Criminal Law Library Blog

This blawg alerts readers to new law-related books, articles and papers; library conferences; New York Supreme Court slip opinions and appellate division decisions, as well as other constitutional law opinions.

Author: David Badertscher is director of the Criminal Law Library of New York City. He also authors New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library.

Blawg Related Categories: Constitutional Law • Criminal Justice • Law Libraries • States • New York • Librarian • Legal Information

Recent Posts from Criminal Law Library Blog

U.S. Federal Documents Covering the Economy
The following list of documents covering the economy for the week ending October 10 was compiled by Basil Tilmon of Gallerywatch. We appreciate his efforts: Letter to FBI Director Robert Mueller From Reps. Mark Kirk…
Sentencing Advocacy, Practice and Reform Institute
Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) will share his unique insight and perspective on rates of incarceration, sentencing trends and alternatives, and recent legislation Click for full Brochure: "http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/calendar/2008fallconference.pdf Sentencing Advocacy, Practice and Reform Institute…
ABA Weekly Newsletter October 10, 2008
Top Ten Stories: Attorney Fees Irate Judge Blasts Typos and Errors in Filing, Slashes Fees by $154K Oct 8, 2008, 07:14 am CDT Careers What Michelle Obama Didn't Like About Working at Sidley Austin Oct…
Findlaw Summaries: Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals October 7-9, 2008
To view the full-text of cases you must sign in to FindLaw.com. All summaries are produced by Findlaw. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW, MILITARY LAW Dibble v. Fenimore, No. 063307 In…
Twenty Five Important Legal Issues Every Librarian Should Research
Most people don’t think of librarians as legal entities, but the fact is there are a number of legal issues that are important for librarians to understand.
Selections from Forthcoming Books in 2008: Criminal Law
A list of forthcoming books scheduled for publication in 2008 selected from a subject search of BIP Professional on October 9, 2008: Enforcing the Law: Police and Society Author: Publisher: Wadsworth ISBN or UPC: 0-534-62343-3…
Slip Opinions: New York Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department
To see the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department decisions (including index) released on October 9, 2008, click on the links below: Appeals and Motion Indexes Decisions Announced by Court on October 9,…
U.S. Federal Agencies Launch Digitization Guidelines Inititiative
U.S. Federal agencies join together to define digitization guidelines. For more information see the complete posting entry on the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Washington Blawg...
New York Appellate Criminal Cases Originating from the New York Supreme Court NY County
Update from the Lexis Alert Service, Search run morning of October 9, 2008: 1. People v. Calderon, 4198, 009/05, SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT, 2008 NY Slip Op 7559; 2008 N.Y.…
CLLB Information Security Newsletter
October 2008 October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month Volume 1, Issue 6 Phishing – How to Avoid Getting Hooked! From the Desk of David Badertscher What is Phishing? Phishing is a scam which attempts…