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Join Tim Murray, the attorney who updates the landmark treatise Corbin on Contracts as he demystifies the thorny legal issues surrounding force majeure rights following the COVID-19 disruption and examines the latest cases on force majeure. This webinar...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the staid world of contract law—it has been a wake-up call for clients and their attorneys. It continues to wreak havoc on contractual obligations, resulting in an avalanche of new decisions. This webinar will demystify...

The COVID-19 pandemic, and the government shutdowns in its wake, have caused unprecedented disruptions to contractual obligations—from multimillion-dollar agreements in the global supply chain to local “mom and pop shop” leases. This...

The NEW Legal Essentials Library for COVID-19 is a carefully curated digital library selection designed to help smaller firms and legal departments respond to emerging issues and demands posed by the pandemic. The content is accessible. The Legal Essentials...

New Public Charity Dedicated to Engaging in Rule of Law Projects Around the World LexisNexis ® Legal & Professional today announced the launch of the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation , a not-for-profit entity established to further achieve...

Proper legal citation allows those reading briefs and other legal documents to easily locate cited authority, and its absence leaves an impression of sloppy, hurried and unprofessional work. While automated programs will be of great help later, law school...

Based on the experience of the law library team at Nova Southeastern University, this white paper shares specific ways to increase eBook usage by promoting awareness and providing easier access to resources. Discover ways to help students, faculty and...

What e-reader companies can you trust? This article also includes a video that talks about the top 5 e-reader brands recommended by Good E Reader that would be worth checking out. Read the full article here .

Leaving behind print libraries in the digital age: The AmLaw 100® firm, Kaye Scholer pioneers the digital library. When global firm Kaye Scholer decided to move its NYC headquarters , it provided the perfect opportunity to review their need for...

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By shrinking 40 libraries for 20 offices down to one, Foley & Lardner LLP ushers in a new era of information access with a digital library Established in 1843, award-winning Foley & Lardner LLP is experienced at adapting to change to become...

The National Student Survey and the teaching excellence framework are placing growing emphasis on the learning environment and student experience. But discussions have moved on from thinking about physical spaces. Instead, libraries are putting digital...

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Monthly ebook revenue increased for the first time in two years. Revenues for book publishers were up by $50.7 million (4.6%) in May 2017 over May 2016. Downloaded audio had another strong month, up 43.4% in May 2017 vs. May 2016 and 32.5% from Jan. –...

Even though smartphones and tablets have more or less taken over the world of digital reading, ebook readers are still going strong. When the glare of all these screens gets to be too much to handle, Amazon’s Kindle rides in as the savior of the...

Secretary of State Jesse White – who’s also the state librarian – announced Friday the Illinois State Library will become a “service hub” for the Digital Public Library of America. The digital library was launched in 2013...

This article describes the current landscape of eBooks relevant to the law library field, the benefits and challenges of offering eBooks in law libraries, the different ways to purchase law-related eBooks, and how to get started choosing a solution. Read...

Change is a difficult, but very necessary part of in-house legal practice. With the amount of time and money spent on new programs, processes and systems, maximizing adoption is critical to ensure that the cultural shift will be lasting and will provide...

The Guardian newspaper in the UK has an interesting article reviewing the pros and cons of digitizing books and offering them via a digital library. While the article discusses digital libraries broadly, the underpinning issues appear to be relevant...

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On May 16, 2017, the following employees from the Legal & Professional Legal Department were honored at the RELX Legal Conference hosted in Alpharetta, GA for their outstanding commitment to the RELX Values: SPOGEMAY MANGAL RELX Value Award...

Get ready to turn a new page in your eBook reading experience with Read Now. Now you can immediately access the superior content of your LexisNexis® eBook, in just one click . You gain the convenience of reading in your Web browser,* on any mobile...

New Terms for Lexis Library We have over the last few years been looking at the library terms looking for ways to improve them and make them easier for you to use. New Terms and Conditions for Lexis Library launch today, 2 May 2017. They represent...