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Optimize your records and briefs research with LLMC-Digital
The Library of the New York Law Institute offers web-based training sessions to help you discover new resources and enhance your research with LLMC-Digital, an extensive archive of historical primary and specialized legal materials covering the U.S. federal and state governments, the British […]
Fundamentals of Cross-Border Taxation: Old and New Rules
NY CLE Program
February 19, 2020
6:00-7:00 p.m.
New York Law Institute 120 Broadway
Room 932
Speakers: William M. Funk, Esq.
Christos Pamboukes, Esq.
Many attorneys completely eschew discussing tax issues with clients, but identifying the presence of tax issues can be a benefit to clients even if they do not perform the full […]
Law Library Association’s Graphic Novel Club went classic with a discussion of 3 Tin-Tin adventures !
Attendees found much to discuss about an over 80+ year old European comic strip character — Tintin !! The stories captivated members with charming illustrations, clever use of language, puns, and the adorable naif that is […]
Compiled by Lucy Curci-Gonzalez
Data Visualizations and Infographics
Mauldin, Sarah K. C.
Graphics which visually represent data or complex ideas are oftentimes easier for people to understand and digest than standalone statistics. A map shaded with different colors to represent religious affiliations or income levels enables researchers to quickly identify trends and patterns. New free tools and […]
Celebrity actor in contested divorce…. media taking sides…. crowds attending proceedings…mutual accusations of infidelity…prominent lawyers…landmark alimony settlement followed by a dispute over legal fees. Sound familiar?
Well, if you were around in 1850s, it would!
Philadelphia native son and premier American Shakespearean actor Edwin Forrest attempted to obtain a divorce from wife Catherine through the Pennsylvania […]
NYLI’s Director of IT & Marketing Ellyssa Valenti Kroski was a guest on the latest Geek in Review podcast discussing her new book, Law Librarianship in the Age of AI and her Alexander Hamilton-themed escape room which she’ll be running at the Ark Group’s 14th annual Law Firm Library, Research & Information Services in […]
Before the Nixon Watergate scandals , Clinton impeachment and now Trump impeachment trials – one-time New York Law Institute President and founder of New York City – Bar Association William M. Evarts played a key role in the nation’s first impeachment trial – that of President Andrew Johnson […]
NYLI Congrats all those who passed the Bar…Do you know who Christopher Columbus Langdell is?
Were you once a 1L, 2L, & finally a 3L? That’s because of Christopher Columbus Langdell!
Did your professors rely on the Socratic method & case law? Blame Christopher Columbus Langdell!
Standardized test to gain admittance to Law School? That was Christoph… […]
