News and Noteworthy

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  Massachusetts Trial Court Partners with Chelsea Public Library to Provide Public Access to Court Services

  The Trial Court today announced that it has partnered with the Chelsea Public Library to provide the public with access to virtual court resources and services at the library. The program, a Massachusetts Trial Court Access to Justice initiative, will provide visitors with access to computer terminals and the internet to search for court resources, such as interpreter services, legal aid, case information and more. Read Full Article
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  JOB OPENING - MASSACHUSETTS SUPERIOR COURT RESEARCH ATTORNEY

  ​The Massachusetts Superior Court seeks to fill one Research Attorney position, serving all the Justices of the Superior Court. This is a professional, permanent position within the Administrative Office of the Superior Court. Research Attorneys assist the Justices with legal research, writing, and analysis. Read Full Article
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  New eBooks Added!

  Members can now access even more eBooks on our database page. Log in using your Social Law Library username and password and click on the link to the West Academic eBooks Collection. Here you’ll find hornbooks, treatises, and nutshells. Be sure to check out the new Concise Hornbooks which cover a range of issues, such as International Litigation and Arbitration, Principles of Business Organizations, Bankruptcy, Corporate Taxation, Employment Discrimination, and Cybersecurity Law. Read Full Article
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  The Real Deal AVAILABLE to Social Law Members

  Social Law members, both on-site and remote, can access The Real Deal, a media outlet for real estate professionals and attorneys covering the latest news and trends in residential and commercial real estate transactions, development, lending and litigation. Read Full Article
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  RESEARCH ATTORNEYS -- MASSACHUSETTS SUPERIOR COURT

  ​The Massachusetts Superior Court seeks to fill three Research Attorney positions, serving all the Justices of the Superior Court. This is a professional, permanent position within the Administrative Office of the Superior Court. Research Attorneys assist the Justices with legal research, writing, and analysis. Research Attorneys prepare draft decisions, research memoranda, and other documents; analyze and research specific legal issues and questions for the judges; and may assist in training and oversight of other legal research staff and interns. Read Full Article
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  Honorable Stacey J. Fortes Appointed Chief Justice of the District Court by Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke

  Trial Court Chief Justice Jeffrey A. Locke today announced the appointment of Judge Stacey J. Fortes as Chief Justice of the District Court for a five-year term in accordance with G.L. c.211B, §5. Read Full Article