Blockchain and the Law

You may have a passing familiarity with BitCoin and other crypto-currencies, but how much do you know about the technology behind them? “Blockchains” are decentralized public ledgers, capable of recording and verifying transactions beyond just currency. Theoretically they could be used to record land titles, create smart contracts to automate escrows, or register and license copyright—and much more. Read Full Article

Plymouth Trial Courthouse Renaming Ceremony for The Honorable Therese Murray

The Massachusetts Trial Court will celebrate the renaming of Plymouth Trial Court as the Therese Murray Trial Court on Friday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m. Robert S. Creedon Jr., the current Clerk of Courts for Plymouth County Superior Court, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Read Full Article

LGBT Rights in the June Collection Spotlight

For Pride Month, the Library is highlighting collection resources on the history of gay rights legislation and litigation as well as books with practice advice for attorneys representing gay clients in business, employment and family matters. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Kicks Off 2018 Boston Judicial Youth Corps Program with Ceremonial Swearing In

Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Kimberly S. Budd will lead a swearing-in ceremony where she will administer an oath for 22 Boston high school students who have been selected to participate in this year's Boston Judicial Youth Corps (JYC) program. Former Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland (Ret.); Judge Jonathan Tynes of the Boston Municipal Court - Dorchester Division; and Gerald Howland, Esq. Educational Director of the Boston Judicial Youth Corps, will also participate in the ceremony. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Announces Amendments to the Mass. Rules of Civil Procedure Regarding Credit Card Debts

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced two new rules of civil procedure related to civil actions against individuals for money damages arising from credit card debt. Read Full Article