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Posted by: Jeanine Cali
The Law Library, along with the Library’s African and Middle Eastern Division, will hold a panel discussion on the role and impact of Islamic law in transitioning Arab Spring countries. The program is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4th in the Mumford Room, which is on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building,101 Independence …
Posted in: Event, Global Law
Posted by: Ruth Levush
Israel is facing national elections shortly after the U.S. elections. Interestingly, Israel was mentioned more than 30 times in the October 22, 2012 U.S. presidential debate . There is no doubt that the results of either election will have serious ramifications on both countries’ policies in the Middle East. On Oct. 16, 2012, the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) passed the Law for the dissolution …
Posted in: In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Ruth Levush
Next week, on October 5, 2011, the Law Library will host Professor Joseph Raz for an afternoon of great legal scholarship. Professor Raz – internationally recognized as an expert in the field of jurisprudence – will deliver a lecture titled “Sovereignty & Legitimacy: On the Changing Face of Law-Questions and Speculations” as the second Frederic …
Posted in: Event, Law Library
Posted by: Tyler Catania
A blog post encouraging readers to visit the Library of Congress YouTube channel to watch recordings of our annual events.
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Posted by: Robert Brammer
This blog post invites readers to attend the 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum either in-person or virtually.
Posted in: Congress, Education, Event, Law Library
Posted by: Ruth Levush
Post provides information on an upcoming webinar on IVF and related issues, including on regulation of procedures, determination of parental rights, and the legality of posthumous embryo implantation and sperm extraction.
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Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post announces the upcoming Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar on August 28 at 2:00 PM, focusing on Japan's legal framework in regards to earthquake mitigation strategies.
Posted in: Education, Event, Global Law, Guest Post, Law Library
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post introduces the upcoming Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar for June 26, titled: “Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Evolution of Surrogacy Law in France and Colombia.”
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Posted by: Robert Brammer
The Congress.gov enhancements for June of 2025. This release provides enhanced access to Congressional Research Service products and Law Library of Congress reports from Congress.gov.
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