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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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Research Guides in Focus – Consumer Protection Law: A Beginner’s Guide
This is a guest post by Katherine Palazzolo, the current Librarian-in-Residence at the Law Library of Congress.
The Law Library of Congress is pleased to announce the publication of a new research guide, Consumer Protection Law: A Beginner’s…
Join Us for the 2026 Kellogg Biennial Lecture in Jurisprudence featuring Dr. Robert George
Join us for the 2026 Frederic R. and Molly S. Kellogg Biennial Lecture in Jurisprudence! This event, originally scheduled for the fall of 2025, has been rescheduled to April 9, 2026, at 3 p.m. EDT. Dr. Robert George will be…
An Interview with Thanintita Pasupa, Foreign Law Intern
Today’s blog interview is with a foreign law intern in the Global Legal Research Directorate at the Law Library of Congress, Thanintita Pasupa.
Describe your background.
I was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. I have one older…
Recent Legal Developments in Cryptocurrency and Virtual Asset Regulation in UAE, Jordan, and Morocco
The following is a guest post by George Sadek, a senior foreign law specialist at the Law Library of Congress covering laws of Arabic-speaking countries and Islamic law. George has written numerous posts for In Custodia Legis, including the …
Upcoming US Law Webinars – April 2026
As spring approaches, we invite you to participate in our U.S. law webinars for April. Next month, we are offering an Orientation to Legal Research that focuses on tracing federal regulations. Additionally, we will host another session in our Introduction…
An Interview with Eun Young Nam, Foreign Law Intern
Today’s blog interview is with foreign law intern at the Global Legal Research Directorate at the Law Library of Congress, Eun Young Nam.
Describe your background.
My name is Eun Young Nam. Though Eun Young is my first name,…
Join Us on 3/26 for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar: Role of Legislative Bodies in Arab League Member States: Comparative Overview
The following is a guest post by George Sadek, a senior foreign law specialist at the Law Library of Congress covering laws of Arabic-speaking countries and Islamic law. George has written numerous posts for In Custodia Legis, including the New…
David Hoffman: Early America’s Dark Horse Law Professor and the Natural Law
The Declaration of Independence famously justified the American colonies’ decision to reject British rule with a statement of rights, namely, that all men are created equal; that they have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and…
FALQs: The Eurozone Welcomes Bulgaria as its Newest Member
The following is a guest post by Sara Tolić, a foreign law intern working with Foreign Law Specialist Jenny Gesley in the Global Legal Research Directorate of the Law Library of Congress. This post is part of our Frequently Asked…