Back to school starts a little earlier for college student, with August being THE month for dorm move ins…. Some essential questions for every college Freshman.. What to Study? Should you join a fraternity or sorority? How to pay the tuition bill? Check out these State University rates from the 1950s!! Need help researching education,…
Summer Olympics is in glamorous Paris this go around, and the countries of the world watch as their athletes compete for the gold…. And at The New York Law Institute, we have sources on Sports Law and Olympic Game issues that are research gold for members! As always, it’s good to start with a Nutshell…….
Pheobe Hurtte, a valued NYLI employee since 1986, will begin enjoying her retirement at the end of July! NYLI staff members, past and present, have many happy memories of working with Pheobe….
Now that you’re back from the AALL Conference… it’s time for a little Chicago Trivia… Check out my Chicago Trivia & Nicknames Crossword Puzzle by Clicking Here !!
It’s Summer — time for internships – and time for a little NYLI orientation ! We were pleased to meet up with U.S. Bankruptcy summer clerks and provide research tips and orientation to NYLI’s collection…. And summer learning isn’t just for summer clerks! Check out my colleague Brooke Raymond’s excellent LibGuide on Bankruptcy….by clicking here…
Summer Associates are half way through their season with law firms…. & the librarians helping them are always on the lookout for new sources ! Have you got a future litigation partner with you this Summer? Let them go to trial in style with…. And those Summers always need a little guidance regarding Legal Research,…
You probably know (from the Musical!) that Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were political archenemies, and that their duel resulted in Hamilton’s death…. But did you know that the duel occurred on July 11, 1804 in New Jersey and that Hamilton is buried in Trinity Churchyard, located in downtown New York City? And did you…
Barbecues, fireworks, and picnics — all July 4th traditions… But as librarians, we are all about researching & learning a little bit more. For example, you probably know that July 4, 1776 is the day the Declaration of Independence was signed… but did you know… …that in December 1776, Congress requesting all States to declare…
June 30th, for many corporations, is the end of the second quarter. For many organizations, it is the end of their fiscal year…. Corporate Law, like all areas of law, evolves over time… State Legislatures, New York included, often form committees and publish studies before major revisions of law…. And revisions often result in name…
Juneteenth became a Federal Holiday when President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021…. And here at The New York Law Institute, we believe one of the best ways to celebrate Juneteenth is to learn more about the Holiday…. ProQuest Congressional is always a great place to begin researching any Federal Legislative…