This month the library is highlighting books on coastal resilience with a new book display! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Ocean Service , coastal resilience is defined as “building the ability of a community to "bounce back" after hazardous events such as hurricanes, coastal storms, and flooding – rather than simply reacting to impacts." On November…
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EDGAR is the name of a database which provides public access to corporate information at no cost . EDGAR, which stands for the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, allows researchers to review SEC filings to research public company’s financial information. Domestic public companies file annual reports (called 10-k reports), quarterly reports (called 10-Q reports) and so-…
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BRISTOL, R.I., Nov. 26, 2018, – For the first time, a Roger Williams University School of Law student is receiving one of the coveted Skadden Fellowships that allow talented young lawyers to pursue the practice of public-interest law on a full-time basis. Michaela Bland, a third-year law student who will graduate from RWU Law this spring, was selected to receive one of 28 Skadden Fellowships awarded this year. She plans to…
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Finals are almost here and the library has a few reminders: stay calm, stay caffeinated, stay courteous. Over the next few weeks, please remember that sound carries in the library, especially when you are entering or leaving. Even whispers can be louder than you realize and distracting to your colleagues trying to study. While some students prefer to work in small groups in study rooms and…
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From the Bangor Daily News:, "Democrats elected as Maine attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer", By Alex Acquisto, BDN Staff December 5, 2018 "Flexing the power that comes with significant majorities in both chambers, the Democrat-controlled Maine Legislature elected Democrats on Wednesday afternoon to three of the most important positions in state government. The House and Senate jointly elected, Rep. Aaron Frey, D-Bangor, , to succeed Gov.-elect Janet Mills as attorney general. Matt Dunlap will serve another term as secretary of state, and Democrat Henry Beck, a former state representative from Waterville, will replace independent Terry Hayes as treasurer. Each will serve a two-year term. This is his fourth consecutive term, so Dunlap would be prevented from running for secretary of state again in 2020 because…, Frey, , 39, effectively won the seat in a five-way race among Democrats on Tuesday. Democrats in the new Legislature took four ballots to choose him over Tim Shannon of Falmouth, former Sen. Mark Dion of Portland, former attorney general and current Sen. Mike Carpenter of Houlton, and Augusta resident Maeghan Maloney, who serves as district attorney in Kennebec and Somerset counties., Frey, won his fourth term in the Maine House last month. A special election to fill his now vacant seat is likely to take place in February. On Tuesday after his nomination,, Frey, said one of his first goals is to find better ways, with the help of the criminal justice system, to fight Maine’s opioid crisis..." Read more...
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The law library knows that this time of year is not for monkeying around . Because of outlining, studying, and exam-taking, this time of year is particularly difficult for law students and those that love them. To help ease the tensions, the library will again be showing live streams of cute baby animals in our main computer classroom during reading days and finals. Whether you prefer snuggly…
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Kathleen MacAndrew is the library’s Catalog, Metadata, and Archives Librarian. In this important role, she creates and maintains records in the WebCatalog which allows users to discover materials in the library’s collection of print and digital resources. She also works to preserve the law school’s history by providing access to archival materials, overseeing their care, and contributing to the…
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