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Failure to Update the Law a Titanic Mistake

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

With all the news this week surrounding the 100th anniversary of the sailing (and, of course, sinking) of the RMS Titanic in April 1912, I’m sure everyone has read or seen at least something related to this event.  However, if you really want to learn about the disaster from different perspectives and get a sense …

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The Trial of Seif al Islam al Gaddafi

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

The following is a guest post by George Sadek, Senior Legal Information Analyst at the Law Library of Congress.  George has previously guest posted on events in Egypt and elections in Saudi Arabia. In November 2011, Seif al Islam, one of Muammar al Gaddafi’s sons, was captured in the Sahara desert and is currently imprisoned …

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Cherry Blossoms, Insects, and Inspections

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

This is my third spring in Washington, DC, and therefore my third opportunity to see the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin.  However, that anniversary is much less of an historical event compared to the fact that today, March 27, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of the planting of the first trees.  This occasion, and …