News and Noteworthy

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  Focus on Elder Law In October

  ​The organization National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care has designated October as “Residents’ Rights Month” to focus attention on the many Americans living in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and other group care settings. Read Full Article
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  WSJ Pro: Exclusive in-depth coverage of business and legal developments

  WSJ Pro is a suite of industry and subject-specific content services, combining news, data, and coverage of events in the areas of bankruptcy, venture capital, central banking, private equity, and cybersecurity. Read Full Article
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  Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission Announces Four New Members and Release of Annual Report

  "We are delighted to welcome these new members to the Commission," said Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants, who co-chairs the Commission. "Each of them has demonstrated a commitment to improving access to justice for all residents of the Commonwealth, and their experience and expertise will play important roles in helping the Commission carry out its mission." Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court to Hold Special Sitting in Barnstable on October 2

  The Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments in four cases during a special sitting at the Barnstable Superior Court. The special sitting provides an opportunity for students, media, and residents of the local community to view the work of the highest court of the Commonwealth outside of the John Adams Courthouse in Boston, where cases are normally heard. Read Full Article
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  Social Law Library hosted a screening of Four Games in Fall

  This week the Social Law Library hosted a screening of Four Games in Fall, followed by a panel discussion and Q + A session. This award-winning film explores the highly topical issues of media manipulation, science for hire, and perversion of the legal system…all through the lens of the Deflategate scandal. The event was attended by approximately 70 guests. Read Full Article