News and Noteworthy

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  Supreme Judicial Court Approves New Rules on Criminal Pretrial Discovery (12/2)

  The Supreme Judicial Court has issued an Order approving the first comprehensive revisions to the rules governing criminal pretrial discovery since 2004. Specifically, the Order approves the replacement of existing Rule 14 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure with new Rules 14, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, and 14.4. Read Full Article
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  Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission Announces New Director and Member Appointments ​

  The Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission announced today that it has named Attorney Deborah Silva as its new Director, effective December 9, 2024. “We are so pleased to have Deb Silva joining us in this important role,” said Commission Co-Chair Valerie Yarashus, Associate Justice of the Superior Court. “She has extensive experience as a leader on access to justice issues that will serve the Commission well.” Read Full Article
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  Superior Court Invites 2025-26 Law Fellowship Applications (Superior Court Announcement)

  The Superior Court is pleased to invite applications for its 2025-26 Law Fellowship Program. We seek to fill as many as six Fellowship positions. The goal of the Fellowship Program is to provide entry-level or junior attorneys opportunities to develop legal research and writing skills and gain valuable knowledge and experience in a broad range of civil and criminal matters by assisting the Justices of the Superior Court. The Fellowship is also intended to serve as a potential pathway for outstanding Fellows to seek permanent positions as Research Attorneys in the Superior Court. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Committee Present Awards to Four Attorneys and a Law Student at 25th Anniversary Celebration (10/30)

  At a ceremony in the John Adams Courthouse, Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Elizabeth N. Dewar presented awards to four attorneys and a law student selected by the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, in recognition of their exceptional dedication to providing volunteer services for persons who cannot afford an attorney. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Committee to Present Awards to Four Attorneys and a Law Student at 25th Anniversary Celebration ​

  On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Elizabeth N. Dewar will present awards to four attorneys and a law student selected by the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, in recognition of their exceptional dedication to providing volunteer services for persons who cannot afford an attorney. Read Full Article
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  Massachusetts Division of Banks Database Now Available to SLL Members

  The Social Law Library Division of Banks database contains over a decade’s worth of rulings concerning consumer protection and financial institution laws and regulations by the Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB). Read Full Article