The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

Hot Topics in Post-Acute Health Care: An Industry Leader Roundtable

The post-acute health care sector—including Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health, Hospice, and technology-enabled care in the home—is undergoing unprecedented change. A panel of New England leaders in this space will share their insights into these challenges and opportunities, through a moderated roundtable that will discuss: (1/25/23)

• Cutting edge innovations, including hospital care in the home, new model nursing facilities, SUD and TBI treatment, value-based long-term care, virtual care delivery, and clinical research.
• Federal and state regulatory and compliance initiatives, including quality and patient safety, fraud enforcement and bed de-densification.
• High deal volume, including mergers and acquisitions, and the role of private equity investment in the sector. 
• Financial challenges for the sector, with related reimbursement trends. 
•  Workforce issues, and the continued impact of COVID on operations.
• Quality assurance and post-hospital care transition issues. 

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

 

Preparation for 2023 Proxy and Reporting Season

In preparation for the 2023 proxy and reporting season, panelists from Mintz and WilmerHale will discuss a range of recent and year-end disclosure and governance topics impacting Form 10-K. Topics will include:  (1/24/23)

• Pay-for-performance
• Recent amendments to Rule 10b5-1
• Clawback policies

 

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

Effective Strategies for Maintaining Your Stamina and Avoiding Burnout

This program will address the all-too-common experience of waning stamina and feeling burnt out during times of continuous high demands (e.g., finals, bar prep, starting your career, etc.) and provide effective strategies to reduce the drain on your stamina, prioritize where to expend energy, and utilize useful techniques to refuel before, during, and after periods of high demands. (1/20/23)

 

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

Understanding the 2022 Revisions to the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules

A revised version of the American Arbitration Association’s Commercial Arbitration Rules became effective on September 1, 2022. The changes were designed to promote efficiency and reflect advances in technology. A discussion will be led by the head of the AAA’s Boston office and an experienced arbitrator, addressing the changed rules and their practical impact on drafting of arbitration clauses, conducting arbitration proceedings, and case strategy. (1/19/23)

 

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

COVID and PPP Fraud

This panel will discuss recent criminal and SEC cases involving fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Hear from speakers at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, SEC, and AG’s Office about their office’s experiences with this line of investigations and cases. (1/19/23)

 

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

Blockchain Litigation in a Crypto Winter

The onset of a crypto winter has brought with it a marked uptick in blockchain-related litigation.  In this program, experienced blockchain litigators will address recent litigation trends impacting the blockchain space and provide some practical insights for navigating these suits. (1/18/23)

 

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

How to Build MBTA Communities

The new MBTA Communities legislation (M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A) The members of the panel helped design the legislation, and want to help you learn how to use it. We hope to help lawyers better assist their real estate developer or lender clients plan and structure new housing developments that take advantage of these brand new zoning districts. (1/12/23)

 

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

Divorce Fundamentals Series: Section 34: Income, Assets, Liabilities & Discovery

Chapter 208, Section 34 will be reviewed in detail with a focus on the factors the courts consider when assigning property and liabilities in a divorce.  Discussion will include an overview of the various types of assets and liabilities and the best means of discovering those assets and liabilities. Discussion on discovery will include the different types of discovery available and what discovery is mandatory.  (1/10/23)

 

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

Guns, Public Safety, & Criminal Practice: The Supreme Court’s Decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen

This panel of experts will discuss the implications of Bruen for Massachusetts gun laws, constitutional law, racial justice, public safety, and criminal practice. This program will be indispensable to those interested in policies impacting public safety and practitioners in Massachusetts criminal courts.   (1/6/23)

 

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

The New M.G.L. Ch. 188 Homestead Statute –Changes to the Law and Its Impact on Your Practice

This program will analyze the changes in the new M.G.L. Ch. 188 Homestead statute passed in August 2022 and effective in November 2022. Learn from seasoned counsel who represent Debtors and Trustees what the changes may mean to your bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy practice. (1/5/2023)

 

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