The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

The Supreme Court Speaks on Chapter 11: Reflections on the Implications of Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P.

The Supreme Court on June 27, 2024 issued its long awaited decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P., holding 5-4 that a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization that releases claims against nondebtors without the consent of the claimants is prohibited by the Bankruptcy Code.  Come hear the petitioner himself, William K. Harrington, United States Trustee for the New England states and New York, discuss the opinion with other experts and consider its likely effects on future Chapter 11 practice.   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org

Bar Coaching Series: Essay Workshop

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!  Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org

Bar Coaching Series: Stress Management

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 materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org

Expert Witnesses in Business Litigation

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 strategies on engaging and working with experts, expert-related discovery issues, and the admission and exclusion of expert testimony, in light of recent changes to FRE Rule 702. Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org

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

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 immigrants (MLPIs) are designed to address these health disparities. By connecting immigrant patients with immigration and health law attorneys, medical institutions have noted improved access to health care and health outcomes. This training aims to provide an overview of some of the most common types of immigration issues that arise in the MLP context, and how pursuing appropriate immigration pathways can in turn allow patients to qualify for more comprehensive health care coverage. The program aims to empower attorneys to explore these types of partnerships for themselves, thereby playing a pivotal role in improving access to health care in vulnerable communities through legal representation, community outreach, and policy advocacy.  Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Trenon Browne at tbrowne@bostonbar.org