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Jenkins recently updated its Philadelphia City Solicitor Opinions database with additional opinions, expanding coverage through 2019. The Philadelphia City Solicitor Opinions database contains exclusive coverage of over 2,300 full-text, searchable opinions issued by the Philadelphia City Solicitor...
Citators can be helpful tools for determining whether a case is “good law” or for identifying cases and other legal material that cite to a particular authority you are researching. At Jenkins, both members and patrons from the general public can use citator tools at our onsite Lexis+ stations (...
Looking for a federal administrative decision? Consult our research guide Federal Administrative Decisions for pointers on where to find a variety of useful resources, including free online access, member databases, and other resources available at Jenkins. "[A]dministrative law is a vast field...
Both attorneys and members of the public often have questions regarding Pennsylvania’s Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA). Fortunately, The Post Conviction Relief Act: Practice and Procedure , published by PBI Press, is a great resource for understanding the Act, relevant court rules, and case law...
Navigating the complexities of Pennsylvania law can be daunting, especially when you're faced with paywalls and subscription fees. Whether you're a student, a legal professional, or a citizen seeking information, access to caselaw is crucial. Fortunately, there are many options for freely...
Locating SCOTUS dockets on the Supreme Court website after 2001 is typically an easy task. However, if you're researching a Supreme Court case prior to 2001, you may find yourself having a more difficult time. A new search tool might help resolve this issue. The tool was created by Nam Jin Yoon and...
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The Federal Judiciary's website ( uscourts.gov ) offers open access to a number of useful statistics, including: Judicial Business of the United States Courts - Addresses workload of all federal courts, federal probation and pretrial services system, representations under the Criminal Justice Act,...
Jenkins' Philadelphia City Solicitor Opinions Database contains exclusive coverage of over 2200 full text searchable opinions issued by the Philadelphia City Solicitor. This includes both formal and informal opinions going back to 1952. New opinions have recently been added, expanding content...
Looking for a free online research tool to search caselaw? Try descrybe.ai ! With AI-generated summaries of over 3.3 million opinions, descrybe.ai is a great place to search caselaw that is freely accessible with no logins or fees in order to access content. Not only can you search state and...
In today's digital world, accessing court docket information online is crucial for legal professionals, researchers, and the general public. Docket sheets typically list the proceedings and documents filed in a case. In a criminal matter, the docket may also list the criminal charges. Pennsylvania...