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Anniversary of Darwin's Origin of the Species

Posted on November 24, 2009
On November 24, 1859, Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, a controversial work that provides the foundation for theories of evolutionary biology. It also played a role in The Scopes Trial, which famously addressed the tension between creationism and evolution in American classrooms.

'Happy Gilmore' Golf Shot Breaches Duty of Care

Posted on November 23, 2009
Here's another one for all you golfers out there: The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia recently determined that the Happy Gilmore golf shot is a breach of the standard of care required of a golfer playing on a course with other golfers. Just something to keep in mind the next time you hit the links...

The Game

Posted on November 20, 2009
It's that time of year again...this weekend the Ohio State Buckeyes will face the Michigan Wolverines in their annual Big Ten showdown. For more on the history of this impressive rivalry, check out this page, created jointly by OSU and Michigan Libraries.

Posthumous Publication Debate

Posted on November 19, 2009
On Tuesday, The Original of Laura by Vladimir Nabokov was published, nearly thirty years after the author's death in 1977. The debate over whether this work should be published focused on the author's own wish that the manuscript be destroyed and his son, Dmitri's reluctance to destroy what could prove to be a major literary contribution...

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Voices from the Past

Posted on November 18, 2009
Reading historical documents can be pretty interesting, but what about hearing historical speeches? Here is a compliation of quite a few historical audio recordings, including selections from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr...

So, you want to be a Supreme Court Justice?

Posted on November 17, 2009
Ok, so you already are in a fantasy football league, and you agonize over your March Madness bracket picks, well now there's a new game in town, and it's perfect for law students. Welcome to FantasySCOTUS.net, the online fantasy league that asks you to predict the outcome of cases currently pending before the Supreme Court...

100 Milestone Documents From National Archives and Records Administration

Posted on November 16, 2009
The National Archives and Records Administration has compiled a list of 100 landmark documents in American History. This impressive collection includes such monumental works as George Washington's First Inaugural Address, Marbury v. Madison, and Thomas Edison's patent application for the light bulb...

Exploring Constitutional History

Posted on November 13, 2009
The National Constitution Center has launched a great new website -- Centuries of Citizenship: A Constitutional Timeline. Loaded with interactive features, this site contains a huge amount of information on a wide range of topics, including voting rights, war powers, religious freedom, federalism and much more...

The 12 Facebook Personalities You Love to Hate

Posted on November 13, 2009
CNN's list of the twelve most annoying types of people on facebook...how many of your friends fit into one of these categories?From Law Librarian Blog

Honoring Our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2009
Today is Veterans Day, a day when we honor all American military veterans. For more information on this important day, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website, which includes a historical overview of Veterans Day and other information.

New Jury Instruction Research Guide

Posted on November 09, 2009
There is a new research guide available for anyone doing work on jury instructions. This guide "helps you find the standard and pattern jury instructions issued by state and federal judiciaries, as well as other sources when those standard instructions do not cover your situation...

Sources for Research on the United States Supreme Court

Posted on November 06, 2009
Doing some research on SCOTUS? Look no further than these excellent sources, which will provide you with all the information you'll need:Supreme Court of the United StatesCornell University Law School Legal Information InstituteThe U.S. CourtsOyezFindLaw U...

Need a Good Book?

Posted on November 05, 2009
Looking for a good book to read or want to keep your friends up to date on the good things you've been reading lately? Then check out goodreads.com. It's a lot like a virtual book club, where you can rate books that you have read and check out what your friends and others have been reading and what they recommend...

100 Days until the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

Posted on November 04, 2009
We're now just 100 days away from the Opening Ceremonies for the 21st Winter Olympics which will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Although we are still months away from competition, NBC has already launched it's website for the games. It's a great place to learn more about the events, athletes, and the city of Vancouver as we countdown to opening day.

Google Flu Trends

Posted on November 03, 2009
As both the seasonal flu and H1N1 continue to spread, Google has realized that certain search terms provide a pretty good indicator of where flu outbreaks are occuring and how many people are becoming ill. The Google Flu Trends tracker allows you to see trends in the spread of the flu both in the U...

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 30, 2009
This weekend, children across the country will dress up and walk (or run) door-to-door collecting candy as they celebrate Halloween. For a little history lesson on the folklore behind the holiday, check out this website, from the Library of Congress...

101 Damn Fine and Not-So-Fine Law Firm Taglines

Posted on October 29, 2009
Branding your lawfirm with a tagline can be tricky business and this list proves that while some law firms have done a great job thinking of the perfect motto or slogan, others need to spend a bit more time determining what message they are trying to send to potential clients!From Legal Blog Watch

Who Knew Public Transportation Could Be So Much Fun?!

Posted on October 28, 2009
Here are a couple videos of some fun things you might be lucky enough to run into on your morning commute: a musical staircase and a flash mob singing the Sound of Music.From beSpacific

Young Lawyers Blog

Posted on October 27, 2009
Young Lawyers Blog is authored by 5 young associates at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, a firm with offices in Nashville and Birmingham. They cover a whole variety of topics about life as a young attorney.From Interalia

70 Sizzling Apps

Posted on October 16, 2009
Looking for a list of iPhone or Blackberry apps that are lawyer-friendly? The American Bar Association has you covered, with this list of applications perfect for legal professionals.From Heafy Headnotes

100 years of Big Content fearing technology

Posted on October 15, 2009
New technology can be a scary thing -- How will this technology change our lives? Will that change be good or bad? From our fear of the gramophone to the MP3 player, ars technica takes look at some examples of our hesitation in embracing new technology...

Sources of State and Federal Court Documents & Case Information

Posted on September 30, 2009
Here is a helpful website of where to go if you're looking for Federal or State court documents or case information!From WisBlawg

The World's 10 Best Court Web Sites

Posted on September 29, 2009
Sometimes when you are doing legal research, the best place to look for information is at the court where the case took place. Justice Served has released it's list of the 10 Best Court Web Sites to help you identify which sites are going to be the easiest to use for your research!From Legal Blog Watch

Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Posted on September 28, 2009
This week is Banned Books Week and the American Library Association is encouraging all of us to remember what a precious freedom it is to have access to books containing a wide array of viewpoints -- many of which are controversial. Take a look at this 2008 list of Most Frequently Challenged Books then head over to the library and celebrate the freedom to read!From beSpacific

International Right to Know Day

Posted on September 28, 2009
Today is the 7th Annual International Right to Know Day. The goal of the day is "to raise awarness of every individual's right of access to government held information" and to recognize success stories in the area of open access to information.From beSpacific

American English Dialect Recordings

Posted on September 24, 2009
The Library of Congress' American Folklife Center has produced a new presentation, American English-Dialect Recordings: The Center for Applied Linguistics Collection, as part of the Library's American Memory collections. The collection contains 118 hours of recordings documenting North American English dialects...

Celebrity Catch-Phrases and the Law

Posted on September 22, 2009
You may have heard about this case, in which the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Paris Hilton in her case against Hallmark over the phrase "that's hot" -- popularized by Hilton's use on her reality TV show. More recently, singer Beyonce was sued by Columbus-based Abercrombie & Fitch over her use of the word "Fierce" for her signature perfume...

Typography for Lawyers

Posted on September 21, 2009
Typography for Lawyers is a website created and maintained by Matthew Butterick, a Los Angeles attorney. Mr. Butterick, a Harvard educated graphic designer before going to law school, notes that "[e]ven though the legal profession depends heavily on writing, legal typography is often poor...

How To Write A Thank You Note

Posted on September 21, 2009
Interviewing for OCI is well underway and as everyone at Career Services will tell you, writing a thank you note is absolutely essential! But, if you're not quite sure where to start, this website provides some useful tips on how to construct the perfect post-interview thank you note...

International Day of Peace

Posted on September 21, 2009
Today is the International Day of Peace. Established by the United Nations, it is a global call for ceasefire and non-violence. This year's focus is on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. Learn more at the UN'S International Day of Peace website...

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