find other sources of U.S. Circuit Court opinions (see my sidebar, Legal Research-Free ), though we do like Circuit Courts’ official websites when we need the opinion immediately, in part…
…books on “the practice of law.”) Law librarians are often asked if we have any books in our law libraries on what a legal career might look like, e.g. what…
…and database contract problems,” or “Why does every other legal publisher transaction need professional law librarian or manager intervention to decipher mailing labels, packing slips, and invoices – these…
Some (most!) of my favorite sources of law library legal research services and self-help ideas come from other state and county law libraries and law librarian bloggers (these…
if you qualify. There is a limit of 3 different legal questions per year and you must meet the qualifications each time you use the websites. There is also a…
…it. Many websites and legal databases will include state and federal statutes and other laws. They seldom clearly identify the source of the laws, but the laws are usually from…
…who does know how to cook. (Or you can order out, e.g. not unlike hiring a lawyer.) Legal research is not unlike cooking. Yes, if you want to do it…
…proceedings serious?) That is, if you have an adversary who knows how to research law and legal procedure, if you will appear before a judge in a court of record…
Oregon’s Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act (UELMA): 1) Oregon’s UELMA is codified at 2013 ORS 192.715 et seq. 2) Session law: Oregon UELMA: Chapter 221, (2013 Laws): Effective date…
National Conference on Copyright of State Legal Materials If you don’t think it matters, i.e. free access to current and historical local law, then you aren’t paying attention. We…
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