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100+ retired Massachusetts judges call for higher pay for striking bar advocates
More than 100 retired Massachusetts judges have signed a letter calling for “fair pay” for attorneys who take on indigent ...
Northwestern ADA Nominated to Judicial Bench
Northampton - Governor Maura Healey announced that she has nominated a veteran of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office ...
Massachusetts' highest court confirms conviction of 5-time drunk driver, cites I-Team investigation as evidence
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked ...
Judge could dismiss charges against more than 100 defendants because they can’t afford to hire their own lawyers
A judge could dismiss state criminal charges against more than 100 people Tuesday because they can’t afford to hire their own ...
Massachusetts court crisis
The raise would put their pay at $100 an hour for district court cases — an ask that may seem like a leap, but would move ...
Massachusetts public defenders seek Lavallee protocol for juvenile courts
Massachusetts' public defender agency is asking the state's highest court to implement the Lavallee protocol in juvenile courts.
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MA Supreme Judicial Court upholds Hopkinton veterinarian's suspension
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld a two-year suspension against a Hopkinton veterinarian, finding she gave medical advice to humans. Roman's lawyer argued that Margo Roman merely ...
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules on Prompt Pay Act for First ...
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an opinion of first impression on the state's Prompt Pay Act Monday The court's majority said a payor's failure to accept or reject an invoice under ...