Law

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American Law Yearbook 2008   
This annual discusses the legal issues of current topics of popular interest.

Click On: Copyright
Learn about copyright law, fair use, and how to obtain permission to use copyrighted works.

Constitutional Amendments: From Freedom of Speech to Flag Burning    
Written for middle school users, this clear and understandable source discusses the 18th through 27th amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Divorce
Library resources for legal, financial, and emotional support during and after a divorce.

Downers Grove Municipal Code
Online version of the Downers Grove Village Code.

Gale Encyclopedia of American Law
Formerly called West's Encyclopedia of American Law, the new edition of this encyclopedia provides articles on thousands of legal topics, cases, and notable persons in the legal field.

Illinois Legal Aid
Legal information and self-help resources for Illinois residents.

Internet Legal Research Group
Over 2,000 free legal forms.

Lawyers on Findlaw
Listings of lawyers.

Legal Information Institute
Timely access to court opinions, legislation, and more.

LexisNexis Library Express
Research database with legal and business information, as well as news resources and trade publications.

Martindale.com
Search for lawyers by region or practice specialty.

National Survey of State Laws   
Find each state’s current laws on such hot topics as gun control, abortion, and capital punishment.

Nolo Legal Solutions for You, Your Family and Your Business
Everyday law for everyday people.

Regulations.gov
Find regulations from federal agencies and search for proposed and final rules. It also allows users to submit comments on pending regulations.

Self Help Legal Center
Legal information on topics such as child support, divorce, and court proceedings from the SIU School of Law.

US Copyright Office Forms