Archive for October, 2005
October 31st, 2005
University of Michigan Law Library. Hot Topic: Samuel Alito, Jr.
Once again the University of Michigan Law Library is keeping right up with the news, posting a Samuel A. Alito, Jr. site the same day that the 3rd Circuit Judge was nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court.
As they do so well, the U.Mich site has or will soon contain biographical information, links to confirmation hearings and Congressional debate, opinions authored by Judge Alito, briefs, news and more.
The estimable SCOTUSblog has also posted a quick Alito guide.
And finally, for the adventurous, be sure to visit the Wikipedia Samuel Alito entry. Keep returning – it is likely to change quite a bit over the next few weeks.
October 19th, 2005
The Pocket Part: A Companion to The Yale Law Journal
The Yale Law Journal now has an online “companion.” The Pocket Part, in an innovative use of blogging software, provides a place for authors to post op-ed length versions of their Yale Law Journal articles along with learned responses and public discussion.
In their own words:
The Pocket Part is the online companion to The Yale Law Journal. As members of the legal community know, legal publications often contain “pocket part” supplements with up-to-date information and commentary. The Pocket Part plays an analogous role. It features op-ed length versions of Journal articles and responses from leading practitioners, policymakers, and scholars. The Pocket Part also serves as a forum for our readers and authors to discuss legal scholarship.
While full-length scholarly works remain at the center of legal debate, students, professors, and practicing lawyers are increasingly turning to the Internet to read about, and comment on, developments in the law. With The Pocket Part, the Journal hopes to combine the strengths of both print and online media, broadening the readership and influence of traditional legal scholarship while enriching the dialogue among the academy, bench, and bar.
About The Pocket Part
Source: Discourse.net
October 18th, 2005
The trial of Saddam Hussein is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 19, though at press time his defense is seeking a three-month adjournment. Out of a multitude of possible charges (for example, Iran today has sent its own petition of charges to the Iraq government), this trial concerns the 1982 killing of 143 Shias from the village of Dujail in revenge for a failed assassination attempt.
Once again, the web provides a number of unique resources for following and understanding a historic event:
Track Trial Developments, Documents, News, Commentary
- Grotian Moment Blog: The Saddam Hussein Trial Blog
Cox International Law Center of Case Western Reserve College of Law
Trial news coverage, expert debate and commentary, key documents relating to the trial, basic information and frequently asked questions, biographies, and links to other Saddam trial sites.
- Iraq Special Tribunal Home
Iraq Special Tribunal
Promises english-language translations of court documents and statements.
- Saddam Hussein Trial
JURIST Legal News
Updates on trial developments, with links to news, documents and commentary.
- Full Coverage: The Trial of Saddam Hussein
Guardian Unlimited
The latest news, comment and analysis on the trial.
- Saddam’s Judgment
CBS News
Background on the former Iraqi leader’s alleged crimes, his life and capture, plus video and photos.
- International Justice in Iraq
Human Rights Watch
Reports and commentary on the Saddam trial and other issues of justice in Iraq. Includes The Former Iraqi Government On Trial: A Human Rights Watch Briefing Paper
- Special Coverage: Iraq Aftermath
FindLaw
News, commentary, documents, Law of War, cases, and more.
- Saddam’s Iron Grip
The National Security Archive
Intelligence Reports on Saddam Hussein’s Reign
Other News Sources
Satire
Sources: BarclayBlog, Law Librarian Blog
October 4th, 2005
State Legislative History Research Guides on the Web
Our source calls this “a gem,” and we couldn’t agree more. Jennifer Bryan of the Indiana University School of Law Library has created a very fine page linking to guides to legislative history research for each state.
If you have ever had the pleasure of researching the legislative history of another state’s bill, you’ll appreciate these. While we are on the topic, the Boley Law Library reference librarians have other resources awfully helpful in such situations – be sure to stop by next time you’re asked to dive into the minds of another state’s legislature.
Source: Law Librarian Blog
October 4th, 2005
University of Michigan Law Library. Hot Topic: Harriet Miers
The University of Michigan Law Library, fresh off its successful John Roberts, Jr. coverage, has quickly posted a Harriet Miers site chock full of information about and writings by the Supreme Court nominee.
You’ll find biographical info, amicus briefs authored by Miers, cases on which she was counsel, articles she has written, and NY Times articles about her.
More information on the nominee, including confirmation hearings transcripts, will be posted as more is released. (There is more info about Miers forthcoming, right?)
Source: the boss
October 3rd, 2005
New: The Faculty Blog of The University of Chicago Law School
The University of Chicago Law School today has gone live with the clearly-titled University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog.
Oh, the title may not thrill the senses, but this is an intriguing new kind of academic blog: Blog as forum for faculty, alumni and ‘friends’ to post on topics of interest to them. Each week a new group will be responsible for commenting and beginning a discussion.
So far the first day of posts include Todd Henderson on Katrina and Sarbanes-Oxley, Cass Sunstein on Evaluating Supreme Court Nominees, and Saul Levmore on Katrina and federalism.
Read the blog announcement.
Source: Law Librarian Blog
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