The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

Bar Coaching Series: Stress Management

The BBA welcomes all that are preparing for the bar exam to a stress management workshop. Shawn Healy, Clinical Psychologist at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, will offer insight and guidance on managing the stresses and expectations that come with preparing for the bar exam. (7/12/2023)

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org

 

 

Paths to the Judiciary

The Paths to the Judiciary panel will engage with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court Kimberly Budd, Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court Dalila Argaez Wendlandt, and Superior Court Judge Catherine Ham on their journey to the bench, their experiences as judges and women of color jurists, and their insights in thinking about how an attorney (at whatever stage of her career) might consider charting her path to the judiciary.  (7/12/13)

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

An Introduction to Working With Environmental Consultants and Technical Experts

This program will provide an introductory overview on working with environmental consultants and technical experts. A moderated panel composed of environmental lawyers from the public and private sectors, as well as an environmental consultant, will discuss lessons learned on how to best leverage these types of partnerships from procurement to trial. (6/21/2023)

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Massachusetts Sports Betting Has Arrived: How Did We Get Here and What Can We Expect in the Future?

Sports betting arrived in Massachusetts on January 31, 2023. This program will look at some of the key moments leading up to the enactment of the Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act (“MSWA”), how technology and more specifically block chain and cryptocurrency based sports gambling will impact the industry, and finally what types of issues can we expect to see on the regulatory and enforcement side as sports gambling takes off in Massachusetts.  (6/14/2023)

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Divorce Fundamentals Series: Post-Judgment Issues: Division of Retirement Assets, Contempts & Modifications

The Divorce Fundamentals Training Series is designed to provide new lawyers or attorneys new to the practice of family law with an overview of the “life of a divorce case.” This training series will cover topics such as the divorce client interview; filing the divorce complaint; child support and alimony; custody and parenting plans; discovery; motion practice; separation agreements and post-judgment issues. (6/13/2023)

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

PFAS Regulatory Update – State and Federal Regulators Take Aim at a “Forever” Problem

Join key state and federal environmental regulators as they discuss their agencies’ evolving policies to address PFAS, followed by commentary from the regulated community and advocates pressing for tougher rules.  This panel--the second half of the BBA’s spring series on PFAS—will focus on drinking water and wastewater regulation. (6/13/2023)

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Trusts & Estates End of Year Review 2023

An annual event not to be missed, the Trusts & Estates End of Year Review covers recent federal and state case law, legislation and tax law matters.  This year’s program will touch on: New Developments Committee, Public Policy Committee, Tax Law Updates Committee. (6/13/2023)

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

 

New Guidance on Discharging Federal Student Loans in Bankruptcy Cases

“Ray of Light” - The Department of Justice and the Department of Education just adopted a new process for handling cases in which individuals seek to discharge their federal student loans in bankruptcy court.  Learn why the new process was adopted and what DOJ and DOE hope it will accomplish.   Hear from the experts about best practices, potential pitfalls and planning opportunities in connection with the new Attestation Form, and learn about the ways that the bankruptcy courts are reacting.  

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

ESG and Trusts: Fiduciary Considerations

ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing is showing up in headlines everywhere.  Increasingly, clients and trust beneficiaries are asking for ESG factors to be incorporated in routine trust administration.  What fiduciary duties are at play in these situations? We will discuss definitions and evolution of ESG, and the fiduciary standards all estate planners must consider.

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Parallel Civil Litigation and Criminal Enforcement in IP, Antitrust and No-poach

This program will review current trends in criminal trade secret, antitrust and no-poach cases.  The panel will discuss parallel civil and criminal actions and what firm lawyers and in-house practitioners should consider in dealing with these matters.    

 

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org