Resolution 102B, supporting UELMA, was approved by a voice vote, “though a significant number of delegates voted nay,” reported Debra Cassens Weiss in the ABAJ News. Did the youngsters shout down the oldsters? Well at least it passed. As the…
Posts Tagged ‘Electronic’
Jerome Rubin, 1925 – 2012: Passing of a Pioneering Giant in Electronic Publishing History
17
Jan
At a 1989 gathering of publishing giants, Jerome Rubin made an unpopular forecast: Technology would render the book obsolete. He argued that the expansion of computerized databases would decrease the need for printed books, a pronouncement based on firsthand experience….
House Bill Would Place Broad IP Enforcement Powers In Hands Of Rightsholders
01
Nov
I usually appreciate the work of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, though I sometimes roll my eyes at the hyperbole in some of those positions. Biases aside, the EFF report on the Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3621) is pretty right-on…
Opening: Reference/Electronic Services Librarian, Stetson Univ. College of Law
28
Oct
Stetson University College of Law seeks applications for a Reference/Electronic Services Librarian. With its main campus in Gulfport, which is adjacent to St. Petersburg, Florida, the College of Law was established in 1900 and is Florida’s oldest law school. The…
Ninth Circuit Holds EPCA Applies To Non-Citizens In Foreign Court Disputes
07
Oct
Here’s a little case out of the Ninth Circuit that extends the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) to non-citizens involved in foreign proceedings. The question arose in a civil case in Australia between Suzlon Energy Ltd. And Rajagopalan Sridhar. Suzlon…
Time for AALL to "Interfere" in Licensing: An Approach for Petitioning State Governments
29
Aug
Initially I thought the title of this post would be “Time for a Model Act on Fair Use Preservation in Licensing of Electronic Content?” Certainly UNC Law’s David Robert Hansen has provided a working draft for consideration by the NCCUSL…
Opening: Electronic Legal Information Specialist, Bilzin Sumberg, Miami, FL
25
Aug
Description: Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axel is seeking a tech savvy Legal Information Specialist with strong interpersonal skills. Reporting to the Director of Library and Knowledge Management, the successful candidate will conduct basic legal research as well as advise…
Opening: Reference and Electronic Technologies Librarian, Northern Illinois University College of Law
22
Aug
DAVID C. SHAPIRO MEMORIAL LAW LIBRARY NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW POSITION: Reference and Electronic Technologies Librarian ACADEMIC RANK: Assistant Professor, Law Library DUTIES: Provide reference service to faculty, students and other library users. Teach legal research to students…
Uniform Law Commissioners Address Official Electronic Legal Publishing
29
Jul
One of the more recent developments when it comes to official online law is the creation of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act by the Uniform Law Commission. The Act was approved for publication on July 12th. It requires official…
Freeing Digitally Conceived Text, Part 3: The Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act is a Good First Step But Not a Major Accomplishment
21
Jul
Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act From the Prefatory Note’s Introduction Providing information online is integral to the conduct of state government in the 21st century. The ease and speed with which information can be created, updated, and distributed electronically, especially…
