RESEARCH ATTORNEY -- SUPERIOR COURT

​The Massachusetts Superior Court seeks to fill a 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

Get Free Legal News on Law Street

​Fastcase, the legal research database available to all Social Law Library members, has relaunched the legal news website Law Street. This free resource covers current legislative and regulatory developments as well as high profile litigation. Readers can sign up for daily email alerts for articles of interest. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Announces New Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being ​

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced the formation of a new Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being. The Standing Committee is charged with planning and overseeing efforts to enhance the well-being of lawyers, judges and law students in the Commonwealth. Read Full Article

SOCIAL LAW…SECOND CHANCE - Filing a Family Law Appeal

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019 the Social Law Library hosted Filing a Family Law Appeal. The seminar discussed key considerations and best practices for bringing forth a family law appeal, as covered in Matthew Barach’s recently published book, “The Family Law Guide to Appellate Practice.” Read Full Article

SOCIAL LAW…SECOND CHANCE - Administrative Agency Action And Judicial Review: Nuts And Bolts, Practice Pointers And Recent Developments

On Wednesday, December 4, 2019 the Social Law Library hosted Administrative Agency Action and Judicial Review: Nuts And Bolts, Practice Pointers and Recent Developments. Presided over by a seasoned judge skilled in judicial review of agency adjudicatory decisions, this program featured an expert panel of lawyers with experience in all aspects of Massachusetts administrative law. Read Full Article