Supreme Judicial Court Appoints Hon. Jeffrey A. Locke as Chief Justice of the Trial Court

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced the appointment of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Locke as the new Chief Justice of the Trial Court pursuant to G.L. 211B, § 6, effective January 19, 2022. Read Full Article

COVID-19 Materials in HeinOnline ​

Since the beginning of the pandemic HeinOnline has been gathering articles and reports related to past pandemics and the economic, societal, and healthcare impact of COVID-19. The COVID-19 collection now includes material on vaccination, including titles on vaccine mandates and documents regarding vaccine injury and the Vaccine Compensation Fund. Read Full Article

Trial Court Announces Changes to Court Operations

In response to the current situation in the Commonwealth with respect to COVID-19, the Trial Court today issued an order that outlines changes to court operations. Massachusetts trial courts will remain physically open to the public to conduct business and will operate in accordance with protocols that enhance the health and safety of court users and personnel. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Issues New Order Pausing Jury Trials

BOSTON, MA -- In response to the current situation in the Commonwealth with respect to COVID-19, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) today issued an order pausing all jury trials in Massachusetts state courthouses until January 31, 2022. All courts otherwise will remain open for in-person business, with a continued emphasis on conducting matters remotely whenever possible. Read Full Article

Social Law Library Holiday Hours

Please note the the Social Law Library's upcoming holiday hours for November and December 2021. Read Full Article