News and Noteworthy

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  Littler Employment Treatises Online!

  All Social Law Library members can now search and browse employment treatises from Littler Mendelson in Fastcase. There are currently 79 publications available, spanning a wide range of topics: discrimination, visas, data protection, collective bargaining, wage and hour obligations, independent contracting and more. Read Full Article
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  Social Law Holiday Hours

  Please see the Social Law Library upcoming Holiday Hours and Closures. Read Full Article
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  Chief Justices to Host Listening Session About Justice System at Roxbury Community College ​

  On Tuesday, December 3, the Massachusetts Judiciary, including Appeals Court Chief Justice Mark V. Green and Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey, will host a listening session at Roxbury Community College to hear from the public about ways that the justice system could be improved and the experiences of diverse communities when they go to Massachusetts courts. The listening session is open to the public and press. Read Full Article
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  Massachusetts Trial Court to Celebrate National Adoption Day in Courthouses Across the Commonwealth

  On Friday, 140 children who have been in state foster care will be formally adopted in six courthouses across the Commonwealth as part of National Adoption Day, an event that raises awareness of the thousands of Massachusetts children in need of adoptive families. Read Full Article
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  SOCIAL LAW…SECOND CHANCE - Latest Complex Issues in Murder Cases

  “Latest Complex Issues in Murder Cases” focused on the most difficult areas of a murder trial, with comprehensive analysis from all perspectives. Attendees gained powerful, timely insights from leading practitioners, both prosecutors and defense attorneys, and a forensic expert regarding how to tackle these problematic issues. Judicial commentary and reflection from four veteran Superior Court judges gives an inside look at how judges view these demanding aspects of a murder trial. Read Full Article