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ABA
June 14, 2024

Litigating Adverse Possession: Pirates v. Zombies, by Paul Golden

In a recent episode of The Modern Law Library podcast , the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles spoke with litigator Paul Golden about his new book, Litigating Adverse Possession Cases: Pirates v. Zombies . Now available to borrow from Jenkins , this engaging treatise is " the first known book which focuses...
Discovery
June 10, 2024

Electronic Evidence and Discovery

Ever have to answer a question related to digital evidence or e-discovery? Save research time and check out our guide, Electronic Evidence & Discovery . This guide will efficiently lead you to the relevant material on this topic in Jenkins' collection. The guide divides sources between...
Social Media
June 6, 2024

Stay Connected With Jenkins on LinkedIn

As a way for members and other interested parties to keep connected with Jenkins, we’ve branched out to LinkedIn where we'll be sharing overviews of our blogs each month. Follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates!
ALI
May 30, 2024

The American Law Institute Approves Restatement of the Law, Children and the Law

Last week, members of the American Law Institute (ALI) voted to approve the Restatement of the Law, Children and the Law . This project was launched in 2015 and covers issues such as parental rights and state intervention in cases of abuse and neglect; the rights of students and the limits of state...
Common Pleas Court
May 16, 2024
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Jenkins Offers Pro Se Divorce Assistance at Philadelphia Family Court Help Center

Last week, we highlighted the many ways that law libraries are serving Self-Represented Litigants across the country . Several law libraries, including Jenkins, support or host self-help centers to offer assistance to pro se litigants and increase individuals’ access to justice. Starting in...
May 10, 2024

Law Libraries Serving their Communities

A recent article titled How Law Libraries are Serving Self-Represented Litigants Across the Country caught my attention this week due to its informative and detailed analysis of law libraries serving the public across America. This engaging survey gathers statistics from 158 law libraries. A number...
Pennsylvania
May 3, 2024

ALM Titles Available at Jenkins

American Lawyer Media (ALM) publishes several useful Pennsylvania titles that focus on a specific area or topic of law. You can find a complete collection of these here at Jenkins. Titles are typically available in both print and electronic formats due to their popularity. Titles include: Library...
International
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. VLex * Includes extensive caselaw coverage including...
Access to Justice
April 18, 2024

Understanding the Courts: NCSC Video Series

Last week, the National Center for State Courts ( ncsc.org ) launched a set of short, easy-to-understand videos to help explain the court system as well as legal terms and processes to members of the public. With the goal of helping Self-Represented Litigants better prepare for court hearings and...
Landlord Tenant
April 12, 2024

Real Estate & Landlord Tenant Law

Looking for secondary sources on real estate or landlord tenant law in Pennsylvania? You may want to consult our Pennsylvania Real Estate & Landlord Tenant Law research guide. This guide compiles both digital and print resources from our collection to help attorneys conduct research quickly and...