The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

USI Affinity Presents: Everything You Need to Know About Malpractice Insurance

This discussion covers everything from how to fill out the insurance application to who's covered at your firm, how much coverage you need and how high risk your practice area is for suits. (April 23, 2020)

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

Navigating Permitting and Appeals Under New COVID Rules

Permitting experts discuss and highlight important changes to deadlines and procedures resulting from the recent and rapidly released COVID-19 related rule changes. (April 22, 2020)

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

Divorce Fundamentals: Custody and Parenting Plans

This discussion will include an understanding of legal versus physical custody; how to handle custody disputes; what are GALs and when are they needed; what are Parent Coordinators and when are they needed; how to draft parenting plans; what types of provisions should be included in parenting plans. (April 21, 2020)

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

COVID-19 Relief for Nonprofits – Demystifying the CARES Act, FFCRA, and Other Forms of State and Federal Relief

In this Legislative update, speakers will provide an informative overview of recent state and federal legislation providing relief to nonprofit organizations affected by COVID-19. (April 21, 2020)

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

COVID-19 Insurance Claims

Members of the Insurance and Tort Litigation Steering Committee cover what we know so far, what we don’t, about how insurance can help firms and clients through shutdowns, deep-cleans, and quarantine. (April 17, 2020)

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

The Elusive H-1B: Making Odd Jobs Work

This discussion is a practical deep-dive into how to approach out-of-the-box H-1B petitions. (April 16, 2020)

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

Part 2: The State and Federal Responses to COVID-19: Updates on What Massachusetts Employers and Employees Need to Know

Led by three experienced employment attorneys, this discussion will explore key updates on these recent efforts taken by the federal government and Massachusetts to address the risks to the public health and economic damage resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. (April 16, 2020)

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

Transitioning a Law Practice to a Remote Workforce: Addressing Cyber Security & Data Privacy

This talk will address data privacy and security challenges to provide guidance on the transition of rendering legal services on a remote basis. (April 15, 2020)

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

For Public Interest Attorneys: Loan Repayment and Student Loan Forgiveness

Covering all of the essential details, including repayment plan options, loan forgiveness, and the five financial planning elements, this discussion will provide the information and next steps you need to get you on the road to zero student debt as well as an update on student loan relief provided in the recently passed relief act. (April 7, 2020)

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

Renewable Energy Interconnection: Challenges, Opportunities

Experts discuss current actions to address interconnection issues and opportunities as the Commonwealth makes progress toward integrating more renewable technologies and working toward our greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, utilities, regulators, solar developers. (April 6, 2020)

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