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These days many of us are working remotely, so join us for a webinar to learn how to access important legal information online. You can search primary law for all 50 States and Federal on Fastcase and use their Authority Check feature to make sure that a case is still good law.

The first session will explore the scope and impact of substance use disorders within the legal profession. Current research, trends, and contributing factors unique to legal culture will be discussed. An Attorney with lived experience will offer a powerful story of struggle and recovery.

Part 1: Understanding the Legal Landscape & Part 2: Treatment, Healing, and Renewal

During the Salem Witch Trials more than 300 years ago, Salem was a small town without enough government officials or resources to conduct mass trials. Boston, the capital of the province, and Bostonians inevitably got drawn into the frenzy. Defendants from Salem were sent to, escaped from, and died in Boston’s jail. Bostonians were accused of witchcraft.

Join our panel of seasoned judges and experienced lawyers in a discussion of new developments in administrative law, trends and practice tips, together with the always popular “view from the bench.”

Join us for a webinar to learn more about using your Social Law Library membership to do online legal research. Access Massachusetts court and agency decisions through Social Law's own databases, or search primary law for all 50 States and Federal on VLex Fastcase.

This series is taken from the 2025 "You Be the Judge" all-day training session for judges sponsored by the Flaschner Judicial Institute. The instructors are judges, experienced practitioners, and law professors from the Supreme Judicial Court's Advisory Committee on the Law of Evidence.

This series is taken from the 2025 "You Be the Judge" all-day training session for judges sponsored by the Flaschner Judicial Institute. The instructors are judges, experienced practitioners, and law professors from the Supreme Judicial Court's Advisory Committee on the Law of Evidence.

This series is taken from the 2025 "You Be the Judge" all-day training session for judges sponsored by the Flaschner Judicial Institute. The instructors are judges, experienced practitioners, and law professors from the Supreme Judicial Court's Advisory Committee on the Law of Evidence.

This series is taken from the 2025 "You Be the Judge" all-day training session for judges sponsored by the Flaschner Judicial Institute. The instructors are judges, experienced practitioners, and law professors from the Supreme Judicial Court's Advisory Committee on the Law of Evidence.

As in his past lectures, Judge Stearns will focus on the criminal law decisions of the Supreme Judicial Court with occasional comparisons with the few pertinent U.S. Supreme Court cases decided in this last term. While (as of the time of this description) Judge Stearns has not singled out any of what he would consider “blockbuster” cases, he has identified several procedural and legal decisions taken by the Court that he believes are of enduring significance.

Chapter 93A is complex and often confusing. This two-hour program will not only cover the statutory framework, leading cases, the hottest new cases, but the judges will also provide insightful practice tips and pointers addressing issues that frequently arise during the course of litigation.

Topic: Succession Planning - as it relates to Guardianship and Conservatorship, Estate Planning and Financial Planning for Individuals with Special Needs

Topics: Succession Planning and Mental Health and Guardianship

The second session will focus on treatment, recovery, and the process of returning to personal and professional well-being.

This series is taken from the 2025 "You Be the Judge" all-day training session for judges sponsored by the Flaschner Judicial Institute. The instructors are judges, experienced practitioners, and law professors from the Supreme Judicial Court's Advisory Committee on the Law of Evidence.

This series is taken from the 2025 "You Be the Judge" all-day training session for judges sponsored by the Flaschner Judicial Institute. The instructors are judges, experienced practitioners, and law professors from the Supreme Judicial Court's Advisory Committee on the Law of Evidence.

Join us for a webinar to learn more about using your Social Law Library membership to do online legal research. Access Massachusetts court and agency decisions through Social Law's own databases, or search primary law for all 50 States and Federal on VLex Fastcase.

Date & Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:00 A.M. to Noon Webinar Fee: $95 (Day 2 only) This program is online only and will be recorded. Anyone who registers will receive a link to the video recording. CPCS Credit is pending MGA members will receive a coupon code to get a $25 discount off either of these prices. For information on joining MGA visit: http://www.massguardianshipassociation.org/ Presented by the Massachusetts Guardianship Association  and the Social Law Library   Topic: Succession Planning – a discussion on mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and more as it relates to guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, extraordinary treatment, holistic approaches, legal standards, and what to do in a crisis. Faculty: Hon. George Phelan, Probate and Family Court Lisa Cukier, Esq. Rubin and Rudman LLP Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C. The views and opinions expressed in programs offered by the Social Law Library are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Library. Online registration is encouraged. For assistance, questions on group discounts, accommodations requests, special billing, program content, out-of-state CLE credits, and general contact CLE Coordinator, Michael Saporito by email at msaporito@socialaw.com. Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded and recordings are sent to all who are registered. The recording is available by digital download, generally within a week after the program date. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when 80% of the live webinar is attended. To insure getting the video, please register.

This series is taken from the 2025 "You Be the Judge" all-day training session for judges sponsored by the Flaschner Judicial Institute. The instructors are judges, experienced practitioners, and law professors from the Supreme Judicial Court's Advisory Committee on the Law of Evidence.

This series is taken from the 2025 "You Be the Judge" all-day training session for judges sponsored by the Flaschner Judicial Institute. The instructors are judges, experienced practitioners, and law professors from the Supreme Judicial Court's Advisory Committee on the Law of Evidence.