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Public Records on the Internet
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites
In Wednesday’s SearchDay, Chris Sherman discusses Search Systems, which is probably the best site on the Internet for finding public records, both fee and fee. It contains links to over 11,000 free public records sites, as well as links to pay sites. If this site isn’t part of your Favorites folder, it should
Achieve compliance from your desktop
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites, Useful Web Sites
With strict new compliance rules being implemented by the likes of Sarbanes-Oxley, companies that offer training in the new rules are enjoying a booming business. Bob Ambrogi of the LawSites blawg has an article on Law.com on companies that provide online compliance training.
Search opinions by outline
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites
Rory Perry, clerk of the West Virginia Court of Appeals, has been working on an outline-based topical index of court opinions. His outline currently includes case from the September 2002 term of the West Virginia Supreme Court, so those of you from out-of-state are out of luck. More importantly, this is a great…
When you really, really have to find an association
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites
Continuing in his guest columnist role, Gary reports on The Gateway to Associations in Thursday’s SearchDay.
Feel free to comment
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites
On federal regulations, that is. After some delay, Regulations.gov was launched yesterday. The site allows the public to locate and comment on proposed federal rules and regulations from over 150 government agencies. (Via beSpacific)
More on this WestLaw v. Internet Debate
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites
Continuing Jerry’s discussion of free search engines vs. WestLaw or Lexis and my comments on learning about free Internet resources, Genie notes that the real question is “Who Has the Information?”
Genie has a good point — the first enquiry should be “where can I find this information?” I take issue, however, with her…
A Bloggish Colorado Law News Site
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites, Useful Web Sites
The Virtual Chase reports on Law Week Colorado, which replaces Colorado Journal. The site regularly reports on news of interest to Colorado lawyers, much like a weblog. Sadly, to read the headlines you have to subscribe to the service.
Why pay for your legal research?
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites, Web and Online Culture
Jerry Lawson has an interesting post today on free search engines vs. Westlaw or Lexis, where he asks the question, can free search engines like Google ever be better for legal research than paid services like Westlaw and Lexis? I think (much to the disdain of West and Lexis) any research project should begin…
Research Site of the Day
By Tom Mighell on
Posted in Legal Research Sites
The Consumer and Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association offers a page of 100 top medical sites for health consumers. The list is broken down into specific topics, including General Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, numerous sites relating to kid’s health, Seniors, Specific Health Problems, Drug Information…