18th Annual Municipal Law Conference 2020
Keep your practice on the cutting edge of local government law. This conference is sponsored by the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association and the Massachusetts Municipal Association
- Product Number: 2210103P01
-
CLE Credits, earn up to:
6.5 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits CLE Credit Note -
Add to Favorites List
Your Selection:
-
Product Description
Product Description
Lawyers who represent and advise our cities, towns, or other public sector clients encounter complex, multi-disciplinary questions daily. The breadth and depth of legal competence required of the public sector attorney can be staggering. Similarly, attorneys who represent private clients in their dealings with local government are working in an ever-changing legal framework and are challenged to keep abreast of the rapidly changing legal landscape. Get the latest essential updates and developments from the Legislature, government regulators, and courts. The accelerating rate of change in municipal law makes this Conference indispensable to those who work in and with the public sector. Attend and learn how your counterparts across the Commonwealth are navigating the latest legal challenges in the municipal arena! -
Agenda
Agenda & Materials
-
Program 1
Alphabet Soup of Drug Offenses
Prosecuting and defending drug cases can, on the surface, appear straightforward where the cases mostly involve professional police investigators and expert witnesses. The legal nuances in both proving the basic elements and in defending the case are, however, complex. Many involve conspiracies with multiple participants, and some amount of prior police investigation. As a result, a successful prosecution or defense involves a thoughtful strategy and careful preparation. Join our experts as we discuss the legal nuances in prosecuting and defending drug cases and explore the best practices for how to introduce the many varieties of physical and electronic evidence. -
3:00 - 3:10 pm
Refreshment Break
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
3:10 - 3:50 pm
Zoning and Land Use Update
on demand video Add to CartHon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
-
3:50 - 4:30 pm
Code Enforcement
on demand video Add to CartHon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
Hon. Cathleen E. Campbell, Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
4:30 - 4:40 pm
Key Takeaways
on demand video Add to CartKathleen Celio, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Carlos J. Dominguez, Esq., Attorney at Law , Boston
Hon. Thomas S. Kaplanes, Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Gina Masotta, Esq., Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Hon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
Hon. Cathleen E. Campbell, Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
4:30 - 4:40 pm
Key Takeaways
on demand video Add to CartKathleen Celio, Esq., Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Carlos J. Dominguez, Esq., Attorney at Law , Boston
Hon. Thomas S. Kaplanes, Boston Municipal Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Gina Masotta, Esq., Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Hon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
Hon. Cathleen E. Campbell, Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
-
Breaking Down the Two Most Essential Elements of Every Drug Case
on demand video Add to CartPossession and Proof of Intent to DistributePanel
-
Alphabet Soup of Drug Offenses: How to Successfully Prosecute and Defend Cases Involving Two or More Defendants
on demand video Add to CartDeconstructing Constructive Possession and Aider and Abettor LiabilityPanel
-
Preparation and Examination of Expert Witnesses, Including a Drug Expert Witness
on demand video Add to CartPanel
-
How to Handle the Introduction of Evidence of Drugs Without Having the Drugs Themselves
on demand video Add to Cart -
Alphabet Soup of Drug Offenses: Introduction of Electronic Evidence
on demand video Add to CartPhone Examinations, GPS and PING Data, and Coconspirator Statements -
Program 2
Trial of a Drug Case in District Court
While most criminal cases are resolved via plea bargain, it is imperative to understand the ins-and-outs of the District Court trial session. This seminar guides you through the major aspects of a trial from motions in limine to closings. The panel of trial attorneys and a District Court Judge steer you through the case and you act as jury. Unlike the jury, you have the opportunity to ask questions after the verdict. Case theory, witness preparation, and strategy are all open for discussion. Find out how experienced trial attorneys prepare their case for trial, from the day of arraignment.Hon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
Hon. Cathleen E. Campbell, Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
Welcome and Pre-trial Matters
on demand video Add to CartHon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
Hon. Cathleen E. Campbell, Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
Openings
on demand video Add to CartHon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
Prosecution Direct and Cross
on demand video Add to CartJohn B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
Defense Direct and Cross
on demand video Add to CartHon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
-
Charge Conference/Post-trial Motions and Closing Arguments
on demand video Add to CartHon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
Hon. Cathleen E. Campbell, Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
on demand video Add to CartHon. Jason Y. Chan, District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Stoughton
Hon. Cathleen E. Campbell, Administrative Office of the District Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
John B. Seed, Esq., Seed, Chan & Associates LLC , Brighton
-
- Faculty