LegalDockets.com, a portal of court case information, is being restructured as Courtport.com. The new site will offer an improved user interface, added content, discussion forums, and more. The main component of the site is still …
Month: August 2008
UW Madison Libraries Develops Mobile-Friendly Site
The UW Madison Libraries have developed a mobile friendly site so that users of devices such as iPhones, PDAs, etc. may more easily navigate through the library web site. This beta mobile site is accessible …
New UW Law Library Web Site – URL Changes for WI Briefs & Drafting Records
I’m very pleased to share the newly redesigned Law Library Web site. The new site features lots more quick links to our most popular resources. We’ve also revamped our list of databases so that users …
Phone in a Question, Get a Text Answer Back with ChaCha
ChaCha is a free cellphone service that lets you ask any question answerable via a Web search, using any cellphone, by simply making a voice call. A few minutes later, you’ll receive an answer as …
Free Wi-Fi Directory
The Wi-Fi-FreeSpot Directory is a listing of locations that offer Free Wi-Fi. There is a state by state directory, along with nationwide chains and airports which offer free access. International locations are also listed. Source: …
IDEA to Replace EDGAR for Company Filings
The Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman recently announced that EDGAR will be replaced with a new system called IDEA offering “investors far faster and easier access to key financial information about public companies and mutual …
Star in Your Own Mini READ Poster
Now you (or your dog) can star in your own mini READ poster thanks to ALA (American Library Association). Just upload your photo, add some text if desired, choose a poster style, and you’re done! …
WI Supreme Court to Reconsider Citations to Unpublished Decisions
The Wisconsin Law Journal reports that “on Oct. 14, 2008, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will, for the fourth time, consider a proposed rule to allow citation to an unpublished decision for persuasive authority.” Read more.
Legal Research in Wisconsin, 2nd Ed Now Available
I was very pleased to share that Legal Research in Wisconsin, 2nd edition is finally available. The authors are Ted Potter (main author), Jane Colwin, Mary Koshollek, and UW Law Library’s own Bill Ebbott and …
A Must Have: Zotero Manages the Entire Research & Writing Process
Yesterday a representative from Zotero, Trevor Owens, gave a demo to our law school faculty. To say that they were impressed would be an understatement – there were actual squeals of delight. Zotero is a …