Zombie in the financial world dates to 1985 & the OED lets you know its spooky print appearance!
Language evolves– and the OED provides the changing meanings of a word through the centuries. Words also have their own history (etymology); the OED’s scholarly approach informs the reader of word’s origins with its detailed annotations and quotes….
The OED is a handy resource for attorneys providing comprehensive definitions that include both the historical and latest meaning. Continuously updated and available remotely to NYLI members, make time to explore the OED. It’s sure to become your favorite go-to for definitions, and you’ll surely agree that THE OED deserves its definite article !
Hiram R. Revels, Joseph F. Rainey, Shirley Chisholm, John Conyers….. are just a few names of those who pioneered the way for African American representation in the U.S. Congress….. Hiram R. Revels was the first African American to serve in Congress (1870-1871). Revels owned a barber shop, created and taught in schools for African Americans,…
The New York Law Institute will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. NYLI will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the holiday!
Works of literature are often rediscovered when they find their way to a new medium. When Netflix adapted Nella Larsen’s 1929 classic novel Passing into a hit series for the small screen, a new generation of readers was found for this seminal yet still timely novel. The LLAGNY Book Club became part of that new generation as Passing was our…
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