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Law is Cool

Law school blog and podcast from Canada.

http://lawiscool.com

Jul 13
Can we balance work and our personal life?

Can we balance work and our personal life?

By: Hilary Bowser It can be extremely difficult to work in the field of law and make time for our family and friends. Many believe that to be successful in our careers we must make sacrifices in our personal life. Is there truly a way to…
Jul 9
by Stephanie Hannah

by Stephanie Hannah
Jul 8
My Clio Day

My Clio Day

By: Hilary Bowser

Rank this Week: 126

Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

Covers law foundations of Canadian Law. From McGill University's Neil Wehneman and Erin Morgan.

http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com

Jul 11
Common Sense: Alcohol with Energy Drinks Is Dangerou

Common Sense: Alcohol with Energy Drinks Is Dangerou

I started writing this article the other day for an attorney law blog and realized how silly it sounded. I put in all of the work and then realized that probably everyone knows that sipping on that Red Bull and Vodka isn’t any good…
Dec 4
Court-Appointed Ad Litem: Are They Helpful?

Court-Appointed Ad Litem: Are They Helpful?

A court appointed ad litem (often referred to as guardian ad litem in Raleigh) refers to a court-appointed advocate for children involved in court proceedings. These guardian ad litem volunteers represent the best interests of the child…
Nov 26
Bag the “Ag Gag” Bill

Bag the “Ag Gag” Bill

You’ve probably seen the shocking videos of de-beaked chickens shoved thirty to a cage at a factory farm, or rats running rampant at a food processing plant. Such things are upsetting to see- but as a member of the public, you…

Rank this Week: 137

Valpo Law Blog

Covers recent cases and topics before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Authored by students at Valparaiso University Law School.

http://blogs.valpo.edu/law

Apr 8
Legal Malpractice and Violations of Professional Rules Now Have Significant Bankruptcy Consequence

Legal Malpractice and Violations of Professional Rules Now Have Significant Bankruptcy Consequence

Azariah Jelks Juris Doctor Candidate, 2016 Valparaiso University Law Lawyers will now have more reasons to avoid committing malpractice. In Estate of Cora v. Jahrling, the Seventh Circuit held that a lawyer filing for bankruptcy could not…
Feb 28
Even a Simple Contractual Mistake Can Lead to a Disastrous Outcome for Businesse

Even a Simple Contractual Mistake Can Lead to a Disastrous Outcome for Businesse

Elias Awaad Juris Doctor Candidate, 2016 Valparaiso University Law It is not uncommon for a business to rely on one manufacturer to provide them with a majority or a certain amount of one product to resell to the public. Often, these…
Feb 24
Seventh Circuit’s Decision Discourages the Code of Silence

Seventh Circuit’s Decision Discourages the Code of Silence

By: Duke Truong J.D. Candidate, 2017 Valparaiso University School of Law Who can serve as witnesses in police brutality cases? On January 28, 2016, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals provided an answer with its decision in United…

Rank this Week: 498

BYU CSO (Career Services Office)…

BYU CSO (Career Services Office) Blog

BYU's Career Services Office (CSO) offers tips on how to survive and thrive in the legal world.

http://byulawcso.blogspot.com/

Jun 25
White & Case Diversity

White & Case Diversity

Diversity and inclusion are inherent core values of White & Case, embedded in all we do as one firm in our offices around the world. As a truly global law firm, we recruit, retain and advance people of diverse backgrounds who strengthen…
Jun 25
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Internship

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Internship

Go to the link to read about this awesome opportunity!https://m.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/aapi/internship
May 6
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association Writing Competition

U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association Writing Competition

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association is pleased to announce its annual Law Student Writing Competition for the 2014-15 academic year. The Court of Federal Claims Bar Association is a non-profit, voluntary…

Rank this Week: 508

The Blawgraphy

By Luke Gilman at the University of Houston Law Center.

http://www.lukegilman.com/blawg

Nov 24
Considering Justice Thomas on Precedent

Considering Justice Thomas on Precedent

For the law geeks among us, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently gave an extended interview Judge Diane Sykes of the […]
Feb 28
Sneaking in to a Security Conference

Sneaking in to a Security Conference

Link: http://www.csoonline.com/article/701040/how-to-sneak-into-a-security-conference?page=1
Feb 11
Geek-dad employs some money-ball-esque stats analysis to choose…

Geek-dad employs some money-ball-esque stats analysis to choose…

Geek-dad employs some money-ball-esque stats analysis to choose an elementary school; Link: http://m.wired.com/geekdad/2012/02/school-by-the-numbers/

Rank this Week: 499

Public Works

Covers public service at Virginia Law.

http://uvalaw.typepad.com/publicworks/

Jun 12
INTERNS 360: A SUMMER SERIES FROM THE PSC - Issue 5

INTERNS 360: A SUMMER SERIES FROM THE PSC - Issue 5

The Office: Fitting Into the Culture - Amanda Yale When I first started to think about writing this issue on fitting into office culture, I did what any marginally technologically savvy person would do. I went to the internet for...
Jun 5
INTERNS 360: A SUMMER SERIES FROM THE PSC - Issue 4

INTERNS 360: A SUMMER SERIES FROM THE PSC - Issue 4

That Intern with Initiative - Annie Kim You already know the basics of being a good intern. Being smart, eager, dependable. Turning in impeccable work. Diving into projects. Not showing up to the office in flip-flops. But what inspires a...
Jun 4
INTERNS 360: A SUMMER SERIES FROM THE PSC - Issue 3

INTERNS 360: A SUMMER SERIES FROM THE PSC - Issue 3

Email Etiquette - Liz Averill Like practically every lawyer I know, I have seen a lot of embarrassing emails. The worst have been emails containing personal messages or confidential information that were unintentionally sent to large groups…

Rank this Week: 516

Law Weblog

Features recent legal developments. By the Bournemouth and Poole College Sixth Form.

http://www.sixthform.info/lawblog/

Dec 19
John Hart of Pepper v Hart (HL) died this year age 75

John Hart of Pepper v Hart (HL) died this year age 75

John HART John Hart, who has died aged 75, was as a party in the House of Lords case Pepper v Hart he was also the first man to win Mastermind.
Nov 23
Supreme Court court changes rules on legal dre

Supreme Court court changes rules on legal dre

The end of legal dress in Supreme Court Lawyers appearing in the Supreme Court will no longer have to wear the traditional wig and gown. Supreme Court president Lord Phillips said it was “in line with the court’s goal” to make its work…
Oct 28
Change in Human Rights law is certain after next month.

Change in Human Rights law is certain after next month.

ECHR Britain will take the chairmanship of the Council of Europe, the court’s governing body, and ministers hope to use this to push through major reforms.

Rank this Week: 552

Law and Letters

http://lawandletters.blogspot.com/

Aug 6
Destroying Public Education in California

Destroying Public Education in California

So let's say you're in charge of one of the most successful university systems in the country. Your state is in a budget crisis, held hostage by a small but strategically vocal minority that are so against taxation (while their "free market"…
Jun 23
Finally back!

Finally back!

I went to visit my parents for a week to attend my nephew's high school graduation and to be exploited for free child care. For some reason, the entire week I could not access Blogger. I could access blogspot blogs, but not the "create a…
Jun 15
Things that make you feel old.

Things that make you feel old.

My nephew is graduating from high school on Wednesday.

Rank this Week: 468

Law Actually

Blog of a LL.M law student in the UK.

http://lawactually.blogspot.com/

Mar 31
Blogger’s new templates: Contempo, Soho, Emporio and Notable

Blogger’s new templates: Contempo, Soho, Emporio and Notable

For a while now, I’ve been increasingly conscious that the design of Law Actually has become a bit long in the tooth. I’ve occasionally tinkered with the look and feel of my blog over the last few years, but there’s…
Mar 16
When is close of business?

When is close of business?

Ah – ‘close of business’. What a phrase. At least it’s not quite as bad as ‘close of play’. These curious expressions which are frequently bandied about in offices throughout the western world are…
Mar 5
All aboard the booger bu

All aboard the booger bu

Yep – it’s all a-happening down in Bristol. From the Bristol Post 27/02/17: A woman [called Sian, it seems] claims she was physically sick in the street after a passenger on a First Bus wiped a bogey on her leg. Shocked and…

Rank this Week: 722

Culture Forum Blog

From the Forum on Law, Culture & Society at Fordham Law.

http://www.forumonlawcultureandsociety.org/blog/

Oct 14
FOLCS Remembers Jack Greenberg

FOLCS Remembers Jack Greenberg

FOLCS Remembers Jack Greenberg FOLCS acknowledges the death of one of our former Film Series guests, the legendary civil rights attorney, Jack Greenberg, who passed away on October 12, 2016, at age 91. Greenberg argued 40 cases before the…
Aug 3
The 6 types of lawyer movies (by Thane Rosenbaum)

The 6 types of lawyer movies (by Thane Rosenbaum)

When it comes to films about the legal system, spoiler alerts aren’t necessary. For the most part, there’s little ambiguity about where a law film is going—no real surprises, few cliffhangers and not much in the way of…
Jul 5
FOLCS’ Remembers Auschwitz Survivor and Holocaust Hero Elie Wiesel

FOLCS’ Remembers Auschwitz Survivor and Holocaust Hero Elie Wiesel

FOLCS is deeply saddened to hear that Elie Wiesel passed away on July 2, 2016 at age 87. Wiesel was an inspirational Holocaust hero, Auschwitz survivor, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and remarkable novelist. Wiesel was born in Sighet,…

Rank this Week: 710

Law School Labyrinth Blog

Covers the study and practice of law for pre-law and law school students.

http://www.lawschoollabyrinth.com/blog.html

Aug 1
Clique

Clique

Somebody once asked the rhetorical question: "Why do people form cliques?"The rhetorical answer was: "To keep other people out."We see them in all aspects of our lives: country clubs, at work, even churches; you name it. Cliques start early…
Aug 21
Socrates and Freddy Krueger

Socrates and Freddy Krueger

I’ll never forget the first time I was called on in class. “Mr. Sedberry, do you think that a party who has sent a purchase order for goods to another party should be required to…
Aug 15
The Secret That's Not A Secret

The Secret That's Not A Secret

If you are a freshman or sophomore in college, then close your browser and immediately get back to your studies. Invest every minute of your available time in achieving the highest possible GPA before worrying about the law…

Rank this Week: 902

PT-LawMom

By a full-time legal secretary attending law school part-time at night.

http://ptlawmom.com

Jun 27
Safest Cities for a Mom To Practice Law in California

Safest Cities for a Mom To Practice Law in California

It is already hard enough to be a lawyer but being a mom makes it even harder. We often get asked a lot of questions about where is the safest place to practice law. People obviously want to be able…
Jun 11
Time Management

Time Management

In todays world the most important thing that we never have enough of is time. When you are prepping for the Bar Test and taking care of your family the days seem to fly by and you never can fit…
Jun 11
The Not So Fun Bar Test

The Not So Fun Bar Test

So normally most people think Bar and associate that word with good times but for a select few it has a completely different meaning. In 2015 we have hit an all time low for passing this incredibly challenging law test.…

Rank this Week: 909

BlawgConomics

Explores the intersection of law and economics. By Joshua Sturtevant.

http://blawgconomics.blogspot.com/

Nov 5
The Problem with Libertarianism

The Problem with Libertarianism

Libertarianism has created some excitement among the American masses recently in lock-step with the perception that government interference in citizens' lives is on the rise. However, opponents like to point out that libertarianism…
Nov 4
Obamacare Proving My Point Better Than I Ever Could

Obamacare Proving My Point Better Than I Ever Could

I have spoken unfavorably about Obamacare many times on this page. While I didn't like the voting process related to it, the forced coverage language or the taxes and the rising costs that would necessarily be associated…
Nov 2
The Price of Liberty...

The Price of Liberty...

I had to make a quick stop into the office this morning. Unfortunately, part of the Metro system I would have taken was closed. Fear not dear readers - this was due to weekend track work, not a lesser-reported government…

Rank this Week: 669

Mac Law Students

Macintosh + Law School.

http://www.maclawstudents.com/blog/

May 20
Official List of States that will Support ExamSoft’s SofTest Mac

Official List of States that will Support ExamSoft’s SofTest Mac

Here is the official list of states supporting the Mac version of ExamSoft’s test software: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,…
May 18
Update on ExamSoft: Bars to use ExamSoft’s SofTest Mac

Update on ExamSoft: Bars to use ExamSoft’s SofTest Mac

Looks like most of the State Bar Examiners will allow the use of ExamSoft’s SofTest Mac. Dear Administrator, We’re very excited with the response we’ve received from Mac users at your school and we’d like to request your assistance in…
Feb 17
“It’s wonderful to have a beginner’s mind.”

“It’s wonderful to have a beginner’s mind.”

In 1996, Wired interviewed Steve Jobs. I gave that interview another look last night, and was startled (not for the first time) at how much he got right, and how much of the interview telegraphed things to come from Apple. “It’s wonderful…

Rank this Week: 781

Before the Bar Blog - ABA For Law…

Before the Bar Blog - ABA For Law Students

Before the Bar brings together a diversity of opinions, experiences and voices associated with the law – from students to attorneys and judges to members of the legal education field. Its purpose is to connect law students to the future of law.

http://abaforlawstudents.com/stay-informed/before-the-bar-blog/

Jun 6
When what you don’t know can end your legal career before it start

When what you don’t know can end your legal career before it start

Every year around this time, graduating law students are preparing to take the bar exam; and completing the Character & Fitness questionnaires with the hope that the Committee will find they are fit to practice law. Perhaps you know a law…
Jun 2
Congress’ power-up to the president finds staying power in SCOTUS (United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp.)

Congress’ power-up to the president finds staying power in SCOTUS (United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp.)

This is the latest in a series of Quimbee.com case brief videos. Have you signed up for your Quimbee membership? The American Bar Association offers three months of online Quimbee study aids for law student members. And if you…
May 31
Your mission should you choose to accept it: The National Security Writing Competition

Your mission should you choose to accept it: The National Security Writing Competition

You don’t have to write like you’re Tom Cruise hanging around in Mission: Impossible. But it might help get you in the frame of mind for this writing competition. The Standing Committee on Law and National Security is the oldest…

Rank this Week: 1583

Law, Technology & Arts Blog

Covers emerging legal issues in IP, technology, commerce, and the arts. From the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts.

http://wjlta.wordpress.com/

Jun 5
Pink is the New (Vanta)black – The Story Behind the World’s First Open-Source Paint

Pink is the New (Vanta)black – The Story Behind the World’s First Open-Source Paint

By Seth Parent A petty, back-and-forth social media feud between two artists has finally given the world more than just mindless entertainment and threatened lawsuits. In the latest recurrence of this feud, one of the artists has created the…
May 31
Fyre Festival 2017: A Transformative Way to Fraudulently Trap Millennials on a Remote Private Island in the Caribbean

Fyre Festival 2017: A Transformative Way to Fraudulently Trap Millennials on a Remote Private Island in the Caribbean

By Miles Bludorn If you had to scam thousands of uber-rich millennials into trapping themselves on a remote island in the Caribbean, how would you even begin to accomplish such a feat? Allow me to offer you some free advice based on the…
May 26
The Key to the YouTube Advertisement Crisis: an Improved AI

The Key to the YouTube Advertisement Crisis: an Improved AI

By Derk Westermeyer A little over 4 years ago, comedian Ethan Klein uploaded his first video on his YouTube Channel, h3h3productions. That video’s premise was about how people use toilet paper. While this type of comedy may not be…

Rank this Week: 1496

Be BARBRI Ready

Covers bar exams. By BARBRI.

http://www.barexambrief.com/

Jun 2
Long Days of Bar Prep – and Some Fun

Long Days of Bar Prep – and Some Fun

Long Days of Bar Prep – and Some Fun GUEST BLOG Ruth Carter, Esq. | Of Counsel – Venjuris, P.C. Owner/Attorney – Carter Law Firm, PLLC I’ve never said that I was graceful or eloquent, and it…
Jun 1
#BarPrepLife: Creatures of Habit

#BarPrepLife: Creatures of Habit

#BarPrepLife Creatures of Habit GUEST BLOG Lauren Rose, Graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy This was a good experience because, much like what I expect to happen during the bar exam, I was working near strangers in a room that I had…
May 25
THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE EXPLANATORY ANSWERS

THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE EXPLANATORY ANSWERS

THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE EXPLANATORY ANSWERS 50 Years, 100 Bar Exams: Our Exclusive, Expert Tips By Everett Chambers, BARBRI Vice President of Institutional Programs BARBRI’s explanatory answers are comprehensive, relevant and accurate to…

Rank this Week: 1304

Written Description

Reviews recent scholarship in patent law, intellectual property theory, and innovation. By Christopher Suarez, Sarah Tran, and Tan Mau Wu.

http://writtendescription.blogspot.com/

May 30
Licensing in the Shadow of Impression Product

Licensing in the Shadow of Impression Product

Daniel Hemel and Lisa Larrimore OuelletteCross-posted at Whatever Source DerivedJudging by the media coverage, the Supreme Court’s decision today in Impression Products, Inc. v. Lexmark Inc. will have dramatic implications for producers…
Apr 28
Major Issues in Trade Secret Law: Part 1

Major Issues in Trade Secret Law: Part 1

I was thrilled to attend The New Era of Trade Secret Law: The DTSA and other Developments, hosted by the IP Institute at Mitchell/Hamline School of Law and its Director, Sharon Sandeen, Robins Kaplan Distinguished Professor of Law.…
Apr 25
Biosimilars at the Supreme Court: Argument Preview

Biosimilars at the Supreme Court: Argument Preview

This is a guest post by Katie Mladinich, a J.D. student at Stanford Law School. She received her Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.The Supreme Court will hear arguments this morning in its first cases…

Rank this Week: 1497

An Associate's Mind

Covers how associates should approach the practice of law. By Keith Lee.

http://associatesmind.com

May 12
Ask LawyerSlack: What Were Your Naive Expectations in Law School?

Ask LawyerSlack: What Were Your Naive Expectations in Law School?

It’s time for another round of “Ask LawyerSlack!” I get a question from you, dear reader, and throw it to the wolves share it with the denizens in LawyerSlack. The folks in LawyerSlack then ridicule the question provide…
Apr 26
Emotional Distress Tweet (Assault with a Deadly Twitter Part VII)

Emotional Distress Tweet (Assault with a Deadly Twitter Part VII)

This is Part VII of the ongoing coverage of Assault With A Deadly Twitter. Previous entries: Can You Sue Someone For A Tweet That Induces Epilepsy? (Part I) Can Kurt Eichenwald Get Pre-suit Discovery From Twitter? (Part II) Can You…
Apr 19
Ask LawyerSlack: How Do You Handle The Stress Of Being A Lawyer?

Ask LawyerSlack: How Do You Handle The Stress Of Being A Lawyer?

It’s time for another round of “Ask LawyerSlack!” I get a question from you, dear reader, and throw it to the wolves share it with the denizens in LawyerSlack. The folks in LawyerSlack then ridicule the question provide…

Rank this Week: 916

law:/dev/null

Musings of a computer scientist turned law student. By T. Greg Doucette.

http://www.lawdevnull.com/

Apr 23
Navigating a Path Forward

Navigating a Path Forward

One of the big challenges I suspect a lot of us have is figuring out just what exactly we’re supposed to do in life. Not necessarily with the super-small stuff of course. We wake up every day, eat breakfast, bathe, etc etc etc. And not…
Mar 13
::taps mic:: “Is this thing on?”

::taps mic:: “Is this thing on?”

If any of my older readers are still checking this blog occasionally, (1) I love you but (2) you probably need to seek therapy 😉 It’s been over a year since I wrote anything here at law:/dev/null. Officially the longest hiatus…
Nov 27
How to Feel Like an Underachiever

How to Feel Like an Underachiever

QuietStorm and I worked with this guy when we were all in the Student Senate at NC State. And now he’s in the New York Times: How to Prosecute Abusive Prosecutors By BRANDON BUSKEY | NOV. 27, 2015 WHEN it comes to poor people arrested…

Rank this Week: 1494

Law Library & Technology Blog

From the George Mason University School of Law.

http://blog.law.gmu.edu/library/

Nov 18
Online Services Registration Information

Online Services Registration Information

A quick mid-year reminder about database access — Bloomberg Law If you have lost or forgotten your username or password for Bloomberg Law, you can retrieve them by using the “Forgot your Password?” and/or “Forgot your…
Nov 18
Online Services Registration Information

Online Services Registration Information

A quick mid-year reminder about database access — Bloomberg Law If you have lost or forgotten your username or password for Bloomberg Law, you can retrieve them by using the “Forgot your Password?” and/or “Forgot your…
Sep 13
West Academic Study Aids — they aren’t just for exams!

West Academic Study Aids — they aren’t just for exams!

The West Study Aids package is available online to all students. It includes nutshells, hornbooks, Gilbert’s outlines, and much much more. Content isn’t limited to academic subjects — prepping for an interview? There…

Rank this Week: 1701

Instructional Technology

A blawg by Darlene Cardillo, an Instructional Technologist at Albany Law School, dedicated to issues related to instructional technology in general and especially as it relates to legal education.

http://albanylawtech.wordpress.com/

Feb 1
Lecture Capture Anyone?

Lecture Capture Anyone?

After several years of using portable audio recorders to record classes for students and Adobe Presenter to add narration to PowerPoint Presentations, Albany Law School has moved to the Panopto lecture capture system for these…
Jan 29
They’re Not Paying Attention! What Can We Do?

They’re Not Paying Attention! What Can We Do?

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Media Education, university students are not paying attention in class. They spend 20% of their time in class doing things on their digital devices that have nothing to do…
Oct 2
Who Likes What?

Who Likes What?

Recently, Campus Technology polled hundreds of education professionals to ask them which products they think are truly the best. So here’s what they said (in Campus Technology’s first-ever higher education…

Rank this Week: 1848

Legal Geekery

Covers the shenanigans of some geeks stuck in law school.

http://legalgeekery.com

Mar 30
Legal Mind Hacks: Choose Metaphors Wisely—One Word Matters More Than You Think #legalmindhack

Legal Mind Hacks: Choose Metaphors Wisely—One Word Matters More Than You Think #legalmindhack

As a PhD student one of my everyday tasks was to read and summarize social and cognitive psychology literature in preparation for my classes. Since I had already practiced as an attorney at the time, I was constantly noting research with…
Sep 10
Fastcase Public Links to Cases on Haiku Decisis Are Here!

Fastcase Public Links to Cases on Haiku Decisis Are Here!

It was always my intention to include links to the cases referenced on Haiku Decisis, and finally that day is today. We introduced a feature at Fastcase about two months ago allowing any Fastcase subscriber to generate a public link to any…
Aug 19
Haikus Straight from SCOTUS

Haikus Straight from SCOTUS

Announcing Haiku Decisis. A few weeks ago, for reasons I still don’t completely understand, I began to wonder how often the Supreme Court inadvertently creates a haiku in its opinions. These are the kinds of conversations we tend to…

Rank this Week: 1422

Nuts & Boalts

Stories from the fruits and nuts of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall).

http://boaltalk.blogspot.com/

Aug 8
Hanging By An OCI Thread

Hanging By An OCI Thread

Next Friday will mark 10 years to the day that I created this blog as a way of chronicling my experience in law school. It has served well beyond its initial, humble purpose. But with my very limited time these days, and more…
Jan 30
John Yoo for Dean? WTF?

John Yoo for Dean? WTF?

Last week, students at Berkeley Law received a series of emails from the Berkeley Law Dean Search Committee announcing four candidate visits to campus in the coming days.This afternoon students received an email from a "Berkeley Law Dean…
Jan 23
Who wants to be...Dean?

Who wants to be...Dean?

And then there were four. Today all students received an email announcing the Dean Search Committee (including representatives from the faculty, main campus and a student) has selected four candidates, who will visit campus in February, to…

Rank this Week: 1442

Cybercrime Review

Explores new technology, recent legal developments, and interesting arguments at the intersection of computers and the law. By Jeffrey Brown.

http://www.cybercrimereview.com/

Jul 9
Va. police may seek to photograph erection of teenage boy accused of manufacturing child pornography

Va. police may seek to photograph erection of teenage boy accused of manufacturing child pornography

The Washington Post reports that police in Manassas, Virginia may seek to photograph the erection of a teenage boy accused of possession and manufacturing child pornography. The teenager sent a video of himself to his girlfriend, and her…
Jun 26
Initial Reactions to Riley v. California

Initial Reactions to Riley v. California

Yesterday, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that police must obtain a warrant prior to searching the cell phones of the people they arrest in Riley v. California. In an opinion widely heralded as a resounding victory for privacy in the…
Jun 26
Initial Reactions to Riley v. California

Initial Reactions to Riley v. California

Yesterday, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that police must obtain a warrant prior to searching the cell phones of the people they arrest in Riley v. California. In an opinion widely heralded as a resounding victory for privacy in the…

Rank this Week: 1785

The 'Shipping News

Covers clerkship advice and information. By the University of Virginia School of Law.

http://uvalaw.typepad.com/shippingnews/

Oct 14
Robert E. Wone Annual Judicial Clerkship & Internship Conference - last RSVP date

Robert E. Wone Annual Judicial Clerkship & Internship Conference - last RSVP date

Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for the Robert E. Wone Annual Judicial Clerkship & Internship Conference. The conference will be held at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law 4340 Connecticut Ave., N.W.…
Sep 3
Judicial Intern and Clerkship Conference

Judicial Intern and Clerkship Conference

Want an opportunity to learn about judicial clerkships and internships from the judges themselves? If so, make your way to Washington D.C. on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for the Robert E. Wone Annual Minority Judicial…
Jul 25
Virginia Trial Court

Virginia Trial Court

A clerkship in a Virginia Circuit Court can be an excellent opportunity, particularly for those who wish to pursue careers in prosecution, public defense, legal aid or a more regional firm. While not every court hires term clerks, most of the…

Rank this Week: 1687

Law Space Match Blog

Provides information for lawyers on space sharing arrangements.

http://blog.lawspacematch.com/

Jan 14
Commercial Real Estate Recovery Boosted in Atlanta

Commercial Real Estate Recovery Boosted in Atlanta

According to Douglas Sams, Commercial Real Estate Editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle, referencing commercial real estate brokerage Jones Lang LaSalle, says Atlanta's economy is rebounding! According to Sams, the region's second-largest…
Jan 8
LawSpaceMatch: A Sponsor for the Run for Justice

LawSpaceMatch: A Sponsor for the Run for Justice

As a sponsor for Run for Justice facilitated by Atlanta Legal Aid Society, LawSpaceMatch was a part of the 1,200 participants raising $25,000 for the general operating fund of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. The run was on November 10, 2012,…
May 1
Creative Attorney Space Sharing Arrangement

Creative Attorney Space Sharing Arrangement

With the road paved for sharing office space, attorneys seek options for finding suitable space with great amenities and a place for exchanging expertise with other like-minded professionals.

Rank this Week: 1669

Trickum Legis

Covers the quirks and quibbles in the law.

http://trickumlegis.wordpress.com

Dec 4
UCC Buyer Flowchart

UCC Buyer Flowchart

I made this flowchart when I was studying the UCC for a class in law school. I don’t use it anymore, but I am sure those of you who are studying for it may find it useful! (Warning it is only as current as 2011). Download the UCC Buyer…
Dec 4
UCC Buyer Flowchart

UCC Buyer Flowchart

I made this flowchart when I was studying the UCC for a class in law school. I don’t use it anymore, but I am sure those of you who are studying for it may find it useful! (Warning it is only as current as 2011). Download the UCC Buyer…
Dec 4
UCC Seller Flowchart

UCC Seller Flowchart

I made this flowchart when I was studying the UCC for a class in law school. I don’t use it anymore, but I am sure those of you who are studying for it may find it useful! (Warning it is only as current as 2011). Download the UCC Seller…

Rank this Week: 1078

The MTTLR Blog

By the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review.

http://www.mttlrblog.org/

Nov 21
Old Regulations, New Technology

Old Regulations, New Technology

California’s Bay Area is moving towards a new means of transportation, but not if the state government can have its way. SideCar is a San Francisco-based startup that offers real-time ridesharing to a community of smartphone users who need…
Nov 14
YouTube Updates its Content ID Dispute Process, but is it Enough?

YouTube Updates its Content ID Dispute Process, but is it Enough?

On October 3, 2012, YouTube announced a change in its content ID dispute process, as updated on its blog. What does this update really mean and why does it matter? A short story might help clarify the situation.
Nov 12
Are Your E-mail Communications Protected by the Stored Communications Act?

Are Your E-mail Communications Protected by the Stored Communications Act?

Last month, the Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled that the Stored Communications Act (“SCA”) did not protect e-mails contained in a user’s webmail account. Jennings v. Jennings, No. 27177 2012 WL 4808545 (S.C. Oct. 10, 2012). The…

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Law Partners Organization

A resource for spouses and families of Brigham Young University (BYU) Law School students

http://lawpartners.blogspot.com/

Sep 6
Opening Social - September 7th!

Opening Social - September 7th!

Please join us on September 7th at Rock Canyon Park from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. You and your family are invited to attend! If your law spouse isn't around, still come, there will be many of us there alone!Dinner and dessert will be provided,…
Apr 2
Activities this Week

Activities this Week

LP Closing Social
Mar 26
Activities this Week: 3/26-3/31

Activities this Week: 3/26-3/31

3/27 Tuesday Children's Hour: California Pizza Kitchen Tour 12:00 (noon)This is a really fun tour. The kids will get to make and eat their very own pizza!

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CU bLAWg

Collective blog for the University of Colorado School of Law.

http://cublawg.blogspot.com/

Mar 31
Career Service

Career Service

With Dean Harris stepping down, we now have had complete turnover in the Career Services office in two years. It's in pretty bad shape right now, in my view. Use this as an open thread on career prospects.
Feb 9
Friday Classes--coming soon to CU Law

Friday Classes--coming soon to CU Law

Apparently the Deans plan to vastly increase the numbert of Friday courses next year. Word is that if a course meets three times/week, it will amost certainly meet on Fridays. What say you, CU Law community?
Dec 2
A Little Jobs Humor...

A Little Jobs Humor...

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Persuasive Authorities

Covers law, politics, and foreign policy by legal teachers, scholars, fellows and researchers.

http://persuasiveauthorities.blogspot.com/

Mar 30
Farewell

Farewell

Persuasive Authorities is officially signing off. On behalf of our entire roster of contributors, I thank our readers for visiting us and interacting with us in this group blog. It has been fun, fruitful, and productive.We look forward to…
Feb 18
New Law School Ranking

New Law School Ranking

(from Malcolm Gladwell.) The full list is available here (subscription required), but you can get a quick glimpse of them here.
Feb 14
Women’s quota in major enterprise

Women’s quota in major enterprise

These days, in Germany there is a lively discussion about women’s quota in major enterprises. The facts are clear: in most German businesses, especially in leadership positions, women are still underrepresented. Only 13 percent of the…

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Texas Coastal Law Society

From the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas.

http://texascoastallaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 12
Where can I find news about coastal, ocean, admiralty and maritime law?

Where can I find news about coastal, ocean, admiralty and maritime law?

Websites:
Jan 10
2011: Conference Calendar

2011: Conference Calendar

2011 conferences related to coastal, ocean, admiralty or maritime law:
Aug 19
Resource: A weekly coastal and ocean law case alert

Resource: A weekly coastal and ocean law case alert

Looking for the perfect resource to keep you up to date on coastal law developments in the US? The National Sea Grant Law Center at Ole Miss offers a weekly Ocean and Coastal Case Alert, an email newsletter that will keep you up to date with…

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The Mature Law Student

For those going into law as a second career for ages 40 and up. By Sam Bruner.

http://thematurelawstudent.blogspot.com/

Aug 7
The First Semester - Getting Started

The First Semester - Getting Started

My son was entering his junior year in high school. Before school starts my wife goes to Target for all his supplies. Now she led both of us. My son was the expert here. He advised me on the type of book bag that would look cool and the…
Jun 13
He Not Being Born Is Busy Dying Or Why Should I Attend Law School In My Fiftie

He Not Being Born Is Busy Dying Or Why Should I Attend Law School In My Fiftie

My reasons for deciding on law school may be different from others. I am writing this post because I have been asked by EVERYONE who knows I am attending school, including many professors, why I am going at this time in life. When I say…
Jun 5
The Most Common Questions and Reactions From Friends and Relative

The Most Common Questions and Reactions From Friends and Relative

I will address the question of "why I wanted to go to law school" in another posting. Let's just accept the notion that I did not wake up one day and say, "hey, I think I'll go to law school now that I'm 52!" Something had to be missing in…

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Florida Law Review

From the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

http://www.floridalawreview.com/blog/

Feb 22
More publicity for the Review

More publicity for the Review

Over the weekend, one of our alums got some positive coverage of his Note. David Karp (class of 2009) was interviewed by Tony Mauro of the National Law Journal for a piece entitled “Does Thomas’ Silence Thwart Advocacy?”. David’s…
Feb 14
Webcast of Dunwody lecture on Tuesday (02/16) at 11a

Webcast of Dunwody lecture on Tuesday (02/16) at 11a

Want to see our Dunwody lecture but can’t be in Gainesville on Tuesday? Watch it at www.floridalawreview.com! Dean John C. Jeffries, Jr., former dean of UVA Law School, will be on campus giving a lecture entitled “Rationalizing Qualified…
Jan 8
Sneak Peek at our July 2010 book

Sneak Peek at our July 2010 book

In our July 2010 book, we will publish an Article by Professor Martin Redish which discusses class action lawsuits and the cy pres doctrine. Professor Redish explains the premise of his Article and discusses his findings in this video. …

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Grace Case

Covers the U.S. v. W.R. Grace criminal prosecution. By the University of Montana School of Law and the School of Journalism.

http://archive.umt.edu/gracecase/

May 28
Week 2 Wrap-Up

Week 2 Wrap-Up

This week, both the U.S. Government and Defense counsel for W.R. Grace and individual defendents layed out their case in opening statements. EPA On-Site Coordinator Paul Peronard was introduced, examinedÂ and cross-exaimined after Molloy…
May 19
UM students from Libby split on verdict

UM students from Libby split on verdict

MISSOULA (May 18, 2009) – Not guilty. To Danielle Bundrock, a University of Montana senior, the verdicts sounded a lot like, “No justice.”
May 19
Verdict is justice deferred for many Libby resident

Verdict is justice deferred for many Libby resident

LIBBY (May 10, 2009) — The environmental criminal inquiry into the most sprawling industrial disaster in U.S. history ended in the failed prosecution of a company charged with poisoning a small Montana town. Some residents of the town say…

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Lawyerlike

Canadian law student blog.

http://lawyerlike.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
Case Rested

Case Rested

Last post! Except for graduation in three weeks, I have four months without thinking, writing, or agonizing over the law. Thankfully, though we've spent the last three years studying inside the crumbling edifice that is the Curtis Building…
Apr 27
I can vouch for your user experience

I can vouch for your user experience

Some law school purists may have questioned my insistence that films can be an amazing study guide. Well, maybe now film purists can find out the same. Lawyerlike, meet IMDb!
Apr 26
L to the L to the B

L to the L to the B

It's not a couplet, but it's close. The last sentence I wrote on my Admin final, my last final, summing up a question where I was asked to offer advice on the likelihood of a successful immigration appeal for a Mr. and Mrs. Singh, was not…

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Best Practice for Legal Education

A blawg by Albany Law School Professor Mary Lynch designed to be a useful web-based source of information on current reforms in legal education, and to create a place where people interested in the future of legal education can freely exchange ideas, concerns, and opinions.

http://bestpracticeslegaled.albanylawblogs.org/

Jun 4
Professor Merritt’s Blog post on attorney discipline and bar exam WORTH A READ!

Professor Merritt’s Blog post on attorney discipline and bar exam WORTH A READ!

Our blog has often posted about many issues related to licensing lawyers, experiential requirements for admission, the monopolizing power of the NCBE and the pros and cons of the UBE. Thus, I recommend to our readers an excellent post…
May 24
Clinical Education in Tumultuous time

Clinical Education in Tumultuous time

Having recently returned from the AALS Clinical Conference, which was focused on engaging in clinical legal education during tumultuous times, I’ve had a thought percolating, one about which there was little occasion to…
May 24
Call for Papers – The Ethics of Legal Education

Call for Papers – The Ethics of Legal Education

Call for Papers The Ethics of Legal Education AALS Section on Professional Responsibility 2018 AALS Annual Meeting San Diego, CA January 3-6, 2018 The Section on Professional Responsibility is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for…

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Diversity at Albany Law School

A blawg from Albany Law School's Diversity Office to engage all students, faculty and staff to create a community of inclusion and to have an open forum to address issues facing all of us.

http://albanylawdiversity.wordpress.com/

May 23
Albany Law School celebrates its 166th Commencement.

Albany Law School celebrates its 166th Commencement.

For Albany Law School’s Class of 2017, it was a day of inspiration and celebration. Before crossing the stage Friday, …Continue reading →
May 17
CONGRATULATIONS! to members of the Class of 2017

CONGRATULATIONS! to members of the Class of 2017

YOU DID IT! We look forward to seeing you walk across the stage on Friday, May 19th. For a live video of …Continue reading →
May 16
Albany Law School: Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter, Issue 1

Albany Law School: Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter, Issue 1

Published by members of the Law School’s Faculty Diversity Committee. Website: http://www.albanylaw.edu/diversity Filed under: Alumni in the news, Blogroll, Careers, Diversity Internships on …Continue reading…

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LegalEase on CKUT 90.3 FM

Covers law-related topics. By the law students at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

http://legaleaseckut.wordpress.com

Apr 3
“The Power of Migrant Stories”

“The Power of Migrant Stories”

Click here to download audio. On March 29, McGill’s Faculty of Law welcomed Historian and Professor from the University of Zayed, Sonia Cancian. Cancian spoke of how the life stories of migrants in Italy…
Mar 18
March 2017–Divest and Resist

March 2017–Divest and Resist
Mar 18
February 2017–Let’s Dump Trump

February 2017–Let’s Dump Trump

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Boalt Bulletin Board

An online forum for non-event announcements. From Berkeley Law.

http://bbb.berkeleylawblogs.org/

Jan 17
Public Health Course 214: Eat.Think.Design.

Public Health Course 214: Eat.Think.Design.

This course is accepting Law students: Eat.Think.Design. is the only course in the country that teaches systematic innovation and human-centered design in a public health context. Student teams work on design projects for real clients at the…
Jan 11
Public Health Course Open to Law Student

Public Health Course Open to Law Student

US Food and Drug Administration, Drug Development, Public Health and Health Policy PB HLTH 236**CN#32627**2 Units**Spring Semester**Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM** Instructors: Veronica Miller PhD; Jur Strobos MD JD [veronicam@berkeley.edu] SYNOPSIS…
Dec 5
University College Dublin Law Review Seeks Submission

University College Dublin Law Review Seeks Submission

THE UCD LAW REVIEW IS CURRENTLY SEEKING SUBMISSIONS The deadline for submission to Volume 17 is the 24 March 2017 The UCD Law Review is Ireland’s leading student-run legal journal. The Review is published on an annual basis, with…

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Nexus

Chapman's Journal of Law and Public Policy

http://www.lawschoolblog.org/

Jan 10
How to Choose a Law School

How to Choose a Law School

How to Choose a Law School So by now you’ve wrapped up your undergrad and passed your LSAT. Now it’s time to find a law school, which in and of itself is a daunting task. Everyone and their mother is still clawing their way to an…
Jan 10
The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court…
Jan 10
All about Law School

All about Law School

Here is where I will be writing all about law school.

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e-Lessons Learned

Covers e-discovery issues by focusing on mistakes made by counsel, employers and employees.

http://ellblog.com

Dec 21
Can you be Compensated for Converting e-Discovery Files?

Can you be Compensated for Converting e-Discovery Files?

In Bagwe v. Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., the Indian-born Plaintiff sued her former employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, alleging that she had been fired because of her national origin and race. The United…
Dec 19
If You Are a Big Dog in a Company Should Make Sure Your Email’s Are Preserved When Put on Notice? Yes, Unless You Want To Be Found Grossly Negligent

If You Are a Big Dog in a Company Should Make Sure Your Email’s Are Preserved When Put on Notice? Yes, Unless You Want To Be Found Grossly Negligent

In AJ Holdings Grp., LLC v. IP Holdings, LLC, a licensee’s failure to ensure that “key players” preserved their e-mails on various accounts, coupled with his failure to implement any uniform or centralized…
Dec 16
When Are Tweets Admissible As Evidence?

When Are Tweets Admissible As Evidence?

When people warn you about social media posts and their effects on your future, it’s best not to ignore them. For example, tweets exclaiming “GlenPark or get shot!!!” will not aid in the defense or appeal of a guilty verdict…

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JD Nation

Provides advice for blocked, bored or burned out JDs. By Annie Little.

http://www.thejdnation.com/theblog

Feb 22
Why I Left the Law Despite Wanting to Be a Lawyer

Why I Left the Law Despite Wanting to Be a Lawyer

The first time I stumbled across my life coach’s website and saw her latest program on career change I remember thinking: Why the hell would I change careers? I want to be a lawyer. Fast forward a few years to me enrolling in her…
Sep 16
What Lawyers Can Learn from Summer Camp

What Lawyers Can Learn from Summer Camp

I was a counselor at summer camp last month. Sounds banal enough. But what would you say if I told you some of my campers were older than me? I went to summer camp for grown-ass women, and it was even more than I hoped it’d be. I…
Apr 9
Networking for Lawyers Redux

Networking for Lawyers Redux

We’re having a vet behaviorist come to our house. Yep. We’re those people. But we used to be waaaaaaay further out on the ridiculous end of the spectrum before we had a baby. We flew our (then only) dog to Vegas to be the flower…

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Law Student Land

Featuring articles written by law students from across the United States.

http://lawstudentland.com/

Aug 18
Robotics and the Law

Robotics and the Law

By Sean Hartlieb, William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Class of 2017August 4, 2015Robots that function to serve around the household will one day become available on the open market for such domestic use as the…
Apr 15
Caddy Bibs Subject Of Multi-million Class Action Lawsuit Against PGA Tour

Caddy Bibs Subject Of Multi-million Class Action Lawsuit Against PGA Tour

By: Josh Nightingale, Villanova University School of Law Class of 2016April 15, 2015In February, professional caddies filed a federal lawsuit in California against the PGA Tour, seeking millions of dollars in damages on antitrust, breach of…
Apr 7
Batson and Religion

Batson and Religion

By Raina J. Wallace, Indiana University Maurer School of Law Class of 2016April 8, 2015While the Supreme Court has decided to remain silent on the matter, courts differ on whether to extend Batson v. Kentucky to peremptory strikes on the…

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