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On June 1, 1866, over 1,000 Irish-Americans, known as the Fenians, invaded Canada from Buffalo, New York. It was part of an audacious scheme to seize Canada and use it as a bargaining chip for Irish independence.
In the 1950s, thalidomide was a popular sedative marketed to pregnant women worldwide as an allegedly safe way to relieve morning sickness. In reality, it was far from harmless.
HeinOnline is pleased to announce the launch of Environmental Law and Policy, a new database that supports research on how environmental challenges have been addressed through law, regulation, and governance. Environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, land use, and…
In 2026, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of leadership in arbitration, mediation, and the broader evolution of dispute resolution. In recognition of this milestone, HeinOnline is proud to announce the addition of the…
Explore the statutory and constitutional framework governing U.S. immigration enforcement, and discover primary sources available in HeinOnline’s Immigration Law and Policy in the U.S. database.
For generations, the legal treatise has been a cornerstone of legal research, consulted, cited, and trusted. At the same time, it is often treated as a familiar tool rather than a subject of reflection. But what exactly gives the legal…
