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AAAS Science and Human Rights Program

Website of the Science and Human Rights Program established in 1976 as a unit of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Directorate for Science and Policy Programs. The SHR "works with scientists to 'advance science and serve society' through human rights". The Science and Human Rights Newsletter is available free to those who register, and full details of other publications are provided. There are links to all ongoing and completed projects that the SHR Program is involved with.

ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Website of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) which is a section of the American Bar Association. The site has organisational information including details of committees, events, discussion groups and membership information. There is a list of recently published books and separate sections aimed at young lawyers and students. Details are given of TIPS journals along with full text (PDF) access to TortSource the TIPS newsletter.

American Tort Reform Association

The Washington D.C.-based American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) is dedicated to reforming the law of tort and liability. Documents available on the site include a record of tort reform in individual states and facts about the tort system and its impact on the US economy. The ATRA's annual report is also provided, detailing litigation abuse in US states. The site also features background information about class actions, medical liability and punitive damages. There are also press releases and a section providing brief summaries of 'loony lawsuits'.

American Immigration Council

The American Immigration Council (formerly the American Immigration Law Foundation) in an independent non-profit organisation based in Washington DC. Its website provides briefings, factsheets, data, reports, toolkits and other resources for lawyers, policymakers, educators, business leaders and immigrants.

CyberCemetery

CyberCemetery is an online archive of US government websites and publications. The site is organised jointly by University of North Texas Libraries and the U.S. Government Printing Office and forms part of the Federal Depository Library Program. Links to the archived sites are organised alphabetically and by subject. 

U.S. Courts : The Federal Judiciary

Official website of the U.S. Courts which is maintained by the Administrative Office of the Federal Judiciary. The site explains the role of the Federal Courts as "guardians of the Constitution" and provides background information to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, District Courts and the Bankruptcy Courts. There are links to all the courts which are arranged by circuit. Documents are provided in PDF format giving details of courts fees and statistics covering the judicial work of the various courts.

Expert Witness Directory

Free online directory of United States expert witnesses, published by legal journalism company American Lawyer Media (ALM). The directory can be searched by name, state, company or area of expertise or browsed by state or area of expertise. The site also has legal news stories.

ADLAW By Request

Website of ADLAW By Request, Reed Smith's free online advertising and marketing law E-magazine. The site features news, press releases, and feature articles in several sections including In the Courts and International. An archive of Adlaw by Request is also available.
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