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Don't Mess With System Metadata

Law Technology News

Sometimes a computer holds evidence, and sometimes it is evidence. It's a distinction with a difference when deciding whether to act in ways that will stomp on data essential to forensic examination. Especially in cases involving data theft, the system metadata matter most.

 

Web Site Offers Freedom From Footnotes

The National Law Journal

Are you interested in legal issues but shudder at the thought of wading through massive law review articles riddled with footnotes? A new Web site, Legalworkshop.org, offers condensed articles from the most prestigious law reviews into plain English, without footnotes and at no cost.

 

Supreme Court Puts New Limits on Vehicle Searches

By DAVID STOUT

The ruling put new limits on the circumstances under which police officers who lack a search warrant can search a vehicle immediately after the arrest of a suspect.

Deep Web Research

Did you know that you can access the Deep Web resources at sbcba.org/research?

Dive Into Deep Web Research
The Legal Intelligencer
Have you heard of the Deep Web? It's the content that is housed in online databases -- such as Westlaw and Lexis -- that Internet search engines cannot access. Paralegal Kim Walker dives into less known Deep Web databases to help you get the most out of online research.

The State Bar of California e-briefs

The State Bar of California

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April 17, 2009

 

 

 

SENIORS GUIDE REPRINTED --- The State Bar’s popular Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians has been updated and will be distributed free throughout the state beginning next month.

 

18 CANDIDATES --- Ballots will be mailed April 30 to eligible voters in the five State Bar districts with vacancies on the board of governors.

 

JUSTICE AWARD --- May 1 is the deadline to nominate a California judge for the 2009 Benjamin Aranda III Access to Justice Award. 

 

“THE CLIENT AND BEYOND” --- The 13^th Annual Ethics Symposium will be held May 2 at the University of San Diego School of Law, focusing on “Attorney Responsibilities: The Client and Beyond.” Online registration is available.

 

JUDGES IN CALIFORNIA --- June 1 is the deadline for attorneys and members of the public to apply to serve on the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE).

 

LEGAL SPEC EXAM --- The exam to become certified as a legal specialist will be administered Aug. 9. The State Bar certifies specialists in 11 fields of law.

 

OPENING YOUR OWN FIRM --- Now available from the State Bar, The California Guide to Opening and Managing a Law Office offers tips on everything from business plans to technology.

 

DEALING WITH STRESS --- Attorneys dealing with stress, burnout, substance abuse and other issues can take advantage of resources offered by the State Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program, which offers services such as individual counseling, referral assistance, consultations for rehabilitation and private peer support groups.

 

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