Library Will Re-Open With Some Construction Still Taking Place

The LaValley Law Library will reopen January 2, 2007. However, because construction will still be going on, you are encouraged to use care in entering, exiting and moving through the Library. We expect that all of the construction-- including the new technology portions-- will be in place by the end of January. Happy New Year from the entire library staff!

Saddam Trial Documents Available Online

The full 200+ page text , in English translation, of the judgment and sentence issued by the Iraqi High Tribunal Trial Chamber against Saddam Hussein and his co-defendants is now available thanks to the Grotian Moment Website. They were convicted in the killings of over 100 people from the Iraqi town of Dujail. Subsequently that decision was upheld by an Iraqi appeals court (New York Times coverage), and Saddam was executed. Also available in full text online is the report of Human Rights Watch, critical of the trial and its procedures.

Other On-Campus Computer Labs For Law Students

While the LaValley Law Library is closed for renovation (Dec. 17 through Jan. 1), law students who want access to computer resources may use one of the University's other computer labs. Here is a link to information about hours and location of other labs.

Library Closure

The LaValley Law Library will be closed from December 17 until January 2 for renovations.

New International Civil Litigation Blog

A new blog on International Civil Litigation has recently been launched. It will include coverage of topics such as personal jurisdiction, international discovery, enforcement of foreign judgments, compelling arbitration, forum non conveniens, FSIA, ATCA, substantive international law, and other elements of international litigation in U.S. courts. Information on the new entry came from another great blog source for legal developments, How Appealing.