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Knowledge Management During Pretrial Patent Litigation : Secrets of the Super Searchers

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Reference Services

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Public service staff members provide reference service designed to aid patrons in the use of the collection, not to assist in the interpretation or application of the law. Reference service is free to Pierce Law library patrons. Available times:

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M.
     

Phone (603) 228-1541during the above hours and ask for:

Technology Licensing Resources: Secrets of the Power Searchers

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Researching International Law

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by Judith Gire, Library Director

Updated: January 14, 2009

Hierarchy of Sources of International Law

Article 38 of the International Court of Justice Statute sets out the following sources of international law in order of their weight as authority:

Find Articles

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Find Articles in electronic format and/or among Pierce Law Library's in-house print collections.

Administrative Law Research Guide

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By Cindy Landau, Assistant Library Director

Updated:  August 2009

Using Statutes

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What are statutes?

Statutes are laws enacted by a legislative body. They are binding on persons located within the jurisdictional authority of the legislative body. Statutes are what most people call "laws." While statutes are presumed to be clear as to their meaning, it is usually necessary to consult court decisions to determine how a particular statute is applied within the jurisdiction.

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