From the Collection: Complex Issues in Rape, Indecent Assault & Battery, and Other Sex Crimes

On November 21st, the Social Law Library and the Flaschner Judicial Institute will be presenting a full day continuing legal education course on Complex Issues in Rape, Indecent Assault & Battery, and Other Sex Crimes. We’ve compiled a short list of materials on this subject that we think will help you with your next case. Looking for more something more specific? Ask one of our Reference Attorneys for suggestions by calling (617)226-1520 or emailing reference@socialaw.com. Read Full Article

Oral Advocacy Research Guide

There’s still time to register for our November 19^th CLE, Oral Advocacy Before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court & Appeals Court. In the meantime, browse through our recently updated Oral Advocacy Research Guide to see just a small sample of the resources that we have here at the Social Law Library to help you prepare for oral argument before both the trial and appellate courts.

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CLE - Complex Issues in Rape, Indecent Assault & Battery and Other Sex Crimes

Jointly planned with the Flaschner Judicial Institute, this full-day CLE for lawyers at the Social Law Library is an encore of a program presented to Massachusetts Trial Court judges. Read Full Article

Veterans to Graduate from Norfolk Veterans Treatment Court in Dedham

Court Media Advisory: On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, nine veterans will graduate from the Norfolk Veterans Treatment Court in Dedham District Court the day after the country officially recognizes Veteran's Day. The veterans have all successfully completed 12- to 24-months on probation in the post-disposition court session, and have all undergone intensive probation supervision and treatment of any underlying mental health or addiction issues. Read Full Article

Social Law Library Hosts Two Member Orientation Sessions

Recently the Social Law Library hosted orientations for its members. Over 25 attorneys attended the sessions to learn about the various remote and in-house offerings the Library provides to its members. Read Full Article