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Guide to International Refugee Law Resources on the Web

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This updated research guide by Elisa Mason directs readers to some of the key texts and resources available on the Web that can help shed light on, and provide a context for, many of the issues currently being deliberated in the refugee law arena. The guide covers international and regional instruments, human rights and humanitarian law, international bodies (especially the UNHCR), national legislation, case law, and periodicals.

Legal Implications of Cloud Computing - Part One (the Basics and Framing the Issues)

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:50:47 -0800

Attorney David Navetta contends that there there will be significant financial pressure on organizations to take advantage of the pricing and efficiency of cloud computing, and if attorneys fail to understand the issues ahead of time there is a serious risk of getting "bulldozed" into cloud computing arrangements without time or resources to address some serious legal issues that are implicated.

The Legal Profession and Five Responses to Technology

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:39:39 -0800

Lawyer, writer and blogger Nicole Black's informed commentary reminds fellow professionals that technology and the Internet are here to stay.

Review of HTC Magic (G2) vs iPhone 3G (and 3G S)

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:05:49 -0800

Techie expert extraordinaire Nicholas Moline compares the upcoming T-Mobile G2 (HTC Magic) with the iPhone 3G, which has the new iPhone 3.0 Software. Nick ran detailed and thorough tests of each Smartphone's usability and functionality, and he highlights the respective range of features, including bar code readers, removable memory, cameras, GPS, touchscreens, email, web access, and lots more. He also shares his thoughts about which gadget delivers the best applications for users.

FIT for Purpose – The New FLARE Index to Treaties

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:20:58 -0800

Dr. Peter Clinch and Steven Whittle describe the background development, various ways in which the service can be used, and technical issues of this fully searchable database. Launched in March 2009, it indexes and lists over 1,500 of the most significant multilateral treaties concluded from 1856 onwards. It was conceived to fill a gap in the range of information finding tools available on the internet for the international lawyer.

A Guide for the Perplexed: Libraries and the Google Library Project Settlement

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:21:18 -0800

Jonathan Band's article outlines the settlement’s provisions, with special emphasis on the provisions that apply directly to libraries. The settlement is extremely complex (over 200 pages long, including attachments), so this paper of necessity simplifies many of its details.

Leadership & The Role of Information: Making The Creatively Informed Questioner

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:04:47 -0800

Stuart Basefsky supports the concept that the quintessential leader is an informed leader. However, effectively communicating and leveraging the power of information, in leadership roles, is subject to a range of interpretations that he discusses in this forward thinking series.

How Can Leaders Channel the Creative Potential of Individualistic Groups?

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:00:07 -0800

According to Prof. Jack Goncalo, one of the challenges that leaders face is how to foster creative potential. His research supports the position that how leaders maintain momentum and make sure their organizations are dynamic and creative is determined by where they fall on the continuum from individualism to collectivism.

Why and What Lawyers Should Consider Outsourcing

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:50:04 -0800

This article by Ron Friedmann reviews the history of and logic behind legal outsourcing. It then outlines some of the current legal outsourcing options. A detailed discussion of each option is not possible in one article. Instead, the final section takes a close look at one, outsourcing secretarial and word processing tasks.

Researching Intellectual Property Law In The Russian Federation

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Julian Zegelman's research guide is intended to assist its users with research of Russian intellectual property law by a) describing the primary sources of intellectual property law in the Russian Federation; and b) listing a number of secondary sources that interpret and comment on intellectual property law in the Russian Federation.

A Compilation of State Lawyer Licensing Databases

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Trevor Rosen and Andrew Zimmerman's guide focuses on websites that will help you determine whether a lawyer is currently licensed to practice in a particular state.

Law of the Pacific Islands: A Guide to Web Based Resources

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:40:00 -0800

Ruth Bird's guide is expertly updated by Dianne Thompson and Anna Matich, each of whom possess comprehensive legal research expertise on this topical area.

The Blog - Another Tool in Your Arsenal

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Janet Peros provides an overview of how law librarians have integrated blogs and RSS into current awarness services for practice groups and client related research.

The Impact of Social Networking Tools and Guidelines to Use Them

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

LaJean Humphries identifies the wide range of social networking sites with which researchers should be knowlegeable, and addresses legal, privacy and ethical concerns associated with their use. She also provides a bibliography of books, articles and reports that focus on the impact of social networking applications.

Deep Web Research 2007

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Marcus P. Zillman's bibliographic guide highlights resources that focus on the history of deep web research, as well as dozens of topical sources that will contribute to your search and research efforts, through a range of respositories of valuable data, reports and scholarly literature.