News and Noteworthy

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  Supreme Judicial Court Amends e-Filing Fees to Apply Only for Initial Case Filing

  BOSTON, MA -- The Supreme Judicial Court has approved several amendments to Rule 1:25: Massachusetts Rules of Electronic Filing that were proposed by the Trial Court. Rule 1:25 relates to general procedures of electronic filing in Massachusetts trial and appellate courts. The amendments, which were posted for public comment, are intended to facilitate the system-wide implementation of e-filing, streamline court procedures, and reduce administrative burden on local courts so they can better serve the public. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Issues Order Regarding State Court Operations in June During the Pandemic (May 26)

  BOSTON, MA – The Supreme Judicial Court today issued an order regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses in June during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order will go into effect June 1, 2020, and replace the current order which went into effect May 4, 2020. A comparison of the key provisions of the two orders is available on the court's website. Read Full Article
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  IMPORTANT NOTICE!: SCHEDULED NETWORK MAINTENANCE – Saturday, May 30th, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

  Technology Services has scheduled maintenance of the network on Saturday, May 30th from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. During this time, the Social Law Library network will not be accessible. Read Full Article
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  Letter from Judiciary Leaders on Path Forward During the Pandemic (May 14)

  Read the full May 14 letter from Judiciary Leaders on Path Forward During the Pandemic. Read Full Article
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  Social Law Members Now Have Remote Access to NCLC publications

  To assist you in advocating for consumers during the COVID-19 crisis, the Boston-based National Consumer Law Center has extended access to remote members of the Social Law Library until July 1. This means that while you're working from home, all 21 titles in the Consumer Law Practice Series are available to you. Read Full Article