Inspired by both the American and French Revolutions, particularly by the writings of Thomas Paine, historians consider the Irish Rebellion of 1798 as the greatest threat to English Rule between 1641 revolt and the Easter Uprising of 1916. And the participants and sons of this rebellion would help shape 19th Century American Law and help…
You probably know that November 11th is known as Veterans Day, a Federal Holiday…. And you may know that Veterans Day was original “Armistice Day” — commemorating the end of World War I (November 11, 1918) … But did you know that November 11th officially became Veterans Day on June 1, 1954 (P.L. 280)? You…
The term polymath is rarely used — as it seldom truly applies to an individual’s breadth of talent & abilities….. But polymath is the exact word for capturing the many talents of Arturo Schomburg…. Writer, Historian, Curator, & Activist….. … And let’s not forget librarian! To learn more about this remarkable individual — and to…
NYLI Reading Room resident John Anthon — aka Li’l NYLI — surprised us all the other day with a bit of rap about court records…. “NY App Div, Circuit or Supreme…Mad Records work it! – their volume’s Extreme” “Def’s testimony = Direct, Redirect, and Cross! All in THE Exhibits — that MAKES you THE BOSS”…
While you are surviving these ‘dog days’ (hopefully with the aid of air conditioning), you may want to check out some of NYLI’s resources on animal law…. There’s ready made topic resources on PQ Congressional — including one on the seminal Endangered Species Act of 1973 — And, for a broader and more philosophical take…
Autumnal Splendor returns to New York… as temperature drops and sweaters replaced polos… The colors of Fall — Gold (Commercial), Red (CPLR), and Yellow (Family Law) will fade away to Tan (Landlord & Tenant) as our days grow shorter .. And while Winter’s Gray (Criminal) and White (Corporate) seem never-ending, but –as always promised– Spring…
