Sexual Harassment in the Spotlight and in the Collection

The cascade of sexual harassment claims that has seemingly ended the career of Hollywood power broker Harvey Weinstein has had a domino effect that’s prompted many other people who believe they were victims of those who had power over their working conditions and careers to explore legal options. . . Read Full Article

December Oral Argument Schedule

The December oral argument schedule is available for your review . . . Read Full Article

In the Collection - the 325th anniversary of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

This month the Library recognizes the 325th anniversary of the establishment of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court—the oldest continuously functioning appellate court in the Western Hemisphere . . . Read Full Article

Criminal Justice Reform Advancing Despite Opposition

Read the bill the Senate passed, the letter from state district attorneys objecting to the bill and support for the bill from criminal justice advocacy groups.See materials in our collection on the topic... Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants Delivers State of the Judiciary Speech

The Honorable Ralph D. Gants presented his fourth annual address at the Massachusetts Bar Association's State of the Judiciary event in the John Adams Courthouse today. Chief Justice Gants thanked Speaker DeLeo, Senate President Rosenberg, Senator Spilka, and Representative Walsh for their leadership in bringing the benefits of the Housing Court to every resident of Massachusetts this year... Read Full Article