There is a new public-domain law search engine on the block and it’s a dandy. Content Like parallel projects, Public.Resource.Org and AltLaw, newcomer PreCYdent aims to compile public-domain cases and statutes for free availability on …
Month: January 2008
The New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
On December 1, 2007, a revised and restyled Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (F.R.C.P.) became effective. The Style Project, as it is called, rewrote the rules using “plain language” with the purpose of making them …
Atlantic Monthly Goes Free, But WSJ Doesn't
Despite speculation to the contrary, The Wall Street Journal will keep a significant portion of its content behind its paid-subscription wall. The Atlantic Monthly, however, has recently dropped its subscriber registration requirement, making the site …
Free Overnight Parking in Madison Ramps During Snow Emergencies
From a City of Madison News Release: Beginning Monday, January 28, 2008, the Parking Utility will not charge for parking in cashiered sections of city garages between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on declared snow …
Diploma Privilege Lawsuit Reinstated
A lawsuit questioning Wisconsin’s diploma privilege was reinstated on Tuesday by the Seventh Circuit, reports JS Online. From the article: U.S. District Judge John Shabaz dismissed the lawsuit last year. The rule exempting University of …
Historical Photos – Wisconsin Law
Have you seen the collection of photos that the Library of Congress has recently posted to Flickr? There are some pretty amazing photos, including a series of color photos from WWII era. It got me …
Bo Ryan & Crew Featured on New READ Poster
From Libraries@UW Madison newsletter: UW basketball Head Coach Bo Ryan and several of the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball players are the subjects in the latest READ poster by the UW-Madison Libraries, which will arrive in …
JS Online Weighs in on Proposal to Limit Access to Court Records
In an editorial yesterday, JS Online weighs in on another proposal to limit access to Wisconsin’s online court records. Companion proposals by Vos and Lassa would have state officials remove cases or charges involving a …
New Bill Would Give Police Instant Access to Drivers' License Photos
Wisconsin Attorney General Van Hollen is backing a bill that would offer electronic access by law enforcement agencies to photographs on motor vehicle operators licenses and identification cards. According to Proof and Hearsay: The bill …
OPAC of the Future Featured at UW Reference Retreat
Last week the UW Madison Libraries sponsored a Reference Retreat for our campus reference librarians. There were some really great sessions that I thought might have a broader appeal and which some WisBlawg readers might …