On 10/22 - Old Whiskey and Young Women: American True Crime Tales of Murder, Sex and Scandal

Hon. R. Marc Kantrowitz’s riveting book retells some of the most notorious court cases in American history—cases that titillated, if not repulsed, the entire nation when they first occurred but are today nearly totally forgotten. . . Read Full Article

Honorable Scott L. Kafker to be Sworn In as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court

On October 5, Governor Charles D. Baker will deliver a ceremonial administration of the Oath of Office swearing in the Honorable Scott L. Kafker as the sixth Chief Justice of theMassachusetts Appeals Court. The ceremony will be held in the Great Hall of the John Adams Courthouse. Read Full Article

Twenty Access to Justice Fellows, Including Retired Judges, to Work on Pro Bono Projects

The Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, in partnership with the state Judiciary and the Lawyers Clearinghouse, announced the selection of twenty Access to Justice Fellows who will partner with non-profit, legal services organizations and the courts on pro bono projects throughout the Commonwealth from 2015 to 2016. Read Full Article

Media Advisory - Ceremony Announcing Twenty Access to Justice Fellows, Including Five Retired Judges, to be Held on Thursday

At a ceremony at the John Adams Courthouse on Thursday, the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, in partnership with the state Judiciary and the Lawyers Clearinghouse, will announce the selection of twenty Access to Justice Fellows who will partner with non-profit, legal services organizations and the courts on pro bono projects throughout the Commonwealth from 2015 to 2016. Read Full Article

Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey Appoints Honorable Timothy F. Sullivan Chief Justice of the Housing Court

BOSTON, MA -- Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey today announced the appointment of Judge Timothy F. Sullivan as Chief Justice of the Housing Court for a five-year term starting October 1, 2015, in accordance with G.L. c.211B, §5. Judge Sullivan has served on the Housing Court since 2004, and he will succeed Chief Justice Steven D. Pierce who will retire on September 30, 2015. Read Full Article