Reference Question of the Week

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Reporting Unreported Cases

How is it determined which cases will be put on Westlaw/Lexis? Why are some unpublished and is there criteria? I assume ALL court decisions are not on there (i.e. most divorce cases...) but is that true? Answer: To answer this question we need to start with the difference...

Citing State Attorneys General Opinions

How to cite a state attorney general's opinion does not appear to be on your website. How is it done? Answer: Our website [www.bc.edu/lawlibrary] does not include a comprehensive list of how to cite, but just a little guide on how to read some of the most common legal citations...

How Much Does a Code Grow?

How many volumes were in the U.S. Code in 1960? How many volumes (including annual supplements) are there in the 2000 Code? (Is that the current version?) Also, how many linear feet did C.F.R. occupy in 1960? How many today? Answer: The 1958 edition of the U.S. Code has ten volumes. The...

Model Business Corporations Act

Can you help me find the Model Business Corporations Act and also find out how the various states that have adopted portions of it have deviated from the model Act? Answer: Uniform laws and model laws are suggested state legislation on subjects where uniformity of law between the states is...
 
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