Legal Research

New Resource: International Law Reports

Posted on November 06, 2008
The Law Library now subscribes to International Law Reports. This database reports (in English) the decisions of international courts and arbitrators as well as judgments of national courts. Coverage includes all significant cases of public international law from 1919 to the present day...

Now Available: Continuum issue 7

Posted on November 05, 2008
continuum: The Magazine of the University of Minnesota Libraries has just released issue 7, Fall 2008. You can view the issue, and past issues, online at: http://www.lib.umn.edu/publications/continuum.html or pick up a free copy at the Law Library. Three articles of note in this issue: Out of the Box and Into the Archives A recently opened collection celebrates the life of eminent Minnesotan Max Lowenthal The Conservation of a University The University Digital Conservancy is capturing the scholarly culture of the University Curating Cultural Heritage Two of the Libraries? many special collections strive to save the heritage of a culture and the cultural arts

Celebrate Election Day with All-American Pie!

Posted on November 04, 2008
Photo by e20ci via Flickr Join the Law School Community in celebrating Election Day with All-American Apple Pie! Apple Pie will be served today, 11-1 in the Law Library Lobby.

New Acquisitions in October 2008

Posted on November 03, 2008
Here is the list of new titles the Law Library acquired in October 2008. The list is on the library's home page. October Acquisitions

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New resource from Institute for Civil Justice

Posted on October 31, 2008
The RAND Institute for Civil Justice has released an annotated bibliography covering its analytical research. "The ICJ facilitates change in the civil justice system by analyzing trends and outcomes, identifying and evaluating policy options, and bringing together representatives of different interests to debate alternative solutions to policy problems...

Law Library = Halloween Treats!

Posted on October 30, 2008
Image by Cavutto via Flickr Don't forget, we will be serving Halloween cookies and treats tomorrow, October 31. We?ll have coffee and muffins beginning at 9:00 and treats for the whole day. For more Halloween fun, check out these links: Halloween Hangman: http://www...

AALL Student Essay Contest

Posted on October 29, 2008
The American Association of Law Libraries announces the first annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Contest. Currently enrolled students attending graduate programs in library science, law, history, or related subjects are eligible to enter the competition...

New Resources Added to Reserve Vertical File

Posted on October 28, 2008
Two new resources have been added to the Reserve Vertical File for Law Students: Student Guides and Laptop Power Cords/Adapters. In the Reserve Vertical File (under G for Guides), we have placed copies of the Law Student Handbook ("Compass"), the Law Student Resource Guide ("Resources for Law Students") from the Dean of Students Office, and the Printing and Network Access Guide, featuring troubleshooting and set-up information, from the Law Student Computing Services (LSCS) office...

Summary of Borrowing Privileges for Law Students

Posted on October 27, 2008
Recently added to the Law Library's website: A summary of borrowing privileges that law students enjoy at Twin Cities law libraries. The document describes the limits on circulation, as well as the procedures for obtaining privileges, at area libraries...

Happy Birthday LexLibris!

Posted on October 24, 2008
Today is LexLibris' birthday! We're two years old. This is the 405th post. To mark the day in a fun way, here are some upcoming Halloween events at campus libraries (and more). Halloween Treats @ the Law Library Join us Friday Oct 31 for muffins and beverages starting at 9 am, and cookies and candy starting at 11 am, in the Law Library Lobby...

UN Resources

Posted on October 23, 2008
Several new and updated resources regarding the United Nations have recently been announced. Here is a summary of three: United Nations Yearbook For anyone who has been in an United Nations Depository, you have probably seen the rows of red books, with UN Yearbook stamped on the spine...

More Elections Resources

Posted on October 21, 2008
A quick update on Voter Registration at U of MN Campus Libraries: The previously reported registration drive ended last Tuesday Oct 14, the deadline for sending completed registration forms to the MN Secretary of State office. 1086 forms were completed at campus libraries...

New International Law Resources Access Added!

Posted on October 20, 2008
The Law Library now provides access to more international law content online! Two new modules available in the Oxford Reports on International Law Database: Oxford Reports on International Criminal Law ('ICL') ICL focuses on decisions from a range of international criminal courts and tribunals, and covers decisions from the four main international criminal tribunals: International Criminal Court; International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia; and the Special Court for Sierra Leone...

MN Online Citizen Engagement & Media Projects

Posted on October 17, 2008
I am working with a project for the Blandin Foundation and I?m hoping that you might be able to help or if you?re a blogger that you might be interested in joining. The Blandin Foundation (http://www.blandinfoundation.org) and E-Democracy (http://www...

New library for America?s oldest law school

Posted on October 16, 2008
The College of William Mary Law Library was recently spotlighted on the I Love Libraries website. An excerpt: Nearly 30 years ago, in 1980, the College of William & Mary opened its original 36,500-squarefoot library. By the mid-1990s, shelf space, work space, and seating were in short supply...

Systemic Banking Crises: A New Database

Posted on October 15, 2008
International Monetary Fund has released a new database on the timing of systemic banking crises and policy responses to resolve them. The database covers the universe of systemic banking crises for the period 1970-2007, with detailed data on crisis containment and resolution policies for 42 crisis episodes, and also includes data on the timing of currency crises and sovereign debt crises...

RAQ: Recently Asked Questions

Posted on October 14, 2008
In this occasional feature, we highlight recently asked questions and brief answers from the Law Library reference desk. Q: Why can?t I find this 1982 law review article on Westlaw or Lexis? A: The law review databases on Westlaw and Lexis, with only a couple of exceptions, don?t go back to the early 1980s...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 13, 2008
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take the time to increase your own awareness of domestic violence and its effect on millions of victims. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides resources and information about what you can do to help...

Local Legal News

Posted on October 13, 2008
In the Oct 12 issue of the St Paul Pioneer Press, retired immigration judge Joseph Dierkes is profiled. Here's a short excerpt: Q What's the quality of legal representation in Minnesota compared to elsewhere? A I saw a much, much lower level of attorney preparation out there (in other places)...

5 Sites To Boost Your Political Awareness

Posted on October 10, 2008
Magazine Chooses ?5 Sites That Will Boost Your Political Awareness? PC World has named its ?5 Sites That Will Boost Your Political Awareness.? Included on this list are some of my favorite Web sites that I bet are familiar to many of you, too. Here is their list: FedSpending...

Court System-Economy Link?

Posted on October 09, 2008
O?Connor Conference: the connection between a strong court system and the economy Tony Mauro of the New Times, wrote an article published October 3rd on Law.com, about a conference attended by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O?Connor, held at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC...

Predicting Law School Success

Posted on October 08, 2008
A recent article, by Leah M. Christensen, Associate Professor of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, presents some intriguing results about a study which asked 157 law students to respond to a survey about their learning goals and motivations for learning in law school...

Reminder: Register to Vote By Oct 14

Posted on October 07, 2008
The preregistration deadline for registering to vote in Minnesota is October 14. Stop by the Law Library today to complete and turn in your registration form! For more info, see our earlier post at: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lawlib/lexlibris/2008/09/register_to_vote_your_library...

Two New Immigration & International Law Resources

Posted on October 06, 2008
Hague Academy Collected Courses Online / Recueil des Cours en ligne The Hague Academy is a prestigious international institution for the study and teaching of Public and Private International Law and related subjects. The work of the Hague Academy receives the support and recognition of the UN...

New Acquisitions in September 2008

Posted on October 03, 2008
Here is the list of new titles the Law Library acquired in September 2008. The list is on the library's home page. September Acquisitions

National Organization of Bar Counsel

Posted on October 02, 2008
The National Organization of Bar Counsel is a good resource for finding information on legal ethics and professional conduct rules in the different states. The web site provides links to state disciplinary procedure rules, state ethics opinions, professional conduct rules, and state rules for admission...

President Signs New Attorney-Client Privilege Rule

Posted on October 01, 2008
On Sept. 19 the President signed into law S. 2450 creating FRE 502, a new rule of evidence entitled: ?Attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine; limitations on waiver.? It is intended to provide an consistent standard for the privilege for the application of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine...

Bias in Arizona Law School Admissions

Posted on October 01, 2008
A study by the Center for Equal Opportunity has found discrimination in admissions at the Arizona State University and the University of Arizona law schools: CEO chairman Linda Chavez said: ?Racial discrimination in university admissions is always appalling...

Redesigned UN Treaty Collection

Posted on September 30, 2008
The Office of Legal Affairs Treaty Section has rolled out a redesign of the United Nations Treaty Collection (don't forget to update your presentations). While the content remains free, the Collection has been refined to offer a variety of advanced search features including: Popular Name Search; Title Search; and Participant Search...

New SSRN Paper Series

Posted on September 29, 2008
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & INNOVATION RESEARCH PAPER SERIES Chicago-Kent College of Law View Papers: http://www.ssrn.com/link/Chicago-Kent-Law-STI.html The Chicago-Kent College of Law Intellectual Property and Technology Research Paper Series contains papers and abstracts from members of the Chicago-Kent College of Law community focusing on a broad range of topics partially or wholly touching on issues in the areas of intellectual property, internet, technology, and telecommunications law...

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