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Posts by Carey Sias

HeinOnline
June 29, 2018

Security Enhancements To HeinOnline

We are pleased to announce that starting today HeinOnline joins several of our other electronic resources that enforce HTTPS, the same technology used to secure things like online shopping and banking. This change makes you more secure, and better protects you and your clients from eavesdropping...
Caselaw & the Courts
June 21, 2017

Enhancements to Philadelphia City Solicitor Opinions Database

Jenkins' Philadelphia City Solicitor Opinions Database contains the full text of formal and informal opinions issued by the Philadelphia City Solicitor from 1952-2009. Recent enhancements to the collection now provide for additional search options and improved results. Users may search by Title,...
Historical
January 14, 2016
John Bannister Gibson

John Bannister Gibson (1780-1853)

The Pennsylvania lawyer John Bannister Gibson (1780-1853) was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, appointed president judge of the 11th Judicial District, and held positions as the Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He was also an enthusiastic...
Philadelphia Bar Association (PBA)
August 18, 2015

The Pro Bono Road Show at Jenkins!

In preparation for National Pro Bono Week, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Delivery of Legal Services Committee is pleased to offer a Pro Bono Road Show and Interactive Fair introducing pro bono opportunities available in Philadelphia.
Legislative History
August 6, 2015

Using Congress.gov

Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. legislative information, and consists of data compiled and presented by the Library of Congress. The Congress.gov platform was created to replace THOMAS. Read on to learn more about updates and functionality.
News & Events
July 28, 2015

2015 ABA Chicago Annual Meeting: 20/20 Vision Award

Congrats to the 2015 American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence award recipients, including Terry Fromson from the Women's Law Project!
Historical
July 23, 2015
F. Carroll Brewster

Frederick Carroll Brewster (1825-1898)

Frederick Carroll Brewster (1825-1898) was a Philadelphia lawyer, City Solicitor, Court of Common Pleas judge, and Pennsylvania Attorney General. He authored a number of books, many of which are in the Jenkins Law Library collection . Jenkins’ Portrait Gallery includes two paintings of Brewster...
Historical
June 10, 2015

Happy 800th Birthday to the Magna Carta!

This month marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. Find out about the history and celebrations!
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)
April 28, 2015

A Brief History of May 1: Labor, Loyalty, and the Law

Find out more about the history of May Day and Law Day in the United States.
HeinOnline
March 6, 2015

Compiled Federal Legislative Histories on HeinOnline

Find select compiled federal legislative histories, from 1816 to present, on HeinOnline.