
BBA CLE: The Subprime Lending Crisis - at BBA; Register
Panelists will address the origins, current conditions and the future of the current foreclosure crisis. In addition, the presenters will review recently enacted mortgage lending controls and foreclosure prevention legislation and comment on lenders' responses to the foreclosure crisis. For those who attended January’s "Predatory Lending in the Trenches" CLE, which provided strategies to identify and pursue Truth in Lending and G.L.c. 93A claims, this is a great follow-up program! |
| 4:30p |
Executive Committee - at BBA |
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| 12:00p |
Tax Law Steering Committee - at BBA |
| 5:30p |
2nd Annual Justice is Sweet - at BBA; RSVP
Join the Boston Bar Foundation for the sweetest celebration of the summer. Meet friends for dessert and drinks to support access to justice in our community. Enjoy an evening of chocolate fondue, wine and live jazz while supporting the charitable work of the Foundation. |
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Summer Jobs Kickoff & Orientation - at BBA |
| 12:30p |
Air Quality & Climate Change Committee - at BBA; RSVP
RGGI: Making it Happen!
In September 2008, Massachusetts will be one of the states participating in the nation's first ever regional auction of greenhouse gas emissions allowances. With this historic event just around the corner, Bill Lamkin and Marilyn Levenson of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and Rachel Evans, Deputy General Counsel of Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources, will explain how RGGI will move from paper to practice. |
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BBA CLE: Beacon for New Lawyers: Tips for getting ahead in the Greater Boston legal community - at BBA; Register
Come to the Boston Bar Association on Beacon Hill to hear candid advice from leading attorneys about how to make a name for yourself in the legal community. Specific topics will include: The best places to network; what you need to know about the political landscape; how to get involved in the community; and opportunities for creating a dynamic career. This is a free program and networking reception. |
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