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NYLI Closing for Christmas

The New York Law Institute will close early at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 24th and will be closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday. We here at NYLI wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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NYLI’s Ghosts of Research Past (& present AND FUTURE!)

Like Scrooge in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” The New York Law Institute is being haunted by ghosts this Holiday season…. Spirits from the Research Past, Present, and even Future have made their presence known at our 9th floor location at 120 Broadway….

NYLI’s “Equitable” doorknob, historical & seasonally decorated –but not ghost-proof!

Ghost of Research Past […]

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Bill of Rights Day — December 15th — Did you know??

You probably know that the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights…

But did you know that the the First Constitutional Convention ratified a Constitution that did not include any mention of individual rights….

NYLI has the complete Academic Nutshell series available as eBooks!

You probably know that James […]

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Happy Thanksgiving from NYLI ! Some holiday history and resources.

Thanksgiving, that all American Holiday, is here once again. here at NYLI we’d like to give a big THANK YOU to all our members! Interesting questions asked & answered, print and eBooks borrowed, Records & Briefs scrutinized, informative webinars — you’ve participated in our research lives, helped us grow and learn, and collaborated with […]

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Early Closing for Thanksgiving Holiday at NYLI

NYLI will close at 2:00PM on Wednesday November 26th and will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  We here at the New York Law Institute wish you a happy holiday!

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Staff Pick: Anatomy of a Merger (Hey, Who knew Corporate Law could be fun?)

For my staff pick this month, I’m reaching back to the 1970s — yes, the same decade that brought us disco, stagflation, polyester leisure suits and the energy crisis.

And, if you’ve ever tried to get a general grasp of the mergers and acquisitions field — the 1970s gave lawyers (and […]

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NYLI Newsletter Fall 2025

Our latest NYLI Newsletter is now available to read in your browser! Access it here.

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This Veterans Day– Some NYLI resource for Vietnam Vets

Veterans Day’s origin began with the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Briefly known as Armistice Day, November 11th became Veterans Day as “the war to end all wars” became just the first of many wars waged in the 20th Century….

U.S. changes “Armistice Day” to “Veterans Day” in 1954. Public […]

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NYLI’s Director of Innovation Interviewed by Lucidea

NYLI’s Director of Innovation & Engagement has been interviewed by Lauren Hays at Lucidea about her new book in Interview with the Editor: Ellyssa Kroski on Law Librarianship Challenges and Opportunities. Read more here.

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Renovations are complete! NYLI is ready for its close-up!

The New York Law Institute has completed extensive renovations — and is now back at its home on the 9th Floor of The Equitable Building (120 Broadway, NYC).

Bookshelf island moved… to make room for a sitting area….

New paint and rugs, improved lighting and a completely new pantry area give us a whole new look. […]

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