With a new year comes new legislation, and a common assumption: if a law is repealed, it’s gone for good. However, that is not always the case. Despite the finality implied by the word, repeal often produces unexpectedly nuanced legal effects.
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New Online Resource: LLMC Digital
The Great Library is pleased to announce a new addition to our digital collection: LLMC Digital.
LLMC Digital (Law Library Microform Consortium) is a non-profit initiative dedicated to preserving and providing access to historical legal and government materials from around the world. The collection includes rare, out of print, or otherwise difficult to find works, ensuring ongoing access to key primary sources in law and governance.
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Understanding the history of a statute can uncover why it was written in a certain way, and how courts might interpret it.
For those looking to refresh their skills, or to meet their CPD requirements, the Great Library’s Legislative and Regulations Research Refreshers can help! These are 2 free sessions which contain 1 professionalism hour, making them a practical and accessible way to strengthen your research skills while earning credit.
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