Legal Research News and Information with an Emphasis on Wisconsin
I recently discovered a new note taking tool called EverNote and I just love it. I’m starting work on a book and needed a way to manage my notes. 3×5 index cards weren’t going to cut it this time. It needed it to be electronic, so I could just cut and paste when it comes …
Inter Alia reports that Project Safekids offers a page with nationwide RSS feeds for both Amber Alerts and Sex Offender Information.
House of Representatives has compiled a A Citizen’s Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 to Request Government Records (HR Report 109-226). From section IV, How to Use this Guide: This report explains how to use the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974. It …
From Law.com: The policy-making body of the federal judiciary [the Judicial Conference] on Tuesday [9-20-05] endorsed a sweeping rule change that will allow lawyers to cite unpublished opinions in federal appeals courts nationwide beginning in 2007. . . The citation rule change, if ratified by the Supreme Court and untouched by Congress, would end a …
Ready for a little break? Try your hand, or rather, your mouse, at the electronic Wisconsin coloring book from the Wisconsin Legislature. Choose from a variety of state inspired images include a muskie, wood violet, sugar maple, or even the state seal. Coloring your not cup of tea? Try the crossword puzzle or word search. …
LLRX.com has compiled an excellent guide to sources of Free and Fee Based Appellate Court Briefs Online. This guide is an attempt to provide researchers with the ability to quickly find appellate court briefs. Part one lists sites where free copies can be obtained of federal and state appellate court briefs. Part two lists sites …
From DCLRC Blawg: The American Civil Liberties Union is teaming up with the Dane County Legal Resource Center (DCLRC) to observe Banned Books Week, which runs the last week of September. On Wednesday, September 28th they will host bilingual readings of the Bill of Rights and a brief presentation planned for the lunch hour on …
Wow, I had no idea there were so many Wisconsin blogs. Take a look at MKEonline’s 1000 Voices blog directory, a collection of blogs written in, for, or about Wisconsin. They are even hosting a blog of the week poll. Check out the weekly winners. My favorite is Do Not Eat the Photos, a neat …
My last Blue Book post prompted me to do a little digging around in its pages. The State Symbols section is a lot of fun. Here’s what I learned about our state song, “On, Wisconsin!” The music for “On, Wisconsin!” was composed in 1909 by William T. Purdy with the idea of entering it in …
The 2005-2006 Wisconsin Blue Book is now available in print. The feature article, “The Wisconsin Court System: Demystifying the Judicial Branch,” is worth a look. The electronic version, however, does not seem to be available yet. I suspect it will be made available soon from the LRB. Thanks to my UW Law Library colleague, Bill …