Only a few people have that gift that can make people laugh and cry at the same time: Mark Twain, Molly Ivins, and others. Sometimes I think we can include on that…
It’s that time of year again when Oregon lawyers ask about: CLEs in Oregon public law libraries And, here are some other research guides that may be of…
“My roommate is a high-strung moron.” This was the first line of a letter to “The Ethicist” column, in the New York Times Magazine, September 18, 2011, and it…
…another off-site location, affecting the amount of time the request will take. Some courts handle record requests both in person and by mail. See the Washington County Circuit Court Records Department…
…be …. For any law librarian who has ever wondered: “I can’t be the only one spending way too much time trying to solve book-order mix-ups, invoice errors,…
…hotline at this time. Rather, people have to contact their local office by region. c) Oregon Law Help has a Directory of legal aid programs. (If that link breaks,…
The next time someone says, “It’s not your grandma’s world, anymore,” you might want to respond, “what a pity, my grandma was a smart cookie.” The 9/8/11,…
…lots of experienced tour guides to show you the way. How else can you voluntarily spend time in a courthouse when and where everyone is thrilled to see…
…when some legal scholars speak of “primary source.” My advice: ask a librarian when you begin developing your research strategy. It wil save time and aggravation. (…
…healthy sense of perspective and humor. Legal research is hard and time-consuming. But it can also be interesting, rewarding, and even fun. It’s not…
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