DACA Survives by One Vote

On June 18 the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security failed to meet the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act in the process of discontinuing the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects many undocumented immigrants from immediate deportation. The majority opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts as well as the dissents and pleadings are available at SCOTUSBLOG: Read Full Article

Supreme Court Nixes Gay/Transgender Job Discrimination

On June 15 the United State Supreme Court ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act bars employers from discriminating against employees based on their sexual preference or gender identity. The majority opinion and the dissents as well as the pleadings are available at Scotusblog . . . Read Full Article

Three Probate and Family Court Registers' Offices Pilot Virtual Registries

BOSTON, MA -- Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey and Probate and Family Court Chief Justice John D. Casey today announced that Barnstable, Essex, and Middlesex Probate and Family Court Registers' Offices are using Zoom videoconferencing to operate virtual registries to assist the public. Read Full Article

Trial Court Responds to Needs of Domestic Violence Victims During Pandemic

BOSTON, MA – In an effort to raise awareness of the resources available to domestic violence and stalking victims during the pandemic, the Massachusetts Trial Court is informing the public about practices in place and how to get help from the court system. Read Full Article

New eBook: Employer's Guide To COVID-19 And Emerging Workplace Issues

Social Law Library members now have online access to Employer's Guide to COVID-19 and Emerging Workplace Issues, co-authored by Attorneys Richard J. Simmons, Brian D. Murphy, and Adam R. Rosenthal of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP. Read Full Article