From the ABA Science and Technology Section:
Science for Lawyers
By Eric York Drogin, Editor
U.S. Federal Register Announces Launch of New Electronic Public Information Desk
The Federal Register has announced the launch of a new Electronic Public Information Desk to Provide free public access to public documents.*
To view these documents, go to www.federalregister.gov (link opens in a new window). See “View Documents on Public Inspection” (link opens in a new window) on the left hand side. This new desk grants the public access to documents that will be published in the next day’s Federal Register as early at 8:45 a.m. EST. Previously, such documents could only be seen by viewing the documents physically located at the Office of the Federal Register in Washington, DC.
See Press Release at: http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2009/nr09-06.html
New York Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department Criminal Cases Originating from the NY Supreme Court NY County. November 21, 2008.
Update from the Lexis Alert Service, Search run morning of November 21, 2008.
1. People v. Witt, 4577, 1458/06, SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT, 2008 NY Slip Op 8984; 2008 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 8555, November 18, 2008, Decided, November 18, 2008, Entered, THE LEXIS PAGINATION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING RELEASE OF THE FINAL PUBLISHED VERSION., THIS OPINION IS UNCORRECTED AND SUBJECT TO REVISION BEFORE PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS.
The People of the State …
ABA Journal Survey: Lawyers, The Job Market, and the State of the Economy
We are posting this survey at the request of the ABA Journal and encourage lawyers to respond.
The ABA Journal is surveying lawyers about the job market and the current state of the economy. We’d appreciate it if you could let readers know about our survey with a mention on your blog. Here is the link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9Dhw2g7bX_2bxfq4mW8eB1Cg_3d_3d
New York Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department Criminal Cases Originating from the NY Supreme Court NY County. November 20, 2008.
Update from the Lexis Alert Service, Search run morning of November 20, 2008.
1. People v. Brightley, 4223, 14385/89, SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT, 2008 NY Slip Op 8970; 2008 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 8531, November 18, 2008, Decided, November 18, 2008, Entered, THE LEXIS PAGINATION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING RELEASE OF THE FINAL PUBLISHED VERSION., THIS OPINION IS UNCORRECTED AND SUBJECT TO REVISION BEFORE PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS.
The People of the State …
New York Library Supporters Protest State Cuts
“About 450 librarians and library supporters rallied against budget cuts at the New York State Capitol in Albany November 18. Gov. David Paterson has proposed $20 million in cuts to libraries, which the New York Library Association says will reduce library aid for the state’s 73 library systems to a level not seen since 1993. State aid to libraries was flat between 1998 and 2006. Paterson called lawmakers into an emergency session to make mid-year budget cuts, but legislators did not take any action…”
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White Plains (N.Y.) Journal News, Nov. 18; New York Library Association
Letter to People of Illinois from President-elect Brack Obama Announcing Resignation from Senate
The following is a brief excerpt from President-elect Barack Obama’s letter to the people of Illinois announcing his resignation from the U.S. Senate.:
“Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate — one of the highest honors and privileges of my life — I am stepping down as senator to prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation’s next president. But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the men and women of this great state who made my life in public service possible.”
CLLB Information Security Newsletter. November 2008 Volume 3, Issue 11.
November 2008 Volume 3, Issue 11
MAIN TOPIC:
Internet Shopping – How to Enhance Your Security Online
Cell Phones and Text Messaging
Notes from Law Technology News Online Update November 17, 2008.
Cell Phones
“If you use a handheld device while driving in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, or Washington (state or D.C.), you are breaking the law. Utah and New Hampshire have some mention of handheld cell phone use – but mostly as a means of enacting distracted driver laws. Some jurisdictions have bans in certain cities (including Phoenix and Detroit).”