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Issue August 2005

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Massachusetts debates giving adoptees open access to original birth certificates

Adopted children in Massachusetts have been forbidden from getting copies of their original birth certificates without a court order since 1974. That year, state law changed to amend the certificates, purportedly to protect children and biological parents from the stigma of illegitimacy.

What makes a great judge?

Despite intense scrutiny of judiciary, “great” judges not hard to find

When the Hon. Patrick J. King began his civil session as a Superior Court associate justice in August of 1989, there were already 1,500 cases on the schedule, with another 142 cases added his first month.

Other Articles in this Issue:

Opposing the death penalty
MBA Section Dinner
Electronic discovery — developing solutions to new and complex challenges
Annual Family Law Conference looks at restraining orders, divorce assets and college planning issues
MBA’s First Annual Golf Tournament
Massachusetts Bar Association strengthens team, fills positions
Stress-induced health risks: fact or fiction?
Foundation Fellowship Program attracts best and brightest to public service
Massachusetts Bar Association welcomes new members
Organizing an effective reponse to electronic discovery
Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime
Children with parents in prison find help from mentoring program
Q&A with outgoing MBA President Kathleen M. O’Donnell
Lawyers reach out to help youth, seniors
Member Spotlight
Massachusetts debates giving adoptees open access to original birth certificates
What makes a great judge?

Lawyers Journal

Issue August 2005

Massachusetts debates giving adoptees open access to original birth certificates

What makes a great judge?

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