The Social Media Law Student has launched a series called Social Media Best Practices for Law Schools. In part one, the author shares her frustrations about her school’s stance on social media: Like other law …
Year: 2009
WisBar InsideTrack and Bluebook Helpers
The March 4 edition of InsideTrack is now available. InsideTrack is the new e-newsletter available from the Wisconsin State Bar. I contributed an article entitled Bluebook helpers: Tools for creating legal citations. In the article, …
Pittsburgh Couple Loses Privacy Case Against Google Maps Street View
“A couple in Pittsburgh whose lawsuit claimed that Street View on Google Maps is a reckless invasion of their privacy lost their case.” Read more from CNet News: Aaron and Christine Boring sued the Internet …
Zotero Releases Syncable Web App, Fixes HeinOnline Translator & Impoves Bluebook Format
Lots of good news from Zotero today! If you’re not familiar with it, Zotero is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. See my earlier post for …
Wisconsin to Tax Internet Downloads
Beginning on October 1st, Wisconsin will begin collecting a 5% sales taxes on Internet downloads of music, games, books, ring tones and other video entertainment. The District of Columbia and 15 states have similar laws. …
AALL Members Receive Free Access to CALI Lessons
From the American Association of Law Libraries E-Newsletter: I’m pleased to announce that AALL is now providing members free access to the full set of online lessons hosted by the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction …
AALL Joins Twitter
The American Association of Law Libraries has set up two Twitter feeds: One for general information and a second for updates on the 2009 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Recent Tweets: Wifi will be available …
Track "Shovel-Ready" Projects at Stimulus Watch
Stimulus Watch has compiled a list of Wisconsin’s municipal “shovel-ready” projects for which mayors have requested federal stimulus funding. Click on a project to read (and add to) its description and vote on whether you …
Track "Shovel-Ready" Projects at Stimulus Watch
Stimulus Watch has compiled a list of Wisconsin’s municipal “shovel-ready” projects for which mayors have requested federal stimulus funding. Click on a project to read (and add to) its description and vote on whether you …
Fastcase Webinars for WisBar Members
Wisconsin State Bar members are invited to attend free webinars from Fastcase explaining this new member benefit. Fastcase offers free, unlimited access to a comprehensive 50-state and federal case-law database including coverage of federal appellate …