The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

Coming Changes to the Multisector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater

Experts provide an overview of the changes proposed to the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges.  The webinar will give participants an overview of the MSGP including the scope of facilities subject to the MSGP, a summary of the proposed changes in the draft 2020 MSGP including sampling requirements and benchmark modifications, and the general permit's implementation by EPA Region 1 in Massachusetts. (May 18, 2020)

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

Governing Massachusetts Nonprofits Remotely During the COVID-19 Crisis

A new emergency law, Section 16 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, gives Massachusetts nonprofits temporary additional flexibility in holding board and members’ meetings and taking other governance actions during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn about these new options, find out what steps are required to take advantage of them and participate in a practical discussion on remote meetings, member proxies, appointing directors and officers, and more. (May 15, 2020)

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

Friday Fundamentals: District Court Boot Camp: First Appearance & Arraignment

This is a crash course in the fundamental procedures and common practices utilized to handle criminal cases in the District and Municipal Courts of Massachusetts that can help defense attorneys and prosecutors effectively advocate. (May 15, 2020)

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

Representing Veterans in Discharge Upgrades: Effectively Advocating for Veterans with Mental Health Conditions

This discussion offers in-depth training about veterans who have mental health conditions related to their service. A former Army psychiatrist with expertise in forensic evaluations and a psychologist with expertise in veterans and trauma disorders will present basic information about mental health disorders and how they are treated, how the military addresses mental health, best practices for working with mental health experts, and tips for how to work with and interview a client who has experienced trauma. (May 15, 2020)

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

Massachusetts Class Actions Versus Federal Class Actions – Know the Difference

An effective class action attorney knows the differences between state and federal class actions and may use those differences to advance a client’s position. This discussion highlights those differences for actions filed in Massachusetts state versus federal court. (May 14, 2020)

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

Money Market Funds - Uncertainty, Intervention, and the Road Ahead

Clair Pagnano and Jon-Luc Dupuy, partners from K&L Gates highlight the issues related to money market funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. (May 13, 2020)

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

Best Practices for Remote Proceedings

This discussion features a panel of top-notch litigators who have recent experience conducting remote proceedings in a COVID-19 world.  The panelists provide tips and suggestions for handling remote discovery, mediations, and oral arguments. (May 13, 2020)

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

Civil Litigation in the Superior Courts During the Pandemic

Massachusetts Superior Court judges and business litigation practitioners discuss the status of the Superior Courts and the challenges of conducting civil business during the coronavirus crisis and going forward as restrictions are relaxed. (May 12, 2020)

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

Building Business Relationships in a Time of Social Distancing

Relationship building is the foundation of all business development, and in this webinar, we discuss how relationship building can advance your career and why relationship building can be hard for new associates. (May 12, 2020)

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

Friday Fundamentals: An Introduction to the Practice of Tax Law

Speakers will discuss an overview of practicing tax law in four different contexts: private practice (i.e., law firm or solo), Big Four” accounting, CFO/in house tax counsel, and IRS/government practice. (May 8, 2020)

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