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Regulations
November 11, 2021

Finding Historic Code of Federal Regulations Sections - Part 2

On Tuesday we explored finding older versions of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) on HeinOnline , ProQuest Congressional , and govinfo . Today, let's look at how to find prior versions of the CFR on Lexis and Westlaw . Lexis , available in the library, includes historic versions of the CFR...
Regulations
November 9, 2021

Finding Historic Code of Federal Regulations Sections - Part 1

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of federal agency regulations. In the course of legal research, it is sometimes necessary to see how a CFR section looked in a prior year. Many websites and databases provide access to historic editions of the CFR. The most comprehensive of...
West Academic Digital Library
October 28, 2021

Global Internet Law in a Nutshell, 5th Edition

The latest edition of Global Internet Law in a Nutshell is now available remotely on West Academic Digital Library . "This Nutshell provides global coverage of recurring Internet issues that lawyers and law students will encounter in practice. It also serves as a useful introduction for non-lawyers...
American Bar Association (ABA)
October 27, 2021

Pro Bono Week 2021

This year, the legal community is celebrating Pro Bono Week from October 24th - 30th. Started in 2009 to meet the increasing need for such services during harsh economic times, the National Celebration of Pro Bono highlights the work of lawyers, paralegals, and law students who volunteer their...
Legal Trac
October 19, 2021

Finding Philadelphia Business Licenses and Permits

Are you looking for license or permit information for a Philadelphia business? There are a few city websites available to help you locate the information you need. With eCLIPSE , you can search for Philadelphia building permits, business licenses, activity licenses, and trade licenses. To search...
Jury Practice & Instructions
October 14, 2021

New Research Guide Now Available: Federal Jury Practice

Need to find resources related to Federal jury instructions, voir dire, or jury verdicts? Our new research guide, Federal Jury Practice , will help. It points to the many resources available through Jenkins that cover topics involving Federal jury practice. Key titles highlighted in the guide...
Forms
October 12, 2021
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Drafting Wills in Pennsylvania

Drafting a will can be a daunting task, but many Pennsylvania legal resources have sample forms to help you plan for after you are gone. Jenkins members have access to some materials remotely. PA Legal Forms , for example, includes a variety of forms relating to wills, including "Complex Will with...
West Academic Digital Library
October 7, 2021

Land Use Law in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

The 3rd edition of Land Use Law in a Nutshell is a great resource for both those new to Land Use Law as well as the seasoned practitioner. "The Nutshell clearly explains the legal aspects of land planning and regulation, project review processes, and innovative and flexible regulatory devices...
Remote Resources
October 5, 2021

LSC Eviction Laws Database

If you’re researching laws and procedures related to evictions, check out the LSC Eviction Laws Database , an online tool that “allows users to explore the entire legal process of eviction - from pre-filing to post-judgment - in communities across the country.” Developed by the Legal Services...
Legal Trac
September 28, 2021

Philadelphia Data Sets on OpenDataPhilly.org

Looking for Philadelphia municipal data? Check out OpenDataPhilly.org ; the official open data reository for Philadelphia. "OpenDataPhilly is based on the idea that providing free and easy access to data information encourages better and more transparent government and a more engaged and...