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Laws of the Russian Federation – Global Legal Collection Highlights

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

The following is a guest post by Peter Roudik, Director of  Global Legal Research at the Law Library of Congress.  Peter has previously contributed various posts to In Custodia Legis, including on the Pittsburgh Agreement, the ASIL Annual Meeting, Russia’s immigration policies and the U.S. Trade Act, and the Treaty on the Creation of the …

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The Italian Legislative Procedure

Posted by: Donna Sokol

This is a guest post by Dante Figueroa, Antonio Casu (Direttore della Biblioteca, Camera dei Deputati), and Vito Cozzoli (Consigliere Capo dell’Avvocatura, Camera dei Deputati).  This is the second post in a series describing the main aspects of the Italian legislature.  The first post discussed the development of the modern Italian government. The Italian Republican Constitution – …

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Iran’s Upcoming Presidential Election

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

The following is a guest post by Dr. Sanaz Alasti who is currently a Scholar in Residence at the Law Library of Congress.  Dr. Alasti is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Lamar University and an Iranian legal scholar. On June 14, 2013, the Islamic Republic of Iran will hold its eleventh presidential election.  …

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Glimpsing Madonna in a Sphinx: Carta Executoria 1532

Posted by: Donna Sokol

Some of the finest treasures in our rare book collection are still waiting for their moment in the spotlight.  Today we decided to share with you a glimpse of this beautiful illuminated manuscript on vellum. Created in 1532 during the Golden Age of Spain, the manuscript bears numerous hand-painted initials and colorful border designs. The manuscript …

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Global Legal Monitor: May Highlights

Posted by: Hanibal Goitom

In May, twenty-five articles were published in the Global Legal Monitor (GLM), the Law Library’s online publication covering various legal developments around the globe.  The following is a list of the five most viewed articles in the order of their popularity: China: New Visa System Proposed, Public Opinion Being Solicited Brazil: No More Visa Cap for Haitian …

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95th Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Agreement – Pic of the Week

Posted by: Donna Sokol

The following is a guest post by Peter Roudik, Director of Legal Research at the Law Library of Congress. Last weekend, during my sightseeing in Pittsburgh, I took the below picture.  On this day, May 31, 95 years ago, an agreement to establish a new nation called Czechoslovakia was concluded in Pittsburgh.  As that country has …

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The Italian Legislature and Legislative Process: A Recent Institution in an Ancient Legal System

Posted by: Donna Sokol

The following is a guest post by Dante Figueroa, Senior Legal Information Analyst at the Law Library of Congress.  Dante has previously written blog posts on canon law and the papacy:  Canon Law Update; Citizenship in the Vatican City State; Medieval Canon Law; and The Papal Inquisition in Modena.   Dante recently spent three weeks at …

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An Interview with Nichaya Soothipan, Foreign Law Intern

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

The following is an interview with Nichaya Soothipan, a foreign law intern at the Law Library of Congress.  Nichaya is the third intern we have interviewed this year.  We will soon have many more interns working at the Law Library for various periods during the summer months. Describe your background. I was born and raised …