Legal Research

Book Talks Galore

Posted on September 26, 2008
Connie Martinson Talks Books [Quick Time, Real Player] http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/col/cmt/ Connie Martinson has been in love with literature for her entire life, and she has parlayed that particular passion into the program "Connie Martinson Talks Books"...

New Blog on Furniture Law (?!?)

Posted on September 25, 2008
From Robert Ambrogi's LawSites blog comes news of this unusual new resource: "A newly launched blog is the first I've seen to focus on the topic of furniture law. The Womble Carlyle Furniture Law Blog comes from the Intellectual Property Group at the law firm of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice in Winston-Salem, N...

Mondale to deliver Rothenberger Lecture

Posted on September 24, 2008
October 02, 2008 Walter Mondale / Rothenberger Lecture What: Former Vice President Walter Mondale will discuss, "Complexity and Meaning in Politics and Healthcare.? When: 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 Where: Mayo Memorial Auditorium. This free public lecture kicks off a new leadership academy for emerging physician leaders...

Westlaw Updates

Posted on September 23, 2008
News and Notes from Westlaw: West Survey Builder The 50 State Surveys (SURVEYS) and 50 State Regulatory Surveys (REG-SURVEYS) databases vastly improved the speed and efficiency of multi-jurisdictional research when they were released on Westlaw®. West Survey Builder now takes speed and efficiency to the next level...

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Public Resource makes CFR available for free

Posted on September 23, 2008
Carl Malamud and Public.Resource.Org, Inc. is at work again, freeing what should be free. He has purchased the Code of Federal Regulations from GPO and is making it publicly available without charge. This is the raw, SGML and images version that GPO sells for over $17,000...

New Tech Resource: Jureeka!

Posted on September 22, 2008
Jureeka! Creates Links to Cases, Statutes, etc. in Ordinary Webpages Jureeka! is a new Firefox add-on that looks for legal citations in ordinary web pages and turns them into hyperlinks that lead to a free version of the cited source. You can download it at the Jureeka! blog, but you'll need to register first...

Law Library Staff Recommend...

Posted on September 19, 2008
Photo by nichole45 via flickr An occasional feature, "Law Library Staff Recommend..." highlights books that Law Library staff members have read for enjoyment and now recommend that others consider for inclusion on their own reading lists. If you have any comments or questions about any of the titles presented in this feature, feel free to email lawlib@umn...

Lloyd L Gaines Digital Collection

Posted on September 18, 2008
Randy Diamond, Director Library & Technology Resources, University of Missouri School of Law announces the MU Law Library?s creation of the Lloyd L. Gaines Digital Collection http://law.missouri.edu/library/gaines.html The collection includes selected family photographs, letters, legal materials and news sources depicting parts of Gaines? life and his civil rights struggle, with the support of the NAACP, to gain admission to the University of Missouri School of Law in the 1930s...

Changes to ASAP Service Requests

Posted on September 17, 2008
Due to the influx of spam, the ASAP Service (Inter-library Loan, Document Delivery) has temporarily shut down its web request form. To request ASAP Services, please email x-asap@umn.edu or use the Intranet form (log-in required).

MN Law Review 2008 Symposium: Law & Politics in the 21st Century

Posted on September 16, 2008
The Minnesota Law Review has recently announced its 2008 Symposium: Law & Politics in the 21st Century. It will be held on Friday, October 17, 2008 at the University of Minnesota Law School Room 25 (Lockhart Hall). The discussion will examine the ways in which political factors increasingly affect the development of the law, and will feature two keynote speakers: D...

Why not "Constitution Week"?

Posted on September 15, 2008
Constitution Day is this Wednesday Sept 17, but events are planned throughout the week. Here are a couple of note: Consitution Day Lectures--UMN Law School On Sept. 17, 2008, the University of Minnesota Law School, on behalf of the entire University of Minnesota system, will once again present its program commemorating the U...

Too many lawyers? Scalia's Take

Posted on September 14, 2008
In Sunday's Parade Magazine, Associate Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia offered up his take on the question of whether there are too many lawyers in the US: You?ve said that there are too many lawyers in the U.S. Why do you think that? I don?t mean to criticize lawyers, just the need for so many lawyers...

Subject Compilations of State Laws

Posted on September 13, 2008
Subject Compilations of State Laws Now Available on HeinOnline! The Subject Compilations of State Laws is a comprehensive source for identifying thousands of articles, books, government documents, loose-leaf services, court opinions and Internet sites that compare state laws on hundreds of subjects...

Themes for the Modern Research Library

Posted on September 12, 2008
Reconceiving Research Libraries for the 21st Century How should we be rethinking the research library in a swiftly changing information landscape? In a new report from the Council on Library and Information Resources, librarians, publishers, faculty members, and information technology specialists tackle this difficult question...

Register to Vote @ Your Library!

Posted on September 10, 2008
Starting today, Law Library users can register to vote at the circulation desk. Registration will continue until October 14 in preparation for the November 4 general election. Registration cards will be collected weekly and delivered to the MN Secretary of State's office...

Does Exposure to Powerful Women Reduce Prejudice?

Posted on September 09, 2008
A provocative piece from the folks at Mental Floss. Here is an excerpt: ?In July 2006, women accounted for just under 17% of parliamentarians worldwide. A woman was the head of government in only seven countries.? This could be due to short supply, higher cost of entry due to family, or to voter attitude, which previous research has found may be ?distaste? for female leadership...

Source for Historical Photos

Posted on September 08, 2008
Check out this new resource for viewing a snapshot of history: Shorpy: The 100-Year-Old Photo Blog. One recent post: "University of Michigan library reading room, Ann Arbor, 1901." Detroit Publishing Company glass negative, Library of Congress.

MN Oddities--Football Trophies

Posted on September 05, 2008
Here's a little Friday Fun post: 12 Unusual College Football Trophies As the college football season kicks off, teams are ready to vie for the two national championship trophies. But that?s not the only hardware that will change hands this season, since many intercollegiate rivalries have their own special trophies...

Legal Tips for Peace of Mind

Posted on September 04, 2008
Photo courtesy of Daquella manera From an unusual source, comes "5 Legal Tips for Peace of Mind" featuring reminders about some common legal processes that are highly recommended: In short, 1. Execute a will 2. Designate your health care wishes 3...

Law Library Staff Recommend...

Posted on September 03, 2008
Photo by nichole45 via flickr An occasional feature, "Law Library Staff Recommend..." highlights books that Law Library staff members have read for enjoyment and now recommend that others consider for inclusion on their own reading lists. If you have any comments or questions about any of the titles presented in this feature, feel free to email lawlib@umn...

New Acquisitions in August 2008

Posted on September 02, 2008
Here is the list of new titles the Law Library acquired in August 2008. The list is on the library's home page. August Acquisitions

Carrel Applications Now Accepted!

Posted on September 01, 2008
UMN Law Students: Interested in renting a study carrel inside the Law Library for 2008-09? Apply today! The direct link to the study carrel application is on the intranet and requires log-in: https://intranet.law.umn.edu/departments/library/carrel.php *Carrels rent for $15 per year...

Grand Opening of SMART Commons

Posted on September 01, 2008
Grand Opening of SMART Learning Commons in Walter Library What: Grand opening of the newest SMART Learning Commons Where: 204 Walter Library When: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 ? 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Come for refreshments and door prizes, stay for a site tour! SMART offers: -Peer learning consultants for one-to-one meetings -Expert research assistance -Workshops in Excel, PowerPoint, academic services and skill development, and library resources -Mac and PC computers with iMovie, Final Cut Express, Premiere Express, Adobe Creative Suite -Free production equipment loans (camcorders, microphones, tri-pods, external hard drives) -Films to check out or watch in a state-of-the-art group viewing and presentation practice room -Group study spaces equipped with wireless access and whiteboards -Writing support for students, staff, and faculty, including non-native speakers -Test Prep Resource Center and Old Test Bank (including LSAT test prep resources!) Your One-Stop Study/Research/Learning Spot! http://smart...

Five Indispensable Tips for Law Students and New Lawyers

Posted on September 01, 2008
Originally posted by guest blogger Matt Homann, an Illinois lawyer, the author of the [non]billable hour at "The Legal Underground." In short: 1. Learn to use legal technology now. 2. Learn how most lawyers work. 3. Learn Time Management. 4. Learn the business...

Legal Resources News & Notes

Posted on August 30, 2008
Here are recent new or updated legal resources to note: New PSLaw website A new version of PSLawNet launched in July. It contains several upgrades for public interest law job seekers, including enhanced search functionalities and the ability to flag and store job postings...

Law Library Offers Remote Access to Databases!

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Law Library is pleased to announce that remote access to all Law Library databases is easier than ever before! Law faculty, students, and staff may now access nearly all of the library?s subscription electronic resources from outside Mondale Hall by selecting the resource from the library?s Directory of Electronic Resources and simply logging in with your U of M Internet username and password...

Law Library Hours Change Sept 2

Posted on August 28, 2008
Upcoming changes to Law Library hours: Monday Sept. 1 CLOSED Beginning Tuesday Sept. 2: Monday-Thursday OPEN 8 am-10 pm (Reference Office open 9-8) Friday OPEN 8 am-6 pm (Reference Office open 9-5) Saturday OPEN 9 am-6 pm (Reference Office open 11-5) Sunday OPEN Noon-6 pm (Reference Office open 1-5)

New Access: Accounting Research Manager--Audit Public

Posted on August 26, 2008
The U Libraries have licensed a new accounting standards database, Accounting Research Manager -Audit Public (from CCH), for the U community. http://www.lib.umn.edu/get/accountingresearchmanager The link is on the Libraries A-Z list on the home page and is also listed on the left side of the Business Library page: http://busref...

Law Library Staff Recommend...

Posted on August 25, 2008
Photo by nichole45 via flickr An occasional feature, "Law Library Staff Recommend..." highlights books that Law Library staff members have read for enjoyment and now recommend that others consider for inclusion on their own reading lists. If you have any comments or questions about any of the titles presented in this feature, feel free to email lawlib@umn...

Campus Safety Innovation: Bait Bike

Posted on August 25, 2008
Wheels of misfortune; bicycle thefts are rarely solved but UW-Madison campus police are trying a new deterrent 08/06/2008 | The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) University of Wisconsin-Madison police are taking extra steps to keep bikes safe from thieves...

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