]> 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 17:05:01 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/features/clemencyclinics.htm <strong>Ken Strutin's</strong> article presents a significant collection of expertly selected resources on clemency and other established post-conviction projects. It also includes general resources that can be used in the process of starting up a clemency clinic or a project in a law school, bar association, law firm, university, college or any entity interested in undertaking a role in arena of work. Ken documents how innocence projects and law clinics are good models for clemency projects because they pursue claims frequently raised in pardons. He also identifies how schools of journalism, paralegal and legal assistant programs, and private law firms, defense providers, individual attorneys and not-for-profits spearheaded by those directly affected, have embraced a mission to address injustice in their particular ways. Criminal Law Features Legal Research Strutin, Ken Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:48:58 -0700 http://www.llrx.com/features/veterancriminaldefense.htm <strong>Ken Strutin's</strong> guide includes key recent and notable cases, surveys, studies, guides, web resources and directories for legal research specific to veterans' deployed to war who subsequently developed mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD). Criminal Law Features Human Rights Legal Research Strutin, Ken Surveys Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:25:11 -0700 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 04:06:59 -0700 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 10:10:33 -0700 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 14:30:43 -0700 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 21:50:46 -0700 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 17:57:19 -0700 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 11:21:18 -0700 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 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 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 01:00:00 -0700 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 01:00:00 -0700 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 01:00:00 -0700 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 01:00:00 -0700 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 01:00:00 -0700