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Caselaw & the Courts
April 26, 2024

International Docket and Caselaw Resources

Need to find a specific international case but not sure where to start? Jenkins has access to multiple databases with international caselaw materials. Take a look below for more information on coverage, jurisdiction, and other content available. HeinOnline * World Trials Library - 1700 through 2020...
Caselaw & the Courts
December 21, 2023

A Members' Guide to Accessing Remote PA Materials

Jenkins Law Library will be closed for the upcoming holiday from Monday, December 25th through Monday, January 1st . However, there are numerous remote resources available that our members can use for research in our absence! See below for some commonly used remote materials that are available 24/7...
Caselaw & the Courts
August 11, 2023

Choosing a Family Law Attorney

Need to hire a family law attorney? Check out 3 Tips For Choosing A Family Law Attorney from American Judicial System . The article stresses the importance of reputation, communication skills, experience and certification when evaluating a family law attorney. For assistance in finding an attorney...
Caselaw & the Courts
June 22, 2023

New Interactive Magisterial District Court Map

Together with the Pennsylvania State Data Center, the Pennsylvania Courts have created a new interactive tool to help the public find information related to the Magisterial District Courts. The Interactive Magisterial District Court Map clearly lays out the boundaries of all of Pennsylvania's 509...
Caselaw & the Courts
May 4, 2023

Search for Cases Remotely With Your Jenkins Membership

With a Jenkins membership , you gain access to several legal databases that offer extensive case law collections. We have options for federal, state, local, and even international cases. Fastcase , for example, includes both federal and state reported cases. The federal collection includes full...
Caselaw & the Courts
April 10, 2023

Search U.S. Tax Court Cases with DAWSON

DAWSON (Docket Access Within a Secure Online Network) is the U.S. Tax Court's electronic filing and case management system. The system allows parties to electronically file documents and manage their cases. DAWSON also has a useful public search tool for locating U.S. Tax Court cases, orders, and...
Caselaw & the Courts
September 13, 2022

New Database- Pennsylvania Memorandum Opinions

Looking for an unpublished opinion from the Pennsylvania Superior or Commonwealth Court? Older memorandum opinions are sometimes difficult to track down. Generally, opinions prior to 2013/2014 can be especially challenging for the researcher. One great resource to try is our new database,...
Caselaw & the Courts
August 30, 2022

Pennsylvania Cases of Public Interest

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania provides quick access to select documents of cases of public interest from the Pennsylvania County Courts, Commonwealth Court, Superior Court, and Supreme Court. Available documents include appellate briefs, orders, opinions, and more. You can find the "...
Caselaw & the Courts
May 19, 2022

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Celebrates its 300th Anniversary

Happy Birthday to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court! The Pennsylvania Supreme Court was established in 1722 through the Judiciary Act and is celebrating its 300th anniversary. This Court is not only the highest court in Pennsylvania, but also the oldest appellate court in the country. To commemorate...
Caselaw & the Courts
May 11, 2021

Philadelphia Court's Coronavirus Information

With everything changing so quickly related to the pandemic, make sure to check out the Philadelphia Court's Coronavirus Information page . This site provides information on Court operations during the pandemic and offers a complete list of relevant orders. See, for example, Administrative Docket...