Governor Baker signs the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On July 27, Governor Baker signed the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The new law increases workplace protections for expectant mothers and is a must-read for attorneys who represent workers and employers. Read Full Article

NEW MARIJUANA LAW

After months of negotiation the Massachusetts Legislature has enacted Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017: An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Marijuana. The new law which the Governor signed last week makes significant changes to the successful ballot question of 2016. Read Full Article

Trial Court Issues New Child Support Guidelines, effective September 15, 2017

Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey today announced the promulgation of revised child support guidelines to be effective on September 15, 2017, based on a comprehensive review by the 2016-2017 Child Support Guidelines Task Force... Read Full Article

Lawyers and Drug Abuse - In the News and In the Collection

A Sunday New York Times article tells the story of a successful patent lawyer’s death after years of hidden substance abuse. . . Read Full Article

Art and the Law

Social Law’s collection includes many resources that help our members serve clients who create or collect art in its many forms. Read Full Article