Social Law Library Holiday Hours

Please note the upcoming holiday hours at Social Law. We will be closing at 2pm on Wednesday, November 21st. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Announces Extensive Amendments to the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced extensive amendments to the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure. The amendments are effective March 1, 2019 and govern procedures in appeals then pending and those commenced on and after that date. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Sitting Week Calendar November 5 - 9, 2018

In advance of the sitting week for the Supreme Judicial Court beginning November 5, 2018, please find below a link to the calendar of cases that are scheduled to be heard, which contains links to the briefs that have been filed in those cases. Read Full Article

Massachusetts Appeals Court Chief Justice Mark Green Announces Attorney Gina DeRossi as Appeals Court Administrator

Appeals Court Chief Justice Mark V. Green today announced the selection of Attorney Gina L. DeRossi, Bristol County Register of Probate, to serve as the Court Administrator for the Appeals Court. She is expected to begin in her new position on or around November 26, succeeding Court Administrator Gilbert Lima, who is retiring on December 4. Read Full Article

Focus on Federal Legislative History

In November we’re highlighting the Federal legislative history resources in our collection, which include many compiled histories of the nation’s statutory enactments. Some were produced by congressional committees, others by law firms or private publishers Read Full Article