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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over theft and sale of human remains
A judge has ruled that Harvard can’t be sued in relation to a scandal involving the alleged theft and sale of body parts that were donated for medical research. -
Classes on the harms of ‘parental conflict’ are back for Mass. parents
Starting Monday, many parents going before the family court will be required to take a new, online-only course on parent education. -
Healey nominates Wolohojian for open seat on Supreme Judicial Court
The longtime appellate judge is also the governor's former partner. -
Troopers charged with accepting bribes to fake commercial driver's license test results
The 74-count federal indictment names two current and two former state troopers, plus two civilians. -
Inside the ‘high-conflict’ parenting class some Mass. judges require for separated couples
The state suspended mandatory courses for divorcing parents. Why do some separating couples still have to attend courses, paying nearly $2,000 and spending 27 hours with their ex-partner? -
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Mass high court bans 'life without parole' for people under 21, a first in the nation
Judges cited the still-developing “brains of emerging adults” in their ruling Thursday. -
Dewar confirmed to state’s highest court
Gov. Maura Healey's first nominee to the Supreme Judicial Court was unanimously confirmed to the bench Wednesday. -
New Bedford man sentenced to 5 years in prison in state's first known labor trafficking conviction
Fernando Roland was sentenced in Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River for trafficking two immigrant women. A second trial against Rhode Island-based company Martins Maintenance is expected in 2024. -
Little resistance as Healey’s nominee glides toward SJC confirmation
Elizabeth "Bessie" Dewar would serve on the state’s highest court — and, despite questions about her young age and lack of experience on the bench, the council that can confirm her had nothing but high praises Wednesday.
