Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Voter ID Upheld
In Crawford v. Marion County Board, 553 US __ (2008), issued yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Indiana statute that requires voters to show government-issued identification at polling places. Proponents of such state requirements argue that they help reduce voter fraud; opponents argue that such requirements effectively end up disenfranchising otherwise eligible voters who do not possess government-issued ID -- such as some poor, elderly and disabled individuals. The effect of the Indiana statute will be quickly tested in next week's presidential primary. For more about the opinion, see articles in the New York Times and The Boston Globe.
Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
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Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
Labels: Supreme Court, voting rights
You have a job offer -- now what?
For a practical and productive list of things to consider, check out Responding to a Job Offer. Could be just the advice you need.
Source: Career & Professional Development Blog
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Source: Career & Professional Development Blog
Labels: employment resources
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Summer Help
The reference librarians have prepared a one page handout covering Westlaw and Lexis summer access, other electronic resources you can use this summer, and tips on landing a job. Copies are at the reference desk. Stop by and pick one up.
For job tips you can also see this guide, or check out the display case outside the fifth floor reading room.
For free alternatives to Westlaw and Lexis, take a look at Legal Research on the Web.
And never hesitate to ask for help! In person at the reference desk, by email to lawref@suffolk.edu, and by phone at 617-573-8516. We're here all summer.
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For job tips you can also see this guide, or check out the display case outside the fifth floor reading room.
For free alternatives to Westlaw and Lexis, take a look at Legal Research on the Web.
And never hesitate to ask for help! In person at the reference desk, by email to lawref@suffolk.edu, and by phone at 617-573-8516. We're here all summer.
Labels: electronic resources, employment resources, online resources
New Rule Requires Privilege Log
Effective April 1, 2008, the Mass. Rules of Civil Procedure were amended to include a new section, Rule 26 (b) (5), governing claims of privilege or protection of materials during discovery. The amendment requires that the party withholding material prepare a privilege log, as further specified in the Rule.
Source: Mass. Trial Court Libraries
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Source: Mass. Trial Court Libraries
Labels: civil procedure, court rules, Massachusetts Courts
Friday, April 18, 2008
Online access to Early Mass. Reports
A new resource for those looking to access the earliest Mass. Reports. The Google Books Project has scanned full text copies of Volumes 1-238 of Massachusetts Reports, which means they are now freely accessible on the web. And to make it simpler, the Mass. Trial Court Library has created an interface page, Early Mass. Reports. You can view, search, and/or download from the online volumes.
Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
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Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
Labels: cases, massachusetts resources, online resources
News + Museum = Newseum
Recently opened in D.C. , the Newseum bills itself as the "interactive museum of news...where news comes to life." Sounds like a great place to visit the next time you're in D.C. But in the meantime, definitely check out its website. Every day it displays online copies of the front pages of over 600 daily newspapers from 58 countries. The archive carries front pages that chronicle recent events of historical significance--- for example, 9/11, and the tsunami. Want to relive the glorious day in 2004 when the Red Sox won the World Series? That's there too. Very cool. There are also links to the Freedom Forum, the Diversity Institute, and the First Amendment Center. A valuable and fun resource.
Source: First Amendment Law Prof Blog
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Source: First Amendment Law Prof Blog
Labels: first amendment, News
Bankruptcy filings up--again
More tough economic news. Total US bankruptcy filings increased by 6% for the first quarter of 2008, over the last quarter of 2007--and a whopping 24% over the same quarter in 2007. For the actual numbers, see Credit Slips.
Source: BankruptcyProf Blog
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Source: BankruptcyProf Blog
Labels: bankruptcy, economy
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
* Dream Jobs *
Currently showing in the fifth floor display case: Tips for Landing the Job of Your Dreams . Playing to the end of the semester.
Reviewers say "A must see!" "An invaluable resource!"
Stop by and see it for yourself. It's loaded with concrete tips to help you in your job hunt.
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Reviewers say "A must see!" "An invaluable resource!"
Stop by and see it for yourself. It's loaded with concrete tips to help you in your job hunt.
Labels: employment resources
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Mass. Employment Law Update
A new law mandating triple damages in the event an employer violates the Mass. weekly wage statute went into effect yesterday. For responses from both proponents and opponents of the new law, see the articles in today's Boston Globe and Boston Herald. For more about wages and the law in Massachusetts generally, see Massachusetts Law About Wages, prepared by the the Mass. Trial Court Law Library.
Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
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Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
Labels: employment law, wages
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Public Interest Law: Pro Bono Opportunites
Looking for experience? Have you seen The Pro Bono Opportunities Guide, published by the Mass. Bar Association? It's an online, comprehensive listing of statewide agencies that need pro bono assistance from attorneys, law students or paralegals. Definitely worth a look.
Source: Massachusetts Bar Association
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Source: Massachusetts Bar Association
Labels: career resources, pro bono
Friday, April 04, 2008
One Less Worry
It's Friday afternoon and time to relax. Would you be less worried if you won a $10,000 law school scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year? Check out the One Less Worry contest being run by student lender Access Group. Create a short video about what worries you in law school, upload it to YouTube, fill out the entry form, and you could be on your way. You must be enrolled as a law student as of August 1, 2008 to enter; entries are due June 15, 2008. Access Group will pick the ten best law student submissions based on “creativity, humor, quality, realism and overall appeal” and open up public voting on July 1. Get the most votes by July 31, and you win. More details, entry form, and a lot of legalese to read at the One Less Worry web site.
Source: Law Librarian Blog
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Source: Law Librarian Blog
Labels: scholarships
Public Interest Law: Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a non-profit law firm specializing in environmental work. Founded in 1971 as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund but renamed in 1997 as Earthjustice, the firm employs 55 attorneys at nine offices nationwide and represents hundreds of clients without charge. Check out its website, which has extensive resources about environmental issues, laws and cases, and includes a link to employment opportunities at Earthjustice, including attorney positions and internships. And for more, see a recent article in the National Law Journal.
Source: National Law Journal
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Source: National Law Journal
Labels: environmental law, online resources, public interest law
