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Jenkins Blog

News & Events
January 10, 2022
Come On In

Come on in to Jenkins! [Updated 4/28/2022]

We're open to members and visitors with no appointment necessary! * Our onsite hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The library stacks are open for browsing and all the computer workstations are available. You can also rent conference rooms . Our popular curbside book drop off and pickup continues...
LexisNexis Digital Library
August 10, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission Votes to Support 'Right to Repair'

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its plans to increase enforcement against illegal repair restrictions placed on products by manufacturers. Repair restrictions prevent purchasers from repairing their own products or utilizing other repair service providers. According to the...
News & Events
July 15, 2021

Google Translate Now on Jenkins Website

Jenkins has added Google Translate as a new feature on our website! Users now have the option to view and read our website in over 50 langauges, including Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese, and more. The Google Translate feature can be found near the top...
News & Events
June 29, 2021
LGBTQ+ flag

Keeping Up-To-Date with LGBTQ+ Legal News

Tomorrow marks the end of Pride Month - the annual celebration and remembrance of LGBTQ+ identity, experience, and contributions to society. This year, LGBTQ+ legal rights have been heavily reported in the news as many states passed legislation on transgender athlete laws and transgender health...
News & Events
June 7, 2021

Out of the Darkness (Slowly)

As Philly, along with the rest of the country, begins to open back up, we're happy that the physical effects of COVID are receding. But the emotional effects will remain, possibly for a long time. To help, we've begun scheduling free mental health CLE webinars. We're holding two this summer: No One...
News & Events
May 19, 2021
Back to Normal-ish!

Back to Normal-ish! [Updated Sep 10]

Jenkins has reopened to all visitors with no appointment necessary! * As of Monday, September 13 our onsite hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors must wear masks in our space and also in our building's lobby and elevators. The library stacks are open for browsing and all the computer workstations...
HeinOnline
April 20, 2021
A lookout point in Flatrock, NL. Brown rock formation in water.

Environmental Law Resources for Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated this week, on Thursday, April 22nd. The international network EARTHDAY.ORG is planning three days of climate action around the 2021 theme, Restore Our Earth . In honor of this day of awareness and action, Jenkins is highlighting some of its environmental law materials. Print...
News & Events
April 16, 2021
It's National Librarian Day!

It's National Librarian Day!

Today the nation recognizes and celebrates National Librarian Day. And today our legal community extends our grateful thanks to Jenkins Co-Executive Directors Ida Weingram and Nancy Garner and the entire Jenkins staff for their extraordinary and dedicated work over this past difficult year. Thank...
News & Events
March 25, 2021

PA Courts Roll Out News & Updates Subscription Feature

Earlier this year, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) launched a new subscription feature that allows attorneys, members of the public, and the media to sign up for email updates on court news and information. According to a February 17th press release , the new feature is...
Caselaw & the Courts
March 4, 2021

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Prepares to Resume In-Person Civil Jury Trials

The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas plans to resume in-person civil jury trials this month. Civil jury trials were suspended on March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with guidance from public health officials the Court has issued new protocols and guidelines to allow the resumption...