News and Noteworthy

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  Celebrating International Women's Day - In Our Collection - Women in the Law

  Do you know who America's first woman lawyer was? What is the history of the Woman Suffrage Movement in Massachusetts? Check out just a handful of the many titles in our collection which focus on Women in the Law. Read Full Article
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  Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke Appoints Honorable Diana H. Horan Chief Justice of the Housing Court

  BOSTON, MA -- Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke today announced the appointment of Judge Diana H. Horan as Chief Justice of the Housing Court for a five-year term starting March 25, 2023, in accordance with G.L. c.211B, §5. Judge Horan has served on the Housing Court since 1999 and was the first female judge appointed to that court. She will succeed Chief Justice Timothy F. Sullivan who will retire on March 24, 2023, after almost 20 years in the Housing Court, including more than seven years as chief. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Announces New Officers and Members of the Massachusetts Clients’ Security Board

  BOSTON, MA – The Supreme Judicial Court today announced the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Clients’ Security Board, and the appointment of two new members to the board. Read Full Article
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  Reasonable Minds Can Differ: A Review of the Major Cases - 2022-2023 Term of the United States Supreme Court - A Free Event

  Social Law is excited to be a cosponsor for the upcoming event Reasonable Minds Can Differ: A Review of the Major Cases - 2022-2023 Term of the United States Supreme Court. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 1, at 5:45 PM. This is a free program that is being held at University of Massachusetts Club & also via Livestream Read Full Article
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  ​ Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd Calls for Increased Civil Legal Aid Funding

  BOSTON, MA — In remarks delivered today at Talk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd spoke of the importance of civil legal aid in the delivery of equal justice to all. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd to Speak at Civil Legal Aid Event

  On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd will deliver remarks at Talk to the Hill, a virtual event that will highlight the continued need for state funding of programs that provide civil legal aid to low-income Massachusetts residents in need. Read Full Article