The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

Insuring the Transaction - Navigating Insurance Issues in Leases & Loan Documents

Insurance requirements in real estate documents are sometimes glossed over by transactional lawyers. However, this language is critical to the indemnification and other risk allocation goals of the parties, and miscommunications between clients regarding insurance requirements can lead to delays in closing dates and other deadlines. This program will walk attendees through common insurance issues that could arise in a hypothetical “soup to nuts” commercial transaction in which a property owner negotiates a commercial lease with a new tenant, and then turns around to finance the property with a bank. Panelists from an insurance agency will provide an insider’s perspective on key provisions and the underwriting process, and a real estate litigation attorney will advise on traps for the unwary.  (3/30/23)

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

What’s it Really Like Working in Energy Law?

If you're a law student or new lawyer interested in energy law, don't miss this event! A panel of experienced energy practitioners focused on issues including solar development, climate change, and electrification will discuss their roles and perspectives in the always evolving field of energy law in Massachusetts. (3/28/23)

 

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

The Rise of AI-Assisted Innovations and Intersection with Patent Law

An expert panel will provide a high-level overview of the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cutting-edge research, and the related patent challenges. The discussion will include the use of AI in applications such as cancer detection, autonomous vehicles, surgical robotics, clinical trials, and other industries such as financial services, consulting and advertising. The panel will also discuss the hurdles faced when trying to obtain patent coverage and where we may be headed next.  (3/28/23)

 

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

Navigating Foreign Direct Investment Regimes

Join experts from Hogan Lovells’ Global Regulatory team for a review of the foreign direct investment (“FDI”) regimes in three key countries: the US, the UK, and Germany. 

The panel will compare these three FDI regimes; address national trends, including mitigation measures/remedies employed; and highlight best practices for managing transactions involving multi-jurisdictional FDI assessments – topics that are becoming increasingly important in cross-border deal-making.  (3/29/23)

 

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

Tax-Exempt Organizations Fundamentals Series: Taxes for Tax-Exempt Organizations

Taxes for Tax-Exempt Organizations is the fifth in our six-part Fundamentals Series on public charities and private foundations.  The series will provide a basic overview geared toward new attorneys and attorneys new to the practice area on forming, operating and dissolving a tax-exempt organization in Massachusetts.  The Taxes for Tax-Exempt Organizations program will cover unrelated business income tax (UBIT); Massachusetts-specific taxes; IRS intermediate sanctions rules and excise taxes; and executive compensation excise taxes. (3/28/23)

 

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

Use Your Legal Skills for Good – Pro Bono Opportunities Here and Now

Please join legal services leaders in the Boston community to learn about the acute need for lawyers to provide pro bono services to low-income members of the Boston community. Panelists will discuss their participation in innovative remote and in-person pro bono projects. You will leave this session with concrete ways to start helping! (3/27/23)

 

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

 

Recent Key Decisions by the National Labor Relations Board- Understanding the Implications

Over the last several months, the NLRB has been busy issuing decisions and reversing many Trump-era legal standards.  These cases address far-reaching issues, include confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions, micro bargaining units, the type of damages available for labor law violations, and third-party access to employers’ worksites. This panel discussion will feature experienced labor lawyers providing analysis of these recent developments and previewing the practical implications for employers and workers. We will also discuss NLRB enforcement priorities and share predictions for future NLRB developments. (3/24/23)

 

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

Divorce Fundamentals Series: Custody & Parenting Plans

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. (3/14/23)

 

 

 

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

Impact of Chronic & Toxic Stress in Legal Services: Befriending and Tending to Your Central Nervous System, Part 2

Kathleen and Anna will continue to lead the discussion of chronic and toxic stress in legal services and how it may show up in our professional world. The second part of the training, based on the information that Kathleen and Anna have shared, will help attendees create a toolkit to build resilience, tend to one’s biology, self-care, and adopt skills for central nervous system regulation/stress management so we can thrive in our work. (3/14/23)

 

 

 

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

The European Unified Patent Court – At the Advent of a New Era of Patent Litigation

The European Unified Patent Court (UPC) is about to take off with the beginning of a sunrise period starting in March 2023, leading up to the opening of the court in June 2023. Litigation in the UPC will change patent litigation in Europe from an atomistic (country-by-country) approach to a single procedure covering most of the important European markets. The presentation will give US lawyers insight into the need-to-know about this new system, enable the audience to understand the most important differences to US litigation and provide them with the necessary background on what their clients should do now concerning their European Patents in order to prevent surprises. (3/9/23)

 

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