SJC Hatched 325 Years Ago in Salem: Ugly Duckling turned Swan, by Robert J. Brink

Here—in Salem—on January 3, 1693—the Supreme Judicial Court held its very first sitting. Now, 325 years later, the Court is back in Salem to commemorate its longevity as the oldest appellate court in the Western Hemisphere. Read Full Article

Social Law Offers SSL Website Encryption

Google Chrome and Firefox have begun warning visitors of insecure websites. The Google Chrome and Firefox browsers display an alert on any unencrypted website that prompts a visitor fill in a form, enter login details, or provide any other personal information. How does this affect your Social Law hosted website? Read Full Article

Women’s History Month - In the Social Law Collection

For Women’s History Month we’ve selected books in our collection that spotlight the history and current state of women in the government and legal communities. Some titles focus on pioneers who defied the men who told them that they weren’t qualified to practice law or serve as judges or legislators. Others offer advice on overcoming the obstacles to equal opportunity that remain. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Announces Reappointment of Hon. Paula M. Carey as Chief Justice of the Trial Court

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced the reappointment of the Honorable Paula M. Carey as Chief Justice of the Trial Court, pursuant to G. L. 211B, §6. The reappointment will be effective on July 16, 2018, when Chief Justice Carey's first five-year term expires. Read Full Article

School System Not Liable For Bullied Student’s Paralysis

On February 27 the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the Lynn Public School Department was not liable under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act for failing to stop the bullying that resulted in quadriplegia for an elementary student. Read Full Article