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Time capsule holding some of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s possessions that was lowered into the ground in 1988 at Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

A Time Capsule in Washington, D.C. in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 21, 2025

Did you know there's a time capsule buried underneath the Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C.? Today's blog post explores the contents of the time capsule in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Posted in: African American History, Collections, Education, Law Library

Cartoon shows a boyishly handsome Charles Lindbergh opening his front door and finding a large valentine reading "We Love You, U.S." Uncle Sam and the cartoonist's small signature bear watch approvingly from hiding. When Lindbergh flew the Atlantic alone in May 1927, he became an overnight hero, not only in the United States, but around the world. His modesty and charm continued to enchant the American public in the years that followed.

Upcoming US Law Webinars – February 2025

January 16, 2025

Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi

Today's blog post announces the upcoming U.S. Law webinars that will occur in February 2025, including the first Introduction to Congress.gov webinar of 2025.

Posted in: Education, Event, Law Library

A gentleman with long legs, wearing a monacle sits on a chair with legs crossed, reading Puck magazine. A spittoon rests on the floor before him.

The Most Viewed In Custodia Legis Posts of 2024

January 10, 2025

Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi

Today's blog post announces the most viewed In Custodia Legis blogs of 2024 while highlighting the newly added categories to the blog.

Posted in: Collections, Law Library

The Most Viewed Legal Research Reports and Global Legal Monitor Articles of 2024

January 8, 2025

Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi

Today's blog post announces the most viewed legal research reports and Global Legal Monitor articles of 2024.

Posted in: Collections, Global Law, Law Library, Legal Reports

Join Us on 1/30 for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar Titled “Yemen: The Judiciary and Governing Bodies in Houthi-Controlled Areas”

January 2, 2025

Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi

Today's blog post announces the upcoming Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar, "Yemen: The Judiciary and Governing Bodies in Houthi-Controlled Areas," on January 30, 2025 at 2:00 P.M, hosted by foreign law specialist George Sadek.

Posted in: Education, Event, Global Law, Guest Post, In the News, Law Library, LGBTQ

A Congress.gov Interview with Dalvinder Multani, Former Director of LIMS in the Office of the Clerk

December 26, 2024

Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi

Today's blog post is a Congress.gov interview with Dalvinder Mulani, who was the former Director of LIMS in the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Posted in: Guest Post, Interview, Law Library

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

A Holiday Greeting from the Law Librarian of Congress

December 23, 2024

Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi

Today's blog post is a holiday greeting from the Law Librarian of Congress, Aslihan Bulut, as she highlights the work and accomplishments of the Law Library staff in 2024.

Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library