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The Evidence Webinar Series Starts on 1/13. Webinar 1: Admissibility of Evidence from Personal Electronic Devices & Evidentiary Issues Involving Self-Represented Litigants. Register for 1 or ALL & get special book pricing: https://socialaw.com/evidence2021

Don't forget to check out our exciting Winter Continuing Legal Education line-up. Programs on Accessible Justice, Evidence, Business Litigation Session, Data Privacy & Security, Practical Advice for New Lawyers & more! https://socialaw.com/education/upcoming-events

Reminder: Social Law will be closing at 2PM today (12/31). Happy New Year!

Reminder: Social Law is closing at 2PM today. Happy Holidays! Holiday Hours: https://socialaw.com///25/social-law-library-holiday-hours

The Supreme Judicial Court today announced the appointments of seven new members to the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission. First established by the Supreme Judicial Court in 2005, the Access to Justice Commission seeks to improve access to justice for people who are unable to afford an attorney for essential civil legal needs, such as cases involving housing, consumer debt, and family law. https://socialaw.com//massachusetts-access-to-justice-comm

Join us for the upcoming Accessible Justice Four Part Webinar Series. https://socialaw.com/accessiblejustice2021

Consistent with actions by the courts, the Social Law Library will be closed tomorrow (12/17) because of the in-coming snow storm.

Just Added to the Calendar . . . REGISTER: https://socialaw.com/evidence2021 Evidence - Learn What the Judges Learn (A four part webinar series)... Webinar 1: Admissibility of Evidence from Personal Electronic Devices and Evidentiary Issues Involving Self-Represented Litigants Webinar 2: The Confrontation Clause Webinar 3: Documentary Evidence, Business Records, and Significant Evidence Decisions Webinar 4: Miscellaneous Criminal Issues, Hearsay Decisions, and Rape Shield Issues including Lampron/Dwyer, Statements of Coventurers, Use or Prior Recorded Testimony, Third-Party Culprit and the "Bowden" Defense

Excited to announce an upcoming 4 part webinar series on ACCESSIBLE JUSTICE: Representing Clients Living with Psychiatric, Intellectual, and/or Developmental Disabilities. Sign up for individual sessions or all 4 with a special discounted price. Session 1: ATTORNEY’S DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE & ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS WHEN REPRESENTING A CLIENT LIVING WITH A DISABILITY Session 2: ACCOMMODATIONS IN LITIGATION: THE DISCOVERY PROCESS Session 3: ACCOMMODATIONS IN LITIGATION: THE COURT PRO...CESS Session 4: ATTORNEYS LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES SPEAK ON ACCESSIBLE JUSTICE http://ow.ly/rPW650CFGLU See more

Join us today- Federal Legislative History w/ Alex Philipson, Administrative Attorney, MA Superior Court & Brian Harkins, Reference Attorney, Social Law. CPCS 2 hrs credit Adult Criminal Trial & CAFL & 1 hrs credit for Adult Criminal Appeals & YAD.http://ow.ly/cqsX50CAJMS

Please Note: Social Law will be closing at 2PM today and Friday (11/27). See our upcoming holiday hours http://ow.ly/niWz50Cuy9v

Massachusetts Courts Extend Start Date for Jury Trials to January 11, 2021 http://ow.ly/fmHf50CqxZ2

Register for today's 4PM webinar: FAMILY LAW EVIDENCE: COMPELLING & CONTEMPORARY COURTROOM SCENARIO - CPCS 2 credit hrs for the CAFL panel - W/ Hon. Edward Boyle, III, Hon. Edward Donnelly, Jr., Hon. Leilah Keamy, Hon. Barbara Hyland, Hon. Maureen Monks http://ow.ly/9GPQ50Cpo1w

TODAY! SIX COMMUNITY JUSTICE PATHWAYS TO AVOID PRISON AND JAIL (KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Senator William N. Brownsberger, Chairperson, Joint Committee on the Judiciary) Part of the Massachusetts Probation Service, the Office of Community Corrections operates 18 Community Corrections Centers (CCCs) across the Commonwealth. The CCCs provide a community-based alternative to jail and prison through a combination of programs and services that have been shown to reduce recidivism among th...ose at the highest criminogenic risk. CCCs deliver cognitive-behavioral treatment interventions to address decision making and substance use disorder, educational support to prepare for HiSET, GED, or post-secondary placement, and counseling to support career oriented employment. The 2018 Criminal Justice reform laws expanded the statutory bases by which people can access these resources. Today CCCs are available not only as an intermediate sentence but for pretrial treatment, pretrial services, support during the probation term, or to welcome those returning to the community after a period of incarceration. http://ow.ly/CW6050CmKM8 See more

Massachusetts Courts Receive $6 Million Federal Award to Expand Connections to Behavioral Health Treatment, Sober Housing and Transportation - Read Press Release: https://socialaw.com//(11-16)-press-release---courts-recei

Social law Members: The Social Law Library will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans' Day.

Social Law members: You now have access the HeinOnline new subcollection (under the U.S. Presidential Library collection) dedicated entirely to the Electoral College. Learn more http://ow.ly/Ikox50Ca5Pg

Now on the Calendar for 12/7: Administrative Agency Action and Judicial Review Nuts & Bolts, Practice Pointers, & recent Developments During the Pandemic. Join our panel of judges & lawyers to discuss the life cycle of an administrative law case http://ow.ly/Z4oT50C6oMq

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Committee Honors Attorneys for Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Legal Services http://ow.ly/fsxS50C61D1

TOMORROW: GETTING YOUR CASE SETTLED: DOMESTIC RELATIONS AND PROBATE LITIGATION IN THE COVID-19 ENVIRONMENT http://ow.ly/hu8m50C2Eo5 Panel: Chief Justice John D. Casey, Probate and Family Court Opening Remarks Hon. Jacqueline M. Burchill, Associate Justice, Norfolk Probate and Family Court Hon. James V. Menno, (Ret.), Menno Conciliation Services... Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice, Middlesex County, Probate and Family Court Hon. Richard A. Simons, First Justice, Berkshire Probate and Family Court (Moderators) Lisa Cukier, Esq., Burns & Levinson LLP Rosemary Purtell, Esq., Law Office of Rosemary Purtell, LLC RESOLVE W-I-N-S See more

Trial Court Chief Justice Paula Carey announced the formation of the 2020-2021 Massachusetts Trial Court Child Support Guidelines Task Force to review the current Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines & offer recommendations of changes. http://ow.ly/52uL50BZzXR

Massachusetts Courts extend the earliest potential start date for jury trials to November 9 http://ow.ly/JiFi50BWa2Q

Congrats to those attorneys receiving the SJC Pro Bono legal Service Award on 10/28 for their exceptional dedication to providing volunteer legal services for persons who cannot afford an attorney. http://ow.ly/V1om50BUCPp

Webinar Today at 4PM- HOW TO HANDLE A CHILD REMOVAL/RELOCATION CASE - Sponsored by the Social Law Library, the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court, the Greater Boston Family Law American Inn of Court and Senior Partners for Justice. Panel includes: Hon. Jennifer Rivera-Ulwick, First Justice, Essex Probate and Family Court (moderator), Hon, Thomas J. Barbar, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Justin M. Banks, Esq., Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP, Michael G. Xavier, Esq., PrinceLobelTye http://ow.ly/9sdY50BSxLY

Michael Saporito, Social Law CLE Coordinator and Attorney Jeffrey L. Hirsch of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP discuss the upcoming Annual Advanced Labor Law CLE's and the new expanded panel format of the program: https://socialaw.com//attorney-jeffrey-l.-hirsch-returns-t

Next week: Kenneth Berman @NutterLaw & book author & columnist for the ABA’s Litigation Journal, will offer an eye-opening webinar covering transformational approaches to witness prep & advice on establishing credibility & persuading decision-makers http://ow.ly/nYLV50BOqCg

Please note: The Library will close at 2:30pm tomorrow, October 9th and will be closed on Monday, October 12th.

Looking forward to today's 4PM webinar w/ Roger Durkin on qualifying an expert appraiser & impeaching an expert appraiser. All attendees will be mailed a copy of Roger Durkin’s book Appraisal Report Review. Register here: http://ow.ly/UagB50BN6qu

Social Law Members now have access to HeinOnline's Civil Rights and Social Justice database. Learn More: http://ow.ly/u2vD50BMoEE

Massachusetts Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey Reappoints Housing Court Chief Justice Timothy F. Sullivan http://ow.ly/ZFbZ50BMlpG

Interested in learning about IP Law? Join us for a webinar on 10/20 for a Primer on IP Law. Register: https://www.socialaw.com/iplaw Enter coupon code iplaw25 at check out and save $25 on this webinar (code good until 10/13)! Learn about: The different species of Intellectual Property Law, the general costs involved, and the procedures for acquiring IP protection, Important deadlines in IP law, The pros and cons of various IP species (Patents, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, and Trademarks), How you can educate your client and various resources your client can turn to, The basics of a trade secret program, An IP issue spotting case study, IP myths many clients hold onto

Great Immigration CLE today at 4. IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT What do practitioners need to know to best represent their noncitizen clients? With Matthew Cameron, Esq., Eliana C. Nader, Esq., Heather Yountz, Esq., Mahsa Khanbabai, Esq. http://ow.ly/ET7g50BL1YV

Join us Nov 17 for SIX COMMUNITY JUSTICE PATHWAYS TO AVOID PRISON & JAIL Faculty includes: Pamerson O. Ifill, Deputy Commissioner of Probation, Pretrial Services; Michael Coelho, Deputy Commissioner of Probation, Programs; Pat Horne, Deputy Director, Office of Community Corrections; Vin Lorenti, Esq., Director, Office of Community Correction; Hon. Christopher P. LoConto, First Justice, Fitchburg Division, District Court Department; Kevin Canty, Esq., Staff Attorney, Committee for Public Counsel Services; Joel Brooks, Former Program Participant; Steve Kitchens, Former Program Participant; Filomena DaVeiga, Program Manager, Office of Community Corrections Registration and Program Details: https://socialaw.com//six-community-justice-pathways-to-av

In today’s challenging times more and more attorneys are looking for alternative ways to settle cases outside of the courtroom. Join our experienced and respected panel on November 5th as they teach the ins and outs of successful negotiation. Hon. Mark D Mason, Superior Court moderator - Hon. Mary-Lou Rup, Superior Court (ret.) - Brian R. Jerome, Esq., founder Massachusetts Dispute Resolution Services - Maria C. Walsh, Esq., Mediator/Arbitrator/Special Master, JAMS http://ow.ly/vw0F50BHLh1

Today at 4PM CRIMINAL APPELLATE LAW FOR CRIMINAL TRIAL LAWYERS w/ Hon. Frank Gaziano, Hon. Amy Blake, Rebecca Kiley, Esq., Donna Patalano, Esq., Randall Ravitz, Esq., Max Bauer, Esq. Register: http://ow.ly/2RSM50BFMdk

Now on the Calendar for October: GETTING YOUR CASE SETTLED: DOMESTIC RELATIONS & PROBATE LITIGATION IN THE COVID-19 ENVIRONMENT http://ow.ly/vGAU50BFE6s

Now Available-Access to Attorney Matthew Barach's COVID-19 White Paper - COVID-19: The Family Bar’s Answer to Complex Questions http://ow.ly/6RQO50BEa8W

Just Added to the Fall CLE Calendar 10/27: GETTING YOUR CASE SETTLED: DOMESTIC RELATIONS AND PROBATE LITIGATION IN THE COVID-19 ENVIRONMENT - The COVID-19 crisis on family conflicts in our Probate and Family Courts has impacted everyone from our judiciary, court professionals, attorneys, to the litigants struggling to access justice. While we as practitioners applaud our court’s leaders for the tremendous technological strides that have been made, COVID-19 has dragged the Pr...obate and Family Court into the 21st Century. This program will explore what has worked and what hasn’t and identify the long-term solutions that will endure and enhance the access to justice for all. It will discuss the alternative dispute options available outside of the courtroom and why they may now be the best option for many cases. Join our distinguished panel of sitting and a retired judge and family law attorneys to learn how domestic relations cases and probate litigation can move forward in the ever-changing COVID-19 environment. The program will include an overview of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), the virtual courtroom, client management, COVID-19’s impact on Guardian Ad Litem, parenting plans and asset valuation, and so much more! http://ow.ly/g6Wt50BBe2Y See more

On 10/8 Roger Durkin, J.D, M.S., FASA presents HOW TO QUALIFY AND IMPEACH AN EXPERT APPRAISER Objectively critique appraisals, IRS Circular 230 Penalties for attorneys, accountants, & appraisers, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice & MORE http://ow.ly/Tc4H50BzhBI

Social Law Library Intro to Fastcase 7. Something looks different, doesn’t it? Fastcase has switched to a new platform and we understand that things may be a little confusing at first. Sign up for an Introduction to Legal Research on the new Fastcase 7 on Friday, October 2nd from 12PM-1PM. http://ow.ly/Owl750Bz9ZI

IMPORTANT NOTICE!: SCHEDULED SOCIAL LAW WEBSITE MAINTENANCE Saturday, September 26th, 7:00 PM Sunday, September 27th 9:00 AM http://ow.ly/Y6o050BwO9w

Join us TOMORROW (9/22) for an important webinar on IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY LAW. Recent changes to immigration law and an increase in immigration enforcement have resulted in significant consequences for noncitizens attempting to remain in or immigrate to the United States to be with their US Citizen Family members. Who can stay here and who can come here? More importantly, who cannot? Is there a legal line to get into? Three experienced immigration attorneys will discuss current events in family immigration law and answer these questions and more. http://ow.ly/upK150BwCD4

The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) today issued an updated order regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order goes into effect immediately. See full press release and link to order. http://ow.ly/xH8r50BtPPm

Consistent with the announcement by the Supreme Judicial Court to close courthouses throughout the Commonwealth on September 18, 2020 to honor the memory of Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants, the Social Law Library shall also be closed. The Library supports the Court's decision to devote a day in tribute to a truly wonderful man and his extraordinary contributions to the administration of justice. A person of great humanity, kindness, good humor, and friendliness, Chief Justice Gants personified the ideals of fairness, equality under the law, and justice for all.

Find Immigration Law at http://ow.ly/WrI750Bogvc + 2 Upcoming Virtual Immigration Law Programs. Social Law members have REMOTE ACCESS to a wide range of immigration law resource including online databases & e-books http://ow.ly/Nuve50Bogvd

Read statements by Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants and Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey in Response to the Release of Harvard Law School's Report on Racial Disparities in the Massachusetts Criminal Justice System https://socialaw.com/blog

Join us for a virtual grand tour of Social Law Library’s remote offerings. 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. HeinOnline offers law reviews, bar journals, the Restatements of Law, and much more all in one place. Social Law members also ...enjoy access to current and past editions of regional newspapers including the Boston Globe, as well as non-legal periodicals and magazines. And of course, members with circulation privileges have instant access to over 2500 eBooks. All of that and so much more is available online at Social Law! Sign up for the September 30 free webinar. https://socialaw.com/education/upcoming-events See more

Land Court Launches Virtual Recorder’s Office. Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey, Court Administrator Jonathan Williams, and Land Court Chief Justice Gordon H. Piper today announced that the Land Court Recorder’s Office is now using videoconferencing technology to operate a virtual Recorder’s Office to assist the public. https://socialaw.com//land-court-launches-virtual-recorder

Social Law CLE has moved online! We are excited about all of the live Continuing Legal Education webinars lined up this Fall. In September don't miss the Annual Guardianship Conference, Immigration & Family Law, + Criminal Appellate Law For Criminal Trial Lawyers. All with CPCS credit hours. https://socialaw.com/education/upcoming-events

News for Social Law members: This month Fastcase has a new look. In addition to the facelift, there are quite a few new features and ways to browse. Learn more: https://socialaw.com///2020/08/31/fastcase-gets-a-new-look

Just Added to the Fall CLE Webinar Line-Up: HOW TO HANDLE A CHILD REMOVAL CASE. An expert panel that includes Hon. Jennifer Rivera-Ulwick, First Justice, Essex Probate and Family Court (moderator), Hon, Thomas J. Barbar, Middlesex Probate and Family Court, Justin M. Banks, Esq., Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP Michael G. Xavier, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye LLP. Join our distinguished panel of Probate and Family Court judges and family law practitioners to learn how to handle child... removal cases. The program will include an overview of case law and statutes followed by discussion of real-life scenarios that will help you to hone your skills working for your clients on challenging removal cases. https://www.socialaw.com/childremoval

A message from Social Law's Continuing Legal Education Coordinator regarding the Library's successful transition to online learning. https://socialaw.com//n/2020/08/24/[email protected]

NOW Available for Purchase! The very popular COVID-19: DIVORCE QUESTIONS & 19 SOLUTIONS WEBINAR http://ow.ly/mEG950AYzx1

Massachusetts Trial Court Service Centers Go Virtual http://ow.ly/C2VV50AXvkh

Still time to register for today's 4PM webinar COVID-19: DIVORCE QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS! Join an all-star Family Law Panel of judges, attorneys & accounting experts for this MUST ATTEND CLE. Opening Remarks by Chief Justice Casey-Probate & Family Court http://ow.ly/cu9J50AWlTa

Just added to the calendar: MGA and SLL ANNUAL GUARDIANSHIP CONFERENCE WEBINAR In the Year 2020: Challenges, Obstacles and Opportunities in Guardianship - DATES & TIMES: September 17 & September 24, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. More info: https://www.socialaw.com/mga2020

Opening Remarks by Chief Justice Casey of the Probate and Family Court at next week's webinar: COVID-19: DIVORCE QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS - This program is a MUST for anyone with a Divorce Law Practice http://ow.ly/OyLa50ARLlq

Jury trials in Massachusetts state courts have been postponed since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Jury Management Advisory Committee has now issued recommendations on how to recommence jury trials in Massachusetts courts. http://ow.ly/WOCC50AQjUj

A Webinar: FIDUCIARY LAW SOLUTIONS DURING COVID-19. Trust litigation & the types of emergencies that can get heard, SPR appointments, Financial exploitation, Guardianship & conservatorship changes to practice, Due Process concerns, Telepsychiatry http://ow.ly/aKcM50ANrdj

Massachusetts Trial Court Awarded Two Federal Grants totaling $6 million to Expand Court-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services for Specialty Courts in Boston and Springfield. http://ow.ly/zgKD50AKcli

MA Remotely-Administered Bar Exam Provides Opportunities for Bar Admission in Other States. The Board of Bar Examiners has entered into reciprocity agreements w/ 7 states for scores earned on the MA Remotely-Administered Exam for Admission on 10/5 & 10/6. http://ow.ly/9Z2W50AJhJ2

Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Announces New Pro Bono Honor Roll for Individual Attorneys, Solicits Nominations for Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards http://ow.ly/gi7i50AH59L

MA Trial Court, Brockton Mayor’s Office, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, & Brockton Enterprise will host a virtual town hall meeting for the Brockton community to provide info on accessing the courts, court services & resources during COVID-19. http://ow.ly/SBMK50AEWBS

The Supreme Judicial Court issues orders on SJC-12972 RAYLA CAMPBELL v. WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN and SJC-12979 HELEN BRADY v. STATE BALLOT LAW http://ow.ly/f84v50AxMQH

SOCIAL LAW LIBRARY REOPENING PLAN & COVID-19 PROTOCOLS. Effective July 13, 2020 admittance to the Library will be by appointment only. Learn More - https://www.socialaw.com