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Photo of the first pages of the 1710 act titled An Act for the better preventing of excessive and deceitful gaming.

How a Statute Enacted in Great Britain under Queen Anne Made Its Way to the D.C. Code

July 31, 2025

Posted by: Anna Price

A legal history journey from a statute enacted under Queen Anne of England to the modern D.C. Code.

Posted in: In the News, Law Library

A concrete fleur-de-lis set in a brick wall

Federal Appellate Court Dismisses Ancestral Claim to New Orleans Saints’ Fleur-de-lis Trademark Rights

April 30, 2025

Posted by: Anna Price

A summary of recent trademark litigation involving a genealogical claim to the fleur-de-lis symbol.

Posted in: Collections, In the News, Law Library

A picture of the interior chamber of the Lincoln Memorial illuminated by the sunrise over the National Mall. Above Lincoln's statue is inscribed, "In this temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the union the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever."

Spring Equinox at the Lincoln Memorial: Pic of the Week

March 20, 2025

Posted by: Anna Price

A pic of the week post featuring the Lincoln Memorial during the equinox and legislation involving celestial events.

Posted in: Collections, Law Library, Pic of the Week

A screen capture of the landing image for the congressionally mandated reports video recording. The text reads, "Law Library of Congress. Locating Congressionally Mandated Reports." An image of the Jefferson Building cupola is in the foreground.

Watch a Recording of Our Webinar “Locating Congressionally Mandated Reports”

March 14, 2025

Posted by: Anna Price

Today's blog post highlights the newly published recording of a Lunch and Learn presentation on locating congressionally mandated reports, now available on the Law Library of Congress's website.

Posted in: Collections, Education, Law Library

An image with text describing what will be covered during the webinar on congressionally mandated reports: Examples of statutes requiring federal agencies to submit reports to Congress; Using finding aids and the Congressional Record to track congressionally mandated reports; How a recent law made these materials more accessible; and When to consult the National Archives, commercial publications, or online resources to find these reports.

Join Us on 1/28 for Our Lunch and Learn Webinar, “Locating Congressionally Mandated Reports”

January 7, 2025

Posted by: Anna Price

We hope you will join us for our January 28, 2025, Lunch and Learn webinar, Locating Congressionally Mandated Reports.

Posted in: Education, Event

A screen capture of the cover page for the Law Library's Report on Biosecurity Laws

New Legal Report on Biosecurity and Biosafety Laws in G20 Nations

November 19, 2024

Posted by: Anna Price

Learn about the Law Library's analysis of biosecurity and biosafety laws from across the world.

Posted in: Law Library, Legal Reports

A black and white photo of men and women at individual desks, working with papers, books and files.

An Interview with Bryant Taylor, Legislative Data Intern at the Congressional Research Service

November 6, 2024

Posted by: Anna Price

Get to know Bryant Taylor, an intern currently working with legislative data at the Congressional Research Service.

Posted in: Interview

Screen capture of the landing page for the Law Library's research guides.

Guide to Law Online Nations Completed!

July 16, 2024

Posted by: Anna Price

A post celebrating the completion of a years-long project converting the Guide to Law Online nations pages into research guides.

Posted in: Collections, Law Library, Research Guide

Color photograph of the Dolly Parton statue. The statue of Dolly Parton is resting on a rock and holding a guitar. The Sevierville County Courthouse is in the background, and is made of red brick with a stone cupula at the top.

Dolly Parton Statue at the Sevier County Courthouse – Pic of the Week

July 5, 2024

Posted by: Anna Price

An introduction to Sevier County, Tennessee, including its history and famous residents.

Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week

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