News and Noteworthy

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  Supreme Judicial Court struck down an initiative petition known as the Fair Share Amendment

  On Monday, the Supreme Judicial Court struck down an initiative petition known as the Fair Share Amendment which sought to amend art. 44 of the Massachusetts Constitution. The proposal was slated for this November’s election and would have allowed raising the tax on incomes above $1 million (the “Millionaire’s Tax”), with the new revenue to be dedicated for the purposes of education and transportation. Read Full Article
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  Trial Court Leaders Announce Reappointment of Massachusetts Probation Service Commissioner Edward J. Dolan

  Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey and Court Administrator Jonathan S. Williams today announced that they have reappointed Edward J. Dolan as Commissioner of the Massachusetts Probation Service. Commissioner Dolan was first appointed in June of 2013. Read Full Article
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  Blockchain and the Law

  You may have a passing familiarity with BitCoin and other crypto-currencies, but how much do you know about the technology behind them? “Blockchains” are decentralized public ledgers, capable of recording and verifying transactions beyond just currency. Theoretically they could be used to record land titles, create smart contracts to automate escrows, or register and license copyright—and much more. Read Full Article
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  Plymouth Trial Courthouse Renaming Ceremony for The Honorable Therese Murray

  The Massachusetts Trial Court will celebrate the renaming of Plymouth Trial Court as the Therese Murray Trial Court on Friday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m. Robert S. Creedon Jr., the current Clerk of Courts for Plymouth County Superior Court, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Read Full Article
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  LGBT Rights in the June Collection Spotlight

  For Pride Month, the Library is highlighting collection resources on the history of gay rights legislation and litigation as well as books with practice advice for attorneys representing gay clients in business, employment and family matters. Read Full Article