Berkman Buzz: Week of March 17, 2008
BERKMAN BUZZ: A look at the past week's online Berkman conversations. If you'd like to receive this by email, just sign up here.The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law Week of March 17, 2008* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *What's going on...take your pick or browse below.read more
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Berkman Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: lkoss
Freedom to Connect 2008
If you are interested in a deep dive into Internet connectivity in the United States, then you will want to attend the March 31-April 1 Freedom to Connect conference, to be held in Washington, DC, and produced by former Berkman Fellow David Isenberg.read more
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Berkman Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: syoung
District Court Modifies Magistrate Judge's Order Requiring Production of Forensically Sound Copies of Defendant's Servers to Allow for Pre-Production Privilege Review
Bro-Tech Corp. v. Thermax, Inc., 2008 WL 724627 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 17, 2008)
In this case involving claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, defendants objected to an order of a magistrate judge requiring them to disclose "forensically sound" images of certain data storage devices (Thermax's India and Michigan servers) to plaintiffs' counsel without any limitation as to the scope of the disclosure or prior filtering for privileged or work-product materials that the images might hold. The production was required to permit a determination of whether defendants had violated an earlier stipulation and...
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Electronic Discovery Law - March 21, 2008 Tags: Case Summaries
Creative Uses for Old Books
If you're planning a little spring cleaning of your personal library, take a look at these clever uses for your old books:
Make A Lamp Out of Books (from DIY)
Artist and designer Alex Cobb makes a wonderful table lamp out of a stack of books. Look for books that have colorful lettering on the spines. Use children's books for the kids' room. Or how about those old law books sitting out in the garage? They'd make the perfect lamp for a den or study.
How to Make a Hollow Book (from wikiHow):A hollow book can be a nifty way to hide something, whether it's a spare key, a secret note, or even money. Most people wouldn't ...
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WisBlawg - From the UW Law Library - March 21, 2008 Tags: Miscellaneous & Odd-ball
Google Scholar Indexing Hein Online Content
Due Process reports that law review articles from Hein Online are now being indexed by Google Scholar.
I've always liked Google Scholar, but up until recently I haven't found it particularly helpful for finding law review articles. Until today. I just noticed that Google Scholar now searches HeinOnline, which has one of the largest online collection of law review articles. I can't tell how much of HeinOnline is being searched by Google Scholar.
Google Scholar is different from Google because it searches only databases that have scholarly content and aren't searchable by Google as they aren't part of the free web. Goo...
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WisBlawg - From the UW Law Library - March 21, 2008 Tags: Data & Databases
For Your Clients Fair Housing Rights and Housing Discrimination
From the e-newsletter: Housing discrimination and fair housing rights are important issues to keep in mind when you are looking...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Your Firm ' s Website
Using Macs in Trial II - Day Two - Show & Tell
Posted by Brett Burney: Realizing the collective intelligence gathered in the room, Kern Lewis (the host of the seminar) reserved...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Mac Use
"The Case for Practice Management Systems"
In the news: The piece de resistance of law firm software is practice management system software -- with components of...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Tech - Software
"Eliot Spitzer: Reaction from the Legal Community"
From the site: Considered a hero to many in the legal community for fighting for the little guy, Eliot Spitzer,...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Podcasts/Podcasting
"Start with Getting the Principles Right"
Posted by Allison Wolf: When it comes to learning, teaching, training, and engaging in business development the best starting point...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Business Development
"How To Be a Strong Marketer in a Weak Economy"
Posted by Tom Kane: Does anyone really think that the downturn in the nations economy is or will not impact...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Business of Lawyering
"Virtual Worlds, Social Networking, Web 2.0: The Jealous Mistress Is Online"
Posted by Brian J. Ritchey: Law is famously known to those who practice as the "jealous mistress" (I'm not sure...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Web 2.0
"Do Something! Take the 15 Minute Challenge"
Posted by Allison Shields: What can you do with 15 minutes? You might be surprised. Take the 15 minute challenge:...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Law Practice Tips
Eviction Defense Forms
Great news for tenants! Live Justice has created an outstanding set of eviction defense forms on the web. Tenants fill in the requested information on a web form, click submit, and the program creates the form or letter for them to print out. Most can be used anywhere in the state, but some are particular to Worcester, so you should read the details carefully before using. Available forms include:Answer and Counterclaims Defendant's Request for Discovery Motion for Continuance Motion to Compel Discovery Motion to File Late Answer Motion to Remove Default Judgment Reasonable Accommodation Letter Rent Withholding Letter ...
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Massachusetts Law Updates - March 21, 2008 Author: Meg
Opening: Reference Librarian, Wake Forest Law Library
Position Summary Provides reference services, research assistance and library instruction to all users of the library. Teaches in the mandatory Legal Research and Writing Program for first year law students and may teach in the Advanced Legal Research class for...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Employment Opportunties
Statutes at Large: 109th Congress, 1st Session (2005)
Is now available from GPO. [RJ]
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Law Librarian Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Gov Docs
Reminder: AALL Scholarships Applications Due April 1st
Need money to support your educational goals? The AALL Scholarships Committee wants to give you that opportunity. Every year, AALL awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to law school and library school students and AALL members. The following scholarships are...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Library Associations
Spring Break Reading: Daniel Defoe and the Written Constitution
Bernadette A. Meyler (Cornell Law School) examines Daniel Defoe's contribution to the ideal of a written constitution and its enduring legacy in Daniel Defoe and the Written Constitution (NELLCO). Very interesting. Here's the abstract: Today, as constitutionalism spreads around the...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: New Publications
2007 IRS Data Book Now Online
Ever wonder what the IRS does after you have filed your 1040? Check out the the IRS Data Book, an annual snapshot of IRS activities for a given fiscal year. The 2007 IRS Data Book is now available. From the...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Gov Docs
Samuel Adams American Homebrew Contest, A Great Library Staff Morale Project!
Jim Kock and the fine folks at the Samuel Adams® Brewery reminded Americans that beer is supposed to be flavorful some 20-plus years ago. For that, Jim Kock deserves the highest civilian award for distinguished Americans, The Presidential Medal of...
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Law Librarian Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: News
Friday Fun: Syd Kaufman, Plaintiff SuperLawyer!
What's your favorite complaint? [JH]
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Law Librarian Blog - March 21, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Friday Fun
