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 TODAY! How the Brink’s Robbers Stole Millions and the Hearts of Boston
Stephanie Schorow discusses her book on October 7, 2008. On January 17, 1950, seven robbers in Halloween masks crept into the vault room of the Brink’s armored car garage on Prince Street in Boston’s North End and walked out with more than $2.5 million in cash, checks, and securities. It was trumpeted as the largest armed robbery in U.S. history to date. Yet not a shot was fired, not a drop of blood shed. The daring heist captured the imagination of the world as well as Boston.
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SLIPS
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Social Law Slip Opinions
(updated daily at approximately 1:00pm)
Noteworthy Documents - Archived
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Crystal Salvas & Another (1) vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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Labor, Wages. Evidence, Expert opinion, Business record. Practice, Civil, Class action, Statute of limitations. Rules of Civil Procedure. Contract, Performance and breach, Damages. Limitations, Statute of.
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Gideon's New Trumpet: Expanding the Civil Right to Counsel in Massachusetts
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Boston Bar Association Task Force
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MARK FLOMENBAUM vs. COMMONWEALTH & others.
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Governor. Public Employment, Removal. Commonwealth, Officers and employees. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Contract, Employment. Words, "For cause."
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In Re Marriage Cases
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In Lockyer v. City and County of San Francisco (2004) 33 Cal.4th 1055
(Lockyer), this court concluded that public officials of the City and County of San
Francisco acted unlawfully by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the
absence of a judicial determination that the California statutes limiting marriage to
a union between a man and a woman are unconstitutional.
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BLUEPRINT FOR A MODERNIZED FINANCIAL REGULATORY STRUCTURE
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The mission of the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) focuses on promoting economic growth and stability in the United States. Critical to this mission is a sound and competitive financial services industry grounded in robust consumer protection and stable and innovative markets.
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Commission on Judicial Conduct report "In the Matter of Justice Ernest Murphy
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For the reasons described below, the Commission recommends that Judge Ernest B. Murphy be publicly censured, suspended without pay for 30 days, pay a $25,000 fine, and pay the costs incurred by the Commission in connection with this matter...
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IN THE MATTER OF GARY C. CROSSEN
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Attorney at Law, Disciplinary proceeding, Attorney-client relationship, Disbarment. Board of Bar Overseers. Rules of Professional Conduct. Due Process of Law, Attorney disciplinary proceeding.
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IN THE MATTER OF KEVIN P. CURRY
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Attorney at Law, Disciplinary proceeding, Attorney-client relationship, Disbarment. Board of Bar Overseers. Rules of Professional Conduct.
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BIG DIG MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT AND DESIGNERS TO PAY $450 MILLION
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The joint venture of Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff, Bechtel Infrastructure Corp., and PB Americas, Inc., f/k/a Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade and Douglas, Inc. ("Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff”), the management consultant to the Central Artery/Tunnel Project (“the Big Dig”) has agreed to pay over $407 million to resolve its criminal and civil liabilities...
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Governor’s proposed legislation and Executive Order on Criminal Offender Record Information Reform
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Click here to see proposed legislation.
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Mitchell Report on Steroid Use in Baseball
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Report to the commissioner of baseball of an independent investigation into the illegal use of steroids and other performance enhancing substances by players in major league baseball
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FISA Court refuses to release records
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Margaret R. Chambers v. Cassandra B. Ormiston - Rhode Island Supreme Court
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May the Family Court properly recognize, for the purposes of entertaining a divorce petition, the marriage of two persons of the same sex who were purportedly married in another state?
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Commission on Judicial Conduct - Complaints Against Associate Justice Ernest B. Murphy
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Complaints Number 2006-9 and 2006-30
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Vioxx Settlement Agreement
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Settlement Agreement between Merk & Co., Inc. and The Counsel Listed on the Signature Pages 11/9/2007
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State of Minnesota v. Larry Edwin Craig
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Sophie C. Currier on behalf of herself and on behalf of Lea M. Gallien-Currier vs. National Board of Medical Examiners
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Nursing Mother Case.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Appeals Court (07-J-434)
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Governor Patrick Unveils Plan For Casino Gambling in Massachusetts
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Three destination resort casinos to spur economic development and create tens of thousands of new jobs
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SJC issues amendment to Superior Court Rule 9C
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Effective date - October 1, 2007
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40B Cost Certification
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Notice Regarding 40B Cost Certification Materials for Home Ownership Projects
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PETER SCANNELL vs. ATTORNEY GENERAL & another.(1)
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Massachusetts False Claims Act. Unjust Enrichment.
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Massachusetts Guide to Evidence - Preliminary Draft for Public Comment
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Prepared by the Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law - August 2007
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Report of the Small Claims Working Group - August 2007
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Commission to End Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - Final Report
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The report is a result of a three year effort involving community members, health care advocates, policy experts and legislators.
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Findings and Recommendations - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
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Prepared for The Executive Office of Public Safety, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, July 24, 2007
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Peter J. Limone, et al., Plaintiffs v. United States of America, Defendant
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Memorandum and Order Re: Bench Trial
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WILLIAM J. DEVINE, trustee, vs. TOWN OF NANTUCKET & another.
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Eminent Domain, Validity of taking. Limitations, Statute of. Notice. Constitutional Law, Eminent domain, Taking of property. Bona Fide Purchaser. Real Property, Bona fide purchaser.
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(1) MICHAEL BAIGENT, (2) RICHARD LEIGH V. THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED
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The Claimants are two of the three authors of a book published in 1982, The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail (HBHG). The Defendant is the publisher in the UK of a book written by Dan Brown, the Da Vinci Code (DVC), first published in 2003. The Claimants' contention is that, in writing DVC, Mr Brown infringed their copyright by copying a substantial part of HBHG in the course of writing six chapters of DVC. The case came to trial over 11 days in February and March 2006 before Mr Justice Peter Smith.
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State Auditor’s Report on Food Safety
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Governor Patrick issues an Executive Order regarding the use of Undocumented Workers on State Contracts.
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Amended Superior Court Civil Time Standards
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Effective March 1, 2007
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ROBERT E. NUNEZ, SECOND vs. CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, INC., & another.(1)
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Practice, Civil, Summary judgment. Alcoholic Liquors, Sale to underage adult. Negligence, Alcoholic liquors, Duty to prevent harm, Sale of liquor, Standard of care.
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company vs. Robert J. O'Connell
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Memorandum and Order on Motion to Dismiss
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C. Joseph DOYLE & others [FN1] vs. SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH & another.
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Marriage. General Court. Mandamus. Practice, Civil, Action in nature of mandamus. Declaratory Relief. Constitutional Law, Amendment of the Constitution, Initiative petition, General Court, Governor. Initiative. Governor.
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ALLIANCE TO PROTECT NANTUCKET SOUND, INC. vs. ENERGY FACILITIES SITING BOARD & another.(1)
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Energy Facilities Siting Board. Administrative Law, Decision, Evidence, Hearing. Due Process of Law, Adjudicatory proceeding, Notice. Public Utilities, Electrical transmission line. Electricity.
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Massachusetts Project on Innovative Jury Trial Practices - Final Report
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Mark Lewis and Dennis Winslow, et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, etc., et al. (A-68-05)
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New Jersey Same-Sex marriage syllabus
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State of New York vs. Richard A. Grasso
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COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY & others(1) vs. COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE & another.(2)
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Commissioner of Insurance. Insurance, Motor vehicle insurance, Assigned risk.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Suffolk ss., In the Matter of the Commission of Judicial Conduct, Memorandum and Order
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ABA Task Force on Presidential Signing Statements and the Separation of Powers Doctrine
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ABA Blue-Ribbon Task Force Finds President Bush's Signing Statements Undermine Separation of Powers
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HAMDAN v. RUMSFELD, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, et al.
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certiorari to the united states court of appeals for the district of columbia circuit
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BRENDA HAGLUND, executrix,(1) vs. PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED.
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Tobacco. Warranty. Uniform Commercial Code, Warranty. Estoppel. Words, "Unreasonable use."
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MICHAEL MAMMONE vs. PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE.
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Employment, Discrimination, Termination. Anti-Discrimination Law, Employment, Handicap, Termination of employment. Practice, Civil, Summary judgment. Federal Rehabilitation Act. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Words, "Qualified handicapped person."
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SANDRA COTE-WHITACRE & others(1) vs. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & others(2) (and a companion case(3)).
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License. Due Process of Law, Marriage. Uniform Marriage Evasion Act. Statute, Construction. Due Process of Law, Marriage. Constitutional Law, Equal protection of laws, Privileges and immunities. Injunction. Practice, Civil, Appeal, Preliminary injunction, Standing. Comity.
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Report to Governer Mitt Romney from The Special Panel for Review of the Haleigh Poutre Case
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Notice of Amendment to Local Rule 27 and Internal Operating Procedure V
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Notice of Final Amendment to Local Rule 32 (B) and Local Rule 32.1
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Copy Of Notice of Amendment to Local Rule 27 and Internal Operating Procedure V
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STATE BOARD OF RETIREMENT vs. JOHN P. BULGER & others.(1)
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Practice, Civil, Action in nature of certiorari. Public Employment, Forfeiture of pension. Statute, Construction. Juvenile Court, Clerk-magistrate.
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The Massachusetts Court System- Staffing Model Report
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Superior Court Rules 9-E
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Tammy Kitzmiller, et al., Plaintiffs V. Dover Area School District, et al., Defendants.
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In the United States District Court For the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
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Jose Padilla Indictment (United States of America v.Jose Padilla)
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Proposed Biological Laboratory Regulation
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From the Boston Public Health Commission
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Melanie's Law - An Act Increasing Penalties For Drunk Drivers in the Commonwealth
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Chapter 122 of the Acts of 2005
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United States of America V. I. Lewis Libby, also known as Scooter Libby
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Indictment
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Mutual Fund Industry, SEC's Revised Examination Approach Offers Potential Benefits, but Significant Oversight Challenges Remain
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United States Government Accountability Office, Report to Congressional Requesters
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Government Employees Insurance Company v. Google, Inc., ET AL.
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Link of the Week
Supreme Court of the United States WIKI (ScotusWiKi)
ScotusWiki is the companion site to SCOTUSblog.com, and it is currently in its early stages of development. On the case index page get comprehensive coverage of each case, beginning with OT07. Case pages will continue to be added and updated. Supreme Court statistics are also available in one easy place.
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 Events Calendar
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
What's in it For Me?
Learn how the services of the Social Law Library can help you to better serve your clients.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Stops: A 360-Degree Examination
Hon. Kevin J. O'Dea; Norfolk County District Court,
Jason F. Mohan; ADA Norfolk County,
Defense Attorney Brian P. Ward and
Atty. James F. Comerford, author of the Flaschner Judicial Institute’s Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Stops Benchbook.
Presented by the Social Law Library and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Evolving Evidence Issues in Massachusetts Criminal Trials
Hon. Richard G. Stearns; United States District Court, The distinguished author of Massachusetts Criminal Law: A Prosecutor's Guide.
Presented by the Social Law Library, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and the Flaschner Judicial Institute.
What's in it For Me?
Learn how the services of the Social Law Library can help you to better serve your clients.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Secrecy
A screening of the provocative documentary on government secrecy and discussion with directors.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
What's in it For Me?
Learn how the services of the Social Law Library can help you to better serve your clients.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
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 Upcoming CLE Program: Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Stops: A 360-Degree Examination
Join us on October 15th for an interactive presentation of the issues and considerations from the perspectives of the Judge, the Prosecutor, and the Defense Attorney. You will learn the progression of a stop from a community caretaking encounter to an arrest; how to evaluate exit orders; the impact of a discovery of marijuana in plain view; and the considerations guiding the decision as to who should appear for the defense in a motion to suppress.
Register Here for this Program!
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NEW DATABASE! Energy Facilities Siting Board
SLL is now offering a new Massachusetts Administrative Law Database to SLL members. The Energy Facilities Siting Board reviews long-range forecasts of supply and demand from all electric and gas utilities in the Commonwealth . . . More Info
For more information call Technology Services at (617) 226-1570 or email technology@socialaw.com
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Guide to Jury Verdict Awards Update
The updated Research Guide 6, Jury Verdict Awards, contains links to resources that publish reported jury verdict award information. The Guide also highlights which Westlaw databases can be searched by members at the Social Law Library for information on Jury Verdict awards. Additionally, the updated guide indicates which print resources are regularly updated, providing more current jury awards.
Click for Complete List of Research Guides
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SLL Hosts Conference Sponsored by the USAID
The Social Law Library helped to host a week-long conference sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to familiarize leaders of Albanian judiciary with the American justice system. This session focused on judiciary/media issues.
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2008 SLL Member Satisfaction Survey
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Social Law Library Member Discounts
Find out about all of the SLL member discounts now available.
SLL Publishes MA Databases . . . Some Exclusive!
Click to see SLL's databases, including the Business Litigation Session of the MA. Superior Court and the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission . . .
SLL Members Have Access to Many Research Databases
Click here for In Library Use and Remote Access databases at SLL.
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