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Cornell Legal Research Encyclopedia http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/library/encyclopedia Articles, bibliographies, and electronic links on a wide array of topics, such as children’s rights, death penalty, human rights, law schools, public interest, religion, sexuality, statistics, and all the conventional subjects, such as banking, business, contracts, etc. Everybody's Legal Glossary http://www.nolo.com/glossary.cfm "Your Life Raft in a Sea of Legal Jargon." This dictionary, from a prominent law publisher, defines legal terms. Findlaw http://www.findlaw.com With this excellent directory, you can retrieve case law, statutes, codes, and legal news. Whether you are searching for information about asbestos, elder law, or traffic violations, you are likely to find the leads you need. Google--Uncle Sam http://www.google.com/unclesam An ordinary Google type of search yields acts of Congress, Supreme Court cases, material about government agencies, and much more. Guide to Law Online http://www.loc.gov/law/guide From the Library of Congress, a portal of web sites about international, federal, and state laws; with additional links of a more general nature. Internet Law Guide Rutgers School of Law Newark http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/law/law.shtml Contents compiled by Paul Axel-Lute. Contains weblinks to federal, New Jersey Law. Internet Resources [for Law] http://www.njlla.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=2 The New Jersey Law Librarians Association prepared this rich compilation of sites for cases, courts and court rules, statutes and legislation, administrative law, legal reference, news, research keys, consumer guides, etc. Katsuey Legal Gateway http://www.katsuey.com A gateway to online legal resources for a wide range of law topics, such as arbitration/mediation, bankruptcy, family law, insurance, public records, real estate, Social Security, and taxes. LawGuru http://www.lawguru.com Search the free database for answers to your legal questions, or ask your own question. Also available are legal forms for contracts, copyright, deeds, divorce, leases, living wills, power of attorney, wills, and more. Lawyers.com http://lawyers.com Looking for a lawyer? Find one by the geographical location and specialization you specify. This database comes from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading resource to finding an attorney. Search by lawyers name or by type of practice. Other services available on the site are legal research topics and "ask a lawyer." Lexisone http://www.lexisone.com A superb free resource for case law, forms, headline legal news, law links. Zimmerman's Legal Research Guide http://www.lexisnexis.com/infopro/zimmerman/ An easy to Use reference tool that helps you navigate legalease with concise definitions and outside weblinks. Federal Law: Government Resources GPO Access http://www.gpoaccess.gov The online link to the Government Printing Office, which disseminates a wealth of official information of many kinds from all branches of the federal government. U.S. Code http://www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode The U.S. Code (USC) is the body of permanent laws of the United States. It is divided into fifty titles, searchable online from 1994 to the present. Code of Federal Regulations http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr Searchable from 1996 to the present, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) encompasses and organizes general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the U.S. government. Federal Register http://www/gpoaccess.gov/fr This daily publication of proposed rules, executive orders, and presidential documents is searchable from 1994 forward. Thomas: U.S. Congress on the Internet http://thomas.loc.gov From the Library of Congress, this site provides Congressional bills, committee reports, and public laws. The United States Constitution http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html The full text of the United States Constitution. Federal Law: Non-Government Resources Bluebook Citation http://www.law.cornell.edu/citation The Bluebook is the standard for legal citation. This site supplies a multitude of examples of the most frequent forms. Constitutional Amendments http://www.usconstitution.net/constam.html Use this valuable website to learn the amendment process and to find ratified, failed, and proposed amendments to the Constitution. Major United States Supreme Court Decisions http://historicaldocuments.com/SupremeCourtDecisions.htm Visit here for major decisions as well as links to historical Court information. U.S. District Court Map http://www.uscourts.gov/courtlinks/index.cfm A detailed map displaying the boundaries of the U.S. Courts of Appeals and District Courts, with links to web pages for each court. U.S. Tax Code http://www.fourmilab.ch/uscode/26usc Title 26 of the U.S. Code enunciates federal tax laws. New Jersey Law: Government Resources New Jersey Legislature http://www.njleg.state.nj.us Members, organization, full texts of laws and statutes, New Jersey's constitution, and more. County and Municipal Links http://www.state.nj.us/localgov.html Official websites of counties, cities, and towns throughout our state. New Jersey Manual of Style for Judicial Opinions http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/appdiv/manualonstyle.pdf Proper citation format for all New Jersey judicial opinions. New Jersey Municipal Courts Online http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/atswep/njmcdirectmain Electronically pay your traffic ticket. Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, NJ http://68.15.49.6/newark_nj/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=site_main-j.htm&2.0 The City Charter and full texts of all the ordinances of our city. If you do not know the precise title or chapter you need, use the simple or expert search features. New Jersey Law: Non-Government Resources New Jersey Legislative Histories http://www.njstatelib.org/njlh This compilation of documents furnishes the purposes of each law passed in New Jersey from 1998 through 2003. New Jersey Digital Legal Library: New Jersey Executive Orders 1941-1990 http://njlegallib.rutgers.edu/eo/eolist.html "Executive orders, which have the force of law, are issued either pursuant to the general executive power bestowed on the Governor by the Constitution or pursuant to statutes which delegate specific powers to the Governor." This site covers 1941-1990. New Jersey State Bar Association http://www.njsba.com The foremost statewide professional organization for lawyers. Notice in particular the pro bono opportunities section. New Jersey County Bar Associations http://mcbalaw.com/ctybarassns.htm Listed are county bar associations and their phone numbers. These organizations provide lawyer referral information. Legal Services of New Jersey http://www.lsnjlaw.org Electronic version of the Legal Services of New Jersey's You and the Law in New Jersey. Sections on crime, debt, disability, employment, government aid, housing, and other frequently requested topics. In English and Spanish. New Jersey Law Network http://www.njlawnet.com Laws, rules, opinions, state government information, and resources, such as law libraries. With articles and question-and-answer forums on topics like consumer law, municipal courts, personal injury, and worker compensation. New Jersey Case Law Resources Opinions of the New Jersey Courts http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/search.shtml Rutgers Law School created this search tool for New Jersey opinions. One can search for cases from as far back as March, 1994. Supreme and Appellate Court Opinions http://www.judiciary.state.nj/opinions/index.htm NJCourtsonline posts weekly released opinions from the state's Supreme and Appellate courts. New Jersey Administrative Law Decisions http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/oal/search.html Full-text administrative law decisions since October, 1997 cover such subjects as community affairs, the environment, human services, motor vehicles, police training, and transportation. Note that you can find decisions by entering names of involved people. Decisions of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/fed/search.shtml From the Rutgers University School of Law: full-text opinions for the District of New Jersey, searchable from October, 1998 to the present. Other New Jersey Resources New Jersey Taxpayers' Bill of Rights http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/pubs/sales/anj1.pdf A brief overview of taxpayers' services and rights. Starting a Business in New Jersey http://www.state.nj.us/njbiz/s_check.shtml A step-by-step checklist for starting a business in New Jersey. Licenses, permits, taxation, and other necessary considerations are addressed here. Tenants' Rights in New Jersey http://www.lsnjlaw.org/english/placeilive/rent/tenantsrights.cfm From New Jersey Legal Services, a brochure for renters on finding a residence (including Section 8 housing), security deposits, leases, rent increases, causes for eviction, rooming and boarding houses, and many other essential topics. Women's Guide to Rights and Resources in New Jersey http://www.lwvnj.org/womensguide Offers New Jersey women helpful resources about basic needs, discrimination, family, health, immigration, and violence. Most Requested Law Topics Americans with Disabilities http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm In English and in Spanish, consideration of employment, labor, health, telephone, transportation, etc. Civil Rights Act of 1964 http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/laws/majorlaw/civilr19.htm Read the full text of this landmark legislation, which has provided relief from discrimination for millions of Americans. DivorceNet http://www.divorcenet.com Resources for mediation, filing papers, litigation, property division, child custody, and more. Immigration & U.S. Citizenship http://uscis.gov/graphics Online appointments for immigration services, the new procedures for getting a "green card," fees, regulations, and other information vital to non-citizens residing in the United States. Patent Law Links http://www.patentlawlinks.com Pertinent case law, statutes and regulations enhance patent search engines and other features important to inventors. Public Record Finder.com http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/criminal.html Consult this site to learn the custody status of an offender; covers most states in the U.S. Wills & Estate Planning http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/FD1795A9-8049-422C-9087838F86A2BC2B/309 No-frills wills, power of attorney, living wills, estate taxes, avoiding probate, life insurance, and related concerns are explained, and checklists facilitate processes. U.S.A. Patriot Act http://www.epic.org/privacy/terrorism/usapatriot From the Electronic Privacy Information Center, here is the law's text and additional information about its implications. Last updated 6/19/07 |
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