News Releases
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BOSTON, MA – August 8, 2014 - The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) commends the Governor and legislature for strengthening the state’s domestic violence laws. The legislation, S 2334 - An Act relative to domestic violence, signed into law today as Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2014 establishes new criminal offenses related to domestic violence, creates new legal protections for victims and imposes training requirements for judges and court personnel.
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BOSTON, MA – March 21, 2014 – The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) held its 2014 annual meeting and reception for newly admitted lawyers on March 20, 2014, at the Omni Parker House Hotel. At this event the WBA ushered in new leadership, welcomed new women attorneys to the Massachusetts legal community, and recognized both WBA and civic leaders for their contributions over the past year.
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BOSTON, MA - April 8, 2014 - The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) today commends the Massachusetts House of Representatives for passing H 4037, An Act Enhancing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence. The comprehensive bill, which was unveiled by House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Attorney General Martha Coakley last week, establishes new criminal offenses related to domestic violence, creates new legal protections for victims and imposes training requirements for judges and court personnel.
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BOSTON, MA - April 24, 2014 - The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) applauds Governor Deval Patrick’s nomination of Lisa Edmonds as Associate Justice of the Orleans District Court.
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BOSTON, MA – June 11, 2014 - The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) commends the Governor’s Council for unanimously confirming Justice Ralph Gants as the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court.
