The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

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? Con...

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 la...

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-judgm...

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 m...

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 insi...

 The terms of these “down-round” transactions can differ significantly from the terms that have been typical in recent years, which creates challenges and opportunities for companies, existing investors, and new investors. This webinar will provide an overview of traditional down-round terms and deal structures, and discuss new terms and structures that are becoming more prevalent than in prior ma...

Come join expert medical professionals Kathleen Flinton, MAR, MSW, LICSW, and Anna Mancuso, MSW, LICSW, as they provide a basic understanding of stress and its impact on the body’s central nervous system and brain. Kathleen and Anna will explain the effects of chronic and toxic stress and how it may show up in our professional world and legal services. The first part of the training will be a comp...

The Environmental Appeals Board is an appellate tribunal established by regulation to hear administrative appeals under all major environmental statutes that EPA administers, including importantly where EPA is the permit-granting authority under the federal Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) like in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The Board’s caseload consists...

In this program,  the Chief Judge and the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit and a seasoned bankruptcy practitioner with appellate experience will provide guidance on best practices for bankruptcy appeals and discuss appellate practice in the intermediate appellate courts and courts of appeals. (3/2/23)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contac...

New official rules on public charge went into effect on December 23, 2022. This training will provide an overview of the new rules and is aimed at helping attorneys and legal representatives provide proper advice to would-be adjustment of status clients about this complex area of law.  (3/1/23)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Katherine Prifti, Regional Counsel at First American Title Insurance Company will go over the basics of title insurance in residential real estate transactions.  This program will cover why you need it, what a commitment is, and what a policy covers. (3/1/23)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Join three experienced practitioners to hear about recent developments in the law of personal jurisdiction in Massachusetts and around the country. Topics include the Supreme Court’s recent decisions on general and specific jurisdiction, recent noteworthy developments in Massachusetts and the First Circuit, and practical tips for deciding whether and how to pursue a personal jurisdiction defense....

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) recently instituted a new final rule for immigration practitioners providing limited representation in matters before the immigration court. The rule went into effect on November 14th, and has immediate implications for many attorneys already providing limited immigration services, or wishing to do so in the future. Join us for a roundtable discus...

The Health Law landscape is changing every day. Join us for a discussion on the current health law regulatory hot topics. (2/16/23)  During this conversation we will discuss: Regulatory issues surrounding the use of artificial intelligence  Regulation of healthcare products and prescription diagnostics  The Federal Trade Commission Proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule and its potential impact within t...

Join us for a discussion in which we will cover the basics of purchase and sale agreement (“PSA”) provisions in commercial real estate transactions, how these provisions guide transactions from start to finish, and how to protect your client from potential pitfalls, whether you are representing a buyer or seller. (2/16/23)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at...

Private Foundations - Rules of Behavior is the fourth 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 Private Foundations - Rules of Behavior program will describe the essent...

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-judgm...

As of July 26, 2022, Massachusetts joined 17 other states in codifying the prohibition of discrimination against employees, students and other individuals with natural hair and protective hairstyles through the CROWN Act. Join a candid conversation about the origins and motivations for passing this legislation and how it could impact civil rights and employment litigation. Additionally, hear profe...

Are you looking to improve your essay writing skills in preparation for the bar exam? Join this workshop and receive some best tips and practices before you head into the exam. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to improve your score! (2/7/23)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Join the BBA for a workshop on attacking the Multistate Bar Exam, Multistate Performance Test, and overall exam strategies. Nick Horan, Assistant Dean of the Academic Success Program and Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University School of Law will provide tips and tricks on studying for both the MBE and MPT as well as the best ways to prepare for the exam itself. This interactive pro...

Join the Boston Bar Association and  Greater Boston Legal Services in learning the skills needed to volunteer at the virtual CORI Sealing Clinic. This project was launched in partnership with GBLS to serve our low-income communities in Boston. As CORI records can present a significant barrier to housing, employment, and educational opportunities, assisting clients with sealing is an important way...

Privacy and Cybersecurity laws are becoming increasingly relevant in other spaces of the law. (2/1/23) Come learn the basic laws and principles in this area, including: - Breach notification laws - Data security regulations - Basic cybersecurity principles - Unfair and deceptive acts and practices and their relationship to privacy - Personal Privacy statues like GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and the new Connec...

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. (1/26/23)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

Our program will be a discussion around the development, implementation, and ongoing management of business cybersecurity policies in an in-house environment. (1/26/23)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org  

This program will provide an overview of the cryptocurrency shakeup of 2022 and a practical introduction to digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Key considerations that charities and their advisors must be aware of when venturing into this new asset class will be discussed. Sharon C. Lincoln, an expert on tax and charitable organization matters, will highlight...