Trans-Lex May 19, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Law.Tags: International Business, International Law, Legal Tools, Trans-Lex, Transnational Law
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http://trans-lex.org/index.php
From the Scout Report: Researchers, professors, students and lawyers involved in transnational law and international business law will find Trans-Lex to be a valuable legal research tool. The “How to Use the Site” link at the bottom of any page gives detailed instructions on using this site, with its abundance of information. “The Materials” tab lists “National Legislation”, “Conventions”, “Principles/Restatements/Model Laws”, “Arbitration Rules” and “Mediation Rules”. Many countries are covered, including South Africa, Japan, and the United States, but the majority of the countries covered here are located in the European Union. Although visitors interested in the “Dutch Code of Civil Procedure”, in the “National Legislation” section, can simply click on that title to be taken to the Dutch version of it, English speakers can scroll to the bottom of the page for an English version. The “Links” section of the website has an incredible array of resources, including topics and subtopics on “International Trade/Commercial Law”, “Private International Law”, and “International Commercial Arbitration”.
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Legal Research Engine March 13, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Law.Tags: Blawgs, Cornell Law, Legal Research, Research Guides
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http://library.lawschool.cornell.edu/WhatWeDo/ResearchGuides/Legal-Research-Engine.cfm
This is a handy tool from the Cornell Law Library. You can search Legal Research Guides, the Legal Internet, or Academic Blawgs, independently or collectively, using a Google-powered search.
Congressional Hearings October 31, 2008
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www.loc.gov/law/find/hearings.html
Google and The Library of Congress have teamed up to digitize the library’s Congressional Hearings holdings. They have only begun, but three collections are currently available for browsing: U.S. Census, Freedom of Information/Privacy, and Immigration. Others will be added as they become available.
Rights and Responsibilities of a Minor October 29, 2008
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www.state.tn.us/tccy/om-rr-08.pdf
“Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Minor” is a publication put out by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. Use this publication to verify age requirements for certain activities, to learn more about juvenile justice and to locate hotline numbers for various children’s services.
Legal Resources for Freelancers October 2, 2008
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http://freelanceswitch.com/the-business-of-freelancing/legal-resources-for-freelancers/
From the FreelanceSwitch blog, this is a compilation of online resources for freelancers. Provides links to contracts, forms, articles, associations, books and more.
Open Government Guide June 11, 2008
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According to the site, the Open Government Guide is “a complete compendium of information on every state’s open records and open meetings laws. Each state’s section is arranged according to a standard outline, making it easy to compare laws in various states.”
PreCYdent: Open Law Source May 2, 2008
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PreCYdent is a searchable open law source. It is currently in beta testing, but does cover US Supreme Court cases and US Appeals cases. According to the site, they plan to expand to add state cases and statuatory materials in the future. This source might be useful for those who are seeking case law.
Landmark Cases of the Supreme Court May 2, 2008
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Designed for teachers, this site contains excellent resources covering some of the nation’s most well-known Supreme Court cases. For each high profile decision, there are links to additional resources, court opinion texts and activities for students. Links to information on particular judicial concepts (judicial review, due process, etc.) are also available.
Navigating the World of Caregiving April 28, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Finance, Health, Insurance, Law, Senior Citizens.1 comment so far
http://assets.aarp.org/external_sites/caregiving/
This site from the AARP offers a number of resources for caregivers, including information on preparation of the home, other housing options, legal and insurance guidance and end-of-life concerns.
United States Reports February 19, 2008
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http://bulk.resource.org/courts.gov/c/US/
This is an online depository of federal case law, with decisions dating back to 1754. This is a fairly new resource, so be patient. It will certainly become more user-friendly in the future. Currently, opinions can be accessed by date and citation, although as it grows its functionality should improve.
Cell Phone Driving Laws January 31, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Hazards, Law, Safety, Transportation.add a comment
www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html
This site, from the Governors Highway Safety Administration, provides a comparison chart of the various laws regarding the use of cell phones while driving.
Topics in Bioethics January 31, 2008
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http://depts.washington.edu/bioethx/resource/index.html
This site, from the University of Washington School of Medicine, lists great websites and print resources on general bioethics and specific topics and cases within the field. Some topics covered include: Complementary Medicine, Physican-Assisted Suicide, Genetics, and HIV and AIDS.
Tennessee Lemon Law December 29, 2007
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www.state.tn.us/consumer/lemon.html
This is the information from the TN Department of Commerce and Insurance on the State’s Lemon Law. The site gives the background of the law, a definition for “lemon”, and the steps to take if the law is applicable.
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation December 17, 2007
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This is a really nice guide from the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University. For anyone who needs a reference source for legal citations, this will probably be the easiest thing to use. It was most recently revised in May 2007.
Locating Lawyers December 12, 2007
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www.llrx.com/features/locatinglawyers.htm
This article from LLRX.com has some great information on how to find information about individual attorneys and group practices, with links to various state and national legal directories.
CRS Annotated Constitution November 26, 2007
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This site from the Cornell University Law School breaks the US Constitution down, clause by clause, and gives explanation and interpretation.
Internet Legal Research Group Forms November 2, 2007
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The ILRG provides over 2,000 forms for personal and business legal issues. Some are state-specific.
Legal Writing Institute October 31, 2007
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“The Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving legal writing by providing a forum for discussion and scholarship about legal writing, analysis, and research.” The sections on resources (plagiarism, citation rules, etc.) and employment will probably be of greatest use.
