"Legislative Update," presented by
Norman H. Roos, as moderator at the New England Mortgage Expo (1/12/23)
"Status of Long Island Sound Dredge Disposal Litigation and Its Impacts on All Projects," presented by
John P. Casey, as part of the virtual Environmental Business Council of New England's "16th Annual Dredging Conference: Lessons Learned for Environmental Dredging and Capping Projects" (11/3/2022)
"New Federal Speed Regulations for Coastal Waters" co-authored by
John P. Casey,
Michael S. Giaimo and
Madeleine M. Laffitte (9/28/22)
"3rd Annual Connecticut Offshore Wind Conference," co-presented by
John P. Casey,
Jonathan H. Schaefer and
Robert S. Melvin (9/23/2022)
"New ALTA 2021 Loan Policies of Title Insurance– Some Practical Considerations for Lenders," authored by
Candace M. Cunningham, published in the Fall 2022 edition of The Abstract, a publication of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (Fall 2022)
"Permitting & Development for Small & Medium-Sized Projects," presented by
Kurt S. Stiegel, a Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education program (8/4/22)
"ACRELive! The New ALTA Forms Are Here at Last!," presented by
Candace M. Cunningham, presented by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (8/3/2022)
"Massachusetts SJC Sheds Light on Zoning Protection for Solar Facilities in
Tracer Lane II Realty, LLC v. City of Waltham" co-authored by
Jessica D. Bardi,
Michael S. Giaimo and
Matthew J. Lawlor (6/7/2022)
"Ethics Case of the Year," presented by
Evan J. Seeman, as moderator of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association program. (2/15/2022)
"Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities" co-authored by
Jessica D. Bardi,
Timothy C. Twardowski,
Michael S. Giaimo,
Matthew J. Lawlor and
Kurt S. Stiegel (2/2/2022)
"Massachusetts Trends Within the Solar Industry," presented by
Danielle Andrews Long, hosted by The Land Use & Zoning and Environmental Law Sections of the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (12/6/2021)
"Planning & Zoning for REALTORS® and Staff," co-presented by
Michael S. Giaimo and
Timothy C. Twardowski, at the 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® (11/11/2021)
"Tax Credit Equity Roundtable," presented by Jerome L. Garciano, as moderator as part of the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association’s 2021 Fall Developers Forum. (10/26/2021)
"Expiration of Executive Orders 7B and 7I," presented by
Evan J. Seeman, as part of the Connecticut Bar Association's Planning and Zoning Section Meeting (6/22/2021)
"Supreme Judicial Court: Short-Term Rentals Not Consistent with Single-Family Residential Zoning" co-authored by
Timothy C. Twardowski,
Kristen E. Spirou and
Michael S. Giaimo (6/22/2021)
"New CT Zoning Laws Look to Increase Housing Diversity and Affordability" co-authored by
Evan J. Seeman and
Michele L. Maresca (6/11/2021)
"Religious Land Uses," presented by
Evan J. Seeman, presented during the ABA State and Local Government Law’s Land Use Committee online meeting. (3/26/2021)
"Fundamentals of Real Estate Tax 101," presented by
Amanda S. Eckhoff, as moderator of the Real Estate Finance Association webinar (2/24/2021)
"Review and Discussion of Pending Legislation," presented by
Evan J. Seeman, at a virtual meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Planning and Zoning Section (2/23/2021)
"Reimagining The Urban Footprint: Meeting The Needs Of The New World," presented by
Matthew J. Lawlor (1/26/2021)
"From Vacant to Vibrant," presented by
Timothy C. Twardowski, at the 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo hosted by the National Association of REALTORS®. (11/2/2020)
"Building a Diverse Organization," presented by
Amanda S. Eckhoff (9/30/2020)
"Land Use Segregation in Housing: What Can Be Done?" presented by
Evan J. Seeman, at the Connecticut Bar Association's virtual Planning and Zoning Section meeting. (9/3/2020)
"Massachusetts Extends Moratorium on Certain Evictions and Foreclosures" co-authored by
Kristen E. Spirou and
Matthew J. Lawlor (7/27/2020)
"Phased Re-Planning and Legal Challenges in a COVID-19 World," presented by
Evan J. Seeman, as moderator of this American Planning Association program, which focused on legal and planning issues likely to arise as businesses reopen in the COVID-19 era. (7/16/2020)
"Construction Loans and Agreements," presented by
Amanda S. Eckhoff, sponsored by the Commercial Real Estate Finance and Construction Law Sections of the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts. (7/14/2020)
"How to Finance a Microgrid Project in a Post-Covid-19 Economy," presented by Jerome L. Garciano (6/3/2020)
"Clean Energy for Your Clients: Tax Assessment Financing on Commercial Buildings with C-PACE," presented by
Charles E. Janson, a Connecticut Bar Association CLE webinar. (6/3/2020)
"Drones Fly Over Trespass, Nuisance, Privacy and Data Security Issues: What You Need to Know," co-presented by Virginia K. Trunkes and Karla L. Chaffee, which discussed the potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS or drones) in the real estate industry as well as common legal issues associated with drones, (5/15/2020)
"Executive Order to Address Zoning Barriers to Reopening Restaurants and Retail" co-authored by
Evan J. Seeman and
Michele L. Maresca
"COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on Land Use and Zoning" co-authored by
Evan J. Seeman and
Michele L. Maresca
"Massachusetts Enacts H. 4647 – Establishing Broad Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium During COVID-19 State of Emergency" co-authored by
Kendra L. Berardi,
Kristen E. Spirou and
Matthew J. Lawlor (4/21/2020)
"No RLUIPA Violation in Religious Ballfield Case," authored by
Evan J. Seeman, published in
Case Law Digest, an online publication of the American Planning Association’s Planning & Law Division. (3/24/2020)
"Prop Tech revolution:
Multifamily & Condo Innovators in Focus," presented by
Krista L. Patterson, as moderator at the 9th Annual Real Estate Women's Forum (2/27/2020)
"Focus on Housing II: Views from the Practitioner, Grassroots, and Advocate Perspective," presented by
Matthew J. Lawlor, at the Boston Bar Association's
2020 Real Estate Conference (2/6/2020)
"Speed Networking with Real Estate Lawyers," presented by Alicia R. Selman, as moderator of the Boston Bar Association-hosted event. (11/18/2019)
"Opportunity Zone Update - Understand it Benefits and Complexities," co-presented by
Michael J. Kearney Jr.,
Brian M. Flaherty and Jerome L. Garciano, as part of Robinson+Cole's
From Soil to Solar: Land Law Development Forum series. (11/13-14/2019)
"Speed Networking with Real Estate Lawyers," co-presented by
Matthew J. Lawlor and
Timothy C. Twardowski, at the Boston Bar Association-hosted event. (11/18/2019)
"Inclusive Opportunity Zone Investments for Community Development," presented by Jerome L. Garciano, presented at the SOCAP19 (Social Capital Markets) conference (10/24/2019)
"Innovative Building Methods and Modular Construction," presented by Jerome L. Garciano, moderated as part of Boston Harvard Real Estate Alumni Organization's
Innovation in Real Estate series (9/10/2019)
"Opportunity Zones: The Many Perspectives on the Land of OZ," moderated by Michele Maresca at the 2019 New England Conference and Deal Making in Boston. (7/15/2019)
"Opportunity Zones: The Many Perspectives on the Land of OZ," presented by
Michele L. Maresca, moderated by Michele Maresca at the 2019 New England Conference and Deal Making in Boston, MA. (7/15/2019)
"Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate Loan Documentation," presented by
Amanda S. Eckhoff, presented by the Real Estate Finance Association (REFA) (3/20/2019)
"Zoning Due Diligence, Zoning Opinions & Use of Zoning Endorsements," presented by
Timothy C. Twardowski, addressed various perspectives of zoning and its due diligence at an open meeting of the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association's Commercial Real Estate Finance Section in Boston (3/6/2019)
"Green Tax Incentive Compendium" (1/1/2019)
"Deferring Capital Gains Taxes – Opportunity Zone Investments" authored by
Michael J. Kearney Jr. (10/31/2018)
"Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Real Estate Issues Facing Manufacturers," co-presented by Sorell E. Negro and
Robert S. Melvin, at the National Business Institute (NBI) webinar "Manufacturing Law" (12/15/2016)
"Formula Retail," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated webinar with Professor Daniel Mandelker of the Washington University School of Law for the International Municipal Lawyers Association (10/11/2016)
"Ongoing Cases on the Right to Take," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, moderated webinar for the Owners Counsel of America (10/4/2016)
"Lynnfield Proposes New Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb," presented by
Timothy C. Twardowski, guest speaker on WBUR radio program, hosted by Deborah Becker (10/3/2016)
Discretionary Land Use Controls: Avoiding Invitations to Abuse of Discretion, an update of the book, 19th edition (2016)
"Proliferation of Rental Restrictions Nationally," presented by Brian W. Blaesser, at the Government Affairs Directors (GAD) Institute, hosted by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) (July 13-16, 2016)
"Electric Vehicle Charging Stations—Retail Primer Update," published in
Shopping Center Law & Strategy, a publication of the International Council of Shopping Centers (Spring 2016)
"Electric Vehicle Charging Stations—Retail Primer Update," published in
Shopping Center Law & Strategy, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Sorell E. Negro, a publication of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) (Spring 2016)
"Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning," presented by Brian W. Blaesser, at the National Association of Homebuilders' (NAHB) annual LANDS (Legal Action Network for Development Strategies) Conference in Washington, DC (4/15/2016)
"We are pleased to introduce our Sustainability Team" (4/11/2016)
"Congratulations to Sorell Negro, Finalist for National Outstanding Young Lawyer Award" (3/23/2016)
"Process Efficiency in the Development Approval Process," presented by Brian W. Blaesser, at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in Portland, Oregon (2/12/2016)
Federal Land Use Law & Litigation, an update of the book (2015 edition)
Discretionary Land Use Controls, an update of the book (18th edition)
"Hot Topics in Local Historic Preservation Law," presented by Dwight H. Merriam, co-moderated an international webinar with Daniel R. Mandelker, FAICP, professor at the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri (10/19/2015)
"Hot Topics in Local Historic Preservation Law," co-presented by
Charles E. Janson and Sara C. Bronin, professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and coauthor of Historic Preservation Law (2013) and Historic Preservation Law in a Nutshell (2014), webinar (10/19/2015)
"Introducing our Northeast Development Law Blog" (8/10/2015)
"The World of Wind Development: Recent Land Use Cases and Issues," presented by Sorell E. Negro (7/22/2015)
"U.S. House Passes Bill to Revise Corps and EPA Definition of “Waters of the United States”" (5/15/2015)
"Getting down to specifics for Boston's growth zones," published in
REBA News, authored by
Matthew J. Lawlor, a publication of the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts (March 2015)
"Fresh Lessons About Wetlands, Permits and Appeals," published in
Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored by
Candace M. Cunningham and
Emilee Mooney Scott (9/22/2014)
"Robinson+Cole's Education Group Launches HigherEdWire LinkedIn Group" (8/11/2014)
"Hot Topics Regarding IDAs and LDCs," at New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) Annual Meeting of the Municipal Law Section, New York City, co-presented by Alan D. Fox and Kenneth W. Bond, Squire Sanders LLP; Scott N. Fein, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP; and David Kidera, director of the New York State Authorities Budget Office (1/30/2014)
"Landlord Remedies - A Refresher in Landlord Rights after
275 Washington Street Corp., Trustee v. Hudson River Int'l LLC," presented by
Lawrence P. Heffernan, seminar sponsored by the Boston Bar Association's Leasing Committee (5/29/2013)
"Negotiating & Drafting Office & Retail Leases," presented by
Matthew J. Lawlor, presented MCLE seminar; examined similarities, differences, issues, and negotiated solutions of office and retail leasing transactions (4/23/2013)
"Land Banking 101: A National Perspective," presented by Sorell E. Negro, Organizer and panel Moderator for national CLE teleconference for the ABA's Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section (3/27/2013)
"Retail Primer on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Part II," published in
Retail Law Strategist, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Sorell E. Negro (Fall 2012)
"Land Banking: An Opportunity for Southern New England?" presented by Sorell E. Negro, co-moderated this panel with Evan Seeman, which was presented at the Southern New England American Planning Association Conference (9/21/2012)
"Retail Primer on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Part I," published in
Retail Law Strategist, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Sorell E. Negro (Summer 2012)
"A New Tool for Vacant Properties: Land-Banking," published in
Municipal Lawyer, authored by Sorell E. Negro (March/April 2012)
"Commercial Real Estate Transactions: The New Economic Climate," at 2011 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting; Richard M. Fil moderated and also spoke in the panel discussion., presented by Carla M. Moynihan (6/16/2011)
"How to Deal with Vapor Intrusion Issues in Real Estate Transactions – What Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know," at Webinar hosted by ExecSense, presented by Pamela K. Elkow (4/5/2011)
"Affordable Housing Law (Chapter 40B)," at Boston Bar Association Real Estate Section, presented by Brian W. Blaesser (9/2010)
"Accommodating Zoning: Uses and Limits of the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act," at American Bar Association's State and Local Government Section Spring Meeting, presented by
Michele L. Maresca (4/30/2010)
"Issues for Corporate Office Tenants to Consider When Subleasing," authored by Charles F. Martin III, published in
CBIA News and in
Fairfield County Business Journal (4/20/2010)
"Issues for Corporate Office Tenants to Consider When Subleasing," authored by
Charles F. Martin III, published in
CBIA News and in
Fairfield County Business Journal. Republished in the
New England Real Estate Journal (August 20, 2010). (4/2010)
"Demystifying Lease Provisions," at CCIM Conference, presented by
Charles F. Martin III (3/20/2010)
"Jetties, Docks, Seawalls, Littoral Rights, Waterfront Homes, Spartina, and More," at Robinson & Cole's Coastal Considerations and Regulatory Reality Breakfast Seminar (7/14/2009)
"Distressed Real Estate," presented by Kathleen M. Furey, presented by MIT Club of New York, Speaker and Assistant Organizer (1/22/2009)
"Real Estate Issues in Middle-Market P.E. Deals – Deal-Makers & Deal-Breakers," presented by Kathleen M. Furey, presented by Capital Roundtable, webinar (3/25/2008)
"Governor Patrick Signs Legislation to Exempt Landlocked Tidelands from Chapter 91 Licensing," published in
New England Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism, co-authored by
Matthew J. Lawlor and Karl P. Baker (Winter 2007)
"Deal Savers (Various Techniques That Can Be Applied to Real Estate Deals to Enhance or Save Your Transaction," at CCIM Conference, presented by
Charles F. Martin III (9/2007)
"Environmental Insurance: What LEPs Need to Know," at the Environmental Professionals of Connecticut, co-presented by Pamela K. Elkow and Michael Long, William Gallagher Associates (5/3/2007)
"Don't Try to Use Estoppel Certificate to Change Lease Terms," published in
Commercial Property Management Insider, authored by
Charles F. Martin III (5/2007)
"Include Five Critical Operating Expense Protections in Your Lease," published in
Commercial Tenant's Lease Insider, authored by
Charles F. Martin III (3/2007)
Key Questions in Addressing Environmental Issues in a Transaction, published in
Inside the Minds: Environmental Law Deal Strategies, authored by Pamela K. Elkow (2007)
"Retail Space for Lease? Chain Stores Need Not Apply," authored by
Timothy C. Twardowski, parts 1 and 2, co-authored with Brian W. Blaesser (12/2006 & 1/2007), published in
Retail Law Strategist (12/15/2006)
"Retail Space for Lease? Chain Stores Need Not Apply," published in
Retail Law Strategist, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Timothy C. Twardowski, (Parts 1 & 2) (12/2006 & 1/2007)
"Special Permits," published in
MCLE Massachusetts Zoning Manual, co-authored by
Michael S. Giaimo and Christopher Foster (2005 supp.)
"Site Plan Review and Constructive Grant," at MCLE Zoning Basics Seminar, presented by
Michael S. Giaimo (2005)
"Zoning Freezes," published in
MCLE Massachusetts Zoning Manual, co-authored by
Michael S. Giaimo and Brian Blaesser (2005 supp.)
"Chapter 40R: A New Mechanism for Encouraging Housing Construction," published in
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, co-authored by
Matthew J. Lawlor and
Michael S. Giaimo (12/2004)
"Reconsidering Force Majeure Clauses in the Wake of Increased Acts of Terrorism," authored by Alex Steffan, published in Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts, Fall 2004 newsletter (Fall 2004)
"Surveying for Attorneys," at Real Estate Bar Association 2004 Spring Seminar, co-presented by
Lawrence P. Heffernan and A. Richard Vannozzi, P.L.S., and Ward P. Graham, Esq. (5/10/2004)
"What Every Association Executive Should Know About Land Use," at National Association of Realtors Executive Conference (Chicago, IL), presented by
Michael S. Giaimo (3/2003)
"Real Estate Description and Surveys," published in
Real Estate Title Practice in Massachusetts, co-authored by
Lawrence P. Heffernan and Mary L. Cataudella (2003)
"Toxic Mold: A Legal Perspective," at Connecticut Society of Women Environmental Professionals Mold Seminar, presented by
James P. Ray (10/3/2002)
"Toxic Mold: A Legal Perspective," at Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association Breakfast Seminar, presented by
James P. Ray (10/2/2002)
"Connecting the Dots to a Successful Brownfields Project: A Case Study," at International Economic Development Council Brownfields Workshop, presented by
James P. Ray (8/7/02)
"Preston v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Hull and the Zoning Doctrine of Merger: A Reminder from the Appeals Court," published in
The Conveyancer, authored by
Michael S. Giaimo (Summer 2001)
"A Tenant's Right to Purchase Leased Premises," published in
New England Real Estate Journal, authored by Mimi M. Lines (7/2001)
"Land Use Controls," at a Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) Annual Meeting, presented by Richard M. Fil (6/2001)
"Brownfields v. Greenfields: Legal Protections, Legal Limits," presented by Pamela K. Elkow (5/24/2001)
"Transactional Aspects of Environmental Law," at the University of Connecticut School of Law, presented by Richard M. Fil (4/2001)
"Environmental Land Use Restrictions," at Environmental Professionals of Connecticut, presented by Pamela K. Elkow (3/30/2001)
"Institutional Controls," at Environmental Bankers Association, presented by Pamela K. Elkow (1/21/2001)
"Institutional Controls," at an Environmental Bankers Association event, presented by Richard M. Fil (1/2001)
"Overcoming Opposition in Commercial Real Estate Development," published in
Connecticut Law Tribune, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (2001)
Brownfields Law and Practice Connecticut chapter and updated biannually, authored by
Robert S. Melvin (2001)
"Palazzolo Promotes Property Rights,," published in
APA Zoning and Planning Law Report, co-authored by Dwight H. Merriam and Bryan W. Wenter (2001)
"Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securitization: Key Capital Source for Commercial Real Estate Investment and Development," published in
Real Estate Finance Journal, authored by
Roger A. Peters II (Fall 2000)
"The Nuts and Bolts of a Real Estate Project," at Real Estate Exchange (2000)
"Ethical and Other Issues for Counsel in Multistate Real Estate Transactions," at American College of Real Estate Lawyers Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada (10/14/1999)
"Real Estate Owners Lose - Contractors and Suppliers Gain," published in
Robinson & Cole Construction Law Update (8/1999)
"Foreign Currency Debt Obligations," published in
Probate & Property, the magazine of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the American Bar Association, p. 24 (September/October 1996)
"Lead-Based Paint Litigation," at Fourth Gallivan Conference on Real Property Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law, presented by
James P. Ray (4/1995)
"Fraud and Forgery in Real Estate Transactions," at American Land Title Association's Land Title Institute Regional Seminars, presented by
Lawrence P. Heffernan (1990 to 1995)
Inclusionary Zoning Moves Downtown, authored by Dwight H. Merriam (1985)
"Real Estate Across-the-Border: Practical Advice for Handling Multistate Real Estate Transactions," published in
Connecticut Law Tribune "Subleases: 10 Things to Consider," at Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network, presented by
Charles F. Martin III (6/26/2009)