News and Noteworthy

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  IMPORTANT NOTICE!: SCHEDULED WEBSITE MAINTENANCE – Saturday, September 26th, 7:00 PM – Sunday, September 27th 9:00 AM

  Technology Services has scheduled maintenance of the Library website (www.socialaw.com) on Saturday, September 26th, 7:00 PM – Sunday, September 27th 9:00 AM. During this time, the Social Law Library website and its online searchable databases will not be accessible. This maintenance is crucial to maintaining the security and integrity of our systems and cannot be avoided. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Issues New Order ​Regarding Jury Trials and Operation of Courts (9/17)

  The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) today issued an updated order regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order goes into effect immediately. Read Full Article
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  Finding the Restatements of Law online

  Social Law Library patrons have access to the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law, past and present, through the HeinOnline database. The Restatements are incredible resource, but can be tricky to use online. Read Full Article
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  Find Immigration Law at socialaw.com ​+ Two Upcoming Virtual Immigration Law Programs

  Social Law Library members have REMOTE ACCESS to a wide range of resources about immigration law. These include online databases and e-books for attorneys with a range of experience in immigration matters. Read Full Article
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  Statements by Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants and Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey in Response to the Release of Harvard Law School's Report on Racial Disparities in the Massachusetts Criminal Justice System

  Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants and Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey today issued the following statements in response to the issuance of Racial Disparities in the Massachusetts Criminal System, a report by the Criminal Justice Policy Program at Harvard Law School. Read Full Article