Best Massachusetts Bar Association Podcasts (2024)

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Bar Coaching Series: Stress Management 28:22

18h ago28:22

28:22

The BBA extends an invitation to all bar exam takers to attend a stress management workshop. Led by Shawn Healy, a Clinical Psychologist from Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, this workshop aims to provide valuable insight and guidance on navigating the pressures and expectations associated with bar exam preparation. Questions? Inquiries about program…

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Expert Witnesses in Business Litigation 1:03:04

19h ago1:03:04

1:03:04

An expert witness can make the difference between success and failure in business litigation. Join us to explore the role of experts throughout the business litigation process and how proper management of the attorney-expert relationship can create admissible and effective testimony. Three experienced trial attorneys will provide their insight and …

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Medical-Legal Partnerships for Immigrants: Helping Immigrant Patients Access Healthcare in Massachusetts 51:44

19h ago51:44

51:44

Historically, the climate of fear within low-income immigrant communities and the uncertainty around healthcare benefits have deterred immigrants from seeking medical care. Anxiety over immigration status and other socioeconomic barriers contribute to poorer health outcomes among those in the immigrant community. Medical-legal partnerships for immi…

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Episode 135-Tackling Mental Health Issues in the Law with Amy Levine and LCL 25:28

1d ago25:28

25:28

Attorney well-being continues to be a hot topic in the legal community. While the most severe effects of the pandemic are now behind us, mental health continues to be a significant issue in our profession. But there is a lot being done to address these challenges. To provide some context, several years ago, the Report of the Task Force on Lawyer We…

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All About Sapori Cucina & Bar 23:28

1d ago23:28

23:28

Sapori Cucina & Bar in Quincy had to reinvent itself due to changes in the market caused by COVID. John from the All About Quincy Podcast sits down with Co-Owner Denise Santini to talk about their new restaurant in Quincy CenterBy John Melley Voice Overs & Production

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Trusts & Estates End of Year Review 2024 1:18:25

8d ago1:18:25

1:18:25

An annual event not to be missed, the Trusts & Estates End of Year Review covers recent federal and state case law, legislation and tax law matters. This year’s program will touch on: New Developments Committee: The committee will review recent cases regarding the Massachusetts anti-lapse statute, a conservator’s authority to create a will for an i…

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Divorce Fundamentals: Post Judgment Issues, Division of Retirement Assets, Contempts & Modifications 38:09

8d ago38:09

38:09

In this session, the panelist will discuss: The process for dividing retirement accounts, including when to use QDRO’s and Letters of Instruction. Contempt actions and the process for enforcing the terms of the Judgment of Divorce including when an award of attorney’s fees is appropriate. Modification actions and the process for modifying the terms…

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Episode 134-Law Firm Succession Planning with David Wood 44:02

15d ago44:02

44:02

As the baby boomer generation of lawyers approaches retirement, many firms are facing the looming challenge of ensuring a seamless transition for their clients. This process is not just about maintaining business continuity but also about safeguarding the firm's legacy and client relationships. Unfortunately, many firms are not adequately addressin…

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Office of Bar Counsel Trust Account Training 1:03:22

15d ago1:03:22

1:03:22

The Office of the Bar Counsel, the Board of Bar Overseers, and the Boston Bar Association are co- sponsoring a free one-hour program on trust account record keeping. The program will provide guidance for attorneys, paralegals, bookkeepers, or other law office support staff interested in receiving training on the requirements of Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.…

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Trusts & Estates Practice Fundamentals: Introduction to Revocable Trusts 1:01:14

15d ago1:01:14

1:01:14

This program will provide an introduction to revocable trusts in estate planning and review the key components of trusts, including funding formulas, marital provisions, structures for children and other beneficiaries, and trustee provisions. The program will provide drafting suggestions and advice when advising clients on establishing revocable tr…

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Development of AI Policies and Procedures for In-House Counsel 1:02:09

15d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

The opportunities for growth in leveraging artificial intelligence technologies has changed the legal landscape for businesses. This panel presentation will discuss: · AI considerations for commercial agreements · AI impacts on the practice of law · How to effectively use generative AI to optimize tasks and increase efficiency · AI's swift evolutio…

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Divorce Fundamentals: Separation Agreements 1:03:10

15d ago1:03:10

1:03:10

In this session, the Panelists will 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. Q…

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Well-Being Leadership Skills Series Part 3: Building Capacity for Innovation 47:02

15d ago47:02

47:02

The BBA, in collaboration with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is offering a three-part series directed at helping leaders improve their skills in three key areas-building connections, building capacity for difficult conversations, and building capacity for innovation. We strongly encourage BBA leaders and all BBA members that are leaders withi…

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Episode 133-Transitioning to In-house From Litigation and Building a Legal Team—With Matt Campobasso 36:57

23d ago36:57

36:57

For many lawyers in private practice, going in-house is the ultimate goal. For transactional lawyers and for some specialties like employment law, the path to a corporate role is more obvious. For litigators, less so. Most companies outsource a lot of their litigation because the need tends to fluctuate. But litigators can bring valuable skills to …

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All About Growing Up "QuinZEE" 32:57

24d ago32:57

32:57

John Melley sits down with Patrick Grimes Author of the Book Growing Up "Quinzee". Patrick shares tales from his boyhood that shaped the man he is today. His stories evoke memories of our own stories from our childhood. This one is a gem. Enjoy!By John Melley Voice Overs & Production

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From the Ground Up: Development and Construction Basics 51:14

29d ago51:14

51:14

Round out your skills as a “dirt,” or real estate, lawyer by learning about the basics of constructing a building from the ground up – from obtaining the permits or relief needed to unlock development potential on a site to entering into AIA contracts with the architects and contractors who will help design and construct the building. Join us for a…

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Basics of Bank Capital 44:01

29d ago44:01

44:01

The program will provide an introduction to bank capital, its uses and purposes, and the current debate on how to raise capital, including trade-offs between the benefits of raising capital and the impact of doing so on the economy. Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org…

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Administering Poorly Drafted Trusts 1:33:17

1M ago1:33:17

1:33:17

Join a panel of three experts in various areas of trust administration, including drafting, trusteeship, and fiduciary litigation. The panelists will delve into strategies for managing poorly drafted trusts and navigating worst-case scenarios that could lead to litigation. Topics will span from the initial drafting of the trust document to terminat…

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A Deep Dive into EPA’s Power Plant GHG Pollution Rule 1:21:18

1M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

This program will provide a comprehensive assessment of EPA’s recently released final greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants, including the rule’s pollution control requirements, available control technologies, climate change benefits, environmental justice impacts, and electric reliability implications, as well as analysis of potential l…

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Representing Veterans in Discharge Upgrades: Appealing DOD Board Decisions in Federal Court 1:32:03

1M ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Many of the men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces are cut off from veterans’ services and benefits because they were given a less-than-honorable discharge. They may have served in combat or have suffered physical or mental wounds, but are nevertheless unable to access much-needed treatment and support from federal and state veterans age…

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2024 Special Needs Housing and Trust Updates 35:22

1M ago35:22

35:22

In this program, Attorney Karen B. Mariscal will guide us through the most recent developments relative to the HOTMA regulations and procedures. Executive Director of PLAN of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Joan McGrath, will update us on changes to the policies surrounding the funding and use of pooled special needs trusts in Massachusetts. Questi…

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Public Participation in Energy and Environmental Law Proceedings 1:19:07

1M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Join experts in issues pertaining to energy and environmental law to learn about how the public currently engages in agency procedure and how the Commonwealth and advocates are working together to enhance these processes to accomplish better and more equitable outcomes. Hear perspectives from attorney and non-attorney advocates and from the Commonw…

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Family Vacation Homes: Pitfalls and Planning 57:21

1M ago57:21

57:21

Your clients envision leaving the family’s vacation home to their heirs to be enjoyed for generations to come. How forcefully should you dissuade them? And if they persist, how can you best structure the bequest in order to mitigate the problems that might arise in the future? In this hour-long session, an experienced estate planning lawyer and a p…

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The Motherhood/Caregiver Penalty: A Discussion of Challenges and Solutions 1:04:57

1M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

This program is held in remembrance of Hon. Maureen Mulligan, whose collaborative and inspiring leadership as the Chair of the ABA's Commission on Women in Profession from 2020-2023 was integral to the formulation and publication of the ABA's "Legal Careers of Parents and Child Caregivers" report. Last October, the ABA’s Commission on Women in the …

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Orange, Purple, and the Drugs Between Them 1:01:02

1M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Panelists will discuss hot topics related to Hatch-Waxman and biosimilar litigation, including recent scrutiny from the FTC over what patents may be listed in the Orange Book. Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.orgBy bostonbarassociation

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40T Compliance 45:57

1M ago45:57

45:57

Chapter 40T is designed to preserve the stock of affordable rental housing in Massachusetts that is at risk of loss due to expiring affordability restrictions, and to protect tenants in these developments from displacement. It applies to affordable housing properties that are assisted with or funded by any of 16 specifically identified federal and …

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Navigating the FTC’s Non-compete Ban 57:40

1M ago57:40

57:40

In this program, our esteemed group of panelists will provide an overview of the FTC’s recently-announced Final Rule prohibiting most non-compete agreements. The panel will address the Final Rule and explain what it prohibits, and discuss its exceptions, practical implications for both employers and employees who may be affected, and the ongoing ch…

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A View from the Front Lines – Current Issues in Estate and Gift Tax Audits and Litigation 57:47

1M ago57:47

57:47

Join tax litigator Keri Brown for a journey through the IRS’s current (and common) challenges to gift and estate tax audits. This presentation addresses valuation, formula transfers, installment sales, GRATs, penalties, Section 2036, split-dollar life insurance, and more – including how to best help your clients help themselves. Questions? Inquirie…

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Competency in Criminal Cases 101 1:05:04

1M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

How to deal with mental health issues in criminal cases, particularly focusing on client competency but also addressing criminal responsibility, including both the legal framework under chapter 123 and tactical and ethical advice, aimed primarily at students and new lawyers but also relevant to all experience levels. Questions? Inquiries about prog…

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Update on Privacy Enforcement: View from the States 58:49

1M ago58:49

58:49

With comprehensive privacy laws now in effect in states across the country (and close to home), the panel will provide an update on privacy law enforcement, including developments in California, Colorado, Connecticut and other jurisdictions with comprehensive privacy laws in effect. The panel will feature a discussion with Michele Lucan, Chief of t…

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Trusts & Estates Practice Fundamentals: Preparing Estate Tax Returns 57:55

1M ago57:55

57:55

Join us in this month's installment of Trusts & Estate's Practice Fundamentals as we go over how to determine whether an estate tax return is required for a decedent’s estate; how to obtain and organize the information needed for an estate tax return and how to prepare an estate tax return. month's installment of Trusts & Estate's Practice Fundamen…

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How Did I Get Here? Ep. 5: Michelle M. Byers of Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. 42:13

1M ago42:13

42:13

“How Did I Get Here?” is a series on the MassBar Beat podcast exploring the path from new lawyer to partner through in-depth interviews with lawyers at law firms, solo practitioners, in-house counsel and government employees about their unique path to a partner-level position.In this episode, host Michael D. Molloy, who is chair of the Massachusett…

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What In-House Lawyers, Employment Counsel and White Collar Defense Counsel Need to Know About DOJ’s Pilot Program on Compensation Incentives and Clawbacks, One Year In 56:10

2M ago56:10

56:10

In March 2023, the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice announced a three-year Pilot Program Regarding Compensation Incentives and Clawbacks, which seeks to reward companies that incentivize compliance through their compensation systems and hold wrongdoers financially accountable for their misconduct. At the intersection of employment law…

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AI in Estate Planning 52:58

2M ago52:58

52:58

This program dives deep into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), scrutinizing its role in estate planning scenarios, and how its potential can be harnessed for greater efficiency. Furthermore, it aims to scrutinize the more human elements of estate planning with AI, observe court reactions to it, and furnish insightful recommendations for ad…

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Creepy or Cool: How to Handle a Client Combining AI and Personal Data in Questionable New Ways 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

Clients sometimes get ahead of themselves. They can become so excited about a new thing they’ve discovered that they forget to ask whether they should do it. When those questions involve personal data and privacy, smart clients eventually approach their attorneys and ask “This new thing we can do, is it creepy or cool?” That new thing might involve…

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Subleasing Basics 58:06

2M ago58:06

58:06

This will be a primer on Subleasing, covering topics from reasons for subleases to market considerations to documenting the transaction. Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.orgBy bostonbarassociation

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Tax Exempt Fundamentals: Dissolutions 56:13

2M ago56:13

56:13

Dissolution is the last part 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 Dissolution program will describe the legal req…

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Episode 132-My Return to Live Conferences 6:41

2M ago6:41

6:41

I was beginning to think that live conferences were in my rear view mirror...until I attended the Annual Education Conference of the National Association for Law Placement. It was my first live conference in over four years. And I was like a kid in a candy shop. While I've made a point of going to an occasional live event, especially in the last tw…

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Wiretaps – Basics and Beyond 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

This program will provide an overview of state and federal wiretap law, practice pointers for both criminal defense attorneys and prosecutors, and will discuss pending litigation. Hear from experienced prosecutors and defense attorneys about the unique aspects of any case involving wiretap evidence. Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Con…

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Well-Being Leadership Skills Series Part 2: Building Capacity for Difficult Conversations 51:46

2M ago51:46

51:46

The BBA, in collaboration with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is offering a three-part series directed at helping leaders improve their skills in three key areas-building connections, building capacity for difficult conversations, and building capacity for innovation. We strongly encourage BBA leaders and all BBA members that are leaders withi…

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Trusts & Estate Fundamental: Overview of Estate Administration 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

This program will provide an overview of the basic steps to administer the estate of a deceased person, including probate, paying debts, satisfying creditor claims, preparing income and estate tax returns, accountings, and the distribution of the decedent’s assets. Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bosto…

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Rights of First Refusal 53:43

2M ago53:43

53:43

Massachusetts has a well-developed body of law on ROFRs. The panel will provide both a transactional and a litigation perspective on what they are, why they exist and what this body of law tells us (and does not tell us) about how courts will handle disputes over them. Additionally, the panel will address the still-open question of how to handle “u…

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Unveiling the Risks: AI Challenges in Labor & Employment Law 44:27

2M ago44:27

44:27

Employers and employees are learning how to best utilize AI and tools like ChatGTP in the workplace. Along the way they are being confronted, for the first time, with the legal issues that arise with the use (and misuse) of the new technology. This program will focus on the issues that AI and related tools pose for labor and employment attorneys an…

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Not Selected In The Lottery? Visa Options Beyond The H-1B Cap 57:20

2M ago57:20

57:20

Panelists will discuss creative visa options for professionals not selected in the H-1B CAP, detailing relevant considerations, practical experiences, common questions, and potential implications for each option. Attendees will gain insight on “go to” approaches for each option and how to leverage new and existing immigration policies. Questions? I…

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Mental Health Advocacy within the Carceral System 1:04:09

2M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

This panel will focus on the mental health inequities that incarcerated individuals face within the prison system in Massachusetts. Panelists will also share strategies on how they are addressing these inequities and provide ways for others to get involved in pro bono efforts. Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at t…

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Free and Clear of What? Recent Developments in 363(f) and Property of the Estate Disputes 52:08

2M ago52:08

52:08

Our group of panelists are prominent bankruptcy practitioners deeply involved in several cutting-edge decisions on these issues. Attendees will receive primer materials on this critical area of law, including summaries of recent opinions and references to helpful scholarship and additional practice materials. The panel will conclude with Q&A and de…

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Payment Incentives that Promote Equity 58:49

2M ago58:49

58:49

The need to address health equity in the delivery of care is of paramount importance for providers and payors alike, as the health care industry seeks to increase access to care, improve patient outcomes, and lower costs. This panel will address innovative payment incentives being implemented in Massachusetts to help promote equity, including new s…

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Divorce Fundamentals: Pre-Trial Practice: The Memo, the 4-way and the Pre-Trial 58:04

2M ago58:04

58:04

What is a Pretrial Conference? When are they held? What are the procedures? Do they vary from county to county and judge to judge? What is expected of parties and lawyers? What is needed at a Pretrial Conference? Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org…

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Fundamentals of an Investment Advisory & Investment Company Legal Practice 59:17

2M ago59:17

59:17

This program will provide an overview of the federal laws and regulations governing registered investment companies and investment advisers. Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.orgBy bostonbarassociation

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