News and Noteworthy

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  Courts Extend Start Date for Jury Trials to November 9

  Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey has announced that the earliest potential start date for jury trials will be extended to Monday, November 9, 2020. The Supreme Judicial Court had authorized Phase 1 in the resumption of jury trials to begin no earlier than October 23, 2020. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court to Present Pro Bono Committee Awards

  On October 28, 2020, Supreme Judicial Court Justice Kimberly S. Budd will present awards to four attorneys selected by the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services for their exceptional dedication to providing volunteer legal services for persons who cannot afford an attorney for their essential legal needs. Read Full Article
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  Online Labor Law Panel Discussion with Leading Federal and State Labor Officials, moderated by Attorney Jeffrey L. Hirsch

  The Social Law Library will be virtually hosting Attorney Jeffrey L. Hirsch of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP on October 22, 2020 for an online seminar from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. This will be the 12th year for this popular program – a cornerstone of the Library’s annual CLE roster of programs. This year Jeff decided to shake things up a bit and introduce a new, expanded format which will include a distinguished panel of a federal judge and five state and federal labor officials, who will share their thoughts on new case law, cutting edge issues and important agency enforcement initiatives. Read Full Article
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  (10/12) Baker-Polito Administration Announces Comprehensive Eviction Diversion Initiative To Keep People Safely Housed During Pandemic

  The Baker-Polito Administration announced a comprehensive set of resources, known as the Eviction Diversion Initiative, to support tenants and landlords during the financial challenges caused by the pandemic. The goal of this initiative is to keep tenants safely in their homes and to support the ongoing expenses of landlords once the Commonwealth’s pause of evictions and foreclosures expires on Saturday, October 17th. Read Full Article
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  Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey Reappoints Housing Court Chief Justice Timothy F. Sullivan (10/7/2020)

  BOSTON, MA – Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey has announced the reappointment of Chief Justice Timothy F. Sullivan to lead the Housing Court for a second five-year term in accordance with G.L. c.211B, §5. Read Full Article