Series moderator David Bilodeau and his guest William Levine (retired family law attorney, mediator, conciliator, master) talk about the state of the probate and family courts, possible upcoming issues as the court continues to work around the pandemic, and Attorney Levine's take on the future of ADR.  (August 14, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

Our COVID-19 impact review series continues as we review special master appointments and importantly we will explore the creative ways we can incorporate masters into our litigation cases on a variety of issues (not simply discovery). Given the access to court during the pandemic this will be a great subject to explore to help practitioners be more efficient on behalf of their clients. (August 4, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

In the final installment of our summer program series, summer associates are invited to participate in a virtual round table discussion about leveraging the summer program experience in the coming year. (August 4, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

This discussion provides an overview of recently filed consumer, investor, and employee class actions, covering key developments and trends in amidst the pandemic.  (July 30, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

Panelist review and discuss parenting coordinator appointments, when appointments should be made and its role in resolution of parenting conflict, particularly throughout the pandemic, which has created a variety of new struggles for families to manage. (July 28, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

In this discussion, you will learn about the evidence supporting this connection, including the findings of the June 2020 report from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office about the unequal impacts of COVID-19, and potential policy solutions to mitigate these effects on Environmental Justice communities and avoid disparate impacts in the future. (July 27, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

This discussion explores the ways to bring an emergency before the Court, the various hearing options that may be available, and how to proceed (which will include the various considerations in having a 209A or other domestic violence related hearing virtually). (July 21, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

In this discussion, bankruptcy (and other) lawyers will gain indispensable insights into the ethical and practical issues that should be addressed in an emergency plan that protects clients and the lawyer’s business when disaster strikes. (July 16, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

This is a discussion about procedural and practical tips, tricks, dos and don'ts for telephonic and Zoom hearing that can (and very likely will) be scheduled for most matters in the Probate and Family Court for some time to come. (July 14, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]

Ms. Pamela A. Casey O’Brien showcases the new Essex Register of Probates virtual registry system and will also discuss and answer questions about various procedural items related to the Trial Court’s July 13th reopening. (July 2, 2020)

Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]