News and Noteworthy

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  The Popular Massachusetts Guardianship Association and Social Law ANNUAL GUARDIANSHIP CONFERENCE is moving to webinar format!

  Join us on 9/17 and 9/24 for “In the Year 2020: Challenges, Obstacles and Opportunities in Guardianship” Day one of this two-day conference will feature opening remarks by Chief Justice John Casey of the Probate and Family Court. The panel will discuss TBI/ABI and Substance Use focusing on the impact of co-occurrence – challenges, realities and resources for individuals with a traumatic or acquired brain injury and substance use disorders. They will also talk about agency resources and how DMH, DDS and MassHealth impact clients under guardianship and tips to overcome obstacles within each agency. Read Full Article
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  Jury Management Advisory Committee Issues Recommendations for Jury Trials During Pandemic

  The Jury Management Advisory Committee of the Supreme Judicial Court has issued recommendations on the resumption of jury trials in Massachusetts state courts, which have been postponed since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Full Article
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  (7/28) Trial Court Awarded Two Federal Grants to Expand Court-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services for Specialty Courts in Boston and Springfield

  Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey and Court Administrator Jonathan Williams today announced that the Trial Court has received two federal grants totaling $6 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide mental and behavioral health services within the Boston Municipal Court and the Springfield Drug Court. Read Full Article
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  Massachusetts Remotely-Administered ​Bar Exam Provides Opportunities for Bar Admission in Other States

  BOSTON, MA -- The Board of Bar Examiners today announced that it has entered into reciprocity agreements with seven jurisdictions for portability of scores earned on the Massachusetts Remotely-Administered Exam for Admission, to be administered October 5 and 6, 2020. Read Full Article
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  (7/23) Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Announces ​New Pro Bono Honor Roll for Individual Attorneys, ​Solicits Nominations for Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards

  BOSTON, MA -- The SJC Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services today announced the creation of a new Pro Bono Honor Roll for individual attorneys. The Committee is also accepting nominations for the annual Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards. Read Full Article