Court Sets Protocol for Forensic Inspection of Plaintiff's Computer Systems
Ferron v. Search Cactus, L.L.C., 2008 WL 1902499 (S.D. Ohio Apr. 28, 2008)
In this case, plaintiff (a lawyer) brought claims under the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act based upon emails he received. Because only the unsolicited emails plaintiff received would support his claim under the Act, it was necessary for the parties to ascertain which of the emails plaintiff received were unsolicited. Plaintiff's computer systems contained the only available documentary evidence that could show the pathways taken by plaintiff to solicit the emails or the absence of those pathways.
Defendants requested an inspecti...
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Electronic Discovery Law - May 5, 2008 Tags: Case Summaries
Gather All Google Apps, RSS Feeds, Gadgets Etc. with iGoogle
Do you iGoogle? iGoogle is a personalized Google start page (similar to My Yahoo!) where you can aggregate all the Google resources you use on your online desktop - search, gMail, Google Calendar, etc. It also allows you to add RSS feeds and Google Gadgets (similar to those available on Google Desktop).
I found this simple little tutorial over at YouTube.
On the advice and instruction of MakeUseOf.com, I created a iGoogle Gadget for WisBlawg. Simply click on this link, or the iGoogle icon in the right toolbar, and you'll be prompted to add WisBlawg to your iGoogle page.
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WisBlawg - From the UW Law Library - May 5, 2008
Chief Justice Abrahamson READ Poster & Bookmarks
As part of their National Library Week celebration, the Wisconsin State Law Library unveiled a new READ poster and READ bookmarks featuring Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.
The poster, along with bookmarks also featuring the Chief Justice, is on display at the State Law Library.
Source: WSLL @ Your Service
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WisBlawg - From the UW Law Library - May 5, 2008 Tags: Libraries & Librarians
New Book: A Century of Integrity: The Law Society of Saskatchewan 1907 to 2007
A Century of Integrity: The Law Society of Saskatchewan 1907 to 2007 by Iain A. Mentiplay (KL111 S2 M46 2007)
An illustrated chronicle of the evolution of Saskatchewan's legal profession and its governing body.
Available to borrow from Vancouver.
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BC Courthouse Library Society News - May 5, 2008
BC Proclamations
Sections of the following acts have been brought into force by regulation:
Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2007, S.B.C. 2007, c. 14Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2007, S.B.C. 2007, c. 8
See Recent BC Proclamations or contact us for more information.
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BC Courthouse Library Society News - May 5, 2008
Oregon Revised Statutes Copyright Claim
Boing Boing reports that the situation regarding the contested copyright claim for Oregon Revised Statutes has reached an impasse. Oregon says they are copyright-able; Justia and Public.Resource.Org, who plan to post them online, say they aren't.
From the attorney representing Justia and Public.Resource.Org:
My clients respectfully cannot agree to the Public License. First, and most fundamentally, it would require them to acknowledge that portions of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) are protected by copyright, and they respectfully but vigorously disagree that portions of the ORS are protected by copyright.
Both org...
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WisBlawg - From the UW Law Library - May 5, 2008 Tags: Legislation & Regs
New Research Papers from the Scow Institute
The Scow Institute, founded in 2001 by retired Judge Alfred J. Scow with the goal of working towards greater understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples through information that is fact based and non-partisan, has released five new research papers and fact sheets:
Comparative Governance Structures Among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Elderlaw: Relationship and Relevance to the Needs of Aboriginal Elders
Matrimonial Property on Reserve in Canada
Intellectual Property and Aboriginal Peoples: Conflict or Compromise?
Aboriginal Courts in Canada
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BC Courthouse Library Society News - May 5, 2008
CMLP Launches New Legal Guide Section: Intellectual Property
The first cut of the Citizen Media Law Project's in-depth Legal Guide is nearly complete! Last Friday's release of the section on "intellectual property" adds an essential area of law to this extensive resource. The section on "risks associated with publication" is in the works. Together with CMLP's unique Legal Threats Database, the Legal Guide provides invaluable information for anyone engaging in online speech. Get involved!read more
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Berkman Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: syoung
Sections of the Federal Accountability Act Proclaimed in Force
Sections of the Federal Accountability Act, S.C. 2006, c. 9, have been proclaimed in force.
Please see Recent Canada Proclamations or contact us for details.
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BC Courthouse Library Society News - May 5, 2008
Just Released, Zakaria's The Post-American World
The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria List Price: $25.95 Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: W. W. Norton (May 5, 2008) ISBN-10: 039306235X ISBN-13: 978-0393062359 Book Description: One of our most distinguished thinkers argues that the "rise of the rest" is the...
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Law Librarian Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: New Publications
Slouching Toward a Study of Blogs by "Library People"
Walt Crawford, Director and Managing Editor of the PALINET Leadership Network, is considering the prospect of studying changes in blogging patterns by "library people" (not library blogs, not just professional librarians). See his Changes in Liblogs: Slouching Toward a Study....
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Law Librarian Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Web Communications
Comprehensive Resource on Online and Distance Learning
Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a significant resource on best practices in distance education edited by Dr. Lawrence A. Tomei that spans more than 4,000 pages with nearly 550 contributors. Choice magazine highly recommends this...
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Law Librarian Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: New Publications
Professional Reading: Employing Interpretative Intention in Statutory Interpretation
Edward J. Imwinkelreid (UC-Davis) has posted A More Modest Proposal than 'A Common Law for the Age of Statutes': Greater Reliance in Statutory Interpretation on the Concept of Interpretative Intention (forthcoming in Albany Law Review) in SSRN. Here's the abstact:...
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Law Librarian Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Professional Readings
Federal Media Shield Law Debate Heats Up
S. 2035, The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 has languished since it was favorably reported to the Senate by the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 4, 2007 [Thomas Resources]. The House passed a related bill, H.R. 2102, with...
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Law Librarian Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Joe Hodnicki Tags: Legislation in the News
Books better than Movies, I Don't Think So
EW has produced yet another list for the modern generation of listers of 23 movie adaptations that fall short of their book origins. I dare say that most movies fall short of their book counterparts but as a librarian I...
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Law Librarian Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: LawLibrarian Blogger Tags: News
"Guide to Accessing Comprehensive Google Help Files"
Posted by Sabrina Pacifici: "Did you ever want to get a help file for Gmail, Google Docs or for...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Google
"Blakeman Slideshow on People Searching"
Posted by Genie Tyburski: Information management consultant, Karen Blakeman, offers her presentation from The Research Practitioner - Skills Day in...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Legal Research
"PLoL: Public Library of Law"
From the e-newsletter: The Public Library of Law (PLoL), sponsored by FastCase, provides free online access to extensive primary sources...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Legal Research
"Bates Stamps' Days May Be Numbered"
In the news: One of the biggest challenges facing litigation attorneys is managing the sheer volume of digital documents produced...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: E-Discovery
"Attorney, Interrupted: Seeking Meaning, Recovery for a Legal Life Lost"
In the news: Texas lawyer Hermes Villarreal was at the top of his game. He had a great family, a...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Law Practice Management
"Ohio Supreme Court OKs Consecutive Sentencing from Separate Courts"
Posted by Chuck Kallendorf: The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously held, yesterday, that a trial court sentencing a defendant has the...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Ohio Law
"Ohio Bar Results Are Out"
From the blog: The Ohio Supreme Court has just released the February 2008 bar exam results. Overall, the pass rate...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Ohio Law
Two Webcasts of Interest
Complex Litigation, Complex Data, Collaborative e-Discovery From the e-newsletter: May 07, 2008 / Webcast. Imagine being compelled to respond...
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Stark County Law Library Blog - May 5, 2008 Author: Nancy Tags: Webinars
UN Pulse: Audiovisual Library of International Law
Videos and audios of historic UN sessions and numerous lectures on International Law Topics are offered at this site from the United Nations. UNPulse
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novalawcity - May 5, 2008 Author: Robert Hudson
