In Custodia Legis

In Custodia Legis is a blog published by the Library of Congress that focuses on legal research and developments across multiple jurisdictions, including U.S., foreign, and international law. It features interviews with foreign law interns and specialists who provide insights into comparative law, legislative updates, and legal frameworks from various countries, especially German-speaking nations, the European Union, and Asian jurisdictions. The blog also covers historical and contemporary legal topics such as water rights, environmental law, and regulatory measures like bird-friendly building laws. It draws on the extensive collections and expertise of the Law Library of Congress to inform Congress, legal professionals, and the public about global legal issues and research.

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Today’s guest post is by visiting scholar and co-recipient of the 2026 FCIL-SIS Schaffer Grant for Foreign Law Librarians, Theresa Buller. Theresa is conducting research and assisting the Law Library of Congress with collection items and the research guide