Legal Research

Blawg of the Day -- Law Library Reference Blog
I've already mentioned the University of British Columbia's Law Library Blog, but I didn't realize they had a second blog, dedicated to reference materials. The Law Library Reference Blog says that it's a "blog for UBC Law Library Reference Staff," but there are lots of great resources here for any law librarian or lawyer.

Easy Chat with a Law Librarian
It is easier than ever to ask a question of the law library's reference staff. You no longer need an instant messaging account.Just go to the Library's website and click on the chat button...

Library Values
The most valuable resource in the library may be the reference librarian behind the desk. Recent research by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that patients were much more likely to find useful and accurate information if they...

Former Rinn Law Library Librarian Gets Presidential Service Award
Jim Goodridge was one of the Rinn Law Library's reference librarians for eleven years from 1989 to 2000.He was an excellent reference librarian who seemed to know most of the students by first name...

UK LAW: UK Law Librarian Winner in National Photo Contest (from UK RSS News)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 29, 2008) ? University of Kentucky law reference librarian Ryan Valentin recently was named the winner in two categories of this year's American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) "Day in the Life of the Law Library Community" photo contest...

Job Opening: Senior Cataloging Librarian
Washington University School of Law Library is searching for a candidate to fill the position of Senior Cataloging Librarian. The following is a short description for this position: JOB TITLE:    Assistant Law Librarian/Senior Cataloging Librarian at of Law Library I...

Diamond Antitrust
De Beers Diamond Company creates $295 million class action fund for anticompetitive gem prices.

Black Diamond
Mozzarella Cheese Slices Recalled

Pet Food Recall
Diamond Pet Food sets up $3.1 million class action fund for substandard dog food.

Texas A&M University
Settles Bonfire Lawsuit for $2.1 Million

University of Illinois Medical Center
Potential $14 Million in Malpractice Settlements

Eminent Domain
University of Akron pays property owner $443,000 settlement.