The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

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The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar episodes

May 20, 2020 Pretrial and Compassionate Release During COVID-19: A Focus on White Collar Defendants in the Federal Courts
There is heightened concern for our clients facing sentencing or in the prison system who are particularly vulnerable given the institutional obstacles to social distancing and lack of PPE. Tune into this discussion to hear from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Federal Defenders Office and defense attorneys who are in the midst of advocating for their clients. (May 19, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]
1 hr 10 min
May 19, 2020 Divorce Fundamentals: Separation Agreements
Panelists discuss the essential provisions for all Separation Agreements related to: alimony, custody/parenting plans, child support, the division of the marital estate, health insurance, income taxes, and life insurance, as well as the key provisions related to the enforcement and modification of a Separation Agreement. (May 19, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]
1 hr 18 min
May 19, 2020 Divorce Fundamentals: Separation Agreements
Panelists discuss the essential provisions for all Separation Agreements related to: alimony, custody/parenting plans, child support, the division of the marital estate, health insurance, income taxes, and life insurance, as well as the key provisions related to the enforcement and modification of a Separation Agreement. (May 19, 2020)
Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan Johnson at [email protected]
1 hr 18 min
May 19, 2020 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 [email protected]
1 hr 3 min
May 19, 2020 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 [email protected]
1 hr 3 min
May 18, 2020 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 [email protected]
58 min
May 18, 2020 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 [email protected]
58 min
May 18, 2020 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 [email protected]
1 hr 30 min
May 18, 2020 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 [email protected]
1 hr 30 min
May 18, 2020 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 [email protected]
1 hr 30 min