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Key legal-education, research, practice, and law-library news, including but not limited to items of particular interest to Maricopa County and Arizona.
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Last Entry: November 04, 2020 at 16:37:41

First Year Advice

Posted on August 25, 2009
As you begin your law school career, you will most likely be on the receiving end of many tips, suggestions, and words of advice on how to survive your first year. And without fail…here is some more! The TaxProf Blog has posted loads of advice for first year law students...

Exercises you can do in the Library

Posted on August 21, 2009
As you sit in the library doing mental aerobics you might be encouraging “library spread.” What’s good for your grades and brain is definitely not so great for your waist or thighs. Take a break and look at an awesome list of 50 Exercises you can do at the Library (Without Looking Foolish) sent to us by Suzane Smith...

Fast and Furious Best Library Stuff for First Year Law Students!

Posted on August 20, 2009
The Circulation Desk The Librarians Information Technology Services The Study Skills Collection The Online Library Catalog Library Research Guides The Law Library Website The Ross Blakley Law Library FACEBOOK page The Ross Blakley Law Library BLOG!!!

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Posted on August 19, 2009
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Resources for First Year Law Students

Posted on August 18, 2009
Welcome first year law students! The Law Library staff would like you to have positive and productive first year of law school. To this end, we have created a guide to introduce you to resources and services we have developed especially for you and other helpful resources to help you have a successful law school [...

?How to Read a Legal Opinion?

Posted on August 14, 2009
There is a great article about “How to Read a Legal Opinion” by Orin S. Kerr that was published in The Green Bag Journal in 2007. The article is perfect for new law students or students that have questions about how to read opinions but are afraid to ask! The parts of an opinion are [...

Justice Sotomayor?s Oath of Office

Posted on August 07, 2009
Judge Sonia Sotomayor will be sworn in as the newest Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court on Saturday. She will become the first hispanic justice as well as only the 3rd woman to be on the highest court, following Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg...

Law School: Starting Soon!

Posted on August 04, 2009
As the summer winds down and you prepare to enter law school gear up by reading some books on how to have a successful law school experience. The law library has many books for you to read including the ones listed below. Click on the links to see their library location...

Intersession Hours

Posted on August 04, 2009
Intersession hours begin Friday, August 7 and end Wednesday, August 19. Law Library hours will be: Monday - Saturday 8 am - 5 pm Sunday Closed Monday, August 17 8am - 6pm Tuesday, August 18 8am - 6pm Wednesday, August 19 8am - Midnight

How to Start a Law Firm

Posted on July 22, 2009
Here are some articles, advice and checklists about how to start a solo or small firm. Just click on the links. How to Start Your Own Law Firm Start and Run a Law Firm: ABA Resources AttorneyCafe.com: Useful Readings Just Do It, Successful Solo Says MyShingle...

Lunar Landing 40th Anniversary

Posted on July 21, 2009
This week marks the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11’s mission to the moon. 40 years ago footage of the moonwalk aired on TV, however, the picture quality was not the best. Recently, Nasa engineeres have restored some of the video footage making the picture sharper and more clear...

Law Kitties of the Week

Posted on July 15, 2009
Library staff Mitchell Davidson’s new furry friends!

Fast and Furious Law Student Info on the Web!

Posted on July 14, 2009
FindLaw Law Student Center HG.org Law Student Center ABA Law Student Division JD2B The Online Bar The Frugal Law Student ILRG Law Student Services MegaLaw Law Student Center Westlaw Student Resources Top 100 Twitter Feeds for Law Students

Zimmerman?s Research Guide

Posted on July 09, 2009
Zimmerman’s Research Guide is an online encyclopedia created by law librarian Andrew Zimmerman. The guide is an accumulation of legal research information and tips that Zimmerman and his colleagues have collected over many years. Use it as you would any secondary source...

Librarians Just Want to Have Fun!

Posted on July 08, 2009
After completing the Night Run for the Arts 5K in May, Kerry Skinner, Sara Lipich, and Serene Rock hydrate and catch their breath!

The Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 02, 2009
It is almost time for the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence in the Levine household. Every 4th of July in memory has been marked by this momentous occasion. Complaints and sighs by the kids have gradually waned over the years and have gradually been replaced by genuine interest in government and the scholars [...

Congress remembers Michael Jackson

Posted on July 02, 2009
The United States House of Representatives observed a moment of silence in memory of Michael Jackson. The commemoration was lead by Representatives Diane Watson and Jesse Jackson, Jr. You can read the transcript of the moment’s introduction in the Congressional Record dated June 26, 2009.

United States v. Bernard L. Madoff

Posted on July 02, 2009
The Department of Justice has a page devoted to the Bernard Madoff case. The page includes links to court documents in the case, from the criminal complaint to the transcript of Mr. Madoff’s sentencing which took place June 29, 2009.

Casemaker vs. Fastcase

Posted on July 01, 2009
If you ever wondered about the differences between Casemaker and Fastcase, Robert Ambrogi has done all the work for you. On the Law and Technology News website Mr. Ambrogi compares the two legal research services. He used both and contrasted their similarities, differences and faults...

Fourth of July Holiday Hours

Posted on June 29, 2009
The Law Library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Supreme Court rules in Ricci v. DeStefano

Posted on June 29, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Ricci v. DeStefano. The decision may have broad political implications for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sotomayor since she sat on the panel that previously decided in favor of the City of New Haven, Connecticut...

CRS Report on Judge Sotomayor

Posted on June 26, 2009
In today’s edition of The National Law Journal, columnist Tony Mouro summarizes a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) on the opinions of Judge Sotomayor. You can read his article and the entire 55 page CRS report online.

Safford Unified School District #1 v. Redding

Posted on June 25, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today on a case that originated in Arizona. The court held that the 4th amendment rights of 13 year old student Savana Redding were violated when she was subjected to a strip search at school. However, the court also held that the school administrators were not liable for violating those rights...

Princess is Law Dog of the Week

Posted on June 24, 2009
10 1/2 year old Princess is our Law Dog of the Week Princess lives in Cave Creek with her parents, Lynn and Tom, friends of Reference Librarian Amy Levine. Apparently, she had a “ruff” night studying for the bar.

Arizona Lawmakers Agree to Put on Ballot a Proposed Ban on Affirmative-Action Preferences

Posted on June 23, 2009
Arizona is set to become the first state in which a proposed ban on affirmative-action preferences will be put on the ballot by the legislature, rather than through petitions submitted by voters. Read the article.

Bo is our Law Dog of the Week

Posted on June 19, 2009

Fast and Furious Online Federal Legal Research!

Posted on June 09, 2009
U.S. Code Federal Rules U.S. Supreme Court Opinions U.S. Court Links U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Opinions U.S. District Court, District of Arizona Opinions The Federal Register Code of Federal Regulations The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) Executive Orders

Government Channels on YouTube

Posted on June 08, 2009
The U.S. government has a YouTube channel. On the main page there are links to other agencies and organizations including The White House, NASA, the Department of State, the EPA, and many, many more. I selected the “Reference and General Government” under the Playlist heading and was able to find the speech President Obama made [...

Studying for the Bar?

Posted on June 03, 2009
The Law Library has some books that can help you do your best: Don’t Stress the Bar Exam The Bar Exam in a Nutshell Pass the Bar! Follow the links for the catalog record and call number for these items. These books are located in the Study Skills section of the Law Library, which contains several other books that may [...

Sotomayor Reversal Rates

Posted on June 03, 2009
Tony Mauro wrote an interesting piece on the reversal rate of decisions by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Critics of Sotomayor have brought the spotlight on the 5 of 232 opinions that Sotomayor has written that have been reviewed by the U...

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