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Today at Social Law...
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SLIPS
Judicial
Documents
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Social Law Slip Opinions
(updated daily at approximately 1:00pm)
Noteworthy Documents - Archived
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MARK FLOMENBAUM vs. COMMONWEALTH & others.
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Governor. Public Employment, Removal. Commonwealth, Officers and employees. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Contract, Employment. Words, "For cause."
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In Re Marriage Cases
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In Lockyer v. City and County of San Francisco (2004) 33 Cal.4th 1055
(Lockyer), this court concluded that public officials of the City and County of San
Francisco acted unlawfully by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the
absence of a judicial determination that the California statutes limiting marriage to
a union between a man and a woman are unconstitutional.
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BLUEPRINT FOR A MODERNIZED FINANCIAL REGULATORY STRUCTURE
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The mission of the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) focuses on promoting economic growth and stability in the United States. Critical to this mission is a sound and competitive financial services industry grounded in robust consumer protection and stable and innovative markets.
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Commission on Judicial Conduct report "In the Matter of Justice Ernest Murphy
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For the reasons described below, the Commission recommends that Judge Ernest B. Murphy be publicly censured, suspended without pay for 30 days, pay a $25,000 fine, and pay the costs incurred by the Commission in connection with this matter...
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IN THE MATTER OF GARY C. CROSSEN
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Attorney at Law, Disciplinary proceeding, Attorney-client relationship, Disbarment. Board of Bar Overseers. Rules of Professional Conduct. Due Process of Law, Attorney disciplinary proceeding.
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IN THE MATTER OF KEVIN P. CURRY
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Attorney at Law, Disciplinary proceeding, Attorney-client relationship, Disbarment. Board of Bar Overseers. Rules of Professional Conduct.
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BIG DIG MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT AND DESIGNERS TO PAY $450 MILLION
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The joint venture of Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff, Bechtel Infrastructure Corp., and PB Americas, Inc., f/k/a Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade and Douglas, Inc. ("Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff”), the management consultant to the Central Artery/Tunnel Project (“the Big Dig”) has agreed to pay over $407 million to resolve its criminal and civil liabilities...
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Governor’s proposed legislation and Executive Order on Criminal Offender Record Information Reform
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Click here to see proposed legislation.
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Mitchell Report on Steroid Use in Baseball
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Report to the commissioner of baseball of an independent investigation into the illegal use of steroids and other performance enhancing substances by players in major league baseball
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FISA Court refuses to release records
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Margaret R. Chambers v. Cassandra B. Ormiston - Rhode Island Supreme Court
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May the Family Court properly recognize, for the purposes of entertaining a divorce petition, the marriage of two persons of the same sex who were purportedly married in another state?
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Commission on Judicial Conduct - Complaints Against Associate Justice Ernest B. Murphy
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Complaints Number 2006-9 and 2006-30
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Vioxx Settlement Agreement
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Settlement Agreement between Merk & Co., Inc. and The Counsel Listed on the Signature Pages 11/9/2007
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State of Minnesota v. Larry Edwin Craig
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Sophie C. Currier on behalf of herself and on behalf of Lea M. Gallien-Currier vs. National Board of Medical Examiners
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Nursing Mother Case.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Appeals Court (07-J-434)
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Governor Patrick Unveils Plan For Casino Gambling in Massachusetts
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Three destination resort casinos to spur economic development and create tens of thousands of new jobs
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SJC issues amendment to Superior Court Rule 9C
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Effective date - October 1, 2007
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Rules For Filing In Business Litigation Session
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 Events Calendar
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
What's in it For Me?
Learn how the services of the Social Law Library can help you to better serve your clients.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
American Juries
Valerie P. Hans,Professor of Law, Cornell Law School,Discussing Vidmar and Hans’
American Juries – The Verdict
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
What's in it For Me?
Learn how the services of the Social Law Library can help you to better serve your clients.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Massachusetts Motor Vehicles Stops: A 360-Degree Examination
Hon. Kevin J. O'Dea; Norfolk County District Court,
Jason F. Mohan; ADA Norfolk County,
Defense Attorney Brian P. Ward and
Atty. James F. Comerford, author of the Flaschner Judicial Institute’s Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Stops Benchbook.
Presented by the Social Law Library and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
What's in it For Me?
Learn how the services of the Social Law Library can help you to better serve your clients.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
What's in it For Me?
Learn how the services of the Social Law Library can help you to better serve your clients.
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 CLE Program CDs NOW Available Online at SLL
Did you miss one of the Library’s CLE programs? Social Law is excited to now offer its best CLE programs on professionally produced audio CDs. These programs provide expert advice and instruction from a faculty of seasoned lawyers, judges, widely-read authors and other authorities on a number of legal topics. From Judge Young’s series on Evidence to Writing for the Superior, SJC & Appeals Courts and many more, you can’t miss these programs!
Click here to visit the first phase of the new SLL Ecommerce Site and purchase one of our popular CLEs on CD for your personal library.
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The Harry Edwards Donation
SLL is fortunate to have received a donation of books from Harry P. Edwards, who practiced law in the Boston area in the mid-20 th century. Now more than 90 years old, Mr. Edwards collected materials that supported his general practice, but there were also a noteworthy number of rare books dating as far back as the 17th century, plus a unique and extraordinary collection on crime and punishment. Click to read more about Mr. Edward's remarkable collection.
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NEW DATABASE! Energy Facilities Siting Board
SLL is now offering a new Massachusetts Administrative Law Database to SLL members. The Energy Facilities Siting Board reviews long-range forecasts of supply and demand from all electric and gas utilities in the Commonwealth . . . More Info
For more information call Technology Services at (617) 226-1570 or email technology@socialaw.com
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Guide to Jury Verdict Awards Update
The updated Research Guide 6, Jury Verdict Awards, contains links to resources that publish reported jury verdict award information. The Guide also highlights which Westlaw databases can be searched by members at the Social Law Library for information on Jury Verdict awards. Additionally, the updated guide indicates which print resources are regularly updated, providing more current jury awards.
Click for Complete List of Research Guides
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Social Law Library Member Discounts
Find out about all of the SLL member discounts now available.
SLL Publishes MA Databases . . . Some Exclusive!
Click to see SLL's databases, including the Business Litigation Session of the MA. Superior Court and the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission . . .
SLL Members Have Access to Many Research Databases
Click here for In Library Use and Remote Access databases at SLL.
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Upcoming Author Series at SLL! Mark Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
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