Law librarians are ‘at the forefront’ of using and educating on artificial intelligence

by Mass A2J Commission | Jul 21, 2026 | A2J in the News

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Debt collectors can’t sue for ‘zombie debt.’ Here’s why.

by Mass A2J Commission | Jul 21, 2026 | A2J in the News

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Norwood Library and Massachusetts Trial Court Libraries Relaunch Access to Justice Initiative

by Mass A2J Commission | Jul 13, 2026 | A2J in the News

Below is the full text of a MBLC blog post. – Written by June Thammasnong FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Town of NorwoodTony Mazzucco,General Manager566 Washington St.Norwood, MA 02062 Media Contact: Rory SchulerPhone: 781-428-3299Email: rory@jgpr.net NORWOOD — Your...

Most low-income tenants have no lawyer in eviction cases. A state initiative is trying to change that.

by Mass A2J Commission | Apr 29, 2026 | A2J in the News

Below is the full text of a CommonWealth Beacon article from 04/29/2026. –  by Jennifer Smith MASSACHUSETTS TENANTS FACING eviction proceedings usually walk through the courthouse doors at a stark disadvantage. In 2024, just 4.3 percent came with a lawyer, while...

‘Placeholder’ attorneys fuel unfair debt wins in Mass. courts, new report finds

by Mass A2J Commission | Apr 27, 2026 | A2J in the News

Below is the full text of a GBH article from 04/27/2026. – By Liz Neisloss A lone attorney sat in the Brighton courtroom last July. The clerk magistrate — like a judge in small claims court — called a handful of cases, one after another. Resident after resident...

Funds awarded to help Massachusetts residents seal eviction records, secure housing

by Mass A2J Commission | Apr 14, 2026 | A2J in the News

Below is the full text of a 22News article from 04/14/26. – By Beck Wehner BOSTON (WWLP) – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has awarded more than $500,000 in grant funding to eight organizations to support the state’s eviction sealing law. These...