Social Law Hosts Forum on Marijuana Reform Co-sponsored by the Cannabis Control Commission

On December 18 over one hundred-twenty people attended a public meeting at the Social Law Library at which state and municipal officials from around the state discussed the progress of legal marijuana businesses in their communities. Read Full Article

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John Adams’s ideal that this “may be a government of laws, and not of men” is perhaps the most moving and memorable phrase that he embedded in the Massachusetts Constitution of 1780. But Adams appreciated that a “government of laws” is a goal, not a guarantee. Indeed, he prefaced this precarious ideal with an aspirational “may” and not a definitive “shall.” Read Full Article

In the Collection - Consumer Protection

The Holiday Season is upon us when we make our lists and check them twice, pour over catalogs, scour online shopping sites, and maybe even visit a physical store to find that perfect gift. With all that shopping going on, it’s also a perfect time to highlight the Library’s collection on consumer protection. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Announces New Officers and Members of the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

The Supreme Judicial Court today announced the recent appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Bar Overseers, the reappointment of two public members to new terms, and the appointment of three new attorney members and one new public member to the board. Read Full Article

Special screening of the documentary Circle Up on 12/5

On 12/5 The William P. Homans, Jr., Endowment of the Supreme Judicial Court Historical Society and the Social Law Library present a special screening of the documentary Circle Up. The film will start promptly at 5:30 p.m.! So come early and stay after for good food, good drink and good conversation. Read Full Article