Legal Research: Reference

Electronic

Electronic

Electronic

(Latest edition kept in Reference - Older editions are in the General Collection.) Includes comprehensive information of a wide variety of matters related to the states, including state legislatures, judiciaries and governors.

Includes every major document related to the United States Congress issued between 1787 and 1998. Each document contains a brief introductory section explaining its historical context and significance.

Analyzes the 40 most important Supreme Court cases issued up until 1999. A listing of Supreme Court justices and nominees is also included.

Contains all public papers (speeches, executive orders, radio addresses, etc.) issued by the president. Coverage extends from Herbert Hoover to George W. Bush. Also available online (http://www.gpoaccess.gov/pubpapers/search.html)

A Complete Narrative, and Encyclopedic Statement of South Carolina Law

Examines the laws of war and how the world community handles war through the international justice system.

Historical overviews of the importance and impact of 262 major congressional acts from 1789 to 2002.

A–Z entry with summary of the court involved (most are from the U.S. Supreme Court), the case reference number, the date of the decision, a two- to six-word summation of the issue, a bulleted summation, background of each case and the ramifications of the decision handed down.

Focuses on laws relating to intellectual property and freedom of expression

Traces the legal status of students and examines current related policy issues.

A comprehensive overview of American law, covering historical and current terms, concepts, events, movements, cases, and significant persons.