In this week's Bar Seen, we catch up
on what's been happening at 20 West Street and around the
commonwealth with snapshots of some recent MBA-related events.
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An evening with Chief Justice
Gants
The MBA's Judicial Administration (JA) Section Council hosted an
open meeting with Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D.
Gants on Wednesday, May 18, at the MBA's Boston office. Gants gave
an update about the court's budget situation, and answered
questions from audience members about voir dire, unrepresented
litigants and the upcoming vacancies on the SJC. (Pictured, from
left: MBA President Robert W. Harnais, JA Section Vice Chair Thomas
M. Bond, Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants and JA Section Chair Lori A.
Cianciulli).
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Planned early negotiation event
The MBA's Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee hosted a best
practices event on May 17 in Boston. Skilled and experienced
experts discussed collaborative law, case evaluation and early
mediation. These processes and others are part of a growing dispute
resolution trend, referred to as Planned Early Negotiation (PEN).
Attendees also gained invaluable practice tips and learned about
expanding options for resolution.
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Keches earns MBA Community Service Award
MBA President-elect Jeffrey N. Catalano presented the MBA
Community Service Award to George N. Keches (right) at the Bristol
County Bar Association Annual Dinner on May 11, at the New Bedford
Whaling Museum. Keches was honored for his service to his local
community.
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Newton North competes in Mock Trial
nationals
Newton North High School's mock trial
team competed at the 2016 National High School Mock Trial
Championship in Boise, Idaho, on May 13-14. The team earned the
right to represent Massachusetts at the national championship after
winning the state tournament, run by the Massachusetts Bar
Association. At nationals, Newton North finished in 31st place
against nearly 50 teams from around the U.S., Guam and South
Korea.