Registration is Open for the New Communications Forum
New Communications Forum, a production of the Society for New Communications
Research,
a nonprofit 501(c)(3) global think tank dedicated to the advanced study
of the latest developments in media and communications, is hosting its
fourth annual conference this year from April 22-25 in Sonoma,
California. The conference will focus on the advanced study of new
communications tools, technologies and emerging
modes of communication, and their effect on traditional media,
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Berkman Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: ashar
Scoop08: Political Newcomers Welcome
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Berkman Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: ashar
BC Proclamations
Sections of the following acts have been brought into force by regulation:
Securities Amendment Act, 2006, S.B.C. 2006, c. 32Tenancy Statutes Amendment Act, 2006, S.B.C. 2006, c. 35
Please see Recent BC Proclamations or contact us for more details.
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BC Courthouse Library Society News - March 11, 2008
Amendments Respecting Financial Institutions Proclaimed in Force
Sections of An Act to Amend the Law Governing Financial Institutions and to Provide for Related and Consequential Matters, S.C. 2007, c. 6, have been proclaimed in force.
Please see Recent Canada Proclamations or contact us for details.
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BC Courthouse Library Society News - March 11, 2008
Opening: Research and Instructional Services Librarian, Northern Illinois University College of Law Library
Northern Illinois University Law Library is seeking applications for the position of Research and Instructional Services Librarian. POSITION: Research and Instructional Services Librarian ACADEMIC RANK: Assistant Professor in the Law Library QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Master’s degree in library science from an...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Employment Opportunties
Sources of the History of the American Law of Lawyering
Sources of the History of the American Law of Lawyering Edited by Michael H. Hoeflich List Price: $49.95 Paperback: 668 pages Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. (January 1, 2008) ISBN-10: 158477861X ISBN-13: 978-1584778615 Description: The professional behavior of lawyers was...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: New Publications
Web 2.0 and Privacy
Legal experts again raised their concerns that the rise of Web 2.0 has come at the expense of individual privacy. This time at the Legal Futures Conference; read more about it on c|net: To be anonymous or not to be,...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Web Communications
Gavel to Gavel on Judicial Recusal
Interesting article from Gavel to Gavel: "While every state judicial system has rules and canons with respect to judicial recusal, legislatures in the last several sessions also examined whether to impose by statute recusal requirements."
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Law Librarian Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Legal Research Legislation in the News
Check Out LII Announce Blog
From the hardworking crew who produce Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute (LII) comes LII Announce, a blog which according to its about page will consist of "announcements, featured content, and the occasional bizarre legal information factoid from the LII."...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Web Communications
PACER Recycling Page
Check out Public.Resource.org's PACER recycling page. There you can can provide free access to your old PACER court documents as well as access other PACER documents that have been uploaded. Very nice. [RJ]
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Law Librarian Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Electronic Resource Information Technology Legal Research
Timetable of Recent Political Sex Scandals
In conjunction with its coverage of the "Client 9" scandal involving NY Governor Eliot Spitzer, CNN has published this timetable of recent political sex scandals starting with Bill Clinton, of course. [JH]
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Law Librarian Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: News
Chance to win a Wii or iPod!
UBC Library Services Student Assessment Submit this survey for a chance to win a $400 gift certificate to Future Shop. One entry per student. Contest open to UBC students only!...
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Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Elim Tags: General Announcements
"Yakkle: Chat and Share Your Screen, All at Once"
Posted by Tom Mighell: Yakkle is an interesting new tool. At its heart it's pretty much an instant messaging and...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Technology Tips
"Google Advanced Search Page"
Posted by Mary Ellen Bates: A colleague just pointed out to me that Google's Advanced Search page has changed a...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Google
"Using Macs to Build a Better Windows Network"
Posted by Ben Stevens: My good friend, David Swanner, reports that his "tech guy is using Apple iMacs to build...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Mac Use
"The Right Tool for the Job"
Posted by Raymond Ward: Here is an article I wrote for the Winter 2008 issue of Certworthy about selecting the...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Legal Writing
"Updated Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs), Certification of Compliance Agreements and Integrity Agreements"
Posted by Sabrina I. Pacifici: HHS OIG: Updated Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs), Certification of Compliance Agreements (CCAs) and Integrity...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: E-Government
"Women's History Month: Great Women in the Legal Profession"
Posted by Allison Shields: March is Women's History month. In honor of the women who have made their way in...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Uncategorized
"SCOTUSBlog Releases New StatPack"
Posted by Matt Steinke: SCOTUSBlog has announced the release of a new edition of its StatPack. The new edition...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Court Action
"Determining Decision-Making Authority"
Posted by Julie Fleming-Brown: In my experience, newer associates often have challenges in determining what they do and dont have...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 11, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Law Practice Management
Translated Islamic Laws
An English translation of Islamic Law in the tradition of Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani
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novalawcity - March 11, 2008 Author: Robert Hudson
Interviews of United States Supreme Court Justices
In this Video Series hosted at Law Prose
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novalawcity - March 11, 2008 Author: Robert Hudson
