Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission Announces Four New Members and Release of Annual Report

"We are delighted to welcome these new members to the Commission," said Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants, who co-chairs the Commission. "Each of them has demonstrated a commitment to improving access to justice for all residents of the Commonwealth, and their experience and expertise will play important roles in helping the Commission carry out its mission." Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court to Hold Special Sitting in Barnstable on October 2

The Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments in four cases during a special sitting at the Barnstable Superior Court. The special sitting provides an opportunity for students, media, and residents of the local community to view the work of the highest court of the Commonwealth outside of the John Adams Courthouse in Boston, where cases are normally heard. Read Full Article

Social Law Library hosted a screening of Four Games in Fall

This week the Social Law Library hosted a screening of Four Games in Fall, followed by a panel discussion and Q + A session. This award-winning film explores the highly topical issues of media manipulation, science for hire, and perversion of the legal system…all through the lens of the Deflategate scandal. The event was attended by approximately 70 guests. Read Full Article

Judicial Leaders, Legislator to Speak at Brockton Court Service Center Event

The Massachusetts Trial Court invites the public to an event to learn more about the Brockton Court Service Center located in the George N. Covett Courthouse. Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey, Trial Court Administrator Jonathan Williams, and House Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary Claire Cronin, will deliver introductory remarks, followed by a brief speaking program highlighting the services the Court Service Center offers to the public. Read Full Article

Drug Companies Want New Judge In Opioid Case

​Some of the defendant drug wholesalers and pharmacies are calling for the disqualification of the judge overseeing the federal court cases about their alleged responsibility for the nationwide opioid crisis. Read Full Article