News and Noteworthy

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  Supreme Judicial Court Announces Extensive Amendments to the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure

  The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced extensive amendments to the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure. The amendments are effective March 1, 2019 and govern procedures in appeals then pending and those commenced on and after that date. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Sitting Week Calendar November 5 - 9, 2018

  In advance of the sitting week for the Supreme Judicial Court beginning November 5, 2018, please find below a link to the calendar of cases that are scheduled to be heard, which contains links to the briefs that have been filed in those cases. Read Full Article
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  Massachusetts Appeals Court Chief Justice Mark Green Announces Attorney Gina DeRossi as Appeals Court Administrator

  Appeals Court Chief Justice Mark V. Green today announced the selection of Attorney Gina L. DeRossi, Bristol County Register of Probate, to serve as the Court Administrator for the Appeals Court. She is expected to begin in her new position on or around November 26, succeeding Court Administrator Gilbert Lima, who is retiring on December 4. Read Full Article
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  Focus on Federal Legislative History

  In November we’re highlighting the Federal legislative history resources in our collection, which include many compiled histories of the nation’s statutory enactments. Some were produced by congressional committees, others by law firms or private publishers Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Announces Steering Committee on Lawyer Well-Being

  The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced the members of a Steering Committee on Lawyer Well-Being that will explore ways to reduce stress on attorneys, help restore work-life balance, increase professional satisfaction and better support those who are confronting mental health and substance use disorders. Read Full Article