National Center for State Courts
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is an independent, non-profit organisation providing services and support to US state courts.
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NCSC International
Website of the international arm of the independent American organisation, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). NCSC International provides technical support and training to courts in other areas of the world, seeking to improve the quality and administration of justice and strengthen the rule of law. The site gives an overview of NCSC International's programmes in different parts of the world and provides reports and videos about a small number of them.
Asian Patent Attorneys Association
Website of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), an NGO that seeks to promote intellectual property protection in the Asian region (including Australia and New Zealand). The site provides a newsletter and gives details of APAA committees and regional groups, a history of the organisation, and details of conferences and meetings. Parts of the site are restricted to members.
District Court of the Virgin Islands
Official website of the US District Court of the Virgin Islands. Provides a schedule of hearings, court rules and court forms, together with information about judges, juries, bankruptcy proceedings and alternative dispute resolution. Also has details of the Virgin Islands Bar and guidance for people representing themselves in court (pro se litigants). There is a link to the court's case management and document filing system, for registered users only.
Commission on Intellectual Property Rights
Website of the Commission on Intellectual Property Rights, which was set up in 2001 by the British government to research the strengthening of intellectual property rights in developing countries. The Commission's final report, published in 2002, is available, together with the government's response.
Centre for Intellectual Property Policy and Management
Website of the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy and Management (CIPPM) at Bournemouth University, which .carries out postgraduate teaching, policy research and consultancy, with a particular focus on IP aspects of the creative sector and new technology. The CIPPM / Jean Monnet Working Papers series is available on the site, together with abstracts of the Centre's other publications. The Tools section includes the Observatory on DSM Directive Exceptions & Limitations. Details of courses, research projects and events are also provided.
World Law: United States Virgin Islands
Part of WorldLII's World Law service containing links to online resources for the United States Virgin Islands. Includes links covering courts and case law, governmental sites, legislation, parliament, lawyers and introductions to US Virgin Islands law. This section of WorldLII was developed from work initiated by Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII).
Virgin Islands Bar Association
Website of the United States Virgin Islands Bar Association, the professional body for lawyers working in this US territory. Includes news, a directory of members and details of events and committees. There is information for the public on choosing a lawyer, legal fees, regulation of attorneys and the judiciary, alternatives to court and careers in the law, together press notices, a virtual legal advice clinic and a glossary of legal terms. The VI Bar Digest is available from 2020 onwards.
EUREL
The EUREL website compiles information about the social and legal status of religions in more than 30 European countries, plus Canada.
Law, Environment and Development Journal
The Law, Environment and Development Journal (LEAD) is an open access peer-reviewed online journal run by the School of Law of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London and the International Environmental Law Research Centre (IELRC), an independent Swiss organisation. LEAD is aimed at academics, practitioners, students and policy-makers and is focused on environmental law in developing countries. The entire series is open access.