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Transitioning from Law School to Legal Work

Posted on May 18, 2009
Nervous about starting your summer job soon? You may want to watch some of these podcasts on the transition between law school and legal work. Topics include everything from "Culture Shock: How Working in a Legal Setting in Different than Law School" to "Time Management" and "Cost Effective Research Skills...

President Obama at the White House Correspondent's Dinner

Posted on May 13, 2009
In case you missed the live coverage of the White House Correspondent's Dinner on Sunday night, you can watch President Obama's speech here.From beSpacific.

Case reversed for allowing Wikipedia entry as evidence

Posted on May 11, 2009
The dangers of using Wikipedia as a source continue, this time in a New Jersey court. The Appeals panel reversed because the lower court judge "mistakenly let a collection company lawyer cover a gap in evidence against a credit-card holder by using a Wikipedia page...

The Write Advice for Judicial Clerks

Posted on May 08, 2009
Are you starting a clerkship after graduation? If so, you may want to check out this article, which provides some helpful hints on legal writing.From CM Law Library Blog

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Cost Saving Tips for Lexis and Westlaw

Posted on May 07, 2009
As firms everywhere are trying to cut costs, you can do your share by being efficient with your use of Lexis and Westlaw!From CM Law Library Blog

Book Recommendations

Posted on May 06, 2009
Looking for a good book for summer? Check out these recommendations from the Ross-Blakley Law Library.From Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog

Cleveland City Council Votes to Ban Texting While Driving

Posted on May 05, 2009
If you're traveling to Cleveland, watch out! City Council recently voted to enact a new sanction which bans texting while driving.From Cleveland Law Library Weblog

New Business for Courts: Pet Custody

Posted on May 04, 2009
Just when you thought you had seen it all...an even crazier case emerges. A court in New Jersey recently had to decide the fate of a pug named Dexter when his owners called off their engagement.From Law.com

House Members Push Supreme Court Toward Transparency

Posted on May 01, 2009
Is the Supreme Court going high-tech? That is what several members of Congress want. In meetings about the annual Supreme Court budget, several Representatives urged the Court to consider increasing transparency and embracing the internet as a way to keep people informed of proceedings and decisions...

Separating State from Church: A Research Guide to the Law of the Vatican City State

Posted on April 30, 2009
If you think here in the United States we have trouble with the separation of Church and State, well, just imagine the legal complications surrouding this issue in the Vatican City State! This new research guide provides an "overview of the founding documents and the constitutional structure of the world's smallest sovereign nation...

What ONE TRILLION dollars looks like in dollar bills...

Posted on April 29, 2009
Every day, Congress debates about a budget and national debt in terms of billions and trillions of dollars, but what does 1 trillion dollars really look like? Well, DailyCognition.com has the answer in an illustration designed to put this enormous amount of money into perspective...

Vision of High-Speed Rail in America

Posted on April 28, 2009
The face of public transportation in America may be changing, with the Federal Railroad Administration's announcement of plans for a High-Speed Rail (HSR). This new project would "address longer-distance passenger transport needs in heavily populated corridors...

Crash Test Status Report

Posted on April 27, 2009
If you're thinking about purchasing a new car, you may want to check out this status report first. The report, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, looks at how car size and weight impact safety ratings.From beSpacific

Ohio Court Rules Database

Posted on April 24, 2009
Planning to practice law in Ohio after graduation? If so, you may want to familiarize yourself with the rules of Ohio Courts. This new database is an easy place to get all the information you'll need.From CM Law Library Blog

Do We Need a More Gender-Balanced SCOTUS?

Posted on April 23, 2009
Just a few weeks after Justice Ginsburg visited Moritz as part of the Ohio State Law Journal's Annual Symposium, this article discussed the reasons why it may be a good idea to have a few more ladies on the bench. For Justice Ginsburg's thoughts on the subject, check out this article from USA Today...

'U.S. News & World Report' Releases Latest Law School Rankings

Posted on April 23, 2009
The latest law school rankings by the US News and World Report were released today!From Law.com

Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2009
Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970 by 20 million people across America. Today, Earth Day is celebrated across the globe and the EPA has a new website that provides interesting information about the history of Earth Day as well as some things you can do to help the environment!From beSpacific

Online Social Networking Tied to Lower GPA, Ohio Study Says

Posted on April 21, 2009
According to a study done right here at Ohio State, "College students who use Facebook spend less time studying and have lower grade point averages than students who have not signed up for the social networking website." As exams approach, it may be a good idea to cut down on Facebook time!From Legal Blog Watch

Attorneys -- the Biggest Desk Potatoes Around -- Start Eyeing Treadmill, Standing Desks

Posted on April 20, 2009
According to this article, some firms, like Quarles & Brady, have started investing in "sit-to-stand" desks, so attorneys aren't stuck just sitting around all day at work. Some firms are even installing treadmills, so lawyers can walk while working!From Law...

The First Puppy Has Arrived

Posted on April 17, 2009
Bo, a Portuguese water dog, made headlines this week when he joined the Obama family at the White House as the latest in a long line of Presidential pets. But dogs and cats aren't the only species to have called 1600 Pennsylvania Ave home: sheep, cows, guinea pigs, and even a few alligators are all included on the roster of former First Pets...

MySpace a Bulletin Board, Not Private Room, Says California Court

Posted on April 16, 2009
Be careful what you post: a judge in California ruled that a student's MySpace musings were not protected under privacy law, rather, they were public material "available to anyone with internet access."The intersection of privacy and networking is also the subject of a new book, Lessons from the Identity Trail: Anonymity, Privacy and Identity in a Networked Society, which features chapters

A Little Humor for Tax Day

Posted on April 15, 2009
Well, April 15 is here again, and the folks over at the Librarians' Internet Index have complied a great list of amusing websites for Tax Day. Enjoy!From Librarians' Internet Index

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Korea?

Posted on April 14, 2009
Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth, Special Representative for North Korea Policy, recently addressed the issue of U.S. policy on North Korea at the Washington Foreign Press Center. The Congressional Research Service has also issued two reports regarding the recent North Korean missile launch: the first analyzes the ballistic missile threat to the United States and the other "summarizes what is known

Who is the most important thinker in American law of the 20th-Century?

Posted on April 13, 2009
Check out this site to cast your vote and see who is ahead in this poll, which ranks the most important thinkers in American law in the 20th Century.From Law Librarian Blog

Something New to Twitter About - TweetLaw

Posted on April 10, 2009
In the latest news on social networking, there is a new Twitter application out specifically for lawyers! TweetLaw offers yet another online networking tool for practicing attorneys and law students alike...provided you can keep your communication within the 140 character limit, of course!From CM Law Library Blog

From Shell to Symbol: Art of the Ethnic Easter Egg

Posted on April 10, 2009
Many people will be celebrating Easter this weekend, so if you're curious to learn more about the tradition of the Easter egg, the Wisconsin Historical Society has an interesting website just for you! This website traces the origins of decorating eggs throughout history and how the tradition was later incorporated into Easter celebrations...

Bernie?s Prison Number Comes up Big for Queens Man

Posted on April 09, 2009
Well, at least one person was able to come out ahead in the wake of the Bernie Madoff scandal. A man in Queens played the last three digits of Madoff's prison number in the New York Lottery and ended up winning $1,500!From WSJ.com Law Blog

Getting Control of Exam Studying

Posted on April 08, 2009
Starting to feel overwhelmed with finals quickly approaching? Here are some helpful tips for getting control of your studying and successfully preparing for your exams!From Law School Academic Support Blog

Khmer Rouge Trials Begin

Posted on April 07, 2009
For those interested in International Law, trials have begun at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia for persons accused of crimes against humanity, war crimes and other crimes during the former Khmer Rouge regime. You can track developments in these cases at the Cambodia Trial Monitor and through Yale's Cambodian Genocide Program...

In Annual Shakespeare Mock Trial, Supreme Court Justices Play On

Posted on April 06, 2009
The hypotheticals never end...even when you are a Supreme Court Justice! This evening, Justices Ginsburg, Alito, and Breyer will all participate in the Shakespeare Theatre Company's annual mock trial, entitled "Malvolio's Revenge". The case is based on "Twelfth Night," and the Justices are called upon to determine whether a $10 million punitive damages verdict for false imprisonment is

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