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End of Print Law Reviews?

Posted on June 22, 2009
A letter was circulated several months ago calling for the digitization of law reviews and the elimination of paper copies. While none of the journals here at Moritz have jumped on board, these representatives from law schools all over the country make an interesting argument...

Twelve Dads Indicted for Criminal Non-Support

Posted on June 19, 2009
This week, 12 dads were indicted for failure to pay child support. The group collectively owed $394,000.45 in child support. This is certainly not the best way to head into the father's day weekend!From Cleveland Law Library Weblog

Supreme Court Nomination Hearings

Posted on June 19, 2009
As the time for Judge Sotomayor's confirmation hearings draws closer, Congressional Quarterly offers a look back at the history of confirmation hearings, including some of the country's most notorious.From Novalawcity

Points to Remember as a Summer Associate

Posted on June 18, 2009
For those of you working as a Summer Associate, here are some helpful reminders that may just be the key for getting that coveted permanent offer.From Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog

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Election at a Draw, Arizona Town Cuts a Deck

Posted on June 17, 2009
Picking a card to see who is the winner of a dispute may seem like something from elementary school, but that is exactly what one judge in Arizona decided to do when faced with an election contest in a town outside Phoenix.

Judge Sotomayor Research

Posted on June 17, 2009
The Library of Congress has created a new resource for anyone wishing to do some more research about Judge Sotomayor. This website includes articles, congressional documents, as well as a list of other helpful websites.From ZiefBrief

Brookings Institution Issues Paper on Ohio's Foreclosure Crisis

Posted on June 16, 2009
The Brookings Institution has just published a new paper entitled "Addressing Ohio's Foreclosure Crisis: Taking the Next Steps." The report details what the state, local government, and private stakeholders need to do to effectively deal with the crisis and move towards recovery...

Closing Guantanamo: A Research Guide

Posted on June 15, 2009
The Council on Foreign Relations has created this research guide, which examines the legal and security issues surrounding the closure of the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay.

New Travel Requirements In Effect

Posted on June 12, 2009
If you're planning on doing any traveling this summer, you may want to check out the U.S. Department of State's website before you leave town. A new requirement, called the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, means that you'll need your passport if you're planning on visiting Canada, Mexico, or Bermuda...

The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government 2009

Posted on June 11, 2009
Thinking about a career in the federal government? You may want to check out this list to see which department or agency boasts the happiest employees.From beSpacific

When Arrogance Takes the Bench

Posted on June 11, 2009
This op-ed piece from today's New York Times makes an interesting suggestion that some of our best Supreme Court Justices may have been "irascible, socially distant, personally isolated, arrogant or even downright mean" people.

National Gang Threat Assessment 2009

Posted on June 10, 2009
The National Gang Intelligence Center and the National Drug Intelligence Center have just issued their annual joint report on the current national gang threat. Although instances of gang activity appear to have increased in the Midwest, we certainly do not have the highest levels of gang activity in the country!From beSpacific

Black's Law Dictionary Now Available on iPhones and iPods

Posted on June 09, 2009
The latest iPhone app is perfect for law students: Black's Law Dictionary right on your phone!From Cleveland Law Library Weblog

Google Saves the Day...again.

Posted on June 08, 2009
Once again, Google has come up with a way to make our lives easier. This time, it's helping track down lost phones. Google Voice allows you to call your missing cell phone for free from your computer then you just have to cross your fingers and hope that someone will pick up and return your phone to you!From Inter Alia

Happy World Oceans Day!

Posted on June 08, 2009
The United Nations has declared June 8 "World Oceans Day." According to the press release: "The official designation of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to raise global awareness of the current challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans...

Guide to Best Sites for Finding Public Data on People

Posted on June 05, 2009
Want to uncover some dirt about your neighbors, classmates, or even professors? Well, now you can, thanks to PCWorld's list of 9 Sites that Find People and their "Sensitive" (but public) Information.From beSpacific

100 Tweets from the Confucius of the Legal Twittersphere

Posted on June 05, 2009
For all you Twitter fans, here is quite possibly the first e-book compliation of Tweets (pdf), all related to the practice of law.From Law Librarian Blog

WSJ For Free Online

Posted on June 04, 2009
Many of the Wall Street Journal's online articles are only available to subscribers. However, many of these articles can be read in their entirety when located via Google. The Business Insider explains this loophole and describes how to find and access these materials...

Why Not Doctor a Stalled Legal Career With a Nursing Degree?

Posted on June 04, 2009
Instead of an LLM, why not pursue a nursing degree in addition to your JD? While one commentator suggests an LLM may be relatively useless in the current legal job market, a recent article from the New York Times shows that a nursing degree would be an interesting (and marketable!) twist for a young lawyer...

A Fair(y) Use Tale - Copyright Explained by an Unwitting Cast of Familiar Characters

Posted on June 03, 2009
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a legal principle that allowed people to use copyrighted material for purposes of criticism, news reporting, teaching and parody, and it was called "fair use."From WisBlawg

US-Mexico Relations

Posted on June 02, 2009
The recent "Swine Flu" scare has offered an opportunity to examine the current relationship between the United States and Mexico. This White House Fact Sheet highlights various aspects of the Obama Administration's new approach to relations with Mexico while this report from the Pew Hispanic Center creates a portrait of unauthorized immigrants within the United States...

Free Sources for Federal Regulations and Statutes

Posted on June 01, 2009
If you're looking to do some research this summer and are missing your Lexis and Westlaw access, check out these websites that allow you to access Federal Regulations and Statutes for free!And if you're looking for free cases, try these 10 sites offering free case law...

Court OKs Service of Summons on Facebook

Posted on June 01, 2009
Watch out, Facebookers...a New Zealand judge recently ruled that lawyers could serve process on a British defendant using the social networking site!From Legal Blog Watch

Millennium Development Goals: Are We On Track?

Posted on May 29, 2009
In 2000, the United Nations laid out 8 Millenium Development Goals, designed to monitor and promote global development. These goals are:Eradicate extreme poverty and hungerAchieve universal primary eductionPromote gender equality and empower womenReduce child mortality Improve maternal health Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases Ensure environmental sustainability Develop a global

A Summer Reading List for Women Lawyers & Law Students

Posted on May 28, 2009
The librarians at the Cleveland-Marshall School of Law have compiled a list of books for women lawyers and law students.From CM Law Library Blog

100 Law Related Twitter Feeds

Posted on May 27, 2009
A list of the best Twitter feeds for law students.From LexLibris

The Latest Version of Monopoly

Posted on May 22, 2009
The new "Income Tax Edition" of the classic board game, Monopoly, requires players to figure out and pay their income tax as they pass "Go." There is even a Personal Income Tax Form you must print out before you can play, suggesting that this is one version of Monopoloy that probably only your tax professor will enjoy...

Connecting with the Local Bar Association

Posted on May 21, 2009
Looking to connect with other attorneys this summer? Try looking for your local Bar Association on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn!From Robert Ambrogi's LawSites

Supreme Court Nominations Research Material

Posted on May 20, 2009
The time is fast approaching for President Obama to submit a nomination for the Supreme Court, following Justice Souter's announcment of his intention to retire. If you're interested in learning more about the nomination process, check out this report from the Congressional Research Service: Supreme Court Appointment Process: Roles of the President, Judiciary Committee, and Senate...

Official White House Photostream on Flickr

Posted on May 19, 2009
Ever wonder what goes on everyday at the White House? Well, thanks to a new photostream on Flickr, you can catch a glimpse into the life of the President.From beSpacific

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