| OXFORD COMPARATIVE LAW CLE, 2009
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 Although it can be difficult to find good news these days, there is good news in the travel industry. Exchange rates have improved and airfares are lower. If you're looking for something interesting, educational and fun to do this summer, consider our program on "Comparative Law" in Oxford, England, August 1-15. There is time set aside in the middle of the two weeks for travel and sightseeing. London is just one hour away. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your knowledge and your horizons. Deadline for deposit is April 1. Call Peniey McClary at 617.573.8627 for more information.
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| PATENT LAW AND THE ECONOMY
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With almost all the news focused on the financial crisis, it is a good time to explore the impact of patent law on the economy. Does the creation of patents encourage development of business or does it impede competition? On March 27th a panel of internationally known economists, lawyers and practicing patent attorneys will present their analysis at the academic conference, The Impact of Patent Law on the Economy-Stimulus or Impediment?. Take a step back and learn from economists and professors and gain a fresh way to analyze your patent cases.
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| THE A-V OF ELDER LAW BENEFITS
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Keeping elders in their homes and in the community is a critical aspect of Elder Law practice and strategy. Navigating the criteria and processes involved in accessing available benefit programs can be challenging. This year's Elder law Institute, Maximizing Community Benefits, provides you with a detailed analysis of eligibility, coverage and qualifications. You will learn how to assist your clients so that they receive the help they need. From ASAP to Veteran's, you will gain an encyclopedic knowledge of community benefits, and how they apply to your cases. |
| SULS NEWS
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On February 12, the New England Regional Championship Rounds of the National Trial Competition was held in Boston. In its 34th year, this is the oldest and most prestigious law student trial competition in the nation, and almost all law schools compete. In the New England Region, 12 of the 14 ABA approved law schools competed, most sending two teams. The two Suffolk teams prevailed over Franklin Pierce Law Center and Yale Law School to take the Regional Co-Championship, earning the right to compete in the National Championship Rounds in San Antonio next month. This marks the eighth consecutive trip to NTC Nationals for Suffolk, a record equaled by only one other law school in the nation, and the second time Suffolk has swept the Regionals in the last four years. |
| SAVE THE DATES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New programs recently addes to our curriculum on:
The Impact of Fraud-Madoff and Beyond
May 29
New Data Security Rules and Best Practices
June 5
Changes in Guardianship Law under the New UPC
June 18
More information will be available soon. |
| HELPFUL RESOURCE
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 Whether you are looking to start your own practice, or just planning for your future within a current practice, you need Business Planning: Starting and Succeeding in Your Own Practice. This book has all the information to help you draft and create your own business plan. It is chock-full of checklists and worksheets to guide you through the process. You can buy this valuable business tool for just $79.00.
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