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Check it Out: The Thin Blue Line 5 Jul 2013 | 10:00 pm
Directed by Errol Morris, The Thin Blue Line is based on the true story of a hitchhiker, Randall Dale, who was convicted of murdering a police officer in 1976. The film was the first movie to solve an...
Today in Legal History: Independence Day 4 Jul 2013 | 10:00 pm
On July 4, 1776, the First Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence and ordered it to be printed. The document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, and served to formally sever ties wi...
Law Library Locations 3 Jul 2013 | 10:00 pm
Did you know there are four floors in the law library? It’s true! This research guide can assist you in better navigating the library. If you’ve thought “what now?!” when you see CULP next to a cal...
Today in Legal History: Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act 2 Jul 2013 | 10:00 pm
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the historic Civil Rights Act, which outlawed segregation in businesses, public places, and banned discriminatory practices in employment. ...
Featured Database: LLMC Digital 1 Jul 2013 | 10:00 pm
Are you looking for images of historical documents from national and state archives? The LLMC Digital database presently has scanned images of historical legal materials, including cases, statutes, re...
Check it Out: A Cry in the Dark 28 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
A Cry in the Dark is the story of a mother, Lindy Chamberlain (Meryl Streep) who witnesses a wild dog carrying off her infant, and is charged with the murder of her child. Lindy endures a trial by cou...
Today in Legal History: Truman Orders U.S. Troops to Korea 27 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
On June 27, 1950, President Truman ordered U.S. Air and Naval forces to join forces with South Korea’s army in order to prevent the communist conquest of the independent nation. Two days earlier, 90,...
A Case for Exempting Minors from Prosecution for Prostitution in Washington State 24 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
The June issue of the Northwest Lawyer includes a persuasive article by Debra Boyer which argues that the criminal code should exempt minors from prosecution for prostitution offenses. The article des...
Check it Out: Guilty as Sin 21 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
A prosperous criminal attorney, Jennifer Haines (Rebecca De Mornay), represents a suave playboy David Greenhill (Don Johnson) who is accused of murdering his rich, socialite wife. Check out Guilty as ...
New Student Information 20 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
This guide is a must read for those who are new to law school or for those who are still confused about anything in the library, from the card security system to how to reserve a study room!
