]> http://www.llrx.com/taxonomy/term/876/0 en http://www.llrx.com/columns/foia47.htm Now that Congress has passed and the President has signed the FOIA Amendments known as the OPEN Government Act of 2007, many wonder what the new law does and doesn’t do for FOIA requesters. <strong>Scott A. Hodes</strong> reviews the major provisions of the new law and how it will or won’t affect FOIA requesters. FOIA Facts Freedom of Information Government Resources Hodes, Scott A. Legal Research Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:05:01 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/columns/govdomain45.htm <strong>Peggy Garvin</strong> reviews new, free, non-government resources that have recently come online to complement the official U.S. government regulatory information sites, <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/">RegInfo.gov</a> and <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/">Regulations.gov</a>. For this bounty, Peggy says researcher can thank innovative developers and the relatively new availability of a free XML version of the <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/bulkdata/FR">Federal Register</a> that can be downloaded in bulk. Columns E-Government Garvin, Peggy Government Resources Legal Research The Government Domain Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:06:59 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/features/lawfirmlibrarytrenches.htm <strong>Elaine Billingslea Dockens</strong> and <strong>Karen Krupka</strong>, each of whom has over 20 years of law librarian experience, discuss the field of law librarianship, and key issues and factors that new law librarians are likely to encounter as they enter this unique, and still vital profession. Legal Research Dockens, Elaine Billingslea Features Krupka, Karen Law Firm Marketing Law Librarians Legal Research Libraries & Librarians Library Marketing Training Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:10:33 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/features/wrongfulconvictionconfidentiality.htm Interpreting Rule 1.6(b)(1) of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct in the context of wrongful convictions is complicated by evidentiary and practical considerations surrounding the potential use of such information. This article by <strong>Ken Strutin</strong> examines resources about several notable cases and the scholarly literature analyzing different approaches to resolving this dilemma. Criminal Law Features Legal Research Strutin, Ken Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:30:43 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/columns/bookreview14.htm <strong> Heather A. Phillips</strong> recommends this slim volume as it provides an engaging and accessible introduction to American wine law and history that will broaden the reader's appreciation of the wine industry. Though short and non-technical, this book is suitable for a surprising number of library collections. Columns Legal Research LLRX Book Review Phillips, Heather A. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:50:46 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/columns/bookreview13.htm <strong>Heather A. Phillips</strong> describes how though a series of eleven well-written and closely reasoned original essays this book question the treatments of many of the foundations of classical just war theory, such as a non-volunteer army, the use of private contractors as soldiers, the harmlessness of those not actively engaged in combat, the symmetry of combatants, proportionality and extreme emergency. Book Reviews Human Rights Legal Research LLRX Book Review Phillips, Heather A. Tue, 05 May 2009 16:57:19 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/features/googleprojectsettlement.htm <strong>Jonathan Band's</strong> 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. Band, Jonathan Copyright Features Legal Research Libraries & Librarians Search Engines Search Strategies Technology Trends Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:21:18 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/features/lawyerlicenses.htm <b>Trevor Rosen</b> and <b>Andrew Zimmerman's</b> updated guide focuses on websites that will help you determine whether a lawyer is currently licensed to practice in a particular state. Features Legal Profession Legal Research Licensing Rosen, Trevor Zimmerman, Andrew Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/columns/govdomain23.htm <b>Peggy Garvin</b> runs the THOMAS beta test site through its paces, evaluating the new search engine and enhanced navigations features, accompanied by screen shots. Congress Garvin, Peggy Government Resources Legal Research Legislative Research Search Engines Search Strategies The Government Domain Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/features/goodgoogle.htm <b>LaJean Humphries</b> 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. Cyberlaw Features Government Resources Humphries, LaJean Legal Research Libraries & Librarians Privacy Search Engines Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/extras/troopsurge.htm <b>Beth Wellington</b> puts the recently announced troop surge surge into context by reviewing the response of members of Congress, the public, columnists and think tanks. Congress Extras Legal Research Legislative Research Military Wellington, Beth Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/columns/fios13.htm In this month's column, <b>Conrad J. Jacoby</b> covers e-discovery and the way that it will impact the practice of law in 2007. He suggests three stratgegies for attorneys that will help them be more effective advocates and practitioners in the coming year. E-Discovery E-Discovery Update Jacoby, Conrad J. Legal Research Litigation Support Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/congress/authorization.htm <b>Paul Jenks</b> explains the process of key Congressional activitiy: before money can be spent, Congress must authorize the expenditure first, and then must appropriate the money to do so. Congress CongressLine Jenks, Paul Legal Research Legislative Research Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/features/deepweb2007.htm <b>Marcus P. Zillman's</b> 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. Features Information Management Internet Resources Internet Resources - Web Links Internet Trends Legal Research Search Engines Search Strategies Zillman, Marcus P. Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.llrx.com/features/criminaljusticeblogs.htm <b>Ken Strutin's</b> guide includes blogs that provide news and analysis of current developments in criminal justice. The blogs are authored by lawyers, law professors, law librarians, public defenders, criminal justice professionals and observers and commentators on the justice system. Blogs Criminal Law Features Legal Research Strutin, Ken Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800