I was doing some research in Westlaw today, and on the "Westlaw" tab they were highlighting some new trial court documents. As quoted from Westlaw (you will need to log-in to Westlaw to view the links): 

"Check out these new trial court documents: Lawsuits featured in The Social Network: Saverin Cross-Complaint against Zuckerberg and Facebook: 2006 WL 6627814; Zuckerberg complaint against Saverin: 2008 WL 8099168 Winklevoss/Connectu Complaint against Zuckerberg and Facebook: 2007 WL 1230524."

I recently saw the movie, The Social Network, so these documents really sparked my interest. I never had heard of the Winklevoss twins until I saw the movie, so this was a treat to view the documents! Thanks Westlaw!

Have you seen the movie yet? What did you think? Tell us in the comments below!

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Hello everyone! Is it autumn yet? It's November for sure!

This week the Law Library presents three different workshops. First, there are several Lawyering Process 1 (LP1) Westlaw and Lexis Q & A workshops at various times, where the session is run by you. Bring any questions you have about Westlaw and Lexis, and we will do our best to help you find the answer.

Next, we have a FireFox Addons workshop, geared for all students as well as alumni. This workshop will help you learn about free legal apps to enhance your web browser and improve your research.

And lastly, we have a FastCase workshop, also for all students and alumni. This workshop will help you discover an affordable alternative to Westlaw and Lexis that firms use to conduct research of a variety of legal resources including cases, statutes, and secondary sources. Remember, State Bar of Arizona members have free access to FastCase, so brush up on your skills now!

Here are the dates & times for the week of November 1st, 2010:

Monday 11/1/10:
 Noon, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A
 5pm, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A

Tuesday 11/2/10:
 Noon, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A
 
Wednesday 11/3/10:
 Noon, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A
 4pm, FireFox Addons
 5pm, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A
 
Thursday 11/4/10:
 Noon, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A
 7:40pm, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A

Friday 11/5/10:
 Noon, FastCase
 1pm, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A
 2pm, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A
 3pm, Westlaw and Lexis Q & A
 

All workshops are held in the Computer Lab within the Law Library. Please visit our workshop calendar to RSVP. For descriptions of these workshops and others, visit http://www.phoenixlaw.edu/libraryworkshops.

Questions? Call (602) 682-6898 or email.

Have a fabulous week!

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This really is as amazing as it sounds. . .LexisNexis one of the leading legal databases in the US has just launched Lexis(R) Advanced for Solo Practioners.  The new Reasearch Tool was built for a solo or two person firm & Lexis(R) is offering this new service at an unbelievable price!  Lexis(R) Advance is being released on their new platform for the awe inducing price of $175 as a flat rate fee per month for a solo practioner.  You can also add an additional lawyer for the the discounted rate of an extra $140 per month.  If you would like to get a peek at Lexis(R) Advance for Solos and view a live demo please click LAS.

Here's what you'll get access to for your $175 per month: all federal and state case law, including headnotes and case summaries; statutes and constitutions from all state and federal jurisdictions; Shepard’s Citations; and LexisNexis jury verdicts, briefs, pleadings and motions.  For a complete breakdown please click here for the Content Summary in PDF provided by Lexis(R).

Hello everyone!

It is all about Citators this week, as the Law Library presents several workshops for Lawyering Process 1 students that will help you practice KeyCiting & Shepardizing cases in print and electronically. Interested in International Legal Research? The Associate Dean of the Law Library, Rob Hudson, will be teaching a workshop all about International Legal Research (food will be present!) on Tuesday. And be sure to check out the Free Online Legal Sources workshop on Wednesday... which will show you just that, free online legal sources! Whew!

Here are the dates & times for the week of October 25th, 2010:

Monday 10/25/10:
 Noon, Citators
 5pm, Citators

Tuesday 10/26/10:
 Noon, Citators
 Noon, International Legal Research (with FOOD!) in room 303 
 
Wednesday 10/27/10:
 Noon, Citators
 4pm, Free Online Legal Sources
 5pm, Citators
 
Thursday 10/28/10:
 Noon, Citators
 7:40pm, Citators

Friday 10/29/10:
 Noon, Citators
 1pm, Citators
 3pm, Citators
 

Please visit our workshop calendar to RSVP. For descriptions of these workshops and others, visit http://www.phoenixlaw.edu/libraryworkshops.

Questions? Call (602) 682-6898 or email.

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Come learn all about FastCase! This SRU Workshop open to all students, faculty, and alumni, will help you discover an affordable alternative to Westlaw and Lexis that firms use to conduct research of a variety of legal resources including cases, statutes, and secondary sources. FastCase is also free to those who are members of the State Bar of Arizona.

Details: Wednesday, October 20th 2010 at 4:00pm in the Teaching/Computer Lab on the 2nd floor of the Tower.

Questions? Email or call (602) 682-6898.