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Salem Witch Trials: Original Court Records  

10/30/2014 Trial Court Law Libraries

Original court records of the Salem Witch Trials are available online from a number of sources.

Endangered Species Legislation and the 100th Anniversary of the Death of Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon  

9/30/2014 Trial Court Law Libraries

Giant flocks of passenger pigeons, sometimes exceeding three billion birds, once flew over our country.

Massachusetts Courthouses  

8/30/2014 Trial Court Law Libraries

What does ss. mean?  

8/02/2014 Trial Court Law Libraries

No gorillas allowed in the back seats of cars?  

6/30/2014 Trial Court Law Libraries

Every once in a while, someone publishes a list of weird or silly laws that were once on the books in Massachusetts, or still are.

Pre-trial security for judgments  

4/12/2014 Trial Court Law Libraries

Concerned whether you’ll be able to recover on your judgment after your trial is over and judgment issues? Here are some pre-trial security steps to consider:

Appealing a Speeding Ticket?  

3/12/2014 Trial Court Law Libraries

If you are appealing a speeding ticket (or other civil motor vehicle infraction), here are some links to help you “learn the ropes.”

Parody in Oz: A case of copyright and fair use  

1/30/2014 Trial Court Law Libraries

The first court case establishing the permissibility of parody as “fair use” of copyrighted material was tried in 1903, involving a song from the musical spectacular The Wizard of Oz.

Requesting or Defending Against Injunctive Relief?  

12/13/2013 Trial Court Law Libraries

There are specific steps that you must take to be effective. Our Trial Court Law Libraries can help.