A
Accepting Money. See also Awards & Honors.
Accepting Award and Money in Recognition of Community Service (10-3)
Accepting Award and Money (99-17)
Accepting Payment. See also Compensation; Financial Activities; Reimbursement.
Attending Drug Court Conference, Expenses Reimbursed by Local Foundation (10-1)
Receiving a Share of Fees Collected by Judge's Former Law Firm (08-2)
Accepting Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Drug Court Training Program (07-9)
Receiving Extended Payout of Capital Investment in Former Firm (00-1)
Attending Program, Expenses Reimbursed by Organization(s) Appearing Before the Judge (99-12)
Attending Program, Expenses Reimbursed by Organization(s) Appearing Before the Judge (99-11)
Accepting Payment of Travel Expenses (99-4)
Receiving Payments from a Research Institute for Papers to be Written (99-2)
Advertising. See also Media; Use of Name.
Judges as Authors: Novels or Other Works of Fiction (21-02)
Participating in University's Video Profile Series (17-2)
Participating in University Advertising Campaign (00-6)
Advisory Committees. See also Civic Activities; Conflict of Interest, career.
Service on Board of Nonprofit Organizations (16-2)
Serving on Hospital Ethics Committee (08-12)
Serving as Co-Chair of Advisory Board for Civil Rights Project (07-1)
Serving on Advisory Committee for Department of Public Health Planning Grant (03-14)
Serving on Private School Investment Committees Following Adoption of New Code (03-11)
Participating in Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (02-18)
Appointment to Advisory Committee to Hospital (91-3)
Appointment to Advisory Committee to Coalition of Agencies Whose "Clients" May Be Involved in Litigation (91-2)
Affidavits
Signing Affidavit Supporting New Trial Motion (01-2)
Amicus Brief
Filing Amicus Brief in Pending Appeal (02-10)
Appearing Before the Court. See also Conflict of Interest, familial; Conflict of Interest, career; Conflict of Interest, social; Hearing Cases.
Disqualification: Litigant Has Filed a Complaint or Lawsuit Against Judge (23-3)
Disqualification: Prior Professional and Personal Relationship with Attorney (23-2)
Disqualification: Litigant is Employed by Entity that also Employs Judge’s Child (23-1)
Disqualification, Party is Former Client of Judge (18-4)
Disclosure of Former Facebook Friendship (18-3)
Disqualification: Judge's Spouse Previously Represented a Defendant (16-11)
Twitter: Using Social Networking Site (16-9)
Linked In: Using Social Networking Site (16-8)
Facebook: Using Social Networking Site (16-1)
Hearing cases and disclosing when spouse is CPCS Appeals Unit staff attorney. (11-5)
Hearing Cases Where Current Tenant and Former Law Partner is Mediator (11-3)
Appearing Before a Federal Court or Agency in Massachusetts (08-5)
Hearing Guardianship Cases Brought by Hospital Where Child's Spouse is Employed (06-6)
Maintaining Social Relationship With Neighbor, an Attorney Who Practices In Judge's Court (04-9)
Attorney is Former Client of Judge (04-1)
Fiancee is Assistant District Attorney (02-17)
Prosecutor is a Former Student of Judge (02-9)
Hearing Cases of Attorneys Associated With Father (01-17)
Hearing Cases in County Where Son is Assistant District Attorney (01-16)
Propriety of Presiding on Cases Involving a District Attorney's Office When Spouse is First Assistant District Attorney (99-8)
Proceedings Involving Former Partner (98-19)
Propriety of Presiding on Cases Involving a District Attorney's Office When Spouse is First Assistant District Attorney (96-3)
Proceedings Involving Members of Former Law Firm (95-6)
Hearing De Novo Retrials of Cases Tried by Judge's Father, an ADA, and Trials Involving The District Attorney's Staff (92-1)
Proceeding Involving Former Partners (89-2)
Appointments. See also Advisory Committees; Civic Activities.
Service on Board of Nonprofit Organizations (16-2)
Serving on Statutory Commission (09-3)
Appointment to Government Committee (08-7)
Serving as Co-Chair of Advisory Board for Civil Rights Project (07-1)
Appointment to United Nations Panel on War Crimes, etc. in Foreign Country (03-15)
Appointment to Task Force Concerning Admission Criteria in Public School (96-4)
Appointment to Sub-Committee of Trustees Overseeing Conflict of Interest Policy (95-3)
Appointment as Director of Nonprofit Corporation (95-1)
Appointment to Advisory Committee to Hospital (91-3)
Appointment to Advisory Committee to Coalition of Agencies Whose "Clients" May Be Involved in Litigation (91-2)
Appointment as Director of Nonprofit Corporation (90-4)
Appointment As Director of Organization Involved in Litigation (90-2)
Appointment to Government Committee (89-4)
Appointment as Director of Legal Services Organization (89-2)
Associations. See Bar Association; Membership.
Awards & Honors. See also Bar Association; Event, attendance/appearance; Fundraising; Fundraisers.
Receiving an award at a bar association event where sponsors have substantial business before the courts (14-1)
Accepting Award and Money in Recognition of Community Service (10-3)
Receiving an Award at an Event Where Sponsors Have Substantial Business Before the Courts (09-1)
Being Guest of Honor at Event Sponsored by Consortium of Law Firms and Other Organizations to Honor Judges of Color (07-4)
Receiving Award from Chamber of Commerce (03-1)
Law School Event Honoring Alumni in Judiciary (02-12)
Receiving Award from Local Bar Association (02-6)
Accepting Award at Fundraiser (99-17)
Accepting "Man of the Year Award" (99-10)
Being Honored by Bar Association (98-18)
Accepting Award and Money (98-17)
Accepting Award from Association Representing Service Providers (98-2)
Attendance at and Receiving Awards at Certain Events, and Making Contributions to Certain Organizations (95-8)
Being Named Man of Year, with Dinner and Program Book (92-4)
B
Bar Association. See also Membership.
Service on Governing Board of a Bar Association (17-3)
Receiving an award at a bar association event where sponsors have substantial business before the courts (14-1)
Serving As Advisor to Bar Association Education Conference, Moderating Bench Bar Panel, Attending Bench Bar Reception, and Conference Ball (11-1)
Serving as Member and Officer of Inn of Court; Involvement in Fundraising and Recruitment (05-3)
Serving as Judicial Trustee for Massachusetts Bar Foundation (04-8)
Serving on Boston Bar Association Council (03-12)
Serving on Boston Bar Association Council (03-5)
Receiving Award from Local Bar Association (02-6)
Writing Letter Supporting Reinstatement to the Bar (00-5)
Being Honored by Bar Association (98-18)
Serving as Bar Association Treasurer; as Chair of Board of Editors (98-8)
Bar Association Involvement in Court Celebration (98-5)
Serving as Mass. Bar Section Chair (97-7)
Contributing to Mass. Bar Foundation (97-1)
Board of Bar Overseers. See also Obligation to Report/Duty to Disclose.
Duty to Report Attorney Identified as "Robosigner" to Board of Bar Overseers (12-2)
Duty to Report Attorney Misconduct (08-6)
Duty to Report Attorney and Judge for Misconduct in Another Court (07-8)
Duty to Report Ex Parte Communication From Attorney (03-10)
Continuing Use of Judge's Surname in Title of Former Firm (03-9)
Duty to Report Misconduct of Judge and Lawyer (02-4)
Reporting Attorney's Conduct to Board of Bar Overseers (99-3)
Obligation to Report Matter to Board of Bar Overseers (92-3)
Board of Directors, Nonprofit Corporation. See also Conflict of Interest; Extrajudicial, service.
Service on Governing Board of a Bar Association (17-3)
Service on Board of Nonprofit Organizations (16-2)
Serving on Board of Directors, non profit organization providing services to juveniles and families (10-2)
Serving on Board of Nonprofit Organization Devoted to Individuals With Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues (06-7)
Serving on Board of Trustees of Private, Nonprofit Hospital (05-2)
Serving as Judicial Trustee for Massachusetts Bar Foundation (04-8)
Serving on Private School Investment Committees Following Adoption of New Code (03-11)
Serving on Board of Directors of Nonprofit Publisher (01-11)
Serving on Board of Directors, Community Foundation (00-9)
Serving on Board of Overseers of S.J.C. Historical Society (99-6)
Serving on Board of Directors of Center for Health Care Negotiation (99-1)
Serving on Board of Directors of Nonprofit (97-2)
Serving on Board of Directors of Legal Services Organization (96-2)
Board of Directors, Other
Serving on Board of Trust Whose Mission is to Distribute Funds for the Benefit of Persons in the Community Where the Judge Sits (14-3)
Serving as Member or Officer of Condominium Board of Governors (01-6)
Hearing Matters Involving Organization, Judge on Board of Directors (01-5)
Board of Trustees, Commercial. See also Board of Directors.
Serving on Board of Trustees of Savings Bank (01-14)
Book
Judges as Authors: Novels or Other Works of Fiction (21-02)
Invitation to Write a Forward to a Book (93-2)
Branches of Government
Communication with Executive and Legislative Branches Regarding Proposed Closing of Courthouse (03-6)
Serving on Statutory Commissions (14-4)
Business. See also Board of Directors; Corporation.
Participating in a For-Profit Business (18-1)
Participation in Cover Band and Business Band (17-4)
Hearing Cases Where Current Tenant and Former Law Partner is Mediator (11-3)
Owning Residential and Commercial Properties as Investments (06-4)
Owning and Managing Residential and Commercial Properties as Investments (04-6)
Participation in a Publishing Business (93-1)
C-D
Case Management
Implementing Case Management System (97-10)
Charitable Activities. See also Election; Event, attendance/appearance; Fundraiser; Fund- raising; Politics.
Donating, Selling, and Exhibiting Photographs (16-4)
Participating in Charity Walk (08-11)
Charity Websites (08-11)
Participating in Charity Bike Ride (00-4)
Purchase of Tickets for and Attendance at Charitable Fundraiser Honoring a State Senator (92-2)
Civic Activities. See also Extrajudicial.
Service on Governing Board of a Bar Association (17-3)
Public Outreach in Support of the Rule of Law and Judicial Independence (17-1)
Serving on Hospital Ethics Committee (08-12)
Serving as Co-Chair of Advisory Board for Civil Rights Project (07-1)
Serving as a "Call Firefighter" in Town Where Judge Resides (05-6)
Appointment to Task Force Concerning Admission Criteria in Public School (96-4)
Appointment to Sub-Committee of Trustees Overseeing Conflict of Interest Policy (95-3)
Appointment as Director of Nonprofit Corporation (95-1)
Appointment to Advisory Committee to Hospital (91-3)
Appointment to Advisory Committee to Coalition of Agencies Whose "Clients" May Be Involved in Litigation (91-2)
Appointment as Director of Nonprofit Corporation (90-4)
Appointment as Director of Organization Involved in Litigation (90-2)
Appointment to Government Committee (89-4)
Appointment as Director of Legal Services Organization (89-2)
Compensation. See also Indemnification; reimbursement of expenses.
Accepting Compensation for Legal Services Rendered in Practice (98-3)
Conflicts of Interest, Familial. See also Elections; Politics; Recusal; Trustee.
Disqualification: Litigant is Employed by Entity that also Employs Judge’s Child (23-1)
Disqualification: Litigants are Clients or Employees of Agency Employing Judge's Spouse (16-12)
Disqualification: Judge's Spouse Previously Represented a Defendant (16-11)
Hearing cases and disclosing when spouse is CPCS Appeals Unit staff attorney. (11-5)
Appearing Before Town Board Regarding Proposed Development on Land Jointly Owned by Judge and Spouse (07-2)
Hearing Guardianship Cases Brought by Hospital Where Child's Spouse is Employed (06-6)
Lawyers and Litigants Who Appear Before Judge Have Patronized Business Establishment Owned by Judge and Judge's Family Members (06-1)
Judge's Family Member is Member of Committee for Public Counsel Services (04-10)
Judge's Obligations When Child Runs for Political Office (03-8)
Spouse is Employed by Nonprofit Organization Serving the Disabled (03-4)
Involvement as Trustee in Parents' Estate Plan (03-2)
Fiancee is Assistant District Attorney (02-17)
Hearing Cases of Attorneys Associated With Father (01-17)
Hearing Cases in County Where Son is Assistant District Attorney (01-16)
Activities as Spouse of Candidate (99-16)
Propriety of Presiding on Cases Involving a District Attorney's Office When Spouse is First Assistant District Attorney (99-8)
Political Activity by Family Members (98-4)
Propriety of Presiding on Cases Involving a District Attorney's Office When Spouse is First Assistant District Attorney (96-3)
Hearing De Novo Retrials of Cases Tried by Judge's Father, an ADA, and Trials Involving The District Attorney's Staff (92-1)
Conflicts of Interest, Professional. See also Appearing Before the Court; Hearing Cases; Recusal.
Disqualification: Litigant Has Filed a Complaint or Lawsuit Against Judge (23-3)
Disqualification: Prior Professional and Personal Relationship with Attorney (23-2)
Disqualification: Litigant is Employed by Entity that also Employs Judge’s Child (23-1)
Disclosure of Former Facebook Friendship (18-3)
Participation in Cover Band and Business Band (17-4)
Twitter: Using Social Networking Site (16-9)
Linked In: Using Social Networking Site (16-8)
Facebook: Using Social Networking Site (16-1)
Disqualification, Party is Former Client of Judge (18-4)
Accepting pro bono representation (13-1)
Hearing Cases from former law firm in two-judge division of the Trial Court (12-3)
Hearing Cases Where Current Tenant and Former Law Partner is Mediator (11-3)
Deferred Associates Serving as Volunteer Interns/Law Clerks (09-4)
Speaking at Conference Sponsored by Regular Litigant In Judge's Court (07-6)
Judge's Family Member is Member of Committee for Public Counsel Services (04-10)
Attorney is Former Client of Judge (04-1)
Hearing Matters Involving Certain Organizations (01-10)
Hearing Matters Involving Organization, Judge on Board of Directors (01-5)
Child Fatality Review Team Participating Judge/Judge's Designee (01-4)
Serving as Adjunct Professor and Sitting on Cases Involving Firm of a Trustee (99-9)
Proceedings Involving Former Partner (98-19)
Commenting Publicly About Matter in Which Involved (98-15)
Ordering Supervised Visitation at Center Run by Children of Court's Family Service Officer (96-1)
Appointment to Advisory Committee to Coalition of Agencies Whose "Clients" May be Involved in Litigation (91-2) (See also 91-3)
Beneficial Interest in Office Building Leased to Party Appearing in Court (91-1)
Appointment as Director of Organization Involved in Litigation (90-2)
Proceeding Involving Former Partners (89-2)
Conflicts of Interest, Social. See also Appearing Before the Court; Recusal.
Disqualification: Prior Professional and Personal Relationship with Attorney (23-2)
Facebook: using social networking web site. (11-6)
Maintaining Social Relationship With Neighbor, an Attorney Who Practices In Judge's Court (04-9)
Serving as Executor of Estate of Family Friend (03-3)
Prosecutor is a Former Student of Judge (02-9)
Touring Section of City with Certain Persons (97-8)
Consulting Services
Providing Judicial Administration Consulting Services (01-12)
Contributions. See also Events, attendance/appearance; Fundraising; Fundraisers; Gifts; Membership.
Contributing to Fundraiser (03-7)
Joining/Contributing to Certain Organizations (99-15)
Contributing to Mass. Bar Foundation (97-1)
Attendance at and Receiving Awards at Certain Events, and Making Contributions to Certain Organizations (95-8)
Corporation. See also Board of Directors, Commercial; Nonprofit; Other
Serving on Board of Trustees of Savings Bank (01-14)
Serving on Board of Directors of Center for Health Care Negotiation (99-1)
Maintaining Professional Corporation; Retaining Interest in Closely Held Corporation (98-14)
Activities, Including Fundraising, on Behalf of Not-for-Profit Corporation (95-4)
Service as Shareholder and Treasurer of Investment Partnership (95-2)
Appointment as Director of Nonprofit Corporation (95-1)
Appointment as Director of Nonprofit Corporation (90-4)
Court-Appointed Counsel
Appointment of Certain Attorney as Counsel (89-6)
Court-Appointed Guardian
Appointment of Certain Attorney as Guardian Ad Litem (89-7)
Court Employees/Resources
New Judge, Communications with Successor Counsel (18-2)
Deferred Associates Serving as Volunteer Interns/Law Clerks (09-4)
Hiring Court Employees (00-8)
Discounts. See also Donations; Gifts.
Serving as Trip Chaperone at Reduced Cost (01-9)
Paying Discounted Bill for Legal Services (94-2)
Discrimination. See also Membership.
Membership in Boy Scouts of America (01-1)
Disqualification. See Recusal.
Donations. See also Discounts; Gifts.
Donating, Selling, and Exhibiting Photographs (16-4)Deferred Associates Serving as Volunteer Interns/Law Clerks (09-4)
Selling, Donating and Exhibiting Landscape Photographs (09-2)
Accepting Free Products and Services for Official Use (05-4)
Donations For Decorating Court (89-1)
E
Educational Activities
Public Outreach in Support of the Rule of Law and Judicial Independence (17-1)
Acting on Children's Educational Television Program (07-5)
Assisting Organizations to Educate Courts (97-9)
Elections. See also Conflict of Interest, familial; Politics.
Family Member Placing Political Campaign Sign Outside Judge's Home (05-8)
Judge's Obligations When Child Runs for Political Office (03-8)
Activities as Spouse of Candidate (99-16)
Signing Nomination Papers (99-13)
Political Activity by Family Members (98-4)
Employment. See Compensation; Recommendations; Conflicts of Interest.
Event, attendance/appearance. See also Charitable Activities; Elections; Politics.
Participation in Cover Band and Business Band (17-4)
Public Outreach in Support of the Rule of Law and Judicial Independence (17-1)
Speaking at Community Family Day (16-6)
Attending and Presenting at a Regional Educational Drug Court Conference (14-2)
Receiving an award at a bar association event where sponsors have substantial business before the courts (14-1)
Speaking to the Local Chamber of Commerce (11-2)
Serving As Advisor to Bar Association Education Conference, Moderating Bench Bar Panel, Attending Bench Bar Reception, and Conference Ball (11-1)
Receiving an Award at an Event Where Sponsors Have Substantial Business Before the Courts (09-1)
Speaking at Conference Sponsored by Regular Litigant In Judge's Court (07-6)
Being Guest of Honor at Event Sponsored by Consortium of Law Firms and Other Organizations to Honor Judges of Color (07-4)
"Appearing" by Video (or by Letter to be Read Aloud) at Fundraiser; Contributing to Fundraiser (03-7)
Attending Conference Where Case Pending on Appeal Will be Discussed (02-14)
Law School Event Honoring Alumni in Judiciary (02-12)
Appearing in Video for Use by Pro Se Litigants (02-7)
Attending Reception and Dinner for Retiring Mayor (01-15)
Attending, as Guest, Fundraising Event (00-7)
Holding Social Function for Retiring Judge (00-3)
Attending Program, Expenses Reimbursed by Organization(s) Appearing Before the Judge (99-12)
Attending Program, Expenses Reimbursed by Organization(s) Appearing Before the Judge (99-11)
Attendance at and Receiving Awards at Certain Events, and Making Contributions to Certain Organizations (95-8)
Purchase of Tickets for and Attendance at Charitable Fundraiser Honoring a State Senator (92-2)
Executor. See also Conflict of Interest.
Serving as Executor for Long-term Friend (08-9)
Continuing in Roles of Executor and Trustee After Appointment to the Bench (05-9)
Serving as Executor of Estate of Family Friend (03-3)
Accepting Durable Power of Attorney, Serving as Executor (00-2)
Serving as Executor (97-3)
Ex Parte Communications
Responding to Letter from Crime Victim Regarding Disposition of Case (03-17)
Discussing Pending Case with Other Judge (98-10)
Extrajudicial, Participation. See also Educational Activities; Historic and Cultural Activities.
Participating in a For-Profit Business (18-1)
Attending and Presenting at a Regional Educational Drug Court Conference (14-2)
Umpiring Softball Games for a Fee (07-3)
Participating in Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (02-18)
Participating as Panelist at Conference -- Discussing Case Pending on Appeal (02-13)
Accepting Artwork for Display in Courthouse (and Participating in Selection Committee); Appearing in Video for Use by Pro Se Litigants (02-7)
Participating in Activities of Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (02-1)
Child Fatality Review Team Participating Judge/Judge's Designee (01-4)
Extrajudicial, Service. See also Educational Activities; Historic and Cultural Activities.
Service on Governing Board of a Bar Association (17-3)
Service on Board of Nonprofit Organizations (16-2)
Serving on Board of Directors, non-profit organization providing services to juveniles and families (10-2)
Serving as a Justice of the Peace (08-8)
Serving as Co-Chair of Advisory Board for Civil Rights Project (07-1)
Acting as Judge on "People's Court" Type Television Program -- Serving as Consultant for Production Company (05-10)
Serving as a "Call Firefighter" in Town Where Judge Resides (05-6)
Serving on Board of Trustees of Private, Nonprofit Hospital (05-2)
Serving as Judicial Trustee for Massachusetts Bar Foundation (04-8)
Serving on Boston Bar Association Council (03-5)
Serving as Executor of Estate of Family Friend (03-3)
Serving as Legislative Counsel to Municipality (02-19)
Serving as Special Adviser to Branch of Government other than Judiciary (02-15)
Serving as Trip Chaperone at Reduced Cost (01-9)
Serving as Part-Time Technical Consultant to Television Program (99-14)
Serving as Adjunct Professor and Sitting on Cases Involving Firm of a Trustee (99-9)
Serving as "Master of Ceremonies" (99-7)
Serving on Community Policing Commission (98-13)
Serving as Bar Association Treasurer; as Chair of Board of Editors (98-8)
Serving as Elected Officer or Director of Golf Club (98-7)
Serving as Mass. Bar Section Chair (97-7)
Serving as Executor (97-3)
Service as Shareholder and Treasurer of Investment Partnership (95-2)
F-G
Family. See also Conflict of Interest, familial; Recusal.
Disqualification: Litigant is Employed by Entity that also Employs Judge’s Child (23-1)
Participating in a For-Profit Business (18-1)
Disqualification: Litigants are Clients or Employees of Agency Employing Judge's Spouse (16-12)
Disqualification: Judge's Spouse Previously Represented a Defendant (16-11)
Service as a Trustee, Close Family-Like Relationship (16-7)
Participating in a For-Profit Business (18-1)
Disqualification: Litigants are Clients or Employees of Agency Employing Judge's Spouse (16-12)
Disqualification: Judge's Spouse Previously Represented a Defendant (16-11)
Service as a Trustee, Close Family-Like Relationship (16-7)
Appearing Before Town Board Regarding Proposed Development on Land Jointly Owned by Judge and Spouse (07-2)
Fiancé. See Conflict of Interest, familial; Recusal.
Financial Activities. See also Business.
Judges as Authors: Novels or Other Works of Fiction (21-02)
Definition of Economic Interest (17-5)
Donating, Selling, and Exhibiting Photographs (16-4)
Owning Residential and Commercial Properties as Investments (06-4)
Owning and Managing Residential and Commercial Properties as Investments (04-6)
Creating, Exhibiting, and Selling Fine Art Paintings (01-18)
Fundraiser. See also Charitable Activities; Elections; Event, attendance/appearance; Politics.
Participation in Cover Band and Business Band (17-4)
Donating, Selling, and Exhibiting Photographs (16-4)
"Appearing" by Video (or by Letter to be Read Aloud) at Fundraiser; Contributing to Fundraiser (03-7)
Attending, as Guest, Fundraising Event (00-7)
Participating in Charity Bike Ride (00-4)
Accepting Award at Fundraiser (99-17)
Fundraising. See also Charitable Activities; Event, attendance/appearance; Extrajudicial.
Service on Governing Board of a Bar Association (17-3)
Writing Letter in Support of Nonprofit Organization That Assists Certain Litigants (06-5)
Serving as Member and Officer of Inn of Court; Involvement in Fundraising and Recruitment (05-3)
Involvement in Planning and Fundraising for Annual Conference of National Association of Women Judges (04-3)
Soliciting Contributions for Private School While Serving on Board of Directors (04-2)
Activities, Including Fundraising, on Behalf of a Not-for-Profit Corporation (95-4)
Purchase of Tickets for and Attendance at Charitable Fundraiser Honoring a State Senator (92-2)
Separation of Judiciary from Fundraising Events (89-3)
Gifts. See also Discounts; Donations.
Accepting pro bono representation (13-1)
Deferred Associates Serving as Volunteer Interns/Law Clerks (09-4)
Accepting Free Services from Surveillance Company (02-20)
Accepting Artwork for Display in Courthouse (02-7)
Serving as Trip Chaperone at Reduced Cost (01-9)
Acceptance of Publishing Company's Donation of a CD-ROM Product (95-10)
Acceptance and Use of Amtrak Rail Pass (95-7)
Paying Discounted Bill for Legal Services (94-2)
Acceptance of Complimentary Books (90-3)
Government Commissions and Committees. See also Appointments; Extrajudicial.
Serving on Statutory Commission (09-3)
Appointment to Government Committee (08-7)
Serving as a "Call Firefighter" in Town Where Judge Resides (05-6)
Serving on Governor's Commission on Corrections Reform (03-16)
Appointment to United Nations Panel on War Crimes, etc. in Foreign Country (03-15)
Serving on Subcommittees on Governor's Commission on Criminal Justice Innovation (03-13)
Appointment to Government Committee (89-4)
Serving on Statutory Commissions (14-4)
Guardian.
Serving as Guardian of Mentally Incompetent Ward (08-10)
H-J
Hearing Cases. See also Conflict of Interest; Recusal.
Disqualification: Litigant Has Filed a Complaint or Lawsuit Against Judge (23-3)
Disqualification: Prior Professional and Personal Relationship with Attorney (23-2)
Disqualification: Litigant is Employed by Entity that also Employs Judge’s Child (23-1)
Hearing Cases from former law firm in two-judge division of the Trial Court (12-3)
Hearing Cases When Current Tenant and Former Law Partner is Mediator (11-3)
Hearing Cases of Attorneys Associated With Father (01-17)
Hearing Cases in County Where Son is Assistant District Attorney (01-16)
Hearing Matters Involving Certain Organizations (01-10)
Hearing Matters Involving Organization, Judge on Board of Directors (01-5)
Hearing De Novo Retrials of Cases Tried by Judge's Father, an ADA, and Trials Involving The District Attorney's Staff (92-1)
Historic and Cultural Activities. See also Extrajudicial.
Being Featured in City's 350th Anniversary Publication (03-18)
Serving on Board of Overseers of S.J.C. Historical Society (99-6)
Indemnification. See also Compensation; Reimbursement of Expenses.
Accepting Indemnification of Legal Fees and Expenses (01-13)
Information, Use of. See also Media; Name, Use of.
Judges as Authors: Novels or Other Works of Fiction (21-02)
Participating in University's Video Profile Series (17-2)
Service on Board of Nonprofit Organizations (16-2)
Use of Biographical Material of Judge in Former Firm's Brochure (90-1)
Interest, Other. See also Corporation.
Participating in a For-Profit Business (18-1)
Beneficial Interest in Office Building Leased to Party Appearing in Court (91-1)
Maintaining Professional Corporation; Retaining Interest in Closely Held Corporation (98-14)
Interest, Property. See also Business; Financial Activities.
Hearing Cases Where Current Tenant and Former Law Partner is Mediator (11-3)
Appearing Before Town Board Regarding Proposed Development on Land Jointly Owned by Judge and Spouse (07-2)
Owning Residential and Commercial Properties as Investments (06-4)
Owning and Managing Residential and Commercial Properties as Investments (04-6)
Owning Office Building with Attorneys as Tenants (93-3)
Rental of Condominium, Not Available to Public, to Judges (89-5)
Judge, retired. See also Information, Use of.
Serving as a Master within Six Months of Retirement (16-5)
Practicing in the Federal Courts within Six Months After Retirement (16-3)
Voice Mail Recording (01-8)
Retired Judge Noticing and Taking Depositions Being Addressed Socially (01-3)
Holding Social Function for Retiring Judge (00-3)
Judicial Administration
Meeting with Executive Director of Alternative Community Corrections Program (12-1)
L-O
Landlord/Tenant. See Interest, Property.
Lawyers. See also Appearing Before the Court; Conflicts of Interest.
Disqualification: Prior Professional and Personal Relationship with Attorney (23-2)
Hearing cases from former law firm in two-judge division of the Trial Court (12-3)
Fiancee is Assistant District Attorney (02-17)
Prosecutor is a Former Student of Judge (02-9)
Hearing Cases in County Where Son is Assistant District Attorney (01-16)
Propriety of Presiding on Cases Involving a District Attorney's Office When Spouse is First Assistant District Attorney (99-8)
Proceedings Involving Former Partner (98-19)
Propriety of Presiding on Cases Involving a District Attorney's Office When Spouse is First Assistant District Attorney (96-3)
Owning Office Building with Attorneys as Tenants (93-3)
Proceeding Involving Former Partners (89-2)
Media. See also Extrajudicial; Information, Use of; Name, Use of.
Judges as Authors: Novels or Other Works of Fiction (21-02)
Disclosure of Former Facebook Friendship (18-3)
Participating in University's Video Profile Series (17-2)
Twitter: Using Social Networking Site (16-9)
Linked In: Using Social Networking Site (16-8)
Facebook: Using Social Networking Site (16-1)
Facebook: Using Social Networking website. (11-6)
Trial Judge Being Interviewed by Author for Book about Criminal Case (08-1)
Acting on Children's Educational Television Program (07-5)
Acting as Judge on "People's Court" Type Television Program -- Serving as Consultant for Production Company (05-10)
Moderating Discussion on Local Public Access Radio Station (05-5)
Being Featured in City's 350th Anniversary Publication (03-18)
Hosting Call-In Cable Television Show (02-16)
Participating in University Advertising Campaign (00-6)
Serving as Part-Time Technical Consultant to Television Program (99-14)
Inclusion in Law School Booklet re: Alumni Judges (98-1)
Use of Biographical Material of Judge in Former Firm's Brochure (90-1)
Meetings, participation in/attending. See also Extrajudicial.
Appearing Before Town Board Regarding Proposed Development on Land Jointly Owned by Judge and Spouse (07-2)
Meeting with Candidates for Register of Probate (02-8)
Juvenile Justice Roundtable Attend Meetings Probation Officer Attending (01-7)
Attending Meetings of Domestic Violence Roundtables (98-16)
Attending Meetings of Safe Neighborhood Initiative (98-9)
Membership. See also Discrimination; Event, attendance/appearance.
Serving as Member and Officer of Inn of Court; Involvement in Fundraising and Recruitment (05-3)
Retaining Membership in Masons, Assuming Leadership Role (02-11)
Retaining Membership in Masons, Assuming Leadership Role (02-3)
Serving as Member or Officer of Condominium Board of Governors (01-6)
Membership in Boy Scouts of America (01-1)
Joining/Contributing to Certain Organizations (99-15)
Misconduct, attorney. See Obligation to Report/Duty to Disclose.
Misconduct, judicial. See Obligation to Report/Duty to Disclose.
Name, Use of. See also Information, Use of; Media.
Judges as Authors: Novels or Other Works of Fiction (21-02)
Participating in University's Video Profile Series (17-2)
Testifying as a Character Witness: Disbarred Attorney's Reinstatement Proceeding (16-13)
Service on Board of Nonprofit Organizations (16-2)
Using Judge's Surname in Title of Former Law Firm During Dissolution (08-2)
Continuing Use of Judge's Surname in Title of Former Firm (03-9)
Voice Mail Recording (01-8)
Inclusion in Law School Booklet re: Alumni Judges (98-1)
Obligation to Report/Duty to Disclose. See also Board of Bar Overseers.
Duty to Report Perceived Judicial Misconduct (21-1)
Duty to Report Attorney Identified as "Robosigner" to Board of Bar Overseers (12-2)
Obligation to Report Attorney Misconduct to Board of Bar Overseers (08-6)
Duty to Report Attorney and Judge for Misconduct in Another Court (07-8)
Reporting to Law Enforcement Authorities Impounded Information Learned From Criminal Defense Attorney (07-7)
Reporting to Proper Authorities Evidence of Possibly Illegal Conduct (05-7)
Duty to Report Ex Parte Communication From Attorney (03-10)
Duty to Report Misconduct of Judge and Lawyer (02-4)
Reporting Attorney's Conduct to Board of Bar Overseers (99-3)
Duty to Disclose Information to Defense Counsel (98-20)
Reporting Contact by Another Judge (98-12)
Reporting Contact by Another Judge (98-11)
Obligation to Report Matter to Board of Bar Overseers (92-3)
Owning Property. See Interest, Property.
P-S
Politics. See also Conflict of Interest; Elections.
Participation in Cover Band and Business Band (17-4)
Political Activity: Participating in Women's March on Washington (16-10)
Family Member Placing Political Campaign Sign Outside Judge's Home (05-8)
Judge's Obligations When Child Runs for Political Office (03-8)
Activities as Spouse of Candidate (99-16)
Signing Nomination Papers (99-13)
Political Activity by Family Members (98-4)
Practice of Law
New Judge, Communications with Successor Counsel (18-2)
Serving as a Master within Six Months of Retirement (16-5)
Practicing in the Federal Courts within Six Months After Retirement (16-3)
Announcing Name of Firm Judge Will Be Joining (08-5)
Writing to District Attorney in Behalf of Former Client Who May Have Been Wrongfully Convicted (04-7)
Pro Se
Representing Self in Matter Before Another Court (02-2)
Public Comments
Public Outreach in Support of the Rule of Law and Judicial Independence (17-1)
Twitter: Using Social Networking Site (16-9)
Trial Judge Being Interviewed by Author for Book about Criminal Case (08-1)
Moderating Discussion on Local Public Access Radio Station (05-5)
Responding to Letter from Crime Victim Regarding Disposition of Case (03-17)
Attending Conference Where Case Pending on Appeal Will be Discussed (02-14)
Participating as Panelist at Conference -- Discussing Case Pending on Appeal (02-13)
Commenting Publicly About Matter in Which Involved (98-15)
Real Estate. See Interest, Property.
Recommendations by Judge
Testifying as a Character Witness: Disbarred Attorney's Reinstatement Proceeding (16-13)
Writing Letter in Support of Nonprofit Organization That Assists Certain Litigants (06-5)
Using Court Stationery for Letter of Recommendation to Judicial Nominating Commission (05-1)
Writing to District Attorney in Behalf of Former Client Who May Have Been Wrongfully Convicted (04-7)
Writing Letter at Court Employee's Request for Use in Disciplinary Proceeding (04-5)
Writing Unsolicited Letter for Use in Court Employee's Disciplinary Proceeding (04-4)
Writing Letter Supporting Reinstatement to the Bar (00-5)
Writing Letter of Recommendation to a Judge (99-5)
Writing Letter Attesting to Character (97-2)
Sending Letter of Recommendation to Executive Council (95-9)
Writing Letters of Recommendation, and Making Recommendations on Behalf of Judicial Candidates (94-1)
Recusal See also Appearing Before the Court; Conflict of Interest; Disqualification.
Disqualification: Litigant Has Filed a Complaint or Lawsuit Against Judge (23-3)
Disqualification: Prior Professional and Personal Relationship with Attorney (23-2)
Disqualification: Litigant is Employed by Entity that also Employs Judge’s Child (23-1)
Disqualification, Party is Former Client of Judge (18-4)
Disclosure of Former Facebook Friendship (18-3)
Definition of Economic Interest (17-5)
Participation in Cover Band and Business Band (17-4)
Disqualification: Litigants are Clients or Employees of Agency Employing Judge's Spouse (16-12)
Disqualification: Judge's Spouse Previously Represented a Defendant (16-11)
Twitter: Using Social Networking Site (16-9)
Linked In: Using Social Networking Site (16-8)
Facebook: Using Social Networking Site (16-1)
Hearing cases from former law firm in two-judge division of the Trial Court (12-3)
Hearing cases and disclosing when spouse is CPCS Appeals Unit staff attorney. (11-5)
Hearing Cases Where Current Tenant and Former Law Partner is Mediator (11-3)
Serving on Board of Directors, non-profit organization providing services to juveniles and families (10-2)
Reporting Attorney Misconduct to Board of Bar Overseers (08-6)
Hearing Guardianship Cases Brought by Hospital Where Child's Spouse is Employed (06-6)
Lawyers and Litigants Who Appear Before Judge Have Patronized Business Establishment Owned by Judge and Judge's Family Members (06-1)
Judge's Family Member is Member of Committee for Public Counsel Services; and Judge Formerly Accepted Appointments from Committee for Public Counsel Services (04-10)
Maintaining Social Relationship With Neighbor, an Attorney Who Practices In Judge's Court (04-9)
Attorney is Former Client of Judge (04-1)
Spouse is Employed by Nonprofit Organization Serving the Disabled (03-4)
Fiancé is Assistant District Attorney (02-17)
Prosecutor is a Former Student of Judge (02-9)
Proceedings Involving Former Partner (98-19)
Matters Involving Co-authors (97-6)
Proceedings Involving Members of Former Law Firm (95-6)
Recusal from Ongoing Litigation (95-5)
Impartiality re: Party and Counsel (89-8)
Proceeding Involving Former Partners (89-2)
Reimbursement of Expenses See also Compensation; Indemnification.
Attending Drug Court Conference, Expenses Reimbursed by Local Foundation (10-1)
Accepting Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Drug Court Training Program (07-9)
Accepting Payment of Case-Related Travel Expenses from Litigants (02-5)
Attending Program, Expenses Reimbursed by Organization(s) Appearing Before the Judge (99-12)
Attending Program, Expenses Reimbursed by Organization(s) Appearing Before the Judge (99-11)
Renting Property See Interest, Property.
Research Study
Research Study of Immigrant Women Subject to Domestic Abuse (11-4)
Sale of Products See Financial Activities.
Spouse. See also Conflict of Interest, familial; Disqualification; Recusal.
Disqualification: Judge's Spouse is Employed at Agency Serving Litigants (16-12)
Disqualification: Judge's Spouse Previously Represented Defendant (16-11)
T-Z
Testimony
Testifying as a Character Witness: Disbarred Attorney's Reinstatement Proceeding (16-13)
Subpoena to testify at a deposition (09-5)
Attending Trial and Testifying in Litigation Involving Close Family Member (08-4)
Appearing Before Town Board Regarding Proposed Development on Land Jointly Owned by Judge and Spouse (07-2)
Attending and Testifying at Clerk-Magistrate's Hearing re Family Dog (06-3)
Testifying Pursuant to Subpoena at Former Client's Parole Hearing (06-2)
Writing to District Attorney in Behalf of Former Client Who May Have Been Wrongfully Convicted (04-7)
Writing Letter at Court Employee's Request for Use in Disciplinary Proceeding (04-5)
Writing Unsolicited Letter for Use in Court Employee's Disciplinary Proceeding (04-4)
Testifying Before General Court Committee (97-5)
Testifying Before General Court Committee (97-4)
Transition to or from Judgeship
New Judge, Communications with Successor Counsel (18-2)
Serving as a Master within Six Months of Retirement (16-5)
Practicing in the Federal Courts within Six Months After
Retirement (16-3)
Appearing Before a Federal Court or Agency (08-5)
Announcing Name of Firm Judge Will Be Joining (08-5)
Withdrawal From Trustee Position After Appointment to Judgeship (08-3)
Using Judge's Surname in Title of Former Law Firm During Dissolution; Receiving a Share of Fees Collected by Former Firm (08-2)
Continuing in Roles of Executor and Trustee After Appointment to the Bench (05-9)
Continuing Use of Judge's Surname in Title of Former Firm (03-9)
Receiving Extended Payout of Capital Investment in Former Firm (00-1)
Trustee. See also Conflict of Interest.
Service as a Trustee, Close Family-Like Relationship (16-7)
Serving on Board of Trust Whose Mission is to Distribute Funds for the Benefit of Persons in the Community Where the Judge Sits (14-3)
Serving as Executor and Trustee for Long-term Friend (08-9)
Withdrawal From Trustee Position After Appointment to Judgeship (08-3)
Continuing in Roles of Executor and Trustee After Appointment to the Bench (05-9)
Serving as Judicial Trustee for Massachusetts Bar Foundation (04-8)
Involvement as Trustee in Parents' Estate Plan (03-2)
Witness
Testifying as a Character Witness: Disbarred Attorney's Reinstatement Proceeding (16-13)
Attending Trial and Testifying in Litigation Involving Close Family Member (08-4)
Attending and Testifying at Clerk-Magistrate's Hearing re Family Dog (06-3)
Testifying Pursuant to Subpoena at Former Client's Parole Hearing (06-2)
Appearing as a Witness (98-6)