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Governor’s Council confirms 3 judges
The Governor's Council on June 26 unanimously approved three of Gov. Maura T. Healey's recent judicial nominees, confirming new judges to the District and Probate & Family courts.
Judgment (resignation/disbarment) entered by Justice Georges on March 26
SJC No. 2024-036 In re: Bernard G. Sykes, III 333 E. 24th St. Riviera Beach, FL 02646 Judgment (resignation/disbarment) entered by Justice Georges on March 26, 2024, with an effective […]
Wolohojian sworn in, bringing SJC to full strength
Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian officially joined the Supreme Judicial Court on April 22, taking her oaths of office from Gov. Maura T. Healey in the ceremonial corner office at the State House.
Pair of District Court judges confirmed
The Governor's Council on March 27 confirmed two new District Court judges, voting to seat the clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court and a Middlesex County prosecutor on the bench.
Healey nominates three for BMC judgeships
Gov. Maura T. Healey filed three new nominations to the Boston Municipal Court bench on March 20, tabbing a pair of attorneys and an assistant clerk-magistrate for judgeships.
Governor’s Council confirms Juvenile Court judge
The Governor's Council on Feb. 14 unanimously confirmed as a Worcester Juvenile Court judge a local attorney with experience practicing in the court.
Dewar sworn in as SJC justice
Supreme Judicial Court Justice Elizabeth N. "Bessie" Dewar took her seat on the bench on Jan. 16.
Life without parole unconstitutional for ’emerging adults,’ split SJC rules
A defendant convicted of committing first-degree murder at the age of 18 could not be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in a 4-3 decision.
Council confirms Dewar to SJC
Gov. Maura T. Healey's first nominee to the Supreme Judicial Court was unanimously confirmed to the bench on Jan. 10.
Healey picks state solicitor for first open SJC seat
Gov. Maura T. Healey nominated State Solicitor Elizabeth N. “Bessie” Dewar to the Supreme Judicial Court on Dec. 8, making her first pick for the SJC.
Superior Court judge blocks hearing on suspended CCC Chair O’Brien
A Superior Court judge agreed with suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien on Dec. 5 and blocked Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg from holding a meeting that could have led to O'Brien's firing.
Juvenile Court judge, Parole Board member confirmed
The Governor's Council on Nov. 15 unanimously confirmed an attorney for a Juvenile Court judgeship and a Boston probation officer for a seat on the Parole Board.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Injury during baby’s adenoidectomy leads to stroke
- Construction worker’s hand caught in cement mixer
- Worker trapped in freezer, dies during steam cleaning
- Pedestrian, 69, hit by motor vehicle while in crosswalk
- Four-vehicle pileup leaves driver with spinal cord injury
- Nursing home staff blamed for kidney-failure death
- Pharmacy’s late delivery blamed for patient’s death
- Man, 25, drowns after swimming lesson at fitness club
Opinion Digests
- Jurisdiction – Forum selection clause – Non-signatory
- Criminal – Responsibility
- Attorneys – Lien
- Landlord and tenant – Default judgment
- Zoning – Constructive grant – Comprehensive permit
- Fraud – False Claims Act – Settlement share
- Civil practice – Discovery – Cybersecurity
