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A Day in the Life

From the University of Chicago Admissions Office.

http://uchicagolaw.typepad.com/adayinthelife/

Dec 10
Time, and Technology, March On

Time, and Technology, March On

This post is to let our readers know that we’re “archiving” the Day in the Life blog. We’ve had a wonderful time writing it and have had great feedback from our applicants about it, but we think the time has come to communicate with…
Jul 23
Podcast: Dean Perry on "Creating the Killer Law School Application"

Podcast: Dean Perry on "Creating the Killer Law School Application"

The Law School's own Assistant Dean for Admissions Ann Perry recently participated in the recording of a podcast called "Creating the Killer Law School Application." According to LawSchoolPodcaster.com, the podcast will
May 15
Justice Breyer Visits the Law School

Justice Breyer Visits the Law School

Although the height of the admissions season has caused a brief hiatus in posting on the blog (applications at Chicago are up this year, which means it has been quite busy around here), we thought today would be a great day to post because…

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Adventures with Toto...

Ramblings about life, love, and law school...in that order.

http://rubyredslipper.blogspot.com/

Jun 11
Augie Updates, Snoopy, and Boo-Boo Bear...

Augie Updates, Snoopy, and Boo-Boo Bear...

First things first - Augie's growth/tumor/whatever has not increased in size. We are watching it, but so far, so good. And for cute, Augie personality-things... When I used to give Martha rawhide chews, she devoured them with a passion.…
Jun 11
Self-propelled doofus-ness...

Self-propelled doofus-ness...

So, I was sitting at my Tex-mex place, and two women next to me were discussing skin care. One clearly had rosacea, and the other who worked in the cosmetics industry was suggesting antibiotics and lasering. When the cosmetic girl got up to…
Jun 6
Um, yeah...

Um, yeah...

Ok, so I like bacon even more than the next girl, but Oscar Mayer's Father's Day campaign for bacon just might be a bit over the top. I know it's meant to be both tongue in cheek and a spoof, but it's kind of not at the same time. Click…

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All of DC is Still the 'Hood

Life as a Howard University School of Law student in Washington, DC

http://selaw.wordpress.com

Jun 4
Minority = Diversity

Minority = Diversity

Today, at around 6:00pm, I learned how not to play the game of getting an offer from a BigLaw firm. I had a long day because I was working on multiple assignments and having lunch and coffee, you know the normal workday as a summer…
Jun 1
First Day at the Firm

First Day at the Firm

So today was my first day at the BigLaw firm, and like all other summers starting today, I now have a huge headache. My headache probably started around 2:3opm, which was right around the time that we took our first break from our 3-hour…
May 19
It Has Begun

It Has Begun

Today, after spending way too much time writing a one paragraph letter, I mailed off a few letters to a few state court judges. In those letters, I simply asked if they would be hiring law clerks for the 2010-2011 cycle. Now that those are…

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An Associate's Mind

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

http://associatesmind.com

Jun 17
A Critical Factor For Success: Accountability

A Critical Factor For Success: Accountability

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle The is not holding other people accountable – but holding yourself accountable. It’s the central starting point of…
Jun 11
What It Feels Like To Be A Client

What It Feels Like To Be A Client

It’s easy for lawyers to become entrenched in their position and lose the perspective of someone not well-versed with the law. They lose perspective on what it feels like to be a client. Clients usually come to a lawyer feeling…
Jun 8
Law Professor Infuriating Comment of the Day: I. Glenn Cohen (Harvard) Edition

Law Professor Infuriating Comment of the Day: I. Glenn Cohen (Harvard) Edition

Very briefly over at PrawfsBlawg there was a post up entitled How To Increase Your Risk of Not Getting Tenure by recently tenured Harvard law prof I. Glenn Cohen. I say was because it quickly got pulled down. Over…

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Bar Exam Brief

Covers bar exams. By MicroMash Bar Review.

http://barexambrief.com

Jun 4
THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 2 OF 2)

THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 2 OF 2)

By Don Macaulay, President and Founder of Law Preview, a BARBRI company TRIAL-AND-ERROR IS NOT A STRATEGY Given the staggering cost of a legal education, and a highly competitive legal hiring market, it is clear that adopting a…
May 21
THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 1 OF 2)

THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 1 OF 2)

By Don Macaulay, President and Founder of Law Preview, a BARBRI company The grades you receive during the first year of law school will likely dictate the professional opportunities that will be available to you upon graduation. As a result,…
May 14
TOO MUCH ON YOUR MIND? HERE’S HOW TO KEEP THE “LIZARD BRAIN” AT BAY.

TOO MUCH ON YOUR MIND? HERE’S HOW TO KEEP THE “LIZARD BRAIN” AT BAY.

By Christy Cassisa, Esq., BARBRI Director, Professional Effectiveness Congratulations, law school is done. Time to relax, right? Not when there is one last hurdle to becoming a licensed lawyer. IT’S CALLED “LIZARD…

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BarWrite Blog

Covers the bar exam and law practice, including efficiently researching and writing memoranda, briefs, and letters, and making effective oral arguments and presentations. By Mary Campbell Gallagher.

http://www.barwriteblog.com/

Jun 10
How to Do Legal Analysi

How to Do Legal Analysi

Many law school professors work to train students to do legal analysis, but both judges and bar exam graders complain that they don't see any analysis at all. Writers either repeat the story, stating the facts again without making any...
May 25
Five New York Bar Exam Tip

Five New York Bar Exam Tip

Want some great New York bar exam tips? BarWrite® has prepared five simple tips for the New York bar exam that we teach in our BarWrite® Global courses for foreign-trained lawyers, our BarWrite® 10-Day Coaching Group, our 4-Day Essay-MPT…
May 20
Can Memorizing Law Make You Brilliant?

Can Memorizing Law Make You Brilliant?

Although everyone knows that memorizing is useful for the bar exam, and most lawyers have memorized at least the first few lines of an oral argument, memorizing is deeply unfashionable. New research, however, suggests that we shouldn't save…

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Berkeley Law on the Web

University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law

http://web.berkeleylawblogs.org/

Sep 5
Our new events calendar

Our new events calendar

One of the frustrations of the new year is that we haven’t had a truly effective tool for publicizing events. Today, we’re pleased to be finally christening our new Berkeley Law Events Calendar as the school’s primary events tool. This…
Jul 30
The new BBB

The new BBB

A couple of months ago, we asked the Berkeley Law community how they used the BBB. We got a ton of great feedback. Based on that feedback, and internal discussions about what seems to make sense, we’ve come up with a slightly new format for…
Jun 9
Do you use the BBB?

Do you use the BBB?

One of the byproducts of our web site redesign is that we are pondering the future of the BBB (Boalt Bulletin Board). The BBB has been around for a long time, in various forms, and it’s time to understand exactly how people use it and what…

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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 17
New CELT Assistant

New CELT Assistant

To our valued bloggers and readers, I would quite like to introduce myself. I am Aaron Bates, a rising 2L at Albany Law. Now that Stephanie Giancristofaro-Partyka has graduated and is currently studying for the bar exam (for…
Jun 10
California Bar – bold proposal to require skills training

California Bar – bold proposal to require skills training

I just learned this from Kate Kruse, President of the Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA). Tomorrow, June 11, 2013, the California Task Force on Admissions Regulation Reform will be meeting in San Francisco to consider its Final…
Jun 10
CALI conference June 13-15 in Chicago

CALI conference June 13-15 in Chicago

If you’ll be in the Chicago area this week, consider attending the CALI conference. Info is available here. This year’s conference is about Driving Innovation and will feature talks by Bill Henderson, Barbara…

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BlawgConomics

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

http://blawgconomics.blogspot.com/

Jun 19
Drone Art

Drone Art

A friend who is aware of my disposition toward drones recently sent over a fine exhibition of drone-inspired artistic expression:
Jun 18
Super Bugs, Super Drugs Redux

Super Bugs, Super Drugs Redux

A scary story about drug-resistent gonhorrea made the rounds recently. Meanwhile, The Guardian recently reported that "Antibiotic-resistant bacteria with the potential to cause untreatable infections pose "a catastrophic threat" to…
Jun 17
Buchanan on Fact Checking

Buchanan on Fact Checking

I have railed against fact checkers on several occasions on this page (typically during election season when most fodder for such railing presents itself) but I have never (as far as I am aware) had the displeasure of being the 'facts'…

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Boalt Bulletin Board

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

http://bbb.berkeleylawblogs.org/

Jun 18
Sublet for the fall 2013

Sublet for the fall 2013

6 months sublet: August 1 to December 31, 2013. I am a former LL.M student from Chile, and a third-year JSP student who is looking to sublet for the fall 2013 (August 1 until December 31). I share a spacious apartment (800 feet) with a…
Jun 18
Call for Participants: Paid Research Study for Bar Exam Taker

Call for Participants: Paid Research Study for Bar Exam Taker

I am a faculty member in the psychology department at the University of California, Riverside, and I’m conducting a study with people taking the California Bar Exam this July 2013. I would like to invite you to participate in this paid…
May 29
Battle of the Bands: Banding Together to End Domestic Violence

Battle of the Bands: Banding Together to End Domestic Violence

Bringing lawyers together to play for charity and compete for glory On Thursday June 13, 2013, bands from law firms, law schools, and businesses in the Bay Area will compete in a battle of the bands event to raise money for FVAP. The event…

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Brooklyn Law School Students…

Brooklyn Law School Students International Blog

Brooklyn Law School is proud of its many students who will be working this summer in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and South America at law firms, and private and public interest organizations. The students have launched this blog to share their experiences.

http://blsx.brooklaw.edu/studentblog/

Jul 4
Hola desde Peru

Hola desde Peru

I’ve attached a few photos of a family trip to Peru. We hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and then some. The Andes are so big, the Inca ruins so extensive–it’s hard to fathom even when I’m standing right here looking at…
Jun 4
Greetings from Hong Kong

Greetings from Hong Kong

I am currently in Hong Kong working for Linklaters (a UK law firm) in their Capital Markets practice. I arrived here almost three weeks ago. At first, I found the city very overwhelming and crowded, but I have quickly begun to love it here.…
Jun 4
Howzit from Johannesburg!

Howzit from Johannesburg!

I am currently in Johannesburg working with the Refugee Rights Project of Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), a South African NGO. With the recent outbreak of xenophobic attacks on foreigners living in South Africa, LHR has seen an influx of…

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Bryan McLeod's Blawg

Covers his journey through law school.

http://mcleodsblawg.blogspot.com/

May 21
Why I am second guessing becoming a lawyer

Why I am second guessing becoming a lawyer

I have wanted to be a lawyer for quite some time. Recently, however, I have experienced something that has really started to make me second guess my decision.Anyone who knows me knows that my wife almost died last year after having her gall…
Jul 6
Greetings Blawg World!

Greetings Blawg World!

Greetings Blawg world, I am McLeod's Law. I am a 2L at Southern Illinois University. I have a wonderful job clerking for the judges in the local county courthouse. This Blawg is dedicated to talking about, well, basically anything I want.…
Jan 4
When did good become not enough?

When did good become not enough?

I have received 4 out of 5 grades for my semester. My GPA thus far is approximately 3.32 and the mandatory curve at my school is a 2.6. I should be elated.. I should be doing cartwheels through the hallways. But for some reason, I am not. I…

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BU Law Student Blogs

Law student bloggers at Boston University Law School chronicling their law school experience.

http://blogs.bu.edu/law/

Apr 23
My first piece on Social Earth

My first piece on Social Earth

Greetings All, I come to you with another dispatch from the world of 3L-dom. I, like many of my friends and colleagues are still figuring out where we fit in, in the law and the world that surrounds it and or is powered by it. I am still…
Mar 15
My first piece on Social Earth

My first piece on Social Earth

Greetings All, I come to you with another dispatch from the world of 3L-dom. I, like many of my friends and colleagues are still figuring out where we fit in, in the law and the world that surrounds it and or is powered by it. I…
Feb 24
Anti-Social Enterprise

Anti-Social Enterprise

To all my third year law friends, I apologize for my absence of the last couple of months. My antisocial-ness has been directly attributable to my attempt to build a social enterprise. I understand that the idea that I am not being…

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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 17
2Ls: The Time is Now -- Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer

2Ls: The Time is Now -- Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer

by Sybil DunlopIf you just finished your 2L year, this summer is the time to start getting your clerkship applications together. While it’s true that it is difficult to land a federal clerkship, your actions now can give you a leg…
Jun 17
Summer Resource

Summer Resource

For those of you who will be working away from home this summer, here are a few resources to help you:LawFriendshttp://www.law2.byu.edu/lawfriendsLog in and create or update your profile including where you will be this summerYou can check…
Jun 13
Did You Know . . .?? NALP Resources on Social Networking

Did You Know . . .?? NALP Resources on Social Networking

NALP (The Association for Legal Career Professionals) has created some great guides on social networking and other electronic communications:LinkedIn: Facebook for LawyersFacebook for Law Students: Making Friends (But Protecting Your…

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Cairns Blog

Covers the First Amendment, democracy and design in the digital age. By New York Law School Professor Beth Simone Noveck and members of the First Amendment in the Digital Age Course at Stanford University.

http://cairns.typepad.com/blog/

Jun 19
From Russia with Love

From Russia with Love

A few days ago I gave a presentation on “Solving Public Problems with Crowdsourcing” for 80 assembled governors of the Russian Federation outside of Moscow at an event on Contemporary Management Technologies. The presentation was…
Jun 5
Wiki Style Government

Wiki Style Government

The Public Administration Select Committee of the UK Parliament issued a Report on Public Engagement in Policymaking calling for “wiki style” approaches to policymaking and creating greater engagement in the workings of…
Jun 3
“Groupy Once More”: J. Richard Hackman on Group Behavior and Performance

“Groupy Once More”: J. Richard Hackman on Group Behavior and Performance

This week family and friends of the late Richard Hackman, who passed away in January, gather in Cambridge, Massachusetts to celebrate his life and work. He devoted his career as a social and organizational psychologist to studying what makes…

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Cardozo Blog

The official blog of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City.

http://www.cardozo.yu.edu/Blog.aspx

Dec 20
Of Inference Networks and -- gasp! -- Onto-Epistemology

Of Inference Networks and -- gasp! -- Onto-Epistemology

The following book has finally been published: William Twining, Philip Dawid & Dimitra Vasilaki, eds., Evidence, Inference and Enquiry (Oxford & British Academy, 2011, available in the U.S. in February 2012). The book
Dec 20
Of Inference Networks and -- gasp! -- Onto-Epistemology

Of Inference Networks and -- gasp! -- Onto-Epistemology

The following book has finally been published: William Twining, Philip Dawid & Dimitra Vasilaki, eds., Evidence, Inference and Enquiry (Oxford & British Academy, 2011, available in the U.S. in February 2012). The book examines evidence,…
Dec 23
A Small Manifesto

A Small Manifesto

A (Minor) Manifesto (about Legal Education) 1. Law school courses generally focus on legal rules. But facts are just as important both for successful law practice and for an understanding of the actual workings o

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Cardozo Law Student Chapter -…

Cardozo Law Student Chapter - Children's Rights Institute

Cardozo law student division of CRI founded by 2010 Cardozo graduates Danielle Goldstein and Benjamin Ryberg. CRI-Cardozo has over 40 student members and is dedicated to raising awareness about human rights abuses against children.

http://www.childrensrightsinstitute.org/blog/

Jun 19
Kazakh Woman Jailed For Preparing Stepson For Suicide Bombing

Kazakh Woman Jailed For Preparing Stepson For Suicide Bombing

TYRAU, Kazakhstan -- A court in Kazakhstan's western city of Atyrau imposed a seven-year prison term on a young woman for preparing her 12-year-old stepson to become a suicide bomber. After a trial that was held behind closed doors, the…
Jun 19
Gaza children play war in Palestinian summer camp

Gaza children play war in Palestinian summer camp

RAFAH, Palestinian Territories — As the hot weather arrives in Gaza, teenagers head to the town of Rafah for summer camp -- not to play sports but to join war games organised by radical Palestinian group Islamic Jihad. Youngsters…
Jun 13
Gaza kids play 'kidnap Israeli soldier' in summer camp

Gaza kids play 'kidnap Israeli soldier' in summer camp

Islamic Jihad invites thousands of children to pick up AK-47, fight summer ennui in activities ranging from shooting practice, fire jumping, and IDF outpost attack In a somewhat unorthodox summer camp in the Gaza Strip, children aged between…

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Cardozo Real Estate Law…

Cardozo Real Estate Law Association

The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's student run, real estate law association.

http://cardozorela.blogspot.com/

Oct 11
CLE: NYC Green Real Estate & Zoning Law

CLE: NYC Green Real Estate & Zoning Law
Sep 12
Fall 2012 General Membership Meeting

Fall 2012 General Membership Meeting
Apr 23
Skills Session - Residential Foreclosure Practice

Skills Session - Residential Foreclosure Practice

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Case Western University Law School…

Case Western University Law School News

http://law.case.edu/Home/News.aspx

Dec 16
School of Law welcomes esteemed alumnus David Dvorak to campu

School of Law welcomes esteemed alumnus David Dvorak to campu

President and Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Holdings, David Dvorak, recently came back to the law school to engage with current students and to share his professional experiences, tips for success and to provide energy and inspiration to…
Nov 24
Executive V.P. for multi-billion dollar company, Alumna Colleen Batcheler speaks to law student

Executive V.P. for multi-billion dollar company, Alumna Colleen Batcheler speaks to law student

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for ConAgra Foods, Colleen Batcheler '98, was recently a featured speaker at the School of Law. While on campus, Colleen presented to students in a securities regulation class…
Nov 4
Adjunct Professor David Mills' U.S. Supreme Court argument featured in the ABA Journal and the Plain Dealer

Adjunct Professor David Mills' U.S. Supreme Court argument featured in the ABA Journal and the Plain Dealer

Adjunct Professor David Mills argued Ortiz v. Jordan in the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, November 1, 2010 with the support of co-counsel Visiting Assistant Professor of Law Andrew Pollis and Christian Grostic.

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Chicago-Kent Corporate Law Society…

Chicago-Kent Corporate Law Society Blog

Covers corporate and business law news.

http://corporatelawsociety.wordpress.com

Mar 6
The Law of Non-Existent Market

The Law of Non-Existent Market

International borders are increasingly blending together in the corporate world, so it would seem natural that this would also be the case in corporate law. However, this is frequently far from reality, as securities regulations across the…
Feb 25
The Global Regulation of Financial Market

The Global Regulation of Financial Market
Oct 31
Is it time we allowed non-lawyer equity investment in law firms in the United States?

Is it time we allowed non-lawyer equity investment in law firms in the United States?

The American Bar Association (ABA) toyed with a contentious idea earlier this year: non-lawyer equity investment in law firms. As it stands today in the U.S., ethics rules prevent lawyers from sharing their profits with non-lawyers,…

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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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Culture Forum Blog

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

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

Jun 5
In Northern Ireland, A Novel Approach to Moral Justice

In Northern Ireland, A Novel Approach to Moral Justice

by Stephen Dixon A major theme both here at the Forum and in American justice theory is the question of the victim’s role in securing moral justice through the courts. While the legal system may enforce its own brand of justice in the…
May 25
Eugene Jarecki and David Simon Criticize New Drug Laws at London Panel

Eugene Jarecki and David Simon Criticize New Drug Laws at London Panel

Appearing in London at a panel discussion hosted by the Observer, Eugene Jarecki and David Simon criticized the recent legalization of marijuana as an insufficient attempt to curb the war on drugs. The Forum recently hosted Jarecki at…
May 15
Media And Moral Detachment From Atrocity: Why “Rising From Ashes” Is An Exception

Media And Moral Detachment From Atrocity: Why “Rising From Ashes” Is An Exception

by EC Movies, television, and other media outlets are a great escape. In modern society, when we are stressed and overwhelmed, we turn to media to get away from the world, dull our senses, and mute any pain and suffering that might be around…

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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/

Jun 18
Massachusetts high court holds passenger has standing to challenge GPS tracking

Massachusetts high court holds passenger has standing to challenge GPS tracking

In a recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court opinion, the high court held that both a driver and passenger had standing to challenge the use of GPS surveillance on a vehicle. Commonwealth v. Rousseau, Commonwealth v. Dreslinski, Nos.…
Jun 17
Texas enacts statute preventing law enforcement from getting electronic data without search warrant

Texas enacts statute preventing law enforcement from getting electronic data without search warrant

Be sure to check out Texas's new law, signed and made effective this past Friday, which prevents state and local law enforcement from obtaining stored customer data without a search warrant. Here is part of the new law:Sec. 5A.…
Jun 14
Watch the Terms and Conditions May Apply documentary trailer

Watch the Terms and Conditions May Apply documentary trailer

If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check out this trailer for Terms and Conditions May Apply which "examines the cost of so-called 'free' services and the continuing disappearance of online privacy. People may think they know what…

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Danny Horen Law Student Blog

California Western School of Law blog by law student Danny Horen

http://blogs.cwsl.edu/blog/danny/

Sep 27
Third Time’s a Charm

Third Time’s a Charm

Third Year is usually the year they “bore you to death.” At this point, I can say I agree with that sentiment. There is so much to look forward to (MPRE, Pre-Bar, graduation) in the next year, but I cannot seem to find much motivation…
Jul 25
Stand Up and Fight!

Stand Up and Fight!

Throughout law school you learn a lot, mostly about people fighting for a particular right. The stories are sometimes so disheartening I begin to lose faith in the human race. How can someone be so awful to another person, be it a loved…
May 28
Faster, Faster

Faster, Faster

I am about 4 weeks into the summer semester. I’m working, interning, and taking classes. I am still running and riding my bicycle as much as I can. But I’ve decided to commit myself in one more way. Starting June 1, I will be doing…

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David Cain Law Student Blog

David Cain's California Western School of Law student blog

http://blogs.cwsl.edu/david/

Jan 29
Competition

Competition

8:00 p.m. Sunday night. The kids are all coming off their chores and each is on to his or her current respective obsession. Exile It takes your mind again
Sep 23
Grades Release Tomorrow…

Grades Release Tomorrow…
Sep 23
27 Over

27 Over

Charlie- Keep your head down. Stay smooth through the ball. Listen to the grass. Take each hole as it comes, one stroke at a time. Any pressure you apply, you apply to yourself. You can’t phone this in; you can’t fake it. Trust your…

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De Novo

Features posts and occasional symposia about law and law school.

http://www.blogdenovo.org/

Nov 9
Stances on Standing

Stances on Standing

I wrote a piece available here on Prop 8's appeal and the AG race. I suggest that we should fear a Cooley win, as that would reduce the likelihood of SCOTUS being able to dismiss the case on standing grounds....
Sep 30
Bigotry and The Budget - the Dollar Costs of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Bigotry and The Budget - the Dollar Costs of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Last week, Senate Democrats failed to get the 60-vote majority they needed to move ahead with the repeal of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell law that forbids gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. In the debate preceding the vote,…
Apr 22
Courtesy of Co-Blogger Chris, a Columbian in Columbu

Courtesy of Co-Blogger Chris, a Columbian in Columbu

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Defamation Law Blog

Provides defamation news and legal analysis with a Canadian focus. By Matthew Nied.

http://defamationlawblog.wordpress.com

Mar 30
Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon: “Open Entry” Mining Claims and the Duty to Consult

Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon: “Open Entry” Mining Claims and the Duty to Consult

In Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon, 2012 YKCA 14, the Yukon Court of Appeal unanimously held that the Government of Yukon has a duty to consult with First Nations before recording mineral claims staked in areas claimed by First…
Mar 20
Antrium Truck Centre v. Ontario: Injurious Affection and Private Nuisance

Antrium Truck Centre v. Ontario: Injurious Affection and Private Nuisance

In Antrium Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario (Minister of Transportation), 2013 SCC 13, the Supreme Court of Canada reviewed the law of injurious affection, which occurs when a defendant’s activities interfere with the claimant’s use…
Feb 17
Tang v. Zhang: Forfeited Deposits and Proof of Damage

Tang v. Zhang: Forfeited Deposits and Proof of Damage

In Tang v. Zhang, 2013 BCCA 52, the British Columbia Court of Appeal considered the interpretation of “deposit” clauses in standard form contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate. The key issue was this: where a…

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Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

http://www.deferolaw.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1

Jun 19
Ending a Relationship – How best to go about it

Ending a Relationship – How best to go about it

It is reported that in a recent magazine interview, pop star Katy Perry confirmed rumours which circulated at the time of her separation that ex-husband Russell Brand, dumped her by text message – informing her by SMS that he was going…
Jun 19
The three "R's" - we need a rebrand.

The three "R's" - we need a rebrand.

We have just been having a debate in the office about the pronunciation of the word "liquorice" (Don't ask). It appears that there is only me that pronounces the "ice" at the end of the word, the rest of the guys here at Ralli, say…
Jun 19
An angry client is also an opportunity - don't waste it!

An angry client is also an opportunity - don't waste it!

My first sales mentor used to rub his hands together in glee when we had a problem with one of our clients. "Any fool can do it when it's going well but only a real star can do it when it's not" he would say. He was right. I'm not…

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Dennis Jansen

Blawg of a University of Minnesota law student.

http://www.dennis-jansen.com/

Jan 4
Advanti Wheels: Stunning Car Accessorie

Advanti Wheels: Stunning Car Accessorie

Advanti Wheels: Stunning Car Accessories The wide range of wheel brands nowadays increases the competition in the automobile industry. Being one of those who desire for the best wheels that can improve the looks of their car can choose from…
Jan 2
Steering Wheel Control Car DVD

Steering Wheel Control Car DVD

Steering Wheel Control Car DVD Many people put their car as an extension of his personality. Today’s honda DVD player– at least is the highest, can follow a method to control an aftermarket car DVD player with existing…
Jan 2
Wheel Clamping & Car Park Management

Wheel Clamping & Car Park Management

Wheel Clamping & Car Park Management This would come as common sense to most people, yet time and time again I hear of people reacting like spoilt children whenever they are caught with a clamp for being foolish and parking in a…

Rank this Week: 720

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/

Jun 14
Upcoming Bar Association Networking Events – Summer 2013

Upcoming Bar Association Networking Events – Summer 2013

New York City Networking Events: Friday, June 14, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. National Bar Association, Region 11’s Regional Conference Proskauer Rose LLP, New York, NY TO…
Jun 14
An Invitation: Minority Law Student Conference on August 8

An Invitation: Minority Law Student Conference on August 8

Dear Students: We are pleased to announce that the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, Minority Bar Associations and several law firms committed to diversity will be co-sponsoring the Third Annual…
Jun 14
A Message from NYS’s Div. of Criminal Justice Service

A Message from NYS’s Div. of Criminal Justice Service

Futures Without Violence: 8 Ways You Can Coach Boys Into Men: http://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/content/action_center/detail/806 Founding Fathers: http://founding-fathers.org/ The Dad Man: 10 Tips for Dads and Stepdads…

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divine angst

http://divineangst.com

Oct 21
redirect

redirect

Archives have been moved here: http://divineangst.wordpress.com. I’ll leave things here for a little while longer before I do a redirect.
Oct 1
new and old

new and old

So I started a new job. The transition was expected—I’ve been waiting to start this job for over a year now, in fact—and it’s been pretty smooth so far. The biggest change is that I get up every day knowing exactly what I’m…
Aug 6
bistro dinner

bistro dinner

Somehow I managed to pull off a major win tonight with dinner. Skirt steak, green beans, and mashed potatoes doesn’t sound all that groundbreaking—or even interesting—but it managed to kind of be both.

Rank this Week: 4150

e-Lessons Learned

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

http://ellblog.com

Jun 18
Default Judgment Granted, Monetary Sanctions Imposed Against Plaintiff Tech Company and Counsel for Misconduct

Default Judgment Granted, Monetary Sanctions Imposed Against Plaintiff Tech Company and Counsel for Misconduct

Plaintiff’s counsel tried to distance the company and themselves from their retained consultant in an unsuccessful attempt to escape sanctions for multiple instances of misconduct. Illinois District Court Judge Coleman saw through…
Jun 12
WARNING: E-mails with Attorney Transmitted in Violation of Employer ”No Personal Use” Policy will NOT be Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege or Work Product Privilege

WARNING: E-mails with Attorney Transmitted in Violation of Employer ”No Personal Use” Policy will NOT be Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege or Work Product Privilege

In an employment contract dispute, the plaintiff employee-doctor made a motion for a protective order regarding all e-mail correspondence between the employee and his attorney pursuant to the attorney-client privilege, CPLR 4503, and the work…
Apr 10
When deactivating your Facebook account becomes the intentional destruction of evidence

When deactivating your Facebook account becomes the intentional destruction of evidence

Deactivating your Facebook account and passively allowing it to be permanently deleted can be considered the intentional destruction of evidence. The Plaintiff in Gatto is now facing a potentially damaging adverse jury instruction if he…

Rank this Week: 930

Eminent Domain

Covers judicial news.

http://eminentdomain.blogspot.com/

Jan 4
It's Been Fun

It's Been Fun

I know that I've got a sizable collection of posts that start "I know I've been gone for a while," but I thought that I could squeeze one more into the pack. I know I've been gone for a while, but forces much stronger than Blogger.com are to…
Dec 6
A Little More Complicated...

A Little More Complicated...

I had a chance to listen to the audio from the Boumediene v Bush case last night. I previously guessed that this would be a clear 5-4, Kennedy joins the liberals case. After the argument, I'm not so sure anymore. Kennedy was oddly quiet. …
Dec 5
Clinton on the Supreme Court

Clinton on the Supreme Court

Scary title, isn't it? I'm using the word "on" in place of "talking about," so hopefully that should calm some fears. But wait. Don't relax just yet. Here's Senator Hillary Clinton talking about who she would appoint to the Supreme Court…

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Empirical Legal Studies

Covers emerging empirical legal scholarship, conference updates and empirical claims. Edited by Professors Michael Heise, Theodore Eisenberg, William Ford, Sara Benesh, William Henderson, Frank Cross, Carolyn Shapiro, anbd Christopher Zorn

http://www.elsblog.org/the_empirical_legal_studi/

Jun 13
UCLA's Outstanding Stats Resource

UCLA's Outstanding Stats Resource

Those looking for either introductory or mid-level instructional on-line resources should visit UCLA's idre site. The site's resources are both deep and wide. Particularly helpful is an array of on-line classes and workshops (some with…
Jun 10
When Independent Variables Reverse Sign

When Independent Variables Reverse Sign

Andrew Gelman (Columbia--Statistics) has an interesting post about a nettlesome little topic -- How to make sense of an independent variable that "flips" signs (that is, goes from negative to positive or vice-versa) across model…
Jun 3
Helpful SPSS Resource

Helpful SPSS Resource

Though most of our stats software package-related posts skew towards Stata, we remain mindful that folks' tastes vary across the most popular packages (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R, SAS). With this in mind, we recently stumbled across a helpful and…

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Equal Process? Due Protection?

About life in law school.

http://equalprocess.blogspot.com/

Aug 8
CPC, CDO, Whatever

CPC, CDO, Whatever

This is just too good to pass up. One of the reasons I stopped this blog is that I have long since moved on from thinking about the idiocy of so many things associated with the University of Miami School of Law. I'm a lawyer now.
Jan 26
out to lunch

out to lunch

So my new office is downtown, unlike my old firm, which was a standalone building up north. It's nice to have options to get lunch. Unfortunately, one of the restaurants in the little area right by my building (across from the Federal…
Jan 14
Nice shoe

Nice shoe

Have you ever noticed the shoe shine guy in front of the courthouse door in Miami? Does it seem strange the guy is positioned almost directly in front of the door, so that anyone getting their shoes shined is basically saying, "hey, look at…

Rank this Week: 3000

Fame Appeal

Covers intellectual property and other legal issues affecting the entertainment and fashion industry.

http://fameappeal.com

Sep 5
Christian Siriano @ InCrowd Industry Night 9/15

Christian Siriano @ InCrowd Industry Night 9/15

www.INCROWDINDUSTRYINGHT.COM
Sep 5
Christian Louboutin wins trademark protection. Trademark serial No. 77141789 beats YSL

Christian Louboutin wins trademark protection. Trademark serial No. 77141789 beats YSL

Image filed with Trademark office
Aug 2
NAKED trademark Victoria’s Secret v. Urban Decay

NAKED trademark Victoria’s Secret v. Urban Decay

A fight in the cosmetic aisle to see if the term “NAKED” should be held exclusively by Urban D

Rank this Week: 1352

Federalist Society - University of…

Federalist Society - University of Washington Chapter

Covers limited government, freedom, federalism and judicial restraint.

http://uwfedsoc.blogspot.com/

Dec 25
Somebody bless us, or something

Somebody bless us, or something

This is an encouraging sign. The freedom to worship whatever God we find most pleasing is perhaps the most fundamental freedom; it signifies freedom of thought. The fact that Iraqis are now free to worship Jesus if the mood strikes them…
Dec 15
Fifth Amendment Victory

Fifth Amendment Victory

Saw an interesting post over on The Volokh Conspiracy about a first dip into a murky 5th Amendment issue - can the gov't compel a suspect to enter a computer password? A man was detained at the Vermont-Canada border on suspicion of…
Nov 22
Holiday (Second Amendment) Reading

Holiday (Second Amendment) Reading

The Supreme Court's grant of cert. in DC v. Heller reminded me of an entertaining article on the Supreme Court's last Second Amendment ruling in 1939. I recommend Brian Frye, The Peculiar Story of United States vs. Miller, NYU Journal of Law…

Rank this Week: 2467

First Movers

http://firstmovers.blogspot.com/

May 15
Our Divine Constitution

Our Divine Constitution

I am pleased to announce the publication of Our Divine Constitution, 44 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 1201 (2013). An abstract is below (I realized that I never actually wrote an abstract for this piece, so I whipped this up in the last 20 minutes). The…
Mar 1
Publication Announcement

Publication Announcement

I'm pleased to announce my paper, Sticky Slopes, has been accepted for publication in Volume 101 of the California Law Review (forthcoming 2013).
Dec 9
Publication Available

Publication Available

My article on civil liability for social harm caused by AI robots has been published by Springer. It's available through the Springer website.

Rank this Week: 3155

Florida BLawg Review

Web log of the Florida Law Review, a scholarly legal journal of the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

http://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. …

Rank this Week: 3322

Future of the Federal Estate Tax

Covers estate tax reform. By Hani Sarji.

http://mhs.typepad.com/threepointfive-45/

Jul 4
[EOC]Let Freedom Ring With Gift Of Firearm

[EOC]Let Freedom Ring With Gift Of Firearm

My previous post highlights how Americans are generous, despite a challenging economy. An earlier post mentioned that donating firearms could help the donor, the donor’s family, the charitable organization, and all Americans who get a…
Jul 4
[EOC]Americans Are Generous, Despite Economy

[EOC]Americans Are Generous, Despite Economy

A recent report highlights the generosity of Americans. Giving USA 2011: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2010 finds that Americans contributed about 2 percent of disposable income in 2010. The executive summary of the report…
Jul 4
[EOC]The Most Important Historical Gun In History Of United State

[EOC]The Most Important Historical Gun In History Of United State

I have been researching estate planning for firearms, and I came across a video that is worth sharing today, a day on which we celebrate the United States and reflect on its history. The video is about the Girandoni air rifle, which is on…

Rank this Week: 1268

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://blog.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…

Rank this Week: 1758

Harvard Law & Policy Review Blog

Explores law and policy from new angles, and aims to make unique contributions to discussions unfolding in the national media, local news, and the blawgosphere. Bloggers are progressive law students and lawyers from around the country. The Harvard Law & Policy Review is the official journal of the American Constitution Society.

http://hlpronline.com

Apr 30
Hawaii reporter’s shield bill would protect a narrow class of traditional outlets, journalist

Hawaii reporter’s shield bill would protect a narrow class of traditional outlets, journalist

Follow me @jonathanwpeters on Twitter. A panel of Hawaii lawmakers approved last week a reporter’s shield bill that would eliminate all protections for free newspapers and magazines and for newspapers that distribute content…
Apr 6
Panel 3: The Future of Law and Policy

Panel 3: The Future of Law and Policy

2:20 — Jacqui Bowman of Greater Boston Legal Services kicks off the final panel of the day with a picture of a day at GBLS. 2:24 — Bowman: GBLS makes difficult choices between serving people in dire circumstances, gives example of…
Apr 6
HLPROnline Symposium, Keynote Address: Lessons from Gideon and The Struggle for Access to Justice, by Gene Nichol

HLPROnline Symposium, Keynote Address: Lessons from Gideon and The Struggle for Access to Justice, by Gene Nichol

1:50: Gene Nichol, setting a modest tone for his address: “If George Bush taught us anything, it’s the importance of diminished expectations.” 1:52: Nichol won’t be measuring things, “The bigger I get, the less…

Rank this Week: 3775

Heather Carmody Law Student Blog

California Western School of Law blog by law student Heather Carmody

http://blogs.cwsl.edu/heather/

Sep 11
4 out of 4

4 out of 4

I have entered my fourth (and final) year of the four year JD/MSW program. Things have gotten off to a great (albeit running) start. With my new internship I feel like I have come almost full circle since applying to law school. For my final…
May 4
3 years down, 1 to go

3 years down, 1 to go

I am now in my fourth year of my four year dual degree program. While I am a little envious of my classmates in both the social work and law programs who graduate(d) this spring, I still have a lot to look forward to in this last year. I am…
Jan 6
Happy 2012

Happy 2012

It’s a new year gang. I’m now only a year and a half away from graduating (May 2013). When I look around, I see an awful lot of friends in both my incoming law and social worker classes getting ready to graduate this spring. It makes me a…

Rank this Week: 4652

Hello Law School

Provides information for current and potential law students.

http://www.hellolawschool.com/

Jan 23
How to Pay For Law School

How to Pay For Law School

According to U.S. News and World Report getting your law degree can cost upwards of $150,000, or about as much as a brand spankin’ new Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG. I can attest to this as my own outstanding student loan balance is nearly…
Jan 8
The Personal Statement vs. The Addendum

The Personal Statement vs. The Addendum

Your personal statement is meant to take the place of a formal face-to-face interview with the admissions committee. Therefore, while it may not be given quite as much weight as your LSAT score or your GPA by many law schools, it still plays…
Dec 11
10 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School

10 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School

Choosing the right law school is a BIG deal! I’d go so far as to say that its on par with choosing your future spouse. Your choice will undoubtedly effect the rest of your life. So choose wisely. As with marriage, you shouldn’t say…

Rank this Week: 4885

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/

Jun 17
WestLaw ends free printing for students but LexisAdvance will not so…?

WestLaw ends free printing for students but LexisAdvance will not so…?

All law schools have been notified that as of June 30, 2013, WestLaw will no longer offer FREE printing to students. Therefore, in a course’s TWEN site, if a professor links to Westlaw or WestLawNext, students who want to print a…
Jun 17
WestLaw ends free printing for students but LexisAdvance does not so what now?

WestLaw ends free printing for students but LexisAdvance does not so what now?

All law schools have been notified that as of June 30, 2013, WestLaw will no longer offer FREE printing to students. Therefore, in a course’s TWEN site, if a professor links to Westlaw or WestLawNext, students who want to print a…
Jun 14
Virtual Live Blogging from the CALI Conference – Day 2

Virtual Live Blogging from the CALI Conference – Day 2

Again I am watching the sessions via YouTube. Keynote – Prof. William D. Henderson - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKwTEyrgnQY quoted Richard Susskind – author of Tomorrow’s Lawyers, End of Lawyers? advice: start a…

Rank this Week: 42

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