This State Is In Desperate Need Of Legal Assistance
Reminder: Google is not barred in any state.
The Latest Trends In Knowledge Services: How the Pandemic Has Reshaped The Role Of Information Professionals
We discuss the most significant trends impacting knowledge and information professionals today, and what we can expect to see changing in this area in the coming years.
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The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation
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Legal Research, Enhanced: Learn What’s New In PLI PLUS
Legal research gets an upgrade with the newly enhanced PLI PLUS database from Practising Law Institute.
The Evolving Role Of Law Firm Library Support And Services In The Digital Era
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a great opportunity for law firm library support and services teams. Read about how the importance of properly resourcing this mission-critical function has been rediscovered.
Your Dirty Little Legal Research Secret
At least it is free!
Legal Research Services Vary Widely in Results, Study Finds
In a comparison of six leading research providers, there was hardly any overlap in the top 10 results from searches.
Three Benefits Of Legal eBooks You Might Not Have Considered
If you’re using an eBook platform with the right professional features, you can save time through efficiencies that the technology creates.
The Evolution Of Online Legal Research Tools
Technology columnist Jeff Bennion checks out Cheetah, the new online legal research tool by Wolters Kluwer.
China Law. Do Not Try This At Home
To succeed in China, you need a China team, and that team needs to include someone who can read and understand Chinese laws/regulations in Chinese and someone who is in touch with the relevant government authorities.
Is Wikipedia A Reliable Legal Authority?
Small-firm columnist Keith Lee looks at how widely courts are citing Wikipedia.
Inside The Minds Working At US Midsize Law Firms: 2025 Priorities Revealed
Midsize firms want smarter tech, not more. Our 2025 industry report shows how the right tools—and strategy—can drive growth, efficiency, and better client outcomes.
The Lowest Job A Lawyer Can Get Is Now ‘Law Student’
A T14 law student is asking experienced attorneys to do homework assignments for cash.
Non-Sequiturs: 02.17.14
* Were you using Westlaw last week and saw this image? Here’s why… [Westlaw] * A federal judge is charged with DUI. And there’s video of the arrest! [American Press] * A heartwrenching poem from a law professor about discrimination. Wait, it’s not about race or gender discrimination but about not getting tenure as a legal writing professor. Yeah, that makes sense. [TaxProf Blog] * Criminal defense lawyers are part-counselor, listening to the woes of their clients. Should basic instruction in therapy be part of professional training? [Katz Justice] * The collapse of legal industry could be happening again, this time to the medical profession. [The Atlantic] * Jeez, I had no idea that the paralegal industry is enjoying such a surge in hiring. I guess it makes sense… you get all the drudgery work of a young lawyer at half the cost. [George Washington University] * A new DOJ report confirms what we all expected: Montana law enforcement officials are kind of terrible at prosecuting sexual assault cases. [Jezebel]
A Law Professor’s Detailed, Ridiculous, Condescending ‘Local Rules’ For Class
Just how many ways can you lose a letter grade in this class?
30 Under 30: The Top Young Lawyers And Policymakers (2014)
Do you know any of these outstanding young legal eagles? If so, congratulate them!
Non-Sequiturs: 02.13.13
* Antonin Scalia thinks the State of the Union is a “childish spectacle.” I mean, if it was so important, the Founders would have put it in the Constitution, right? [New York Daily News] * Does your son or daughter want to be Barack Obama when they grow up? Here are complete instructions to building your own play drone! [Volokh Conspiracy] * Snickers bars are not tax deductible? Damn you H&R Block!!! [Tax Prof Blog] * Yesterday I mused about needing a ranking for the rankings. PrawfsBlawg points out that there is such a ranking. My dreams of glory are dashed yet again. [PrawfsBlawg] * It turns out recruiters are just as unimpressed with your legal research skills as your non-law friends. [Monster] * Allegedly, Nestle’s does not play well with others. [Courthouse News Service] * Is it just me or is giving the Republican response like being named the Madden cover athlete? Now let’s all watch Marco Rubio realize he needs water in super slow motion. [Deadspin]