And as technology (and society) changes, new laws are created and old ones are amended. Nutshells are essential to cracking open new areas of law — and for keeping up to date on your own area of expertise.
So, without any further fuss or ado, here’s the 2025 list (so far!) of Nutshells making their debut…
Gaylord Nelson speaks before the first Earth Day (1970)… We hope you learned a little bit more about the origins of Earth Day as well ways to research Environmental Law. This Earth Day, explore what’s available at The New York Law Institute.…. & consider becoming a NYLI member by clicking here….
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….
Researching Great, Great, .. and perhaps a few more G’s.. Grandfather James W. Gerard at The New York Law Institute ! Sumner Gerard , a direct descendant of NYLI founder James W. Gerard , was able to research some family history with the help of our resources and reference skills. James W. Gerard (1794- 1874) was…
The New York Law Institute was honored to have Zoe Merriman and Jamie Muth of The Brennan Center for Justice stop by for a quick tour and chat…. As with all good conversation, NYLI and Brennan representatives learned from each other. We enjoyed hearing Jamie and Zoe speak enthusiastically about the work of the Brennan…
Irish immigrants have been part of the American landscape since before the American Revolution… And some early & notable members of The NY Law Institute were Irish American Lawyers. There’s Thomas Addis Emmet…. Thomas Addis Emmet , older brother of famed Robert, was an early legal adviser to the Society of the United Irishmen . Emigrating to America after…
