Wolters Kluwer’s VitalLaw Access On Site ​

Social Law Library members have access to Wolters Kluwer’s VitalLaw database while visiting the library. A wide-range of titles are available on this platform. Now you can keyword search major resources like the CCH reporters when it comes to Tax, Securities, and Employment issues . . . Read Full Article

Heartfelt goodbye to Wayne Hartwell

It was about fifty years ago when Wayne Hartwell began at the Library as a part-time law student. He died recently as one of the Library’s Reference Attorneys, not only beloved and admired by staff but also respected and appreciated by patrons who relied on his legal-research guidance. Read Full Article

Trellis: Search state court dockets

We are pleased to announce that our search for a state court docket database is over. We found one that has robust offerings of Massachusetts state court dockets AND allows Social Law Library members remote access. Read Full Article

Honorable Dana M. Gershengorn Appointed Chief Justice of the Juvenile Court (June 18th)

Trial Court Chief Justice Heidi E. Brieger announced the appointment of Judge Dana M. Gershengorn as Chief Justice of the Juvenile Court for a five-year term in accordance with G.L. c.211B, §5, effective June 29, 2024. She will succeed Chief Justice Amy L. Nechtem who will retire from the bench on June 28, 2024, after 23 years. Read Full Article

Press Release - Honorable Gabrielle R. Wolohojian Ceremonially Sworn In by Governor Healey as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (6/10)

BOSTON, MA — Governor Maura Healey today delivered a ceremonial administration of the Oath of Office in the Great Hall of the John Adams Courthouse, swearing in the Honorable Gabrielle R. Wolohojian as Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. Read Full Article