The Life and Trial of Anne Bonny
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.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library
Category: Guest Post
Law Library’s Newly Published Report titled “Spain: Civic Space Legal Framework”
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today on the blog, Eduardo brings us a post explaining the content of the newly published legal research report titled, "Spain: Civic Space Legal Framework."
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library, Legal Reports
FALQ: Saudi Arabia Imposes Enhanced Penalties on Violators of Hajj Regulations
Posted by: Ruth Levush
This post explains what the Islamic pilgrimage Hajj is, and how Saudi Arabia regulates the mass number of pilgrims visiting it during the Hajj season. It describes the regulations that apply, investigations procedures, and penalties imposed on violators.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post, In the News
Empowering Financial Innovation: Regulation of Crowdfunding in the European Union
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
Today's blog post by foreign law intern Eva, examines and explains the regulations the European Union has in place in regards to crowdsourcing.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library
George Washington’s Resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
Today on the blog, foreign law intern Eva brings us a picture of the week from the Old State Chamber in Annapolis, Maryland where George Washington presented his resignation his commission as Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army.
Posted in: Guest Post, Pic of the Week
Real-Life Superheroes and the Law
Posted by: Jennifer González
An introduction to three key concepts of normal citizens in heroic situations.
Posted in: Guest Post, Law Library
Join us on 6/27 for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar on “Going Smokefree: Cigarette Bans in New Zealand and the United Kingdom”
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Please join us on June 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar on "Going Smokefree: Cigarette Bans in New Zealand and the United Kingdom."
Posted in: Collections, Education, Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library
FALQs: European Parliament Elections
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This post describes European Parliament elections.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post, In the News, Law Library
Anniversary of the German Basic Law – German Constitutions in the Course of Time
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
The following is a guest post by Eva Dauke, a foreign law intern working with Foreign Law Specialist Jenny Gesley at the Global Legal Research Directorate of the Law Library of Congress. Every year, on May 23, Germany celebrates the “Day of the Basic Law.” The Basic Law is Germany’s constitution, which lays out the country’s fundamental rights, among …
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