Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Legal Research Blogs -> Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense
Find a Local Lawyer
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402
Legal Research
: Ross-Blakley Law Library BlogFast and Furious: Guide to Cite-Checking for Foreign and International Law
By Leslie A. Pardo
Are you new to a journal and have your first assignment to cite-check a paper? Even more challenging, the paper has foreign or international law cites? How do I cite that treaty or convention or agreement? What follows is a quick guide to resources.
Abbreviations
Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations
A more thorough resource specific to foreign jurisdictions: World Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations / ed., Egor Kavass and Mary Prince. Buffalo: William s. Hein, Inc., 1991.
Law Reference K89.K38 1991 (4 volumes).
Jurisdiction Specific (Including Topical)
New York University Cite-Checker?s Guides
- World Trade Organization
- English Law
- European Union
- Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA)
- Frequently cited Human Rights Treaties from the University of Minnesota
- Washington University Global Studies Law Review Citation Guide
- American Society of International Law EISIL (includes cites to treaties in 14 categories)
Chronological Guide
Multilateral Treaty Calendar 1648-1995 / by Christian L. Wigdor. Boston: Martinus Nijhoff, 1998.
Law Foreign & International KZ 118.W55 1998
Full post as published by Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog on August 30, 2010 (boomark / email).
Dumb Foreign Laws
Stupid Laws of Other Countries
Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007
Strengthens examination requirements of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States
Signal International
allegedly lured foreign workers to US shipyards with false promises of permanent resident status.
Slim-Fast Recalled in US
Slim-Fast recalled in US
Schwan's Frozen Chicken
Recalled for Foreign Materials
AT&T International Roaming Charges, AT&T lawsuit
AT&T Faces International Roaming Charges Lawsuit
Preliminary Settlement Reached With Soleus International
Soleus International Reaches Preliminary Settlement of Class Action
Anixter International Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
Anixter International Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

Presentation on Cite-Checking Basics
Research Guide To Hong Kong Law.
Foreign and International Legal Citations
Misunderstanding Judging: Foreign Law







