Legal Layers of Delight – The Origins of German “Tree Cake”
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post describes the history and trademark protection of German Baumkuchen (tree cake).
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library
Category: Law Library
The Architect Who Designed the District of Columbia – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
The following is a post about Pierre Charles L'Enfant and his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.
Posted in: Collections, Law Library, Pic of the Week
Bite-Sized Legal Research Tutorial: Military Legal Resources
Posted by: Anna Price
An introduction to the Library's Military Legal Resources collection, with information about a new video tutorial on navigating the collection's materials.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
The State Library of New South Wales – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
The pictures of the week are of The State Library of North South Wales, Australia.
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Bite-Sized Legal Research Tutorial: Navigating the Library of Congress Catalog
Posted by: Anna Price
An introduction to the Law Library's bite-sized legal research tutorials, beginning with a video on using the online catalog.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
An Unexpected Connection: The Bowie Race Track, Gambling, and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
Posted by: Anna Price
Law Library intern Ali Smith discusses his experiences reviewing court filings in the Law Library's collection.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library
Chickens, Trucks, and Tariffs: A 1960s Trade War
Posted by: Anna Price
A brief history of the the 1960s "chicken tax" and its ongoing impact on European imports.
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The 200th Anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jennifer González
Today marks 200 years since James Monroe first articulated what would become the Monroe Doctrine.
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Ada Deer: Advocate for Tribal Sovereignty
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the significant figures in history who contributed to civil rights and the law. Ada Deer, Menominee, was an activist, tribal leader, social worker, government official, professor, and community activist, all in service to her community. In the process of trying to make improvements in the quality of Native …
Posted in: Collections, Law Library, Native Americans