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Upcoming Fundamentals Programs

Friday Fundamentals - Show Me the Money: A Beginner’s Guide to Wage and Hour Laws

1/31/2020 12:00 PM - 1/31/2020 1:30 PM

The program will offer perspectives from both sides of the bar as to the interpretation and compliance with both state and federal wage and hour laws.

Charitable Giving Basics for Estate Planners

2/5/2020 12:30 PM - 2/5/2020 1:30 PM

This program will provide an introduction to charitable planning. We will discuss the reasons for charitable giving, the types of property that can be used to make a charitable gift, and the techniques that can be used to achieve clients’ charitable goals.

Friday Fundamentals: From Letter of Intent to Closing Checklist – A Deal Document Inventory

2/7/2020 12:00 PM - 2/7/2020 1:30 PM

This program will teach how to draft a closing checklist from a letter of intent (lease or acquisition) or a term closing checklist from a letter of intent (lease or acquisition) or a team sheet (financing).

CLE: Privacy and Security in Mergers and Acquisitions

2/12/2020 3:00 PM - 2/12/2020 5:00 PM

This course will provide an interactive review (using a hypothetical case study scenario) of Privacy and Security issues involved in acquiring or selling a privately held company, whether it is a large global company, a division or business unit spin-off, or a smaller business.

Friday Fundamentals: Do's and Don't for Depositions

2/21/2020 12:00 PM - 2/21/2020 1:30 PM

A panel of experienced practitioners will discuss their experiences taking and defending depositions and will share valuable insight into preparing for depositions, effectively questioning deponents and objecting while defending a deposition.

Probate Overview

2/28/2020 12:00 PM - 2/28/2020 1:30 PM

This program will provide an overview of the probate process in Massachusetts, including factors to consider when selecting the type of probate, identifying probate property, completing court paperwork, preparing court accountings, closing the probate estate, and when and how to obtain a license to sell.

Taxes for Tax-Exempt Organizations

3/6/2020 12:30 PM - 3/6/2020 1:30 PM

Join us as we conclude our six-part Fundamentals series with Taxes for Tax-Exempt Organizations!

Fundamentals of Liability and Property Insurance

3/20/2020 12:00 PM - 3/20/2020 1:30 PM

Join us for a lively discussion of the “nuts and bolts” of insurance coverage. We will take a tour of three common types of insurance policies—general liability, professional liability, and property—to learn the basics of how they work and what they cover.

Bankruptcy Law Basics

3/27/2020 12:00 PM - 3/27/2020 1:30 PM

This program provides the basics of federal bankruptcy law. It includes a substantive review of the various chapters of the Bankruptcy Code and a brief overview of the division of labor between the bankruptcy and federal district courts.

Family Immigration 101

4/17/2020 12:00 PM - 4/17/2020 1:30 PM

This program will teach you about the various types of documents related to family immigration.

Due Diligence and Disclosure Schedules: Two Sides of the Same Coin

5/1/2020 12:00 PM - 5/1/2020 1:30 PM

This Friday Fundamentals will help new corporate lawyers become more familiar with the Due Diligence process and Disclosure Schedules.

Intro to Tax Law

5/8/2020 12:00 PM - 5/8/2020 1:30 PM

The speakers will discuss the tax issues they face in various practice settings (e.g., law firms of various sizes, accounting/consulting firms, in-house roles) as well as the type of work, clients, challenges and rewards, practitioners can expect.

Criminal Law District Court Boot Camp

5/15/2020 12:00 PM - 5/15/2020 1:30 PM

This program will focus on the fundamental procedures and common practices utilized to handle criminal cases in the District and Municipal Courts of Massachusetts.
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