New Tax Act Help Posted: Feb 01, 2018 Two new books are now available to help lawyers trying to answer their clients questions about the effects of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (Public Law 115-97). Read Full Article
Report Suggests Responses to Rising Sea Levels Posted: Feb 01, 2018 Bostonians have always treasured their harbor for commerce and recreation but in recent years city leaders and residents have worried about the effects rising sea levels will have on waterfront property. Read Full Article
Observing Black History Month - In the Collection Posted: Feb 01, 2018 In recognition of Black History Month, we’ve brought together materials from our collection about legislation and court cases that have had a profound impact on African Americans in the United States and especially in Massachusetts. Read Full Article
Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants Calls for Increased Civil Legal Aid Funding During Critical Time Posted: Jan 26, 2018 At this year's annual Walk to the Hill event at the Massachusetts State House, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants today joined hundreds of individuals and private attorneys from more than 40 law firms in making the critical case to legislators for increased state funding of programs that provide civil legal aid to vulnerable low income Massachusetts residents in need. Read Full Article
Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants to Speak at Annual Walk to the Hill Event at Massachusetts State House Posted: Jan 24, 2018 Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants will deliver remarks at the annual Walk to the Hill, an event that highlights the continued need for state funding of programs that provide civil legal aid to low income Massachusetts residents in need. Read Full Article