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Some thoughts for the new year
Court reform continues in full swing five years after Monan Report ushers in new era
MBA releases Green Guidelines and issues an environmental pledge
MBA officers welcome new attorneys as bar exam pass rates increase
New Legal Tech Expo planned for spring after November event draws more than 120 members of Massachusetts legal community
Administration and Management A message from Chief Justice Robert A. Mulligan
Juvenile Court A message from Chief Justice Martha P. Grace
Land Court A message from Chief Justice Karyn Faith Scheier
Superior Court A message from Chief Justice Barbara J. Rouse
District Court A message from Chief Justice Lynda M. Connolly
Housing Court A message from Chief Justice Steven D. Pierce
Probate and Family Court A message from Chief Justice Paula M. Carey
Boston Municipal Court A message from Chief Justice Charles R. Johnson
MassCourts computer system, no longer a “leap into the unknown,” proves to be a practical solution
Unprecedented infusion of capital into court facilities provides extreme makeover for aging, run-down buildings
New Massachusetts courthouses feature green design, savings
Trial Court looks forward to feedback from more than 1,000 courthouse users
New juror service Web site offers high-tech convenience to Massachusetts jurors online
Q&A with Court Management Advisory Board member Leo V. Boyle
Limited assistance representation pilot program receives high marks, expands
LRS screens for LAR eligibility
Featured MBA member benefit: MBA Insurance Agency
Ryan appointed to Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Appointments through 2008
Joint Bar Committee members
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Labor and Employment Law Section conducts pilot training at Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Help judge 23rd Annual Mock Trial
Volunteers needed to help elders with a “legal checkup”
MBA’s Dial-A-Lawyer Program seeking volunteers
Expand your client base with Lawyer Referral Service
Justice Ireland to speak at Mass. Bar Foundation 2008 Annual Meeting
Request for proposals— MBF IOLTA grants program MBF hopes to exceed last year’s awards by at least $1 million
MBF Legal Intern Fellowship Program offers $6,000 summer stipend for law students
Giving clients a break puts small firm owner at the breaking point
Access to Justice Award Luncheon to be held March 6; sponsorship and reservation opportunities available
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Some thoughts for the new year
Court reform continues in full swing five years after Monan Report ushers in new era
MBA releases Green Guidelines and issues an environmental pledge
MBA officers welcome new attorneys as bar exam pass rates increase
New Legal Tech Expo planned for spring after November event draws more than 120 members of Massachusetts legal community
Administration and Management A message from Chief Justice Robert A. Mulligan
Juvenile Court A message from Chief Justice Martha P. Grace
Land Court A message from Chief Justice Karyn Faith Scheier
Superior Court A message from Chief Justice Barbara J. Rouse
District Court A message from Chief Justice Lynda M. Connolly
Housing Court A message from Chief Justice Steven D. Pierce
Probate and Family Court A message from Chief Justice Paula M. Carey
Boston Municipal Court A message from Chief Justice Charles R. Johnson
MassCourts computer system, no longer a “leap into the unknown,” proves to be a practical solution
Unprecedented infusion of capital into court facilities provides extreme makeover for aging, run-down buildings
New Massachusetts courthouses feature green design, savings
Trial Court looks forward to feedback from more than 1,000 courthouse users
New juror service Web site offers high-tech convenience to Massachusetts jurors online
Q&A with Court Management Advisory Board member Leo V. Boyle
Limited assistance representation pilot program receives high marks, expands
LRS screens for LAR eligibility
Featured MBA member benefit: MBA Insurance Agency
Ryan appointed to Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Appointments through 2008
Joint Bar Committee members
Member spotlight
Labor and Employment Law Section conducts pilot training at Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Help judge 23rd Annual Mock Trial
Volunteers needed to help elders with a “legal checkup”
MBA’s Dial-A-Lawyer Program seeking volunteers
Expand your client base with Lawyer Referral Service
Justice Ireland to speak at Mass. Bar Foundation 2008 Annual Meeting
Request for proposals— MBF IOLTA grants program MBF hopes to exceed last year’s awards by at least $1 million
MBF Legal Intern Fellowship Program offers $6,000 summer stipend for law students
Giving clients a break puts small firm owner at the breaking point
Access to Justice Award Luncheon to be held March 6; sponsorship and reservation opportunities available
Bar Bulletin Board
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Court reform continues in full swing five years after Monan Report ushers in new era
By Tricia M. Oliver
MBA releases Green Guidelines and issues an environmental pledge
By Jennifer Rosinski
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