by Karen Sawatzky | Sep 14, 2018 | Instruction, Legal Research, Legislation
Hansard is the official record of all debates and meetings of the legislature. It is an invaluable resource when researching the intricacies behind particular legislation. Manitoba’s Hansard is online from 1958 to the present, however, using it can be quite challenging, particularly when you’re looking for information prior to 1996.
Legal Information Professional Allyssa McFadyen received some tips from staff at the Legislative Assembly’s Reading Room, and developed this easy-to-follow guide.
If you have further questions or difficulty with finding out what the government was thinking when they designed a particular statute, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
by Karen Sawatzky | Sep 10, 2018 | Caselaw, Legal Research, U.K.
The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales
Here’s the Weekly Case Law Update for September 10, 2018.
If you are a member of the Law Society of Manitoba, and would like a copy of any of the decisions from the digest please contact the library and we will be happy to provide those for you.
by Karen Sawatzky | Sep 6, 2018 | Commentary, Instruction, Legal Research
Members of the Law Society of Manitoba have access to HeinOnline through the Members’ Portal. Having access to a resource isn’t all that helpful if you don’t know how to use it, however. Lauren Mattiuzzo recently published some research tips to use when searching HeinOnline:
Out with the old, in with the bold
by Karen Sawatzky | Sep 4, 2018 | Caselaw, Legal Research, Summary, U.K.
The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales
Here’s the Weekly Case Law Update for September 2, 2018.
If you are a member of the Law Society of Manitoba, and would like a copy of any of the decisions from the digest please contact the library and we will be happy to provide those for you.
by Allyssa McFadyen | Aug 29, 2018 | Legal Research
As of August 31, 2018, the library will no longer offer Legacy Quicklaw on our computers. Instead we will offer Lexis Advance Quicklaw to our users. View this LexisNexis User Guide to familiarize yourself with the new platform.
If you need assistance navigating the Advance platform, contact the library and we’ll be happy to help.
by Allyssa McFadyen | Aug 27, 2018 | Caselaw, Current Awareness, Legal Research, Legislation, U.K., U.K.
The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales
Here’s the Weekly Case Law Update for August 27, 2018.
If you are a member of the Law Society of Manitoba, and would like a copy of any of the decisions from the digest please contact the library and we will be happy to provide those for you.
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