Supreme Judicial Court Announces Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers Chief Bar Counsel Posted: Mar 06, 2020 The Supreme Judicial Court today announced that the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers recently named Rodney S. Dowell, Esq., as the Chief Bar Counsel, effective December 2, 2019. He fills the position following the retirement of Constance Vecchione, Esq. Read Full Article
Boston Municipal Court First Justice David Donnelly to Chair Trial Court Committee on Dispute Resolution Posted: Mar 02, 2020 Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey today announced the appointment of Boston Municipal Court First Justice David T. Donnelly as chair of the Trial Court’s Standing Committee on Dispute Resolution, effective March 2, 2020. Read Full Article
Social Media for Lawyers: Opportunities and Hazards Posted: Mar 02, 2020 In March we’re highlighting books about social media and the law. Some illustrate how lawyers can capitalize on the use of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for branding, marketing and presenting themselves as thought leaders. Other works emphasize the potential for archived social media posts to end up as evidence in family law matters, corporate internal investigations and criminal trials. Over time the need for lawyers to be aware of the benefits and dangers of these powerful new tools is only going to grow. Read Full Article
Law360 at Social Law Posted: Mar 01, 2020 The Social Law Library has access to Law360! Get the latest in breaking legal news in intellectual property, securities, bankruptcy, employment, business litigation, life sciences, and many more practice areas. Read Full Article
Chief Justices to Host Listening Session About Justice System at Roxbury Community College Posted: Feb 26, 2020 On Thursday, February 27, the Massachusetts judiciary, including Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants and Appeals Court Chief Justice Mark V. Green, will host a listening session at Roxbury Community College to hear from the public about ways that the justice system could be improved and the experiences of diverse communities when they go to Massachusetts courts. Read Full Article