Law Library's Beanbag Lounge - Now Ready for Students

We have created a new lounge in the Law Library.  Enter the library and take the stairs before you down to the 022 area of the Law Library.  There are beanbag chairs with lap tables and electrical outlets for comfort and convenience. 

Enjoy!
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New Fall Hours

The Library's hours change on Monday, August 18:

Monday - Thursday	8 AM - 9 PM
Friday	8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday	10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday	10 AM - 6 PM

Click here for our Fall schedule
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App: Newsy

The app Newsy is a way to find video news tailored for the life of a busy professional.  Rather than just random streams of news, Newsy crafts mini news broadcasts and give another perspective on what has happened in the day.

"Newsy’s claim to fame is the way that it combines news from a compilation of sources to provide you with every angle of a story.  Newsy’s rotating editorial teams monitor each day’s news. They research blogs, newspapers, magazines, television channels and also scan the Internet, using sources such as MSNBC, FOX News, CNN, ABC, and TechCrunch just to name a few." Read more here.

Newsy is available for iOS, Android, Blackberry, and at Newsy.com.

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GovTrack.us & LegiScan

iBrary Guy has a fairly recent post comparing and contrasting GovTrack.us and LegiScan.  Yes, one can track federal and state legislation using a commercial service but both of these offer a basic level of tracking legislation for free.  GovTrack.us is for tracking federal legislation and LegiScan for state.  The post provides some background information, how to use, and what results may be expected.

These are useful resources if you don't have access to a subscription database but want to follow federal and state legislation.

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Student Loan Repayment & Forgiveness: New Report

Before a new semester or new job absorbs your attention, this might be a good time to browse through "Federal Student Loan Forgiveness and Loan Repayment Programs," a new Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report published last week. Up-to-date, clear and authoritative, this report provides an overview of the various federal student loan repayment and forgiveness programs currently available, including specific eligibility requirements and features of financial and employment based programs. Check it out.  

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Animal Art?

If you’re looking for an interesting non-legal question to ponder and argue during your break, then how about this one: Can non-human animals create art, in the sense we typically intend by that term?

This article offers an intriguing brief overview of the subject, along with examples of the art (or whatever else you wish to call it) of different species.

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New CRS Report: Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance

Read Kenneth Katzman's new report, Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance takes the reader from historic patterns of Afghan authority and politics to promoting human rights in the region. 

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Exploring NYC and Long Island

Long Island and New York City

"Long Island, located at the threshold of New York City, is a diverse playground of unbelievable natural beauty and a wealth of historical charm. It is a true island, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, East River and Long Island Sound, with hundreds of miles of pristine beaches."

As we head for the weekend, look over the Hofstra Law Student Life page here for a list of things to do to make the most of your free time. The list includes Beaches and Parks, Concert Halls and Theaters, Museums, and Restaurants unlike those anywhere else.

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Good Luck on the Bar Exam!

You have worked hard and studied hard so are prepared for the start of the NY State Bar exam tomorrow.  Exercise and get a good nights rest. 

Good Luck!

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Online Research Resources: TaxCore (BNA)

If you are interested in a publication that contains full text congressional tax bills, IRS regulations and guidance, court decisions, official reports, then take a look at BNA's TaxCore. The publication also provides statements, transcripts, memoranda, rulings, opinions, and other materials.  Dates of coverage are from November 3, 1997 to the present.

To access the TaxCore (BNA):

• Click the "Online Resources Subject List" link
• Then, click "Tax and Estate Planning" link
• Scroll down to "TaxCore (BNA)"

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