3 Geeks and a Law Blog has a good post on using LinkedIn for competitive intelligence. An earlier post describes how Twitter can be use as well.
Month: July 2009
New Journal: International Free and Open Source Software Law Review
From the Press Release: London, 13 July 2009. Today sees the launch of a prestigious new legal Journal which aims to bring the highest standards to bear in analysis and comment on all aspects of …
UW Law Enrollments Up for Fall
From the Wisconsin State Journal: Applications at the UW-Madison Law School were up by about 5.5 percent this year, and more students than anticipated said they plan to enroll in the fall, said Mike Hall, …
Community Immigration Law Center – A New Clinic in Madison
There is a new Community Immigration Law Center (CILC) in Madison. Although the Center does not represent clients, it does offer the following services: Brief consultations on basic legal immigration issues provided twice a month …
Access to Justice Commission Formed: New WI Supreme Court Rule 14
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has created Chapter 14 of the Supreme Court Rules, establishing the Access to Justice Commission. The Wisconsin Lawyer has a copy of the full order. From the Creation and Purpose section …
Appellate Briefs Now Available in CCAP
“Attorneys and the public can also freely access appellate briefs online” reports the Wisconsin Law Journal in an article on status of the new electronic filing system for Wisconsin’s appellate courts. While [Wisconsin Supreme Court …
Updated Guide to the Preservation of Federal Judges' Papers
From the U.S. Courts Newsroom: A recent publication discusses the importance of federal judges’ papers as a documentary record of their careers and the work of the federal courts. A Guide to the Preservation of …
RIP George Coburn of The Wheeler Report
Today’s Wheeler Report shares the sad news that George Coburn, “master of this website for more than 10 years lost a three-month struggle with cancer on Saturday. He posted his last news release on Friday, …
Challenge to 'Diploma Privilege' Reinstated by U.S. Court of Appeals
From the State Bar of Wisconsin News: A challenge to Wisconsin’s diploma privilege has been remanded to federal district court following the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Wiesmueller v. Kosobucki, 08-2527… In …
Amazon's Kindle to Sell PLI Law Books
Wall Street Journal reports that Practising Law Institute is offering many of its titles via the Kindle. From the article: A nonprofit group that provides continuing education for lawyers is making its books available for …