Amicus Announcement
SJC-10155
THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT IS SOLICITING AMICUS BRIEFS OR MEMORANDA FROM INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER PENDING BEFORE THE COURT
ARGUMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2008.
SJC-10155
Bobby T. Brown v. F.L. Roberts & Co., Inc.
The issue presented, among others, is whether, under G. L. c. 151B, an employer may prevail on summary judgment by the assertion of an "undue burden" defense based on "public image," in a case where an employee had requested an exemption from a personal appearance policy on religious grounds.
Interested parties may file their briefs in the Office of the Clerk for the Commonwealth, John Adams Courthouse, Suite 1-400, Pemberton Square, Boston MA 02108-1724 (Telephone 617-557-1020). Parties filing amicus briefs are expected to comply with the requirements of Rules 17, 19 and 20 of Mass. Rules of Appellate Procedure. Amicus briefs, to assist the court, should focus on the ramifications of a decision and not solely on the interests of the parties filing such briefs.
| Susan Mellen, Clerk |
June 20, 2008