Posts by Jenny Hohenstein

July 19, 2024

National Reporter Images

Our public access Westlaw stations here at the library now include National Reporter images for case law. This new feature allows you to see exactly what a case from the National Reporter system looks like in a print reporter. Find images from sources such as the Federal Reporter, Federal...

Discovery

June 10, 2024

Electronic Evidence and Discovery

Ever have to answer a question related to digital evidence or e-discovery? Save research time and check out our guide, Electronic Evidence & Discovery . This guide will efficiently lead you to the relevant material on this topic in Jenkins' collection. The guide divides sources between...

Pennsylvania

May 3, 2024

ALM Titles Available at Jenkins

American Lawyer Media (ALM) publishes several useful Pennsylvania titles that focus on a specific area or topic of law. You can find a complete collection of these here at Jenkins. Titles are typically available in both print and electronic formats due to their popularity. Titles include: Library...

CLE

March 7, 2024

CLE Opportunity: GPLLA 2024 Institute: Keeping it Local

Although federal law often gets the headlines, state and local law have an enormous impact on our rights and everyday life. Join the Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association (GPLLA) on March 20 to hear a fantastic array of experts in state and local law discuss those laws' importance, their...

Courts

February 9, 2024

Public Notices in The Legal Intelligencer

Looking for public notices or court listings in The Legal Intelligencer ? The Legal Intelligencer , published by ALM , has moved to a digital only format. The last print edition was published December 29, 2023, but public notices, sheriff's sale and court listings are still available through their...

January 11, 2024

Using Keycite and Shepard's for Court Rules

Researching a court rule and looking for cases? Shepardize or Keycite the rule. Take as an example PARCP 402 which deals with manner and acceptance of service. When you pull up this rule on Westlaw, you get over 2,000 citing references: These citing references can then be filtered by cases,...

Courts

December 1, 2023

Pennsylvania Superior Court: Over 125 Years of Justice

Congratulations to the PA Superior Court, which recently celebrated its 125th anniversary! In 1895 the Legislature of Pennsylvania established the PA Superior Court as an intermediate appellate court. Its jurisdiction was to hear appeals from certain types of decisions of the courts of common pleas...

Estates

October 12, 2023

Tax Management Portfolios: Estates, Gifts and Trusts

Have a tax issue related to an estate or trust? Tax Management Portfolios may have your answer! According to Bloomberg Law , Tax Management Portfolios are "written by leading tax practitioners and cover virtually every tax topic with deep analysis, real world examples, working papers, and the...

August 11, 2023

Choosing a Family Law Attorney

Need to hire a family law attorney? Check out 3 Tips For Choosing A Family Law Attorney from American Judicial System . The article stresses the importance of reputation, communication skills, experience and certification when evaluating a family law attorney. For assistance in finding an attorney...

Legislative Histories

July 14, 2023

Pennsylvania Legislative Histories: Committee Archives

Pulling together material related to a Pennsylvania legislative history? If you are looking for reports or hearings, don't forget to check out the Pennsylvania General Assembly's Committee Archives page . Use this resource to search Committee Meetings and Public Hearings or Reports . Coverage...

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