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Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Upcoming CLE seminar and program schedule

MBA increases CLE offerings across the commonwealth. Register for the upcoming Stops Along the ADR Spectrum Conference.

To register for the following programs, call MBA Member Services at (617) 338-0530, [e-mail membership] or visit the CLE Web site. To download a PDF of the October/November CLE brochure, click here.

NOTE: This association year, the MBA is increasing its CLE offerings to at least 80, with more seminars and offerings throughout the state. At least 10 seminars running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. will take place each month. In addition to more programming in the Greater Boston area, the MBA will increase its CLE offerings in the communities of Springfield, Marlborough, Andover, Taunton and Worcester.

For more information on new programs, visit www.massbar.org.

This week's highlighted programs include:

Save the Dates: Upcoming conferences
Stops Along the ADR Spectrum Conference
Elder Law Basics
Preparing to File a Lawsuit

Scroll down for program descriptions, dates and registration details.

SAVE THE DATES

36th Annual Robert Fuchs Labor Law Conference
National Labor Relations Board/Department of Labor Annual Conference
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:30–5:30 p.m., with reception to follow
Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston

Sixth Annual In-House Counsel Conference
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Newton Marriott Hotel, Newton

Conference

Stops Along the ADR Spectrum Conference: Matching the Best Option with the Situation
Course #: BLC09
Thursday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m.–noon
MBA, 20 West St., Boston

In these changing times, the need and demand for alternative dispute resolution is increasing. While lawyers and clients have a general idea of the more familiar types of ADR, they are less familiar with other ADR tools and methods such as case evaluation and collaborative law. On the day we celebrate Conflict Resolution Day, our experienced panelists will provide practical advice on topics such as the use and value of case evaluation in resolving disputes and how collaborative law works and when it can be utilized.

NOTE: Lunch is included in the registration fee and will take place from Noon-1 p.m.

Click here for faculty and pricing information.

SEMINARS

Elder Law Basics
Course #: PLD09
Introductory level
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4–7 p.m.
Western New England College School of Law, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield

This program will provide an introduction to the basics of long-term care and estate planning strategies for the growing group of clients who are 65 and older. Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to apply techniques and strategies for dealing with this age group in daily practice.

For more information, or to register, visit the MBA Calendar.

Preparing to File a Lawsuit
Course #: CLH09
Introductory level
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 4–7 p.m.
Western New England College School of Law, 1215 Wilbraham Road., Springfield

You are a new lawyer, or a lawyer who does not ordinarily handle litigation matters, and you are asked to file a malpractice, personal injury, commercial or other civil action. Where do you begin? Join us for this practical seminar that will cover the mechanics of preparing to file a lawsuit from start to finish. Our experienced faculty will begin by conducting mock client interviews and then discuss the legal, ethical and client issues raised during the interviews, as well as other issues associated with lawsuit preparation.