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Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission

The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) was set up in 1999 to look at cases involving possible miscarriages of justice. The website describes the work of the SCCRC, provides a description of Commission's statutory powers and case statistics. There is advice on how to apply to the SCCRC and a downloadable form. Brief details are given of cases referred to the High Court by the SCCRC along with links to relevant High Court opinions. The site also has a selection of case studies and information surrounding the legal issues affecting the work of the SCCRC.

Armenian National Institute

The Armenian National Institute is a US-based organisation committed to affirmation of and research into the Armenian genocide, which occurred during the First World War. Its website provides a large collection of resources, including a timeline; photographic images; contemporary press coverage; full-text treaties, reports and other documents; the indictment and verdict of the Turkish Military Tribunal of 1919; and bibliographies. The site also offers an educational resources section for teachers.

IP Justice

IP Justice (IPJ) is a US non-profit organisation that promotes individual intellectual property rights. The website sets out its 'Principles of IP Justice' and provides IPJ publications and news, focusing on digital rights, internet governance and innovation policy. There is also information about IPJ's Cyberlaw and Policy Clinic.

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) is a voluntary bar association representing members of the Washington DC legal community. The site has information about the BADC including contact details for officers, sections and committees. News from the BADC is made available in their free online newsletter, Hearsay which is presented in PDF format on the site. There are also details of the BADC's campaign, Operation Crackdown that provides free legal representation to community groups to help them fight the problems of drug related crime.

West Virginia State Bar

Website of the West Virginia State Bar the organisation representing members of the legal profession in the US state of West Virginia. The site has information about the activities of the State Bar along with contact details of the Board of Governors and members of the various committees. There is a membership directory and information relating to disciplinary procedures and rules of professional conduct. Access is also provided to full-text legal ethics opinions. Services for the public include brief answers to legal problems and links to West Virginia legal resources.

Common Core of Private European Law

The Common Core of Private European Law is a project based at the University of Trento in Italy, involving academics from Europe and the United States. The aim of the project is to analyse the private law of EU member states in order to establish the common elements. The site explains the background and methodology of the project and includes copies of the survey questionnaires used in its work. Relevant books by members of the project are listed.

Addleshaw Goddard

Website of law firm Addleshaw Goddard who have offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. The site provides information about the firm including brief financial details and profiles of partners and directors. The firm's practice areas covering commercial, corporate, employment and litigation, finance and projects, private capital and real estate are outlined. A selection of briefings, podcasts, newsletters and other publications are available in full text online. These provide news of key legal and industry developments covering the practice areas of the firm.

Scottish Council of Law Reporting

Website of the Scottish Council of Law Reporting, a non-profit company made up of Scottish judges, advocates and solicitors, whose purpose is to manage the publication of its Session Cases law report series and other materials. The site gives subscription information for the Sessions Cases which can be accessed online and in hard copy. There is a comprehensive collection of legal links focussing on the law in Scotland and organised by subject.

West Virginia Lawyer

The West Virginia Lawyer is a regular, publication of the West Virginia State Bar, the organisation representing members of the legal profession in the US state of West Virginia. Back issues of The West Virginia Lawyer are made available online with issues from 2003 appearing as PDF documents. Current issues are not displayed, but subscription details are given. The journal focuses on West Virginia law and includes feature articles, news from the State Bar and a Supreme Court page.

Wisconsin Lawyer

The Wisconsin Lawyer is the monthly publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin (WisBar), the body representing members of the legal profession practising in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. Most content is free to view online but older articles (pre 2002) are available to subscribers only. Back issues can be searched by date or topic. Feature articles focus on Wisconsin law and legal developments. The site also includes subscription details.

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