Honorable Scott L. Kafker to be Ceremonially Sworn In by Governor Baker as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

On November 14, Governor Charles D. Baker will deliver a ceremonial administration of the Oath of Office in the Great Hall of the John Adams Courthouse, swearing in the Honorable Scott L. Kafker as Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. Read Full Article

Bench/Bar Perspectives on Criminal Appellate Practice Audio and Materials Now Available for Download

Couldn’t make it to Social Law’s Bench/Bar Perspectives program on Tuesday, October 24th? Fear that you missed out on information that could strengthen your practice in this area? Download the audio and materials from this program... Read Full Article

Questions Remain on Public Records Law

On November 6 the Supreme Judicial Court passed on an opportunity to rule on the extent to which the state court system is subject to the public records laws . . . Read Full Article

Governor Baker, House Speaker DeLeo, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Gants, to Speak at Springfield Courthouse Renaming Ceremony for Retired Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland

The Massachusetts Trial Court will celebrate the renaming of the Hampden County Hall of Justice as the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse on Friday, November 10 at 3:30 p.m. Read Full Article

Massachusetts Trial Court to Hold Event Recognizing Official Launch of Franklin Family Drug Court MISSION-Hope Grant

On Friday, November 10, at the Franklin County Justice Center, Trial Court Chief Justices and judges, Congressman James McGovern, Congressman Richard Neal, Senate President Stan Rosenberg and other local and community officials, will attend an event hosted by the Trial Court announcing the official launch of the MISSION-Hope Grant, a $2.1 million, 5-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration . . . Read Full Article