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The Social Law Library is excited to be nominated in three categories in this year's Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2024 Reader Rankings contest. The Library is nominated in the categories for Legal Research Provider, Continuing Legal Education Provider and Website Design. Please consider voting for the Social Law Library in all three categories. Thank you for your vote! The deadline for voting is Monday, July 15th https://lnkd.in/eMKc4QJT

Massachusetts Judicial Assignments for Superior Court, Boston Municipal Court and Regions 1-6 are now posted for July 1 - August 2. https://bit.ly/4584Gs9

Honorable Dana M. Gershengorn Appointed Chief Justice of the Juvenile Court - 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 Press Release - https://bit.ly/45vqoIz

UPCOMING WEBINARS - SAVE THE DATES! Registration information and webinar details are coming soon for our busy Fall Continuing Legal Education lineup. Sign up to receive email notification about our upcoming webinars.  https://lnkd.in/gC_7EZ2t 9/16: Special Education Impacts & Strategies for Divorce Lawyers and Guardianship/Conservatorship Lawyers 9/30: What to Do When Someone Dies 10/8: Family Law & Fiduciary Litigation: Controversies Involving Decedent's Intentions and The Actual Disposition of Assets on Death 10/9: Search Engine Optimization Program 10/9: How To Be A Better Family Law Attorney Series - Day 1 10/10: Prisoner's Rights 10/15: Standards of Review 1 - Trial Objections 10/16: How To Be A Better Family Law Attorney Series - Day 2 10/17: Massachusetts Guardianship Association Annual Conference - Day 1 10/21: Contractor Indemnification 10/22: Standards of Review Day 2 - Appellate Advocacy 10/23: Bad Faith Insurance Litigation/MA Chapter 176D 10/24: Massachusetts Guardianship Association Annual Conference - Day 2 10/24: Issues in Sexual Assault Cases 10/29: Trethewey and Oppenshaw and other Recent Developments in Family Law & MANY MORE!

There is still time to register for today's webinar on how to avoid legal malpractice claims. https://bit.ly/3ye3uc5 Use code legalmalcle at checkout to save $20 on the registration fee. During this two-hour seminar, Eileen Garczynski, Esq., an attorney with more than 30 years of risk management experience) and Dennis Quinn, an attorney with decades of experience defending legal malpractice cases will give you a framework to identify and proactively address risks and opportunities across your entire firm. They will cover topics such as: Covered topics include: Frequency and severity of legal malpractice claims The most common causes of legal malpractice claims The most common practice areas generating legal malpractice claims and why Issues with lateral hires and law firm mergers Cyber risk within the legal malpractice arena Conflicts recognition and resolution among affiliated companies Management of conflicts and waivers for outside counsel Protection of client confidences and communications Whistleblower actions Technology and cybersecurity concerns for in-house counsel Corporate misconduct

Governor Maura Healey 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. "It is an honor to swear in Gabrielle Wolohojian to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts,” said Governor Healey. “She is widely known and respected for her unparalleled work ethic, her command as a trial lawyer, and her commitment to helping colleagues succeed professionally. She has distinguished herself as a fair and open-minded jurist who prizes consensus, is an expert of civil and criminal law, and issues clear and persuasive decisions." Read Full Press Release - https://bit.ly/4ejaODD PHOTO CAPTION: In a ceremony on June 10, 2024, Governor Maura Healey 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. (Photo credit: Joshua Qualls from the Massachusetts Governor’s Office)

Job Opening at Massachusetts Superior Court https://bit.ly/4bPKKP4 - The Massachusetts Superior Court seeks to fill a Research Attorney I position. The successful candidate will primarily assist judges sitting in Bristol County courthouses (Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton), while remaining available to serve all the Justices of the Superior Court. Although it is preferred that the successful candidate be based in the Fall River Courthouse, other Superior Courthouse locations, including Boston, may be considered. All interested candidates are therefore encouraged to apply, whether residing within or outside of Bristol County. The Research Attorney position is a professional, permanent position within the Administrative Office of the Superior Court. Research Attorneys assist the Justices with legal research, writing, and analysis. Research Attorneys prepare draft decisions, research memoranda, and other documents; analyze and research specific legal issues and questions for the judges; and may assist in training and oversight of other legal research staff and interns. Travel or transfer to other locations may be required according to the needs of the Court. Requirements include a minimum of two years of legal experience, with excellent writing, communication, and legal research skills. Judicial clerkship and/or extensive experience involving a high volume of legal research and writing in the litigation context preferred. Research attorneys must reside in Massachusetts for the duration of their employment. Start date will be as soon as possible. Starting salary is $86,605.33 per year. Employee benefits include subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, ten days of paid vacation time, and three days of paid personal time per year. The Superior Court recognizes the importance of a work-life balance. After an initial training and trial period, a new Research Attorney may request a hybrid office/remote work schedule, subject to certain conditions and requirements. The posting will remain open until the position is filled, but interested candidates are encouraged to apply by Monday, June 24, 2024. For more information, including online application instructions, see the Position Posting: https://lnkd.in/e26cd4UK or browse to https://lnkd.in/eDqYBkYr and search for Job Number 498864.

June Massachusetts Judical Assignments are now available. Superior Court, Boston Municipal Court and District Courts Regions 1 - 6. https://lnkd.in/d-aJVfY

Join us on June 13th for an interactive lecture-style webinar (Cosponsored with The Insurance Library ) that is designed to provide an overview of the most common legal malpractice claims (including related risks, such as cyber, management, and employment-related claims), and how to avoid them. During this two-hour seminar, Eileen Garczynski, Esq., an attorney with more than 30 years of risk management experience) and Dennis Quinn, an attorney with decades of experience defending legal malpractice cases Carr Maloney PC will give you a framework to identify and proactively address risks and opportunities across your entire firm. Register today at https://bit.ly/3ye3uc5 and enter code LEGALMALCLE at checkout to save $20 on the cost of the webinar. Covered topics include: Frequency and severity of legal malpractice claims The most common causes of legal malpractice claims The most common practice areas generating legal malpractice claims and why Issues with lateral hires and law firm mergers Cyber risk within the legal malpractice arena Conflicts recognition and resolution among affiliated companies Management of conflicts and waivers for outside counsel Protection of client confidences and communications Whistleblower actions Technology and cybersecurity concerns for in-house counsel Corporate misconduct

There are so many questions regarding Massachusett's recent arrivals from the border. Join us for a webinar today at 4PM where we will discuss everything you need to know as a representing attorney. Register: https://bit.ly/44CkSTK This CLE has been approved for 2.0 credit hours for the CAFL (Trial and Appeals), Criminal (Trial and Appeals), YAD Trial, and Mental Health panels. Learn About - THE CURRENT SITUATION Why are so many people coming to the United States right now? Is the border really “open”? Why are some choosing to relocate to Massachusetts? IMMIGRATION COURT AND ICE CHECK-INS: Does my client have to check in with ICE? What happens in immigration court? What is the “dedicated docket”? What are a non-citizen's options in immigration court? REFUGEE & ASYLUM ISSUES: What is the difference between refugee and asylee status, and how are they achieved? How does refugee resettlement work? What rights and benefits come with asylum status? BARS TO ASYLUM: Why isn’t someone eligible for asylum? How did the Trump administration try to limit asylum, and what has changed since then? What is the “asylum ban” and how does it work? DOCUMENTATION & EMPLOYMENT: Who is eligible for employment authorization? How can my client receive it? What kinds of employment visas might be realistically available to my non-citizen client? What documents does my non-citizen client need to work legally? To drive? To obtain health insurance and other benefits? UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN: Who is eligible for a “juvenile visa?” What is the role of our family courts in the Special Immigrant Juvenile process? RESOURCES FOR RECENT ARRIVALS: What resources do my clients have? Can they seek medical care or get health insurance? What if they are having housing issues? CRIMINAL LAW: When should a non-citizen criminal defendant consult with an immigration attorney? What are my responsibilities when advising a non-citizen client in plea negotiations? What are my liabilities? What are the potential immigration consequences of different types of convictions?