Calendar 2024​​​​

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

                                                     
New Revenge Porn Law, Tuesday, October 22, 4:30-6:30, Newburyport District Court
 

On June 20, Gov. Maura Healey signed into law H. 4744: An Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation. This new law closes a legal loophole by prohibiting non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit images. It also expands the definition of domestic abuse to include non-physical acts of violence, known as coercive control. The new statute is very detailed as to what constitutes coercive control: In addition to three specific acts of abuse (harm to children, abuse of animals, and publishing of explicit sexual images of family or household members), coercive control is “a pattern of behavior intended to threaten, intimidate, harass, isolate, control, coerce or compel compliance of a family or household member that causes the family or household member to fear physical harm or have a reduced sense of physical safety or autonomy.” The law gives specific examples of coercive control tactics, including but not limited to intentionally isolating a family member from support; depriving a family member from basic needs; threatening to harm a child, family member or pet; threatening to release sensitive images or information; and more.

Attend & Learn:

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• How has the definition of domestic abuse changes

• What constitutes coercive control

• What does the new law say about coercive control tactics

• How are laws on dangerousness and bail affected

• How might the expanded definition of abuse implicate parenting decisions that many consider “basic”

 

Faculty

Gary O. Todd, Todd & Weld, Boston, Moderator

Hon. Mary F. McCabe, District Court

Martha Bagley, Brigantine, PC, Topsfield

Patty Davis, Davis & Davis, North Reading

Nicole Reilly, Law Office of Nicole Reilly, Topsfield
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To Register:
https://gnba.ticketbud.com/new-revenge-porn-law
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Challenging Evidentiary Issues
Thursday, November 14, 4:30-7:00
Newburyport Superior Court & Streaming

The Massachusetts Guide to Evidence is regularly updated. The most recent update was adopted on February 1, 2024. Attend this program and you will learn from our experts about the latest developments in the law of evidence as well as how to get your evidence admitted. The focus will be on:

• How to get past the initial hurdles of relevance and hearsay

• What you should know about the Best Evidence Rule

• How to effectively present electronic evidence

• The distinctions between Disqualification and Privilege

• How to avoid common trial mistakes

 

Expert Faculty

Hon David Lowy, Supreme Judicial Court, (ret.), General Counsel, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Hon. Gregory I. Massing, Appeals Court, Comm. of MA

Hon. Jennifer M. Allen, Probate & Family Court

Attorney Gary O. Todd, Todd & Weld, Boston

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To Register: https://gnba.ticketbud.com/challenging-evidentiary-issues