LexLibris

Discussion of legal and research resources available via the University of Minnesota Law Library, with a special focus on Minnesota and the university's law school.

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Recent Posts from LexLibris

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take the time to increase your own awareness of domestic violence and its effect on millions of victims. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides resources and information…
Local Legal News
In the Oct 12 issue of the St Paul Pioneer Press, retired immigration judge Joseph Dierkes is profiled. Here's a short excerpt: Q What's the quality of legal representation in Minnesota compared to elsewhere? A…
5 Sites To Boost Your Political Awareness
Magazine Chooses “5 Sites That Will Boost Your Political Awareness” PC World has named its “5 Sites That Will Boost Your Political Awareness.” Included on this list are some of my favorite Web sites that…
Court System-Economy Link?
O’Connor Conference: the connection between a strong court system and the economy Tony Mauro of the New Times, wrote an article published October 3rd on Law.com, about a conference attended by retired Supreme Court…
Predicting Law School Success
A recent article, by Leah M. Christensen, Associate Professor of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, presents some intriguing results about a study which asked 157 law students to respond to a survey…
Reminder: Register to Vote By Oct 14
The preregistration deadline for registering to vote in Minnesota is October 14. Stop by the Law Library today to complete and turn in your registration form! For more info, see our earlier post at: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lawlib/lexlibris/2008/09/register_to_vote_your_library.html…
Two New Immigration & International Law Resources
Hague Academy Collected Courses Online / Recueil des Cours en ligne The Hague Academy is a prestigious international institution for the study and teaching of Public and Private International Law and related subjects. The…
New Acquisitions in September 2008
Here is the list of new titles the Law Library acquired in September 2008. The list is on the library's home page. September Acquisitions
National Organization of Bar Counsel
The National Organization of Bar Counsel is a good resource for finding information on legal ethics and professional conduct rules in the different states. The web site provides links to state disciplinary procedure rules,…
President Signs New Attorney-Client Privilege Rule
On Sept. 19 the President signed into law S. 2450 creating FRE 502, a new rule of evidence entitled: “Attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine; limitations on waiver.” It is intended to provide an consistent standard…