WestlawNext Q&A: Where do I find state session laws?

Aug 20, 2010 By: Marcus Anderson

This question came from Twitter, and we felt it necessary to provide a response from our Reference Attorneys.

Can social media get a person fired? Ask Heather Armstrong

Aug 20, 2010 By: Jon Hanke

A free CLE seminar at the ABA Annual Meeting featured Heather Armstrong, the blogger who was famously fired (or “dooced”) after anonymously blogging about her boss.

9th Circuit Strikes Down Stolen Valor Act

Aug 20, 2010 By: West Reference Attorneys

The 9th Circuit recently considered the Stolen Valor Act, and struck it down as a facially invalid intrusion upon the 1st Amendment. The act (18 USCA 704(b)) criminalizes a person falsely representing themselves as having received an award or medal for the Armed Forces.

West Headnote of the Day – August 20, 2010

Aug 20, 2010 By: Westlaw Insider

92 Constitutional Law 92XVIII Freedom of Speech, Expression, and Press 92XVIII(Y) Sexual Expression 92k2189 Obscenity in General 92k2191 k. Lack of Constitutional…

Finding the right form on Westlaw: Tips from Andy O’Meara

Aug 19, 2010 By: Jon Hanke

Have you ever searched for a form in Westlaw only to find that the results weren’t exactly what you had in mind? If so, you’re not alone.

Westlaw Search Tip: How to find political leanings or perspectives

Aug 19, 2010 By: Marcus Anderson

Is there a Westlaw search that will provide a way to get a sense of a person’s political leanings or perspective?

Video: How to use FormFinder

Aug 19, 2010 By: Jon Hanke

In this two-minute video, Westlaw Reference Attorney Andy O’Meara demonstrates how easy it is to find the form you need using FormFinder in Westlaw.

Inmate Suicide: Craigslist Killer

Aug 19, 2010 By: West Reference Attorneys

Accused “Craigslist Killer” Philip Markoff was found dead Sunday after he reportedly committed suicide. The fact that his apparent suicide occurred while in custody brought to mind a few recent calls I’ve taken on prisoner civil rights suits.

West Headnote of the Day – August 19, 2010

Aug 19, 2010 By: Westlaw Insider

110 Criminal Law 110XXIV Review 110XXIV(M) Presumptions 110k1141 In General 110k1141(2) k. Burden of Showing Error. Jury conviction removes presumption of innocence…

WestlawNext Update: A result page with numbers!

Aug 18, 2010 By: Marcus Anderson

The next time you click a content category (e.g., Cases) in the left column of your WestlawNext search result, you may notice something new…

There is no “generalized right to rummage” through an adversary’s Facebook account | via @internetcsaes http://t.co/w2Y3O1mv

Gingrich wants a moon colony? Probably not happening under the Outer Space Treaty, signed 45 years ago today. http://t.co/FBEwsQUO

Independent evidence: another user declares love for WestlawNext!! http://t.co/KOUXkqRB

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