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Posted by: Ruth Levush
This post provides information on our upcoming webinar scheduled for on September 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. EDT “War and Lawmaking: Recent Legal Developments in Israel.” It lists topics that will be discussed and provides registration information.
Posted in: Event, Global Law, Law Library
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post explores the role of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), in particular its role during the Olympics.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post, In the News
Posted by: Ruth Levush
This post discusses the constitutional principles and the law that applies to interim governments in Bangladesh.
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Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today on the blog, Gustavo brings us a post explaining the content of the newly published legal research report titled, "Mexico: Overview on the Criminal Justice system and procedures applicable to American citizens that have been accused and convicted of a crime."
Posted in: Collections, Education, Global Law, Law Library, Legal Reports
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today on the blog, foreign law specialist Sayuri Umeda explains the upcoming Foreign & Comparative Law webinar for August, titled, "Making the Economy Circular: Recycling Laws and Policies in Japan."
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Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
While traveling through Europe, Bailey encounters a small bat (from a distance) in a Czech castle. Though not royalty, the bat has its own protections under a European agreement known as EUROBATS, as well as federal and state protections here in the the United States.
Posted in: Collections, Global Law, Law Library, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog posts gives an overview of the newly published Law Library report on the German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovations Freedom Act.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library, Legal Reports
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
Today's blog post is a guest post by Law Library of Congress intern, Esther, which describes the life and trials of pirate Anne Bonny.
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Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
There are 29 independent jurisdictions where French is an official language. A new map shows how the civil code applies in these jurisdictions.
Posted in: Collections, Global Law, Law Library