Supreme Judicial Court Steering Committee on Lawyer Well-Being Releases Report

The Supreme Judicial Court today announced that the Steering Committee on Lawyer Well-Being has submitted its final report to the Justices. The Court established the Steering Committee in September 2018 to explore and make recommendations regarding the state of lawyer well-being in the Commonwealth, following the publication in August 2017 of the Report of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being, which found, based on nationwide surveys of practicing lawyers, judges, and law students, that many “are struggling with serious physical and mental health issues that are exacerbated, if not caused, by the way that law is practiced today.” Read Full Article

JOB OPENING: Massachusetts Superior Court seeks to fill a Research Attorney position in Barnstable

​The Massachusetts Superior Court seeks to fill a Research Attorney position, serving all the Justices of the Superior Court. This is a professional, permanent position within the Administrative Office of the Superior Court. Research Attorneys assist the Justices with legal research, writing, and analysis. Research Attorneys prepare draft decisions, research memoranda, and other documents; analyze and research specific legal issues and questions for the judges; and may assist in training and oversight of other legal research staff and interns. Read Full Article

Commission Urges Changes in Forced Addiction Treatment

​On July 1 the “Section 35“ Commission issued a report on involuntary commitment of drug addicts in Massachusetts. Among other recommendations one calls for an end to sending men to correctional facilities for treatment even if they have not been convicted of a crime. Read Full Article

Vote for Social Law in Continuing Legal Education, Legal Research Provider and Web Design Categories!

The Social Law Library has been nominated in several categories of the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2019 Readers Rankings poll. We are hoping that you have enjoyed our services and would be willing to take a few brief minutes of your time to log on and vote. Voting is open until Monday, July 15th! Read Full Article

SOCIAL LAW MEMBERS GET EXPANDED ACCESS TO KEY CONGRESSIONAL REPORTS

At some point every lawyer will need to search for the legislative history of a federal law. Locating that Congressional House or Senate report that may shed light on the legislative intent behind a particular enactment has traditionally been a frustrating and time-consuming process. Read Full Article