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Center for Justice Innovation

The Center for Justice Innovation is the New York State Unified Court System's independent research and development arm. The Center works closely with courts and communities to build community justice and enhance the performance of the courts. A range of resources including research reports, webinars and fact sheets are made freely available on the site. Resources are focused on building justice in the court system, housing justice, reducing harm and violence and victims of domestic violence. The Center is partnered with the Centre for Justice Innovation in the UK.

Association of Legal Administrators

Website of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) a US organisation representing legal management professionals including those employed in human resources, operations, finances and strategy. The ALA's Legal Management Magazine can be viewed on the site along with a selection of podcasts on related topics. Some resources - ALA white papers, educational resources and member newsletters – are available to ALA members only.

Congress.gov: About Treaty Documents

Part of the US congressional website providing all treaty documents submitted to the US Senate from 1975/76 onwards, together with some older treaties. The material can be searched by treaty document number, topic, key word and other criteria. The material can be searched by treaty document number, topic, key word and other criteria; it can also be browsed by session (Congress) or by topic.

International Law Behind the Headlines

This is a free legal podcast hosted by ASIL (American Society of International Law). The podcast features legal experts and covers a range of international legal issues. Recent episodes have focused on international obligations regarding climate change, peace treaties and the World Trade Organisation in the second Trump administration. The podcast is available monthly and can be accessed on the ASIL website and via Apple and Soundcloud.

State Legislation Tracker

Online tool tracking the progress of both pro- and anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation in the United States. Gives the current status of each bill and offers AI-generated comparisons between versions. Users can register for alerts regarding particular bills. The tracker is provided by the Equality Federation, a non-profit network for state LGBTQ+ advocacy bodies.

AJIL Unbound

Website of AJIL Unbound a supplement to the American Journal of International Law. Both journals are published by the American Society of International Law. AJIL Unbound is aimed at international law policymakers, practitioners and students and includes articles focusing on developments in public international law and private international law. All content is free to access online.

LawSites

Legal technology blog by American lawyer and journalist Bob Ambrogi, with guest posts from other writers. Established in 2002, it covers topics such as artificial intelligence, law firm management software, accounting software, technology competence in the legal profession, and legal tech company news. The blog site also includes podcasts and videos covering legal tech news and innovation, together with a directory of legal software by practice area and type.

Major Pending Election Cases

This database is a project of the Election Law Program at The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, made freely available online in partnership with the SCOTUSblog website. The database provides case summaries, comprehensive court filings and expert commentary about important election law cases from around the United States. The case tracker can be searched by date, name, state, status and topic. Along with the case summaries there are links to associated court documents. It is also possible to view all cases relating to the 2020 presidential election results.

Bureau of Justice Statistics

Website of the US Bureau of Justice Statistics the government department which collects and analyses information on crime, criminal offenders and the operation of justice. Statistics can be viewed by subject eg. corrections (prisons, capital punishment), courts, crime, costs of crime, law enforcement and victims of crime or by publication. These can be browsed or search and downloaded in full from the site along with data tables.

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