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Coverage 1971 to present
Index and abstracts of scholarly and trade business periodicals, including popular journals such as Forbes, Fortune, and Business Week.
Index and abstracts of scholarly and trade business periodicals, including popular journals such as Forbes, Fortune, and Business Week.
Coverage 1984 (updated daily)
Index to magazines and journals from every academic discipline. Many articles available in full-text.
Index to magazines and journals from every academic discipline. Many articles available in full-text.
Coverage 1966 to present (updated daily)
Index to United Nations documents and publications, including treaties, official records, masthead documents, draft resolutions, meeting records, and more. Some full-text documents also available.
Index to United Nations documents and publications, including treaties, official records, masthead documents, draft resolutions, meeting records, and more. Some full-text documents also available.
see also: Index to United Nations Documents and Publications
Administrative Decisions & Other Actions (Univ. of VA) 
Coverage to present
Gateway to administrative actions outside the scope of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Register.
Gateway to administrative actions outside the scope of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Register.
American Law Sources Online (ALSO)
Coverage Coverage varies
Links to freely accessible online law sources for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Links to freely accessible online law sources for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Antitrust & Trade Regulation Report (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to competition and deceptive trade practices law. Covers federal, state, and international law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to competition and deceptive trade practices law. Covers federal, state, and international law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
A compilation of information about primary source materials in manuscript and special collections in the United States. Offers detailed subject indexing of finding aids and contact information for repositories.
ASIL Guide to Electronic Resources for International Law
Coverage 1997 to present
Designed to be used as a self-guided tour of relevant, quality, up-to-date online resources covering important areas of international law.
Designed to be used as a self-guided tour of relevant, quality, up-to-date online resources covering important areas of international law.
Avalon Project: Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy (Yale Law School)
Coverage Pre-18th Century to present
Digital documents relative to the fields of law, history, economics, politics, diplomacy, and government. Links to supporting documents referred to in the body of the texts.
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Digital documents relative to the fields of law, history, economics, politics, diplomacy, and government. Links to supporting documents referred to in the body of the texts.
Coverage 1980s to present (updated daily)
Full-text articles from general (including some legal) journals and newspapers.
Full-text articles from general (including some legal) journals and newspapers.
Bankruptcy / Debtor-Creditor Proceedings
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Bankruptcy Law Reporter (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to state and federal bankruptcy law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to state and federal bankruptcy law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Bibliography of Early American Law
Coverage 1600s to 1860
Abstracts of American legal literature published in this country or abroad, from its beginnings to the end of 1860.
Abstracts of American legal literature published in this country or abroad, from its beginnings to the end of 1860.
Coverage Current calendar year to present (updated daily)
Index of state bills for the current calendar year. Includes bill tracking history and some full text bills.
Index of state bills for the current calendar year. Includes bill tracking history and some full text bills.
Coverage 1989 to present (updated daily)
Full-text of U.S. Congressional bills, bill tracking, and resolutions.
Full-text of U.S. Congressional bills, bill tracking, and resolutions.
see also: Congressional Bills (GPO Access), LexisNexis Congressional
Coverage Coverage varies (updated weekly)
Full-text weekly reports and publications from BNA containing articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents. Available titles include: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Report; Bankruptcy Law Reporter; Criminal Law Reporter; Family Law Reporter; International Trade Reporter, Labor & Employment Law Library, Medical Research Law & Policy, Securities Regulation & Law Report, U.S. Law Week.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Full-text weekly reports and publications from BNA containing articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents. Available titles include: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Report; Bankruptcy Law Reporter; Criminal Law Reporter; Family Law Reporter; International Trade Reporter, Labor & Employment Law Library, Medical Research Law & Policy, Securities Regulation & Law Report, U.S. Law Week.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage 1994 to present (updated monthly)
Index and some full text articles from leading trade journals and general business publications from hundreds of countries. Provides information on public and private companies, industries, products, new technologies, market size, and trends.
Index and some full text articles from leading trade journals and general business publications from hundreds of countries. Provides information on public and private companies, industries, products, new technologies, market size, and trends.
Coverage 1984 to present (updated daily)
Index and some full text articles from business journals in areas such as management, economics, finance, banking and accounting.
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Index and some full text articles from business journals in areas such as management, economics, finance, banking and accounting.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations
Coverage to present
Abbreviations for English language legal publications, from the British Isles, the Commonwealth and the United States, including those covering international and comparative law. Cardiff's is useful for interpreting legal citations.
Abbreviations for English language legal publications, from the British Isles, the Commonwealth and the United States, including those covering international and comparative law. Cardiff's is useful for interpreting legal citations.
Century of Law Making For a New Nation
Coverage 1774 to 1875
U.S. Congressional documents and debates.
U.S. Congressional documents and debates.
Coverage to present (updated annually)
The Chambers Guides list the top lawyers in 175 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary.
The Chambers Guides list the top lawyers in 175 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary.
see also: Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell), FindLaw Lawyer Directory, WisBar Lawyer Directory
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Client Interviewing & Counseling Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Code of Federal Regulations (GPO Access)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated annually)
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Code of Federal Regulations (Hein Online)
Coverage 1938 to 1985 (updated annually)
Comprehensive coverage of the CFR from its inception.
Comprehensive coverage of the CFR from its inception.
see also: Code of Federal Regulations (GPO Access)
Colonial and American Indian Treaties: A Collection
Coverage 1629 to 1855
A collection of major treaties between Native Americans and the American colonies, and later the United States. Keyword search or browse by date, region (state or tribe), and title.
A collection of major treaties between Native Americans and the American colonies, and later the United States. Keyword search or browse by date, region (state or tribe), and title.
see also: Native American Law & Legal Sources
Communications Regulation (Pike and Fischer)
Coverage 1964 to present (updated daily)
Full-text collection of legal and regulatory developments in communications law. Includes FCC rules, communications-related cases, case digests, notices, statutes, news articles, FCC Record, FCC Daily Digest, and Telecom Law Report newsletter.
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Full-text collection of legal and regulatory developments in communications law. Includes FCC rules, communications-related cases, case digests, notices, statutes, news articles, FCC Record, FCC Daily Digest, and Telecom Law Report newsletter.
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All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's P & F Academic Customer License Agreement."
Congressional Bills (GPO Access)
Coverage 1993 to present (updated daily)
Full-text of U.S. Congressional bills and resolutions.
Full-text of U.S. Congressional bills and resolutions.
Congressional Committee Prints (GPO Access)
Coverage 2007 to present
Browse the current catalog of Congressional Committee Prints.
Browse the current catalog of Congressional Committee Prints.
see also: LexisNexis Congressional
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Congressional Record (GPO Access)
Coverage 1994 to present (updated daily)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.
see also: Congressional Record (Thomas)
Coverage 1989 to present (updated daily)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.
see also: Congressional Record (GPO Access)
ConSource: The Constitutional Sources Project
Coverage 18th Century
A collection of primary and secondary sources related to the formation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Includes the Constitution and precedents, the Federalist Papers, James Madison's notes of the Constitutional Convention, the papers of George Washington, state constitutions and charters, ratification debates, and more.
A collection of primary and secondary sources related to the formation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Includes the Constitution and precedents, the Federalist Papers, James Madison's notes of the Constitutional Convention, the papers of George Washington, state constitutions and charters, ratification debates, and more.
Constitutions of the World Online (Countries, Dependencies & Territories)
Coverage 1215 to present (updated 8 updates annually)
Current and historical English translations of constitutions from countries, dependencies and territories around the world. Includes expert commentary from leading scholars.
Current and historical English translations of constitutions from countries, dependencies and territories around the world. Includes expert commentary from leading scholars.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Counseling the Business Client Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage 1998 to present (updated annually)
Collects and analyzes data relating to the work of state courts.
Collects and analyzes data relating to the work of state courts.
Court Web Sites (National Center for State Courts)
Coverage to present
Judicial branch links focusing on the administrative office of the courts, the court of last resort, any intermediate appellate courts, and each trial court level.
Judicial branch links focusing on the administrative office of the courts, the court of last resort, any intermediate appellate courts, and each trial court level.
Coverage 1968 to present (updated quarterly)
Abstracts of journal articles, books, reports, dissertations, and unpublished papers on criminalogy and related disciplines.
Abstracts of journal articles, books, reports, dissertations, and unpublished papers on criminalogy and related disciplines.
see also: National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Criminal Law Reporter (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to federal and state criminal law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to federal and state criminal law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Current Index to Legal Periodicals
Coverage Last four months (updated weekly)
Citations to newly published law journal articles covering all areas of United States law.
Citations to newly published law journal articles covering all areas of United States law.
Coverage 1996 to present (updated daily)
Index of law journal tables of contents with links to full articles. Includes customized alerts by email and RSS.
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Index of law journal tables of contents with links to full articles. Includes customized alerts by email and RSS.
Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents (GPO Access)
Coverage 2009 to present (updated daily)
The official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
The official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
Supercedes the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents as of January 29, 2009.
Dane County Legal Resource Center
The DCLRC is a law library which provides a variety of legal information services to both the local legal community and the general public. It is located in the Dane County Courthouse.
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Full text of Dane County Ordinances.
Full text of Dane County Ordinances.
see also: Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing)
Coverage 2000
Provides basic vocabulary used in British and American law, with examples which show the words and phrases used in context,
Provides basic vocabulary used in British and American law, with examples which show the words and phrases used in context,
see also: Lawyer's Reference Shelf, Law.com Dictionary
Dispute Settlement Commentaries (WorldTradeLaw.net)
Coverage 1996 to present
A comprehensive legal research tool for World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement. Features include summary/analysis of all reports/arbitrations; up-to-date keyword index; and a database of dispute settlement tables/statistics.
"All use of this resource is controlled by WorldTradeLaw.net LLC's Disclaimer & Terms of Use. "
A comprehensive legal research tool for World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement. Features include summary/analysis of all reports/arbitrations; up-to-date keyword index; and a database of dispute settlement tables/statistics.
"All use of this resource is controlled by WorldTradeLaw.net LLC's Disclaimer & Terms of Use. "
Divorce & Child Custody/Support Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Dun & Bradstreet Million Dollar Database
Coverage to present
Information on more than a million leading public and private businesses. Company information includes industry information with SICs, size criteria (employees and annual sales), type of ownership, principal executives and biographies.
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Information on more than a million leading public and private businesses. Company information includes industry information with SICs, size criteria (employees and annual sales), type of ownership, principal executives and biographies.
Eighteenth Century Collections Online
Coverage 1700 to 1800
Significant English-language and foreign-language titles printed in the United Kingdom and in the British colonies during the eighteenth century. See "law" subject.
Significant English-language and foreign-language titles printed in the United Kingdom and in the British colonies during the eighteenth century. See "law" subject.
Electronic Commerce & Law Report (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to the digital economy.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to the digital economy.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Electronic Information System for International Law
Coverage (updated daily)
Gateway to quality primary materials, authoritative web sites and helpful research guides to international law.
Gateway to quality primary materials, authoritative web sites and helpful research guides to international law.
Electronic Journal List (UW Madison Libraries)
Coverage to present (updated daily)
List of full-text electronic journals and newspapers available at the UW Madison Libraries. Search or browse by title, then link to full-text. List includes dates of coverage.
List of full-text electronic journals and newspapers available at the UW Madison Libraries. Search or browse by title, then link to full-text. List includes dates of coverage.
Emerging Markets (ISI), Russia
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Russian business intelligence resource in Russian and English. Includes company news & financials, industry profiles, and macroeconomic reports. Also contains legal news and laws, including Kodeks Law Database (Russian) and Garant Law Database (English).
Russian business intelligence resource in Russian and English. Includes company news & financials, industry profiles, and macroeconomic reports. Also contains legal news and laws, including Kodeks Law Database (Russian) and Garant Law Database (English).
Employment Discrimination Report (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to equal employment opportunity.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to equal employment opportunity.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage 1220 to 1865
Exact page-images of the original bound reprint edition of the English Reports (containing more than 100,000 cases), together with the Indexes and Book of Charts.
Exact page-images of the original bound reprint edition of the English Reports (containing more than 100,000 cases), together with the Indexes and Book of Charts.
Environment Reporter-Current Reports (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to environmental law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to environmental law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Estate Planning, Wills & Probate
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage Coverage varies (updated daily)
Official portal to European Union law includes treaties, legislation, preparatory acts (abstracts only), parliamentary questions, national provisions implementing directives, and cases. Most documents are in English.
Official portal to European Union law includes treaties, legislation, preparatory acts (abstracts only), parliamentary questions, national provisions implementing directives, and cases. Most documents are in English.
European Center for Minority Issues (Hein Online)
Coverage 1997 to present
Reports and working papers from the European Center for Minority Issues. Also includes other publications on minority issues.
Reports and working papers from the European Center for Minority Issues. Also includes other publications on minority issues.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
European Union, Commonwealth & Foreign Nations Cases & Codes (LexisNexis Academic)
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Selected case law and codes for the European Union, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
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Selected case law and codes for the European Union, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Family Law Reporter (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to federal and state family law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to federal and state family law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Executive, legislative and judicial materials from the United States Government Printing Office. FDsys is currently in beta but it eventually will replace GPO Access. Content is being migrated on a collection-by-collection basis. So far, it includes congressional bills and documents, the Congressional Record, public and private laws, the Federal Register, and the Compilation of Presidential Documents.
Executive, legislative and judicial materials from the United States Government Printing Office. FDsys is currently in beta but it eventually will replace GPO Access. Content is being migrated on a collection-by-collection basis. So far, it includes congressional bills and documents, the Congressional Record, public and private laws, the Federal Register, and the Compilation of Presidential Documents.
see also: GPO Access
Interactive map of United States circuit courts and districts within each provides links to decisions.
Coverage 1994 to present (updated daily)
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
see also: Federal Register (Hein Online)
Federal Register (Hein Online)
Coverage 1938 to present (updated daily)
Comprehensive coverage of the Federal Register from its inception.
Comprehensive coverage of the Federal Register from its inception.
see also: Federal Register (GPO Access)
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (Cornell)
Coverage to present
These rules govern bankruptcy proceedings in federal courts.
These rules govern bankruptcy proceedings in federal courts.
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Cornell)
Coverage to present
These rules govern the conduct of all civil actions brought in federal district courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions.
These rules govern the conduct of all civil actions brought in federal district courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions.
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (Cornell)
Coverage to present
These rules govern the conduct of all criminal proceedings brought in federal courts.
These rules govern the conduct of all criminal proceedings brought in federal courts.
Federal Rules of Evidence (Cornell)
Coverage to present
These rules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil and criminal, in federal courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions.
These rules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil and criminal, in federal courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Federal Telecommunications Law & Policy Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
National lawyer and law firm directory.
National lawyer and law firm directory.
see also: Chambers and Partners, Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell), WisBar Lawyer Directory
FLARE (Foreign Law Research Group) Index to Treaties
Coverage 1856 to present
Searchable database of basic information on more than 1500 significant multilateral treaties, conventions and agreements. Information includes: the official, popular and alternative titles of the particular treaty; dates and place of conclusion; where the text of the treaty can be found in print publications; links to the text of treaties on the internet; and more.
Searchable database of basic information on more than 1500 significant multilateral treaties, conventions and agreements. Information includes: the official, popular and alternative titles of the particular treaty; dates and place of conclusion; where the text of the treaty can be found in print publications; links to the text of treaties on the internet; and more.
Foreign & International Law Resources Database (Hein Online)
Coverage 1973 to present
International law publications, including prominent Yearbooks from around the world and proceedings of the American Society of International Law. Also contains U.S. law digests on international law and judicial decisions of the Hague Permanent Court of International Justice.
International law publications, including prominent Yearbooks from around the world and proceedings of the American Society of International Law. Also contains U.S. law digests on international law and judicial decisions of the Hague Permanent Court of International Justice.
Coverage to present
This is a guide to UW-Madison Law Library and electronic resources in foreign commercial law. The emphasis is on primary and secondary materials for research in materials from Europe, South Asia and South East Asia.
This is a guide to UW-Madison Law Library and electronic resources in foreign commercial law. The emphasis is on primary and secondary materials for research in materials from Europe, South Asia and South East Asia.
Foreign Law Guide: Current Sources of Codes and Basic Legislation in Jurisdictions Around the World
Coverage (updated weekly)
Concise descriptions of each country's legal system, the main sources of law, the nature of the legal literature, followed by a list of major laws and whether there is an English translation.
Concise descriptions of each country's legal system, the main sources of law, the nature of the legal literature, followed by a list of major laws and whether there is an English translation.
Foreign Relations of the Unted States (Hein Online)
Coverage 1861 to 1976
The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Before the current title was adopted, this series was formerly known as Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States and Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers.
The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Before the current title was adopted, this series was formerly known as Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States and Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Federal civil, criminal, and bankruptcy court dockets, as well as dockets from the US Supreme Court, Court of Claims, and Court of International Trade.
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Federal civil, criminal, and bankruptcy court dockets, as well as dockets from the US Supreme Court, Court of Claims, and Court of International Trade.
Coverage 1969 to present (updated quarterly)
The Gargoyle is University of Wisconsin Law School's alumni newsletter.
The Gargoyle is University of Wisconsin Law School's alumni newsletter.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Global Market Information Database
Coverage Last six years to present (updated daily)
Volume and value market size data across 52 countries. All the data is fully comparable across more than 350 consumer products and over a six-year time series. Key socio-economic parameters such as population trends and economic indicators are also included, to help place consumer trends in context.
Volume and value market size data across 52 countries. All the data is fully comparable across more than 350 consumer products and over a six-year time series. Key socio-economic parameters such as population trends and economic indicators are also included, to help place consumer trends in context.
UW-Madison NetID required
Coverage 1996 to present (updated daily)
Full-text world-wide news articles from translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, wire services, newspapers, magazines and government documents. All articles are in English.
Full-text world-wide news articles from translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, wire services, newspapers, magazines and government documents. All articles are in English.
Search engine for federal, state and local government sites with domains such as .gov, .mil as well as select government sites with .com, .us, and .edu domains.
Government Documents Guide, U.S. (UW Law Library)
Coverage to present
This is a selective list of major document titles or series currently received by the University of Wisconsin Law Library.
This is a selective list of major document titles or series currently received by the University of Wisconsin Law Library.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Executive, legislative and judicial materials from the United States Government Printing Office. Includes the Federal Register, Congressional Record, U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Budgets, Public Laws, and more.
Executive, legislative and judicial materials from the United States Government Printing Office. Includes the Federal Register, Congressional Record, U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Budgets, Public Laws, and more.
The information on GPO Access is in the process of being migrated to FDsys on a collection-by-collection basis. The information on GPO Access will remain current and continue to be available until migration is complete.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Annotated directory to sources of information on government and law available online. Nations of the World section provides links sources of foreign law on the Internet.
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Annotated directory to sources of information on government and law available online. Nations of the World section provides links sources of foreign law on the Internet.
Health Law Reporter (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to health law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to health law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage 1220 to present (updated daily)
Full-text legal periodicals, historical texts, foreign & international materials, and primary legal materials in PDF, including the Federal Register, U.S. Statutes at Large, U.S. Reports & attorney general opinions, state session laws, and more.
Full-text legal periodicals, historical texts, foreign & international materials, and primary legal materials in PDF, including the Federal Register, U.S. Statutes at Large, U.S. Reports & attorney general opinions, state session laws, and more.
Hein's U.S. Treaty Index on CD-ROM
Coverage 1776 to present (updated semiannually)
Index to United States Treaties (UST) and Treaties & Other International Agreements (TIAS). Includes a description of the agreement, its status, amendments, and legislative history.
Index to United States Treaties (UST) and Treaties & Other International Agreements (TIAS). Includes a description of the agreement, its status, amendments, and legislative history.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Financial and business information from thousands of U.S. and foreign companies. Includes history, names of officers and board members, sales, assets, names of subsidiaries, competitors, and quarterly and annual financials.
Financial and business information from thousands of U.S. and foreign companies. Includes history, names of officers and board members, sales, assets, names of subsidiaries, competitors, and quarterly and annual financials.
House of Commons Parliamentary Papers (Great Britain)
Coverage 1715 to 1900
Papers issued by the Great Britain House of Commons including bills; reports; accounts and papers; command papers; and supplementary material back to 1688.
Papers issued by the Great Britain House of Commons including bills; reports; accounts and papers; command papers; and supplementary material back to 1688.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage 1932 to 1997
The J. Willard Hurst Collection details the career of the man commonly identified as the father of modern American legal history. Hurst was a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he developed the field of American legal economic history through his scholarship and teaching. The collection includes Hurst's personal outlines and notes; course texts; publications; publication reviews; research notes; correspondence (incoming and outgoing); personnel records; photographs; audio recordings; and typewriter.
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The J. Willard Hurst Collection details the career of the man commonly identified as the father of modern American legal history. Hurst was a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he developed the field of American legal economic history through his scholarship and teaching. The collection includes Hurst's personal outlines and notes; course texts; publications; publication reviews; research notes; correspondence (incoming and outgoing); personnel records; photographs; audio recordings; and typewriter.
i.lex: Legal Research System for International Law in U.S. Courts
Coverage late 1990s to present (updated daily)
An online database of selected U.S. court cases and related materials that address the interpretation and application of international law at the federal and state level. Most of the cases are available in full text. Summaries are provided in some cases. From The American Society of International Law.
An online database of selected U.S. court cases and related materials that address the interpretation and application of international law at the federal and state level. Most of the cases are available in full text. Summaries are provided in some cases. From The American Society of International Law.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals
Coverage 1985 to present
Index to world-wide legal literature on all forms of foreign law. Covers foreign law, comparative law, and legal systems. Includes journal articles, reports, essays, yearbooks, and book reviews in a variety of languages.
Index to world-wide legal literature on all forms of foreign law. Covers foreign law, comparative law, and legal systems. Includes journal articles, reports, essays, yearbooks, and book reviews in a variety of languages.
see also: Law Journal Library (Hein Online)
Index to Law School Theses and Dissertations
Coverage 1887 to 1996
Index to graduate theses and dissertations produced at American law schools, including UW-Madison.
Index to graduate theses and dissertations produced at American law schools, including UW-Madison.
Index to Legal Periodicals Full Text & Retrospective
Coverage 1908 to present
Index to legal periodicals, court decisions, legislation and more. Full text coverage for selected periodicals is also available. Law books are indexed beginning in 1993. Covers all areas of law from the United States and Commonwealth countries.
Index to legal periodicals, court decisions, legislation and more. Full text coverage for selected periodicals is also available. Law books are indexed beginning in 1993. Covers all areas of law from the United States and Commonwealth countries.
see also: Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals, Law Journal Library (Hein Online)
Index to United Nations Documents and Publications
Coverage 1946 to 2006
Index to United Nations documents and publications. Includes some full-text materials. Subscription cancelled in 2006.
Index to United Nations documents and publications. Includes some full-text materials. Subscription cancelled in 2006.
see also: AccessUN
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage 1873 to present (updated daily)
Searchable database of laws from India, including judgments from the
Searchable database of laws from India, including judgments from the
see also: India Legal Research Guide
Intellectual Property Library/United States Patents Quarterly (BNA Online)
Coverage 1929 to present (updated weekly)
Cases, statutes, regulations, manuals, news articles, and more relating to United States intellectual property law, including the United States Patent Quarterly.
Cases, statutes, regulations, manuals, news articles, and more relating to United States intellectual property law, including the United States Patent Quarterly.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage 1939 to present (updated daily)
Full-text federal, state, and international tax information and materials. Includes legislation, reporters (Standard Federal Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Guide, U.S. Tax Treaties Reporter, state tax reporters, etc.), journals, treatises, and more. Also includes business and finance materials such as Federal Securities Law Reporter, Blue Sky Law Reporter, Trade Regulation Reporter, FERC Reporter and more. Registration required to access database. Funded in part by Corporate Practice Institute, Inc. Formerly known as CCH Internet Research Network and CCH Tax Research Network.
"Funding for this resource is provided by Corporate Practice Institute, Inc. Formerly known as CCH Internet Research Network and CCH Tax Research Network"
Full-text federal, state, and international tax information and materials. Includes legislation, reporters (Standard Federal Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Guide, U.S. Tax Treaties Reporter, state tax reporters, etc.), journals, treatises, and more. Also includes business and finance materials such as Federal Securities Law Reporter, Blue Sky Law Reporter, Trade Regulation Reporter, FERC Reporter and more. Registration required to access database. Funded in part by Corporate Practice Institute, Inc. Formerly known as CCH Internet Research Network and CCH Tax Research Network.
"Funding for this resource is provided by Corporate Practice Institute, Inc. Formerly known as CCH Internet Research Network and CCH Tax Research Network"
International Constitutional Law (Berne University)
Coverage to present
English texts and background materials about constitutions and other constitutional documents worldwide. Also includes access to the German Case Law Project (GLAW), in German, sometimes with a brief English translation. Features extensive links to national constitutional courts, and to other sources of legal (especially international and constitutional) law on the Internet.
English texts and background materials about constitutions and other constitutional documents worldwide. Also includes access to the German Case Law Project (GLAW), in German, sometimes with a brief English translation. Features extensive links to national constitutional courts, and to other sources of legal (especially international and constitutional) law on the Internet.
International Court of Justice (United Nations)
Coverage 1946 to present (updated daily)
Contains information about the Court, including its history, role, functioning, jurisdiction, finances, and biographical information on its judges, with photographs. Provides access to complete texts of the United Nations Charter, the Statute of the Court, and ICJ current press releases. Includes all cases brought before the Court.
Contains information about the Court, including its history, role, functioning, jurisdiction, finances, and biographical information on its judges, with photographs. Provides access to complete texts of the United Nations Charter, the Statute of the Court, and ICJ current press releases. Includes all cases brought before the Court.
International Criminal Court Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
International Financial Statistics
Coverage 1948 to present (updated monthly)
Statistics on international and domestic finance, and reports, for most countries of the world, current and historical data on exchange rates, international liquidity, international banking, money and banking, interest rates, prices, production, international transactions, government accounts, and national accounts.
Statistics on international and domestic finance, and reports, for most countries of the world, current and historical data on exchange rates, international liquidity, international banking, money and banking, interest rates, prices, production, international transactions, government accounts, and national accounts.
International Law Guide: Foreign, Comparative & Private
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
International Law Guide: Public
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
International Organizations (Northwestern University)
Coverage to present
Portal to hundreds of international organizations and regional intergovernmental organizations, as well as U.S. government agencies relevant to international law.
Portal to hundreds of international organizations and regional intergovernmental organizations, as well as U.S. government agencies relevant to international law.
International Trade Reporter (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to United States trade and international business law.
Articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to United States trade and international business law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Interpreting Legal Citations Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to interpreting legal citations according to Bluebook format.
Guide to interpreting legal citations according to Bluebook format.
Introduction to Legal Materials: A Manual for Non-Law Librarians in Wisconsin
Coverage to 2003
Guide to legal materials for non-lawyers published by the Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin.
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Guide to legal materials for non-lawyers published by the Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin.
JSTOR: Journal Storage Project
Coverage Coverage varies to present
Selected scholarly journals in history, economics, political science, and other fields. Coverage begins with volume one of each title and ends about two to five years before the most recently published volume.
Selected scholarly journals in history, economics, political science, and other fields. Coverage begins with volume one of each title and ends about two to five years before the most recently published volume.
Judicial Process in the U.S. Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Judicial Statistics, Verdicts & Sentencing
Coverage to present
Information on jury awards and verdicts, criminal sentencing, and court statistics.
Information on jury awards and verdicts, criminal sentencing, and court statistics.
Justia Federal District Court Filings and Dockets
Coverage Jan-04 to present (updated daily)
Case information from the U.S. Federal District Courts. Some cases also include opinions, orders, and other filings.
Case information from the U.S. Federal District Courts. Some cases also include opinions, orders, and other filings.
see also: FreeCourtDockets
Justia U.S. Court of Appeals Cases & Opinions
Coverage 1950 to present (updated daily)
U.S. federal appellate cases
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U.S. federal appellate cases
KeyCite (Westlaw Patron Access)
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Citation research service used to determine whether a case, statute, administrative decision, or federal regulation is good law and to find cases and other sources that cite it.
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Citation research service used to determine whether a case, statute, administrative decision, or federal regulation is good law and to find cases and other sources that cite it.
Labor & Employment Law Library (BNA Online)
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated weekly)
Cases, statutes, regulations, manuals, news articles, and more relating to United States labor and employment law.
Cases, statutes, regulations, manuals, news articles, and more relating to United States labor and employment law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Law Journal Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1788 to present (updated daily)
Legal periodicals in PDF beginning with the earliest volumes.
Legal periodicals in PDF beginning with the earliest volumes.
see also: Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln
Coverage 1836 to 1861
Original documents from Lincoln's law practice, including facts about cases and non-litigation activities handled by Lincoln and his law partners.
Original documents from Lincoln's law practice, including facts about cases and non-litigation activities handled by Lincoln and his law partners.
Coverage 2007
An easy to use legal dictionary, with cross references for many terms.
An easy to use legal dictionary, with cross references for many terms.
see also: Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing), Lawyer's Reference Shelf, Nolo's Legal Glossary
An international legal case citator. Given citations to cases and journal articles, one can locate citing reference with links in full text. The world-wide coverage enables a researcher to see where the case or journal article is being used in the world's courts. LawCite is sponserd by AustLII.
Coverage 1949 to present (updated daily)
A nearly comprehensive collection of laws and regulations from China. Coverage for cases is selective. Nearly all of the content is available in both English and Chinese; a few items are in Chinese only.
A nearly comprehensive collection of laws and regulations from China. Coverage for cases is selective. Nearly all of the content is available in both English and Chinese; a few items are in Chinese only.
Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell)
Coverage to present
Directory of lawyers and law firms in the United States and internationally.
Directory of lawyers and law firms in the United States and internationally.
see also: FindLaw Lawyer Directory, Chambers and Partners
Coverage to 1999 edition
Provides full-text access to the Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage 2d edition and The Oxford Dictionary of American Legal Quotations.
Provides full-text access to the Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage 2d edition and The Oxford Dictionary of American Legal Quotations.
see also: Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing), Law.com Dictionary
Lawyers' Manual of Professional Conduct (ABA/BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, opinions, and other supporting legal documents relating to legal ethics, malpractice and other issues concerning the legal profession.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Full-text articles, opinions, and other supporting legal documents relating to legal ethics, malpractice and other issues concerning the legal profession.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Legal Opinions and Manuals
Coverage 1975 to present (updated annually)
Summaries of all League opinions and full-text opinions. Also includes several of the League's manuals and conference papers.
Summaries of all League opinions and full-text opinions. Also includes several of the League's manuals and conference papers.
Legal Aspects of Education Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage 1500s to 1900s
Thousands of full text works from important legal scholars of the 16th- to early 20- centuries.
Thousands of full text works from important legal scholars of the 16th- to early 20- centuries.
Coverage to present
Portal featuring an extensive collection of links to free and fee-based (PACER) sources of court dockets for federal, state, and local courts. Other court documents (opinions, orders, etc) and criminal record databases are linked when available.
Portal featuring an extensive collection of links to free and fee-based (PACER) sources of court dockets for federal, state, and local courts. Other court documents (opinions, orders, etc) and criminal record databases are linked when available.
see also: Justia Federal District Court Filings and Dockets, FreeCourtDockets
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
LegalExplorer (State Bar of Wisconsin)
Coverage to present
Legal information and educational resources.
Legal information and educational resources.
Coverage to present
The LRB's mission is to serve the Wisconsin Legislature and the public by providing nonpartisan legal, research, and library services.
The LRB's mission is to serve the Wisconsin Legislature and the public by providing nonpartisan legal, research, and library services.
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Legal, news, reference, and business sources. Legal tab contains United States federal and state case law, codes, and regulations, as well as law reviews and legal news. Also includes foreign and international primary sources.
Legal, news, reference, and business sources. Legal tab contains United States federal and state case law, codes, and regulations, as well as law reviews and legal news. Also includes foreign and international primary sources.
Coverage 1789 to present (updated daily)
Index to publications of the United States Congress since 1789 and some full-text documents beginning in the late 1980s. Includes bills & acts, committee reports, testimony, regulations, legislative histories, the Congressional Record, and more.
Index to publications of the United States Congress since 1789 and some full-text documents beginning in the late 1980s. Includes bills & acts, committee reports, testimony, regulations, legislative histories, the Congressional Record, and more.
see also: Thomas
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Extensive collection of legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.).Non law school users may use LexisNexis Academic.
Extensive collection of legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.).Non law school users may use LexisNexis Academic.
For assistance with passwords, see the LexisNexis & Westlaw IDs form. Passwords are issued to authorized Law School users only.
LexisNexis Government Periodicals Index
Coverage 1980s to present
Index to articles from journals and newsletters published by United States agencies, many in full text.
Index to articles from journals and newsletters published by United States agencies, many in full text.
Coverage 1950s to present
Index to and selected full-text U.S. statistical data. Includes contents of the American Statistics Index (ASI), Statistical Reference Index (SRI), and Index to International Statistics (IIS).
Index to and selected full-text U.S. statistical data. Includes contents of the American Statistics Index (ASI), Statistical Reference Index (SRI), and Index to International Statistics (IIS).
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Lexis-Nexis provides free case law from the last five years, with U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 1790. Also includes a collection of free legal forms.
Lexis-Nexis provides free case law from the last five years, with U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 1790. Also includes a collection of free legal forms.
Coverage 1700s to present
U.S. Federal and Canadian primary law from the Law Library Microform Consortium. Emphasis is on older materials.
U.S. Federal and Canadian primary law from the Law Library Microform Consortium. Emphasis is on older materials.
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Primary law for federal and state jurisdictions. Includes case law, statutes and session laws, administrative codes and regulations, and court rules. Bar books and attorney general opinions are also available for some states.
Primary law for federal and state jurisdictions. Includes case law, statutes and session laws, administrative codes and regulations, and court rules. Bar books and attorney general opinions are also available for some states.
Authorized Law School users may also request a password for access outside the Law building.
Low-Cost Legal Resources in Dane County
Coverage to present
Comprehensive listing of agencies in Dane County which offer low cost legal assistance programs.
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Comprehensive listing of agencies in Dane County which offer low cost legal assistance programs.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Catalog of books, journals, and other materials owned by the UW-Madison Libraries. Includes free and licensed electronic resources.
Catalog of books, journals, and other materials owned by the UW-Madison Libraries. Includes free and licensed electronic resources.
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Full text of Madison Ordinances.
Full text of Madison Ordinances.
see also: Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Madison (City of) Legislative Information Center
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Legislative documents including legislative files, agendas, minutes, etc. for the City Council and its committees.
Legislative documents including legislative files, agendas, minutes, etc. for the City Council and its committees.
Coverage 1800 to 1926
Over 22,000 legal treatises from the 19th- and early 20th- century. Covers all aspects of American and British law and encompasses a range of analytical, theoretical and practical literature for research in American and British legal history.
Over 22,000 legal treatises from the 19th- and early 20th- century. Covers all aspects of American and British law and encompasses a range of analytical, theoretical and practical literature for research in American and British legal history.
Marquette University Law Library
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Catalog of books, journals, and other materials owned by Marquette University. Includes free and licensed resources.
Catalog of books, journals, and other materials owned by Marquette University. Includes free and licensed resources.
Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Definitive encyclopedia covering the entirety of public international law.
Definitive encyclopedia covering the entirety of public international law.
Medical Research Law & Policy (BNA Online)
Coverage 2002 to present (updated semimonthly)
Tracks the most significant regulatory and legal developments in medical research.
Tracks the most significant regulatory and legal developments in medical research.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Microforms Guide (UW Law Library )
Coverage to present
List of law library microforms by title.
List of law library microforms by title.
Military and Government Collection (Ebsco Host)
Coverage 1961 to present
Provides an index and some full-text journals and pamphlets containing current news pertaining to all branches of the military.
Provides an index and some full-text journals and pamphlets containing current news pertaining to all branches of the military.
Milwaukee (City of) Legislative Research Center
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Legislative documents including legislative files, agendas, minutes, video, etc. for the Common Council and its boards and commissions.
Legislative documents including legislative files, agendas, minutes, video, etc. for the Common Council and its boards and commissions.
Milwaukee (City of) Ordinances
Coverage to present
Full text of Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances.
Full text of Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances.
see also: Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Milwaukee Legal Resource Center
Coverage to present
MLRC serves the legal information needs of judges, attorneys, and the general public by providing reference and research assistance, training, and forms sales and distribution.
MLRC serves the legal information needs of judges, attorneys, and the general public by providing reference and research assistance, training, and forms sales and distribution.
Coverage 1998 to varies
European, UK-specific, and US consumer intelligence reports which analyze market sizes and trends, market segmentation, along with consumer attitudes and purchasing habits.
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European, UK-specific, and US consumer intelligence reports which analyze market sizes and trends, market segmentation, along with consumer attitudes and purchasing habits.
UW-Madison NetID required
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database
Coverage 1970s to present
Abstracts of publications on criminal justice, including government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, and unpublished research as compiled by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Includes some links to full-text resources.
Abstracts of publications on criminal justice, including government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, and unpublished research as compiled by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Includes some links to full-text resources.
Customized e-mail delivery of new NCJRS publications is available at no charge with JUSTINFO.
see also: Criminal Justice Abstracts
Native American Law & Legal Sources
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Negotiation & Alternate Dispute Resolution Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Libraries and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Libraries and online.
Coverage Coverage varies (updated daily)
Articles from national, international, and Wisconsin newspapers, plus other news sources and news wires. The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and Wisconsin State Journal, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin Law Journal are all included.
Articles from national, international, and Wisconsin newspapers, plus other news sources and news wires. The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and Wisconsin State Journal, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin Law Journal are all included.
see also: ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
Nineteenth Century Legal Treatises Index
Coverage 1800 to 1900
Indexes works relevant to legal theory and history printed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the nineteenth century.
Indexes works relevant to legal theory and history printed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the nineteenth century.
Coverage 1800 to 1900
Combination of indexes to nineteenth century journals and government publications. Includes Jones and Chipman's Index to Legal Periodical Literature (1786-1922), as well as other indexes to presidential papers, patents, & government publications. An English parliamentary history and index to debates is also included.
Combination of indexes to nineteenth century journals and government publications. Includes Jones and Chipman's Index to Legal Periodical Literature (1786-1922), as well as other indexes to presidential papers, patents, & government publications. An English parliamentary history and index to debates is also included.
Coverage to present
A dictionary containing plain English definitions for hundreds of legal terms.
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A dictionary containing plain English definitions for hundreds of legal terms.
see also: Lawyer's Reference Shelf, Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing), Law.com Dictionary
One Source Global Business Browser
Coverage Coverage varies (updated daily)
Intelligence on U.S. and Canadian firms as well as top international companies and subsidiaries and branches of multinational companies located in developing countries. Also includes information on executive decision makers, company and industry analysts
Intelligence on U.S. and Canadian firms as well as top international companies and subsidiaries and branches of multinational companies located in developing countries. Also includes information on executive decision makers, company and industry analysts
Coverage 1970s to present
Selected reports from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the public policy research arm of the United States Congress.
Selected reports from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the public policy research arm of the United States Congress.
Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History
Encyclopedia of legal history from ancient to modern times. Articles explore the traditions of Ancient Greek Law, Ancient Roman Law, Medieval Roman Law, Chinese Law, English Common Law, Islamic Law, United States Law, and the laws of such other regions as Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.
Coverage to present
Legal titles within Oxford Reference Online include The Oxford Companion to American Law, The Oxford Companion to the High Court of Australia, A Dictionary of Law, A Dictionary of Law Enforcement, The New Oxford Companion to Law, The Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States, and The Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions
Legal titles within Oxford Reference Online include The Oxford Companion to American Law, The Oxford Companion to the High Court of Australia, A Dictionary of Law, A Dictionary of Law Enforcement, The New Oxford Companion to Law, The Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States, and The Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions
Oxford Reports on International Courts of General Jurisdiction
Coverage 2000 to present
Contentious and advisory cases from the International Court of Justice and Permanent Court of International Justice.
Contentious and advisory cases from the International Court of Justice and Permanent Court of International Justice.
Oxford Reports on International Law in Domestic Courts
Coverage 2000 to present
International case law from approximately 70 jurisdictions. Includes international courts and tribunals, domestic courts and ad hoc tribunals.
International case law from approximately 70 jurisdictions. Includes international courts and tribunals, domestic courts and ad hoc tribunals.
Coverage 1955 to present
A multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States, providing the audio of oral arguments from cases before the Supreme Court.
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A multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States, providing the audio of oral arguments from cases before the Supreme Court.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Journal (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to intellectual property.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to intellectual property.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Philip Jessup Moot Court Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1960 to present
Journals on international law, as well as, the Philip Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition Compendium.
Journals on international law, as well as, the Philip Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition Compendium.
Practice and Legal Forms (State Bar of Wisconsin)
Coverage to present
This database includes Wisconsin practice forms, court forms, state agency forms, and federal court and agency forms.
This database includes Wisconsin practice forms, court forms, state agency forms, and federal court and agency forms.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune
Coverage 1849 to 2004 (updated daily)
The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily Tribune in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily Tribune in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
see also: Newspaper Source Plus, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times
Coverage 1891 to 1986 (updated daily)
The Los Angeles Times in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
The Los Angeles Times in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
see also: ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune, Newspaper Source Plus, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
Coverage 1851 to 2004 (updated daily)
The New York Times in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
The New York Times in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
see also: ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times, Newspaper Source Plus
Coverage 1988 (updated daily)
Index to and full text general interest and academic journals that cover the arts, business, education, health, humanities, psychology, sciences, and the social sciences. It contains periodicals covering multicultural and women's issues and international affairs.
Index to and full text general interest and academic journals that cover the arts, business, education, health, humanities, psychology, sciences, and the social sciences. It contains periodicals covering multicultural and women's issues and international affairs.
Public Affairs Information Service
Coverage 1972 to present (updated daily)
An index to world-wide literature concerning public policy, social policy, and the social sciences. Includes journal articles, books, government documents, statistical compilations, committee reports, directories, and more.
An index to world-wide literature concerning public policy, social policy, and the social sciences. Includes journal articles, books, government documents, statistical compilations, committee reports, directories, and more.
Coverage 1790s to present (updated daily)
U.S. federal and state cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, constitutions and legal forms.
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U.S. federal and state cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, constitutions and legal forms.
Real Estate Transactions Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Researching the Legislative History of Wisconsin Laws
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Resources by Title (UW Law Library)
Coverage to present
This guide lists the locations of many of the UW Law Library's most heavily used materials.
This guide lists the locations of many of the UW Law Library's most heavily used materials.
Resources by Type (UW Law Library)
Coverage to present
This guide lists the locations of many of the UW Law Library's most heavily used materials.
This guide lists the locations of many of the UW Law Library's most heavily used materials.
Coverage 1950s to present (updated daily)
Tax and accounting materials including the complete federal tax code, regulations, committee reports, and rulings. Also contains the Federal Tax Coordinator, U.S. Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Handbook, a news/current awareness section, as well as state tax cases, rulings, and legislation.
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Tax and accounting materials including the complete federal tax code, regulations, committee reports, and rulings. Also contains the Federal Tax Coordinator, U.S. Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Handbook, a news/current awareness section, as well as state tax cases, rulings, and legislation.
Sample Business Contracts (FindLaw Corporate Counsel Center)
Coverage to present
Sample contract language by industry, by type of contract, or company name.
Sample contract language by industry, by type of contract, or company name.
Securities Regulation & Law Report (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated daily)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to securities and futures trading, as well as accounting.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to securities and futures trading, as well as accounting.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage Present (updated monthly)
New books, videos, and government documents received by the UW Law Library each month, arranged by legal subject.
New books, videos, and government documents received by the UW Law Library each month, arranged by legal subject.
Customized email delivery is also available through our Selected Recent Acquisitions Email Service.
Coverage Coverage varies to present
Session laws of the United States, all fifty states, Canada and Australia.
Session laws of the United States, all fifty states, Canada and Australia.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Coverage 1950s to present
Data about all aspects of criminal justice in the United States. Sourcebook is organized into six topical sections: criminal justice characteristics; public opinion; crime & victims; arrests & seizures; courts, prosecution & sentencing; and parole, jail, prisons & death penalty.
Data about all aspects of criminal justice in the United States. Sourcebook is organized into six topical sections: criminal justice characteristics; public opinion; crime & victims; arrests & seizures; courts, prosecution & sentencing; and parole, jail, prisons & death penalty.
Coverage 1998 to present (updated daily)
Online library of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It includes 20 book collections by theme, 24 periodicals, the OECD statistical databases, and the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals.
Online library of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It includes 20 book collections by theme, 24 periodicals, the OECD statistical databases, and the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals.
Sources of Legal Forms & Contracts
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
SSRN (Social Science Research Network)
Coverage 1990s to present (updated daily)
New and forthcoming scholarship in a number of disciplines, including law (as part of the Legal Scholarship Network division of SSRN).
New and forthcoming scholarship in a number of disciplines, including law (as part of the Legal Scholarship Network division of SSRN).
Users may follow new faculty and staff scholarship by subscribing to SSRN's UW Law School Legal Studies Research Paper Series.
Standard & Poor's Net Advantage
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Full-text of popular investor information products: S&P Bond Guide, S&P Corporation Records, S&P Dividend Record, S&P Earnings Guide, S&P Industry Surveys, S&P The Outlook, S&P Register of Corporations, S&P Stock Guide, and S&P Stock Reports.
Full-text of popular investor information products: S&P Bond Guide, S&P Corporation Records, S&P Dividend Record, S&P Earnings Guide, S&P Industry Surveys, S&P The Outlook, S&P Register of Corporations, S&P Stock Guide, and S&P Stock Reports.
State Legislatures Internet Links (National Conference of State Legislatures)
Coverage to present
Links to web sites of state legislatures and legislators with access to bills, constitutions, and issue reports.
Links to web sites of state legislatures and legislators with access to bills, constitutions, and issue reports.
Coverage 1853 to present
Biennial almanac of Wisconsin government.
Biennial almanac of Wisconsin government.
State of Wisconsin Government Web Sites
Directory of government web sites including State of Wisconsin agencies, courts and legislature. Also includes links to federal, local, Native American sites.
State of Wisconsin Online Directory
Coverage to present
Official state employee directory includes phone numbers and email addresses.
Official state employee directory includes phone numbers and email addresses.
Statutes of the Republic of South Korea
Coverage 1945 to present
Full-text of around 800 statutes from the Republic of Korea in English, along with amendment history and articles.
See reference librarian for assistance accessing this database.
Full-text of around 800 statutes from the Republic of Korea in English, along with amendment history and articles.
See reference librarian for assistance accessing this database.
Subject Compilations of State Laws (Hein Online)
Coverage 1979 to present (updated quarterly)
Index to articles, books, government documents, loose-leaf services, court opinions and Internet sites that compare state laws on hundreds of subjects.
Index to articles, books, government documents, loose-leaf services, court opinions and Internet sites that compare state laws on hundreds of subjects.
Supreme Court of the United States
Coverage to present (updated daily)
This official Supreme Court site offers documents from the current term such as bench and slip opinions, dockets, calendar, and rules.
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This official Supreme Court site offers documents from the current term such as bench and slip opinions, dockets, calendar, and rules.
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Federal legislative information including bills and bill tracking, resolutions, the Congressional Record, and committee reports.
Federal legislative information including bills and bill tracking, resolutions, the Congressional Record, and committee reports.
see also: LexisNexis Congressional
Coverage to present
A research platform for international law. Contains domestic statutes, international conventions, model laws, restatements and materials relevant for research in transnational law and internation business law.
A research platform for international law. Contains domestic statutes, international conventions, model laws, restatements and materials relevant for research in transnational law and internation business law.
Treaties & Agreements Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1776 to present
Comprehensive collection of United States treaties, whether currently in-force, expired, or not-yet-officially published. Includes the United States Treaties and Other International Agreements (UST) and the Treaties and International Acts Series (TIAS).
Comprehensive collection of United States treaties, whether currently in-force, expired, or not-yet-officially published. Includes the United States Treaties and Other International Agreements (UST) and the Treaties and International Acts Series (TIAS).
see also: Hein's U.S. Treaty Index on CD-ROM
Twentieth Century Legal Treatises Index
Coverage 1900 to 1926
Index to works relevant to legal theory and history printed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the early twentieth century.
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Index to works relevant to legal theory and history printed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the early twentieth century.
U.S. Attorney General Opinions (Hein Online)
Coverage 1870 to present
Official opinions of the U.S. Attorney General. Includes both the "Official Opinions of the Attorneys General of the United States" as well as, the "Opinions of the Office of Legal Counsel of the United States Department of Justice."
Official opinions of the U.S. Attorney General. Includes both the "Official Opinions of the Attorneys General of the United States" as well as, the "Opinions of the Office of Legal Counsel of the United States Department of Justice."
see also: Wisconsin Attorney General Opinions
U.S. Code (Cornell University's Legal Information Institute)
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Generated from the most recent official version made available by the U.S. House of Representatives. Includes an update service.
Generated from the most recent official version made available by the U.S. House of Representatives. Includes an update service.
see also: U.S. Code (GPO Access)
Coverage 1994 to present (updated annually)
Published every six years, with an annual supplement.
Published every six years, with an annual supplement.
see also: U.S. Code (Cornell University's Legal Information Institute)
Coverage to present
Clearinghouse of information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Contains background information about the court, rules, publications, links to federal appellate and district court web sites, and links to federal appellate case law.
Clearinghouse of information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Contains background information about the court, rules, publications, links to federal appellate and district court web sites, and links to federal appellate case law.
U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory
Coverage to present
Directory of Federal Government Agencies from LSU libraries, in partnership with GPO.
Directory of Federal Government Agencies from LSU libraries, in partnership with GPO.
Coverage 1997 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents covering significant cases and key legislative / regulatory developments.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents covering significant cases and key legislative / regulatory developments.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
U.S. Legislative History Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1789 to present
Selected federal legislative histories published by the U.S. GPO and private publishers. Also includes the index, "Sources of Compiled Legislative Histories."
Selected federal legislative histories published by the U.S. GPO and private publishers. Also includes the index, "Sources of Compiled Legislative Histories."
see also: LexisNexis Congressional
U.S. Presidential Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1897 to present
Includes Message and Papers of the Presidents, Public Papers of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, and more.
Includes Message and Papers of the Presidents, Public Papers of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, and more.
U.S. Statutes at Large (Hein Online)
Coverage 1789 to present
Complete coverage of the Statutes at Large, containing both public and private laws published in numerical order, and treaties to 1950.
Complete coverage of the Statutes at Large, containing both public and private laws published in numerical order, and treaties to 1950.
U.S. Supreme Court Center (FindLaw)
Coverage coverage varies (updated daily)
Collection of primary materials by and about the US Supreme Court.
Collection of primary materials by and about the US Supreme Court.
see also: U.S. Supreme Court Library (Hein Online)
U.S. Supreme Court Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1776 to present
Complete coverage of the supreme court opinions. Includes books, treatise and periodicals on the federal court.
Complete coverage of the supreme court opinions. Includes books, treatise and periodicals on the federal court.
see also: U.S. Supreme Court Center (FindLaw)
Coverage Coverage varies to present
This search service from the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs offers access to statistics and datasets from the UN system.
This search service from the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs offers access to statistics and datasets from the UN system.
Coverage 1946 to present
UN site provides access to resolutions, decisions, the UN Journal, and other documents.
UN site provides access to resolutions, decisions, the UN Journal, and other documents.
Coverage 1946 to present (updated daily)
The official site of the United Nations contains news and information about the UN and its bodies. The site is also the official portal to the UN Documentation system
The official site of the United Nations contains news and information about the UN and its bodies. The site is also the official portal to the UN Documentation system
United Nations Bibliographic Information System
Coverage 1979 to present
From the UN
From the UN
United Nations Documentation Research Guide
Coverage 1946 to present
An overview of the various types of documents and publications issued by the UN (e.g., reports, resolutions, meeting records, sales publications, press releases) and gives guidance on how to use them.
An overview of the various types of documents and publications issued by the UN (e.g., reports, resolutions, meeting records, sales publications, press releases) and gives guidance on how to use them.
United Nations Master Treaty Index on CD-ROM
Coverage 1946 to present (updated semiannually)
Index to Category I and II treaties and other international agreements published in the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS). Also indexes treaties filed with the Secretariat but not yet published in the UNTS.
Index to Category I and II treaties and other international agreements published in the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS). Also indexes treaties filed with the Secretariat but not yet published in the UNTS.
see also: United Nations Treaty Collection
United Nations Official Documents System
Coverage 1946 to present (updated daily)
All types of official United Nations documentation, beginning in 1993. ODS also provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards.
All types of official United Nations documentation, beginning in 1993. ODS also provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards.
United Nations Treaty Collection
Coverage 1920 to present
United Nations bilateral and multilateral treaties in full text as published in the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS). Contains some multilateral treaties not yet appearing in UNTS. Also includes the League of Nations Treaty Series. Treaties available in their authentic language(s), along with a translation into English and French, as appropriate.
United Nations bilateral and multilateral treaties in full text as published in the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS). Contains some multilateral treaties not yet appearing in UNTS. Also includes the League of Nations Treaty Series. Treaties available in their authentic language(s), along with a translation into English and French, as appropriate.
Coverage (updated daily)
Official source of current and cumulative U.S. export and import statistics. Uses the Harmonized System (HS) and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
Official source of current and cumulative U.S. export and import statistics. Uses the Harmonized System (HS) and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
Coverage to present
The U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state, and local government information, as well as Native American Tribal government information.
The U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state, and local government information, as well as Native American Tribal government information.
UW Law School Legal Studies Research Paper Series (SSRN)
Coverage 1990s to present
New and forthcoming law school faculty and staff scholarship. Part of the Social Science Research Network (SSRN),
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New and forthcoming law school faculty and staff scholarship. Part of the Social Science Research Network (SSRN),
see also: SSRN (Social Science Research Network)
Coverage 1886 to present
Full-text federal, state, and Native American tribal court opinions. Coverage varies according to resource.
Full-text federal, state, and Native American tribal court opinions. Coverage varies according to resource.
Law school students, faculty and staff may request a VersusLaw ID.
Video Collection, Law-Related (UW Law Library)
Coverage to present
Feature films, TV dramas, and documentaries available at the Law Library
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Feature films, TV dramas, and documentaries available at the Law Library
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (GPO Access)
Coverage 1993 to 2009 (updated weekly)
The official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
The official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents has been superceded by the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents as of January 29, 2009.
see also: U.S. Presidential Library (Hein Online), Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents (GPO Access)
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Database of state and federal dockets. Search for dockets by jurdiction, keyword, nature of suit, party name, attorney or judge, date, and more. Set up alerts to monitor new cases or track filings in a specific case.
Database of state and federal dockets. Search for dockets by jurdiction, keyword, nature of suit, party name, attorney or judge, date, and more. Set up alerts to monitor new cases or track filings in a specific case.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Extensive collection of full-text legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.). Non law school users may use Westlaw Patron Access.
Extensive collection of full-text legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.). Non law school users may use Westlaw Patron Access.
For assistance with passwords, see the LexisNexis & Westlaw IDs form. Passwords are issued to authorized Law School users only.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Extensive collection of full-text legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.). Content roughly equivalent to Westlaw for Law Schools.
Extensive collection of full-text legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.). Content roughly equivalent to Westlaw for Law Schools.
Westlaw Patron Access is only available on the three computers labeled "Law Library Workstation" on the fifth floor of the Law Library.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
A collaboratively-created, public-access law dictionary and encyclopedia.
A collaboratively-created, public-access law dictionary and encyclopedia.
see also: Zimmerman's Research Guide
White Collar Crime Report (BNA Online)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to fraud and other white collar crimes.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to fraud and other white collar crimes.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
"All use of this resource is controlled by the UW Law School's BNA Academic Customer License Agreement."
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Directory of Wisconsin Licensed attorneys.
Directory of Wisconsin Licensed attorneys.
see also: Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell), Chambers and Partners, FindLaw Lawyer Directory
Coverage 2004 to present (updated daily)
Blog offering legal research and Internet news & information with an emphasis on Wisconsin.
Blog offering legal research and Internet news & information with an emphasis on Wisconsin.
Coverage 1969 to present
Acts passed by the Wisconsin Legislature since 1969. A table of statutes sections affected by Wisconsin acts since 1995 and Governor's Veto Messages are also available.
Acts passed by the Wisconsin Legislature since 1969. A table of statutes sections affected by Wisconsin acts since 1995 and Governor's Veto Messages are also available.
Wisconsin Administrative Code and Register
Coverage 1996 to present (updated biweekly)
Agency rules appearing in the Administrative Code (current) and notices in the Administrative Register (since 1996).
Agency rules appearing in the Administrative Code (current) and notices in the Administrative Register (since 1996).
Wisconsin and U.S. Constitutions
Coverage to present
Full-text of the Wisconsin Constitution, including pending constitutional amendments. Full-text of the U.S. Constitution.
Full-text of the Wisconsin Constitution, including pending constitutional amendments. Full-text of the U.S. Constitution.
Wisconsin Attorney General Opinions
Coverage 1982 to present
Opinions of the Attorney General beginning with volume 71.
Opinions of the Attorney General beginning with volume 71.
Coverage 1995 to present (updated daily)
Bills, acts, and resolutions, including bill histories and amendments.
Bills, acts, and resolutions, including bill histories and amendments.
Coverage 1992 to present (updated quarterly)
Briefs for Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals published and unpublished cases since 173 Wis.2d.
Briefs for Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals published and unpublished cases since 173 Wis.2d.
see also: Wisconsin Briefs Finding Guide
Wisconsin Briefs Finding Guide
Wisconsin Case Law and Administrative Decisions (State Bar of Wisconsin)
Coverage 1989 to present (updated daily)
Wisconsin Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Tax Appeals, and WERC opinions and decisions.
Wisconsin Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Tax Appeals, and WERC opinions and decisions.
Coverage Coverage varies to present
Wisconsin State Law Library links to local ordinances from Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Law Library links to local ordinances from Wisconsin.
Coverage 1995 to present
Official Wisconsin Courts site contains a variety of court documents, as well as general information about the court system and the current court term.
Official Wisconsin Courts site contains a variety of court documents, as well as general information about the court system and the current court term.
Wisconsin Court System Case Search (CCAP)
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Civil and criminal case information and status reports from Wisconsin circuit courts, Court of Appeals & Supreme Court. Case information includes case summaries, parties, court recorded events, and docketed civil judgments.
Civil and criminal case information and status reports from Wisconsin circuit courts, Court of Appeals & Supreme Court. Case information includes case summaries, parties, court recorded events, and docketed civil judgments.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Statewide public affairs broadcasting network. Includes Internet video of Wisconsin legislative sessions and meetings and Supreme Court oral arguments.
Statewide public affairs broadcasting network. Includes Internet video of Wisconsin legislative sessions and meetings and Supreme Court oral arguments.
Wisconsin Legal Information Sources Guide
Coverage Coverage varies to present
A listing of online and print legal research resources available to attorneys In Wisconsin.
A listing of online and print legal research resources available to attorneys In Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Legislative Drafting Records
Coverage 1999/2000 to 2007/2008 (updated annually)
Written materials, letters, and memoranda given to or created by the legislative drafting attorney in the process of drafting a bill, resolution, or subsequent amendments. May provide some insight into the meaning of statutory language.
Written materials, letters, and memoranda given to or created by the legislative drafting attorney in the process of drafting a bill, resolution, or subsequent amendments. May provide some insight into the meaning of statutory language.
Wisconsin Public Employment Decisions Digest
Coverage 1976 to 1998
Summaries of Wisconsin decisions involving the Municipal Employment Relations Act and State Employment Labor Relations Act.
Summaries of Wisconsin decisions involving the Municipal Employment Relations Act and State Employment Labor Relations Act.
Coverage 2001 to present
Proposed changes to agency rules reviewed by the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Proposed changes to agency rules reviewed by the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Coverage to present
Official State directory of agency and departmental web sites.
Official State directory of agency and departmental web sites.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Catalogs of the State Law Library, the Dane County Law Library, and the Milwaukee Legal Resource Center. Links to state, federal, and other legal resources on the Internet.
Catalogs of the State Law Library, the Dane County Law Library, and the Milwaukee Legal Resource Center. Links to state, federal, and other legal resources on the Internet.
Coverage 1989 to present
Statutes from the Revisor of Statutes. Statutes are updated with the integration of acts from the current legislative session.
Statutes from the Revisor of Statutes. Statutes are updated with the integration of acts from the current legislative session.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
World Legal Information Institute
Coverage to present
Case law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials from foreign countries, the United States, and the 50 states.
Case law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials from foreign countries, the United States, and the 50 states.
World Trials Collection (Hein Online)
Coverage 1700s to 1900s
Trial transcripts from some of history's most famous trials. Also includes texts that analyze and debate famous trials, as well as biographies of some of the greatest trial lawyers in history.
Trial transcripts from some of history's most famous trials. Also includes texts that analyze and debate famous trials, as well as biographies of some of the greatest trial lawyers in history.
Coverage to present
Catalog of millions of books, journals, and other materials owned by libraries around the world, including UW-Madison and the Library of Congress.
Catalog of millions of books, journals, and other materials owned by libraries around the world, including UW-Madison and the Library of Congress.
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
Coverage 1975 to present
Index and abstracts of journals in political science and related fields, including international relations, law, public administration, and public policy.
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Index and abstracts of journals in political science and related fields, including international relations, law, public administration, and public policy.
Coverage to present
The LexisNexis Librarian Relations Group provides this online legal encyclopedia of legal resources by topic.
The LexisNexis Librarian Relations Group provides this online legal encyclopedia of legal resources by topic.
see also: Wex (Cornell)
