Earlier this year, legislators in Illinois proposed a puppy lemon law, SB1639, which could promote legal actions against puppy mills. The act would require pet stores to disclose certain information about the dogs (and cats) sold, including the date and …
In the spring of 2011, Yale’s Lillian Goldman Law Library first introduced Monty, a certified therapy dog, to help students deal with the stress of exams. Yale’s program was one of several initiatives at the time aimed at integrating therapy …
The Congressional Research Service, a legislative branch agency housed within the Library of Congress, provides legal and public policy analysis for members of the U.S. Congress, both House and Senate. It is often called Congress’s think tank. Its analysis is …
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The past few months have seen a flourish of activity within the Roman Catholic Church: Pope Benedict XVI resigned, the College of Cardinals convened, and a new Pope – Pope Francis I – was chosen. If you are interested in …
Lawyers (and law students) engage in competitive intelligence gathering – especially when it comes to publicly available information about witnesses and opposing parties. With the growth of social networking sites, the availability and questionable quality of online personal information proliferates. …
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