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American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)
July 16, 2015

AALL Annual Conference in Philly!

The American Association of Law Libraries meets in Philadelphia July 18 - 21.
Court Rules
July 9, 2015

Federal Court Rules on HeinOnline

Use HeinOnline to find federal court rules, past and present, in the United States Code.
News & Events
July 7, 2015

The Bluebook 20th Edition Available Now!

Check out the newest edition of The Bluebook.
Westlaw
June 23, 2015

Goodbye Westlaw Classic!

On August 31st, Westlaw Classic will be permanently retired in favor of the new(ish), updated and streamlined interface of WestlawNext . Thomson Reuters made it official last September, but the retirement of Westlaw Classic had long been expected once they started to offer WestlawNext to law firms...
Historical
June 10, 2015

Happy 800th Birthday to the Magna Carta!

This month marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. Find out about the history and celebrations!
Historical
May 7, 2015
John Bouvier

John Bouvier (1787-1851)

John Bouvier was a Philadelphia lawyer, recorder, and criminal court judge. He is most remembered for his legal dictionary, believed to be the first legal dictionary based on American law. Bouvier emigrated to America from the South of France with his family in 1802 at age fifteen. His early career...
Ethics & Professional Conduct
April 30, 2015

Finding Pennsylvania Ethics Opinions Online

Find out how to locate Pennsylvania Ethics Opinions Online.
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)
April 28, 2015

A Brief History of May 1: Labor, Loyalty, and the Law

Find out more about the history of May Day and Law Day in the United States.
Statutes
April 23, 2015

Pennsylvania Statute Citations Explained.

Do you know the difference between P.S., Pa.C.S. and Pa.C.S.A.?
Historical
March 19, 2015
George Wharton Pepper

George Wharton Pepper (1867-1961)

George Wharton Pepper was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, law professor, and politician. He attended the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1887) and its Law School (class of 1889) before embarking on a twenty-one year tenure as law professor, also at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1922 he...