Product Description

Do your client’s issues read more like a Hollywood screenplay? Let’s go to the movies!! This year’s Conference focuses on the mind-boggling scenarios of family law. Join us for a full day in Northampton!

Emergent regional trends, in-depth focus on Western Massachusetts family law, and cresting developments that impact your cases—that’s what you can expect from Cutting Edge Issues in Western Massachusetts. This Conference is delivered by a diverse panel of distinguished expert family lawyers and judges ready to share their insights on new issues central to your practice. Benefit from the valuable practice take-aways they can offer you. Hear evidence tips during every panel!

Come to this Conference expecting a lively interchange, panel discussion, question and answer session, and top-notch supporting materials—you will not be disappointed.

Your practice is constantly evolving: make this Conference a fundamental part of your annual family law self-audit.

Agenda & Materials

• 3:00 - 3:35 pm

  Welcome & Understanding of Start-Up Financing

  on demand video Add to Cart
• 11:45 am - 12:30 pm

  You Be the Judge: The Parent Trap

  Observe local practitioners presenting arguments/responses for temporary orders and/or contempt based on sophisticated fact pattern, responding to Judge’s questions, with attendees weighing in on decision.

  Peter I. Dunn, Esq., Casner & Edwards LLP , Boston
  
• 12:30 pm -1:30 pm

  Lunch – Provided for Faculty
• 3:35 - 4:15 pm

  Overview of Securities Laws; Common Private Placement Exceptions; Pitfalls

  on demand video Add to Cart

  Ramey D. Sylvester, Esq., McLane Middleton , Manchester
  
• 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

  Decisions on You Be the Judge - continued
• 4:15 - 4:50 pm

  Start-Up Financing Tools

  on demand video Add to Cart

  Michael B. Tule, Esq., McLane Middleton , Manchester
  
• 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

  Kramer v. Kramer

  Tips from the pros – what will work best for your case in the areas of high conflict and parental alienation. Sample orders for parenting and parent’s involvement in parenting time exchanges, therapy, etc. will be provided.
• 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

  Kramer v. Kramer

  Tips from the pros – what will work best for your case in the areas of high conflict and parental alienation. Sample orders for parenting and parent’s involvement in parenting time exchanges, therapy, etc. will be provided.
• 2:45 pm - 2:55 pm

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 2:55 pm - 3:40 pm

  The Birdcage

  A look at parenting plans and issues for atypical families and atypical children. This panel will discuss a wide range of issues related to parenting time and custody for children with special needs, transitioning children, as well as parents with challenges such as chronic or progressive illnesses like MS or cancer, transitioning parents, and parents with traumatic brain injuries.
• 3:40 pm - 4:15 pm

  Waiting to Exhale...Lobby Conference

  An informed discussion and question and answer session with members of the judiciary on the family law issues affecting your practice.

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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