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Posts by Jenny Hohenstein

Databases
June 1, 2021
Jenkins Reference Area

Searching at Jenkins

Now that we are getting back to normal(ish) , don't forget that if you need to search Bloomberg Law , Cheetah , Lexis or Westlaw , you can stop by Jenkins any time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (M - F) to use the public access stations at the library. They are spaced safely apart for social...
Courts
May 11, 2021

Philadelphia Court's Coronavirus Information

With everything changing so quickly related to the pandemic, make sure to check out the Philadelphia Court's Coronavirus Information page . This site provides information on Court operations during the pandemic and offers a complete list of relevant orders. See, for example, Administrative Docket...
Courts
April 27, 2021

Case Search: Docket Searching on The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal

The Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts is working on a multi-year project to update the Unified Judicial System Web Portal . The goal is to streamline the experience for users. They have simplified navigation and consolidated docket sheet and case calendar information into one easy to...
LexisNexis Digital Library
April 13, 2021

Attorneys' Textbook of Medicine

Have a medical malpractice, workers' compensation or personal injury case and need information on an injury or a disease? Check out Attorneys' Textbook of Medicine on LexisNexis Digital. This set describes the nature of injuries and disorders, including diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis...
Pennsylvania Statutes
March 30, 2021

Pennsylvania Statutes

Looking to access the Pennsylvania Statutes? Try the Unofficial Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes from Westlaw , available for free online. This Thomson Reuters website provides access to the unannotated Purdon’s Pennsylvania Statutes and Constitution. It includes both the consolidated and...
March 16, 2021

Agendas, Minutes and More on Philadelphia City Council's Legislative Information Center

Philadelphia's City Council's Legislative Information Center is the primary source for accessing bills, finding the bill history and obtaining transcripts of hearings (see our blogs Finding Bills and Resolutions and Finding Transcripts for more information). This site also provides access to the...
February 23, 2021

Finding Transcripts on Philadelphia City Council's Legislative Information Center

Interested in finding transcripts of Philadelphia City Council sessions or committee hearings? Check out the City Council of Philadelphia's Transcript Room . The Transcript Room contains transcripts of Committee hearings and Council sessions starting in September 1997. Transcripts may include...
Philadelphia
February 9, 2021

Finding Bills and Resolutions on Philadelphia City Council’s Legislative Information Center

Use Philadelphia City Council’s Legislative Information Center to locate bills and resolutions from 2000 - current. To begin your search, select the Legislation tab: Use the search bar to search by any combination of keyword (including bill number), date , or type (i.e. bill, resolution, etc.) to...
Common Pleas Court
January 19, 2021

Understanding Civil Cases in Pennsylvania's Court of Common Pleas

Need help understanding what a civil case is? The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania has added Understanding Civil Cases in Pennsylvania’s Court of Common Pleas to its Media Resources . The helpful graphic offers examples of civil cases and provides basic information about a trial, burden of...
Courts
December 17, 2020

Unified Judicial System: Understanding the Courts

Need help to understand the basic structure of the Pennsylvania Court System? Check out the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania's video, Pennsylvania Justice: Understanding the Courts . This video uses graphics and examples to explain the differences between the Magisterial District Courts, the...