Homeland Security filing in Matter of L.R.
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The Heafey Law Library now has a presence on Twitter. You can follow us here: http://www.twitter.com/heafeylibrary. Our blog, Heafey Headnotes, will automatically update content on our Twitter account. You can follow the law school's general Twitter account here: http://www.twitter.com/santaclaralaw.
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Aspen Publishers, a major legal publisher that produces study materials for law students (Law in a Flash cards, Examples and Explanation Series, etc.) has released a new version of their StudyDesk software. StudyDesk is a software suite that includes a number of tools for law students including: outlining tools, brief writing templates, a legal concepts database, flash card and quiz wizards, and integration with other Aspen products.
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The more things change&
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Trials of Kaing Guek Eav and Charles Taylor
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A new article, available via SSRN and written by facutly at the University of Missouri, provides information on how to make submissions to law reviews. This may be a helpful resource if you are looking to get your work published and are not quite sure how the submission process works. If you are trying to get published and need assistance, the librarians at Heafey are here to help.
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The Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court justice nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, is being held today. You can watch the live video stream via CSPAN here.
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PLI (Practising Law Institute) has announced that they are releasing nearly 100 of their legal titles in Kindle format. PLI publishes legal practice materials covering a wide range of legal topics. The titles will be available via the Amazon Kindle Store. PLI claims in its press release that it is the first major legal publisher to make practice materials available in Kindle format. Interestingly, the Kindle had a $50 price drop last week and is now available for $299.
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Are you counting down the days until the Fall semester begins? Can't wait to start law school? In the few weeks of summer you have left, it might be a good idea to read these selected articles, written by law faculty, on how to prepare yourself for law school. They offer invaluable suggestions and strategies on how to make best use of your time and study effectively.
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The attorney general for the state of Massachusetts filed a complaint in federal court yesterday asserting that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) oversteps the authority of the federal government and violates the 10th amendment. The complaint argues that defining marriage has historically been within the purview of the states, not the federal government. Massachusetts was the first state to enact marriage equality, giving LGBT families the right to marry back in 2004.
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The Supreme Court of the State of Washington is hearing a case that challenges a library Internet filtering policy that applies to adult patrons. It is the first legal challenge to library Internet filtering since CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) was unsuccessfully challenged in 2003.
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Casemaker and Fastcase are two competing products that market themselves to state bar associations. They are often given to member attorneys as a benefit of bar membership. Although they lack the editorial content provided by WestLaw and Lexis, they do offer a substantial amount of case law from both the state and federal courts. The blog, Law Technology, offers a review of these two products.
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Decriminalization of homosexuality in India's capital
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