Aboriginal law is a diverse and complex topic, which encompasses issues such as land claims, hunting and fishing rights, residential school settlements and self-government, among others. This article outlines some of the key legal documents, useful Internet sites, databases and other resources … [Read more...]
Navigate Legal Information with Alberta Law Libraries: Copyright
If you are creator or publisher of original creative works, you will want to know about copyright law. The digital world has made the practical application of copyright more complicated than in the past. What about downloading and file sharing, what about digital rights management? And, in our … [Read more...]
Persons with Disabilities and the Law – Resources for Research
Persons with disabilities come from all walks of life, age groups, cultures, and geographic areas of Canada. An estimated 3.8 million adult Canadians reported being limited in their daily activities due to a disability in 2012; this represents 13.7% of the adult population. [1] Persons with … [Read more...]
Alberta Law Libraries: An Overview
Alberta Law Libraries is joining LawNow as a regular contributor with information about the assistance they can give. Alberta Law Libraries (ALL) is a network of law libraries across the province existing to provide research support and information services to the legal community (including the … [Read more...]