SOCIAL LAW…SECOND CHANCE - Latest Complex Issues in Murder Cases

“Latest Complex Issues in Murder Cases” focused on the most difficult areas of a murder trial, with comprehensive analysis from all perspectives. Attendees gained powerful, timely insights from leading practitioners, both prosecutors and defense attorneys, and a forensic expert regarding how to tackle these problematic issues. Judicial commentary and reflection from four veteran Superior Court judges gives an inside look at how judges view these demanding aspects of a murder trial. Read Full Article

It has been a busy autumn for Social Law CLE

The Library would like to thank the attorneys and judges that attended Social Law Library CLE and Cultural Events this autumn. In September, October, and November alone nearly 400 patrons came to the library for continuing education events, including: Read Full Article

Criminal Trials and Appeals CLE: Download audio and course materials now!

On Thursday, June 2, 2016 library patrons filled the Library’s auditorium for the “Finding Solutions to Open Questions in Criminal Trials and Appeals.” Justice Geraldine Hines of the Supreme Judicial Court joined Hon. J. Elizabeth Cremens, District Court, Hon. Frank M. Gaziano, Superior Court, Ellyn Lazar-Moore, Deputy Director, Appeals Unit, Worcester DA’s Office, Randy S. Chapman, Esq., Chapman & Chapman, P.C. and Lynn S. Muster, Senior Staff Attorney, Massachusetts Appeals Court to examine a series of “open questions” in criminal trials and appeals. Read Full Article

Motor Vehicle Stops Seminar available for download

Couldn’t make it to Social Law’s Motor Vehicle Stops CLE on Tuesday, May 24th? Fear that you missed out on information that could strengthen your practice in this area? Wish you could listen to the program right now? You are in luck! Social Law CLE programs are now available as audio downloads on the Library’s website. Read Full Article