A Product of William S. Hein & Co., Inc.
Search
Close this search box.

CATEGORY: LAW

Share THESE POSTS
President Lyndon B. Johnson is joined by Civil Rights Leaders to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965

August Milestones: Key Voting Rights Victories in History

Voting and the electoral process is an essential right granted to all adult U.S. Citizens, but this has not always been the case. In this post, we take a look at the history of two pieces of important voting rights legislation.

photo of the scales of justice

5 Women Who Broke Legal Ground

The legal field was dominated by men until well into the 20th century. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking the opportunity to dive into HeinOnline and spotlight five women who broke down barriers and became trailblazers for women in law.

photo of snowy trees in winter

The 12 Bizarre Laws of Christmas

The holiday season is chockful of some strange laws, so if you don’t want to be spending your gift money on fines or your cookie-baking time in jail, you might want to pay attention to the following rules that govern the holiday season.

image of the Supreme Court justices as of November 2023

Supreme Court Unveils Its First-Ever Code of Ethics

Criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices has grown from both the public and Congress. On Monday, the Supreme Court announced the first-ever code of conduct governing the ethical behavior of its nine justices.