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Lawyer2Lawyer Celebrates 3rd Anniversary!

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:35:20 +0000

A special edition of Lawyer2Lawyer, marking our 3rd anniversary and our 150th show! We have covered a lot of legal stories over the course of three years and Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi will talk to returning guests and play clips from some stand out shows with guests who have inspired, educated and even made us laugh. Bob & Craig welcome back Professor Eugene Volokh, professor at the UCLA School of Law and blogger for the Volokh Conspiracy and Attorney/musician Larry Savell of Chadbourne & Parke to discuss his new album, “The Lawtunes: Live At Blackacre” and introduce a new theme song made especially for Lawyer2Lawyer! And extra thanks to YOU, our audience, for making Lawyer2Lawyer one of the top legal podcasts in the legal community!

Wilkinson Addresses Race and Mormonism

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:30:02 +0000

Winston Wilkinson, director of the Office of Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, spoke to students Thursday about race and Mormonism during an event sponsored by the Black Law Students Association and the Rex E. Lee Society.

Redesigned Global Legal Monitor Launched

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:34:18 +0000

The Law Library of Congress is pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned Global Legal Monitor. The Global Legal Monitor has transformed from a monthly published PDF to a dynamic continuously updated website. The new Global Legal Monitor has the ability to view legal developments by topic (more than one hundred so far) and by jurisdiction (over one hundred and fifty). The content of the Global Legal Monitor can also be searched through its advanced search interface.

Each legal development has its own permanent link for easy access, sharing, and bookmarking. To keep up to date on new legal developments in the Global Legal Monitor subscribe to its RSS feed.

The Global Legal Monitor is an online publication from the Law Library of Congress covering legal news and developments worldwide. It draws on information from the Global Legal Information Network, official national legal publications, and reliable press sources.

The Aftermath of Hurricane Ike

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:34:03 +0000

When Hurricane Ike hit the Texas coast, many were left to deal with the devastation of the storm which toppled businesses, firms and homes. Join Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams & Bob Ambrogi as they speak to Bill Livesay, Executive Director from Andrews Kurth LLP and Miriam Rozen, staff reporter from Texas Lawyer, to get their personal accounts of Hurricane Ike. On Lawyer2Lawyer, you’ll hear how it has affected law firms and look at what firms are doing to assist their employees, their clients and those in need.

* If you would like to help those affected by Hurricane Ike, you can donate here at the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund.

15th Annual GLIN Directors’ Meeting, September 23-25, 2008

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:26:02 +0000

The 15th Annual Global Legal Information Network (GLIN) Directors’ Meeting will be held from September 23-25, 2008. This event, hosted by the Law Library of Congress, will bring together representatives from GLIN member countries, national and international organizations, and observers representing 22 different nations to discuss the year’s accomplishments in building GLIN, an Internet-based, multilingual legal information system.

Professors Analyze Cases in 7th Annual Supreme Court Roundup

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:29:02 +0000

In front of a standing-room-only crowd of students and faculty in Caplin Pavilion, a panel of Law School professors broke down some of the most important decisions from the past U.S. Supreme Court term.

Professors Analyze Cases in 7th Annual Supreme Court Round-Up

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:24:17 +0000

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:23:02 +0000

In celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, the Law Library of Congress presents this guide providing commentary and recommended resources.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787 and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”

Visit our Web site to read more about Constitution Day and Citizenship Day from the Law Library of Congress.

Legal Research/Reference Librarian Position Available at the Law Library of Congress

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:28:02 +0000

The Law Library of Congress seeks a legal research/reference librarian with education and experience (1) providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clients in a large law library or similar legal information organization; (2) creating and organizing web content; and (3) developing and managing legal and legislative electronic resources. Qualified candidates with both Juris Doctor and Masters in Library/Information Science degrees from accredited universities with appropriate training and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Librarian (Law) (Vacancy #:080252)

GS-11 - Law Library- $58,206.00- $75,669.00

Closing Date: 03-OCT-08

Check Scam Targeting Law Firms

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:27:18 +0000

Attorneys have fallen prey to a new email scam circulating that specifically targets law firms. Join Law.com blogger and co-host, J. Craig Williams as he dissects this check scam sweeping law firms. Craig welcomes Attorney Gregory Bartko, an Atlanta securities and corporate attorney and Attorney John P. Donohue, Senior Counsel from Thorp Reed & Armstrong in Philadelphia to talk about the details of the scam, how they were targeted, how one lawyer was victimized and one narrowly escaped - this is a story you can’t afford to miss!