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Of Interest
April 3, 2018

Roadmap: The Law Student's Guide to Meaningful Employment, Second Edition, by Neil W. Hamilton

Roadmap is a guide to sharpen your awareness of the characteristics most valued in the workplace—whether it is in a law firm, a company, or a government entity. The map encourages you to use your time in law school to develop the competencies important to your future. The book helps the reader form...
Biography
March 29, 2018

Research Lawyer Biographies with Jenkins

Are you looking for information about your firm's founding partners? What about prominent Philadelphia attorneys throughout history? Our Reference Department may be able to help. Throughout the years, librarians at Jenkins have combed through newspapers, including The Legal Intelligencer , The...
Of Interest
March 28, 2018

The Laws of Style: Sartorial Excellence for the Professional Gentleman, by Douglas A. Hand

"Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly." -- Epictetus When it comes to clothing, business norms are changing: “Casual Friday” has given way in many offices to the full-time casual workplace. With so many options you need advice. As presented in this to-the-point, clever, and...
Of Interest
March 28, 2018

Macs in Law: The Definitive Guide for the Mac-Curious, Windows-Using Attorney, by Brett Burney, Tom Lambotte

While most lawyers and law practices still use Windows, an increasing number are contemplating the switch to Mac, due to its reliability, usability, and security. This book helps guide your decision and addresses common Mac-myths and questions about running a Mac-based law practice. It includes a...
Of Interest
March 28, 2018

The Lawyer's Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies: Smart Ways to Work Together, Second Edition, by Dennis M. Kennedy, Thomas L. Mighell

Collaboration in the legal field is essential, and constantly-evolving technology makes it easier and more efficient than ever. This is your go-to guide for mastering the collaboration process in all ways, from collaborating within and outside your firm to finding practical ways to manage cases. It...
Of Interest
March 28, 2018

Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers, Second Edition, by Ben Schorr

Meeting the constant evolution of technology, this updated edition provides current information on the increasingly popular software program for firms of all sizes: Microsoft Office 365. Easy to understand and follow, it focuses on the information lawyers need. It covers the most common questions...
HeinOnline
March 27, 2018
Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Celebrating Women’s History Month on HeinOnline: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Affectionately Known as The Notorious RBG

This article is republished with permission by W.S. Hein. View the original article here. Her Team Supreme On August 10th, 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the 107th Supreme Court justice, making her the second woman and first Jewish female justice to sit on the distinguished bench. Since...
Of Interest
March 23, 2018

Fastcase: The Definitive Guide, by Brian Huddleston

If you're new to Fastcase, get ready to learn how to use this invaluable legal research tool and work with the variety of resources it gives you, from case law to statutes, regulations, and more. More than 25 state bar associations now provide Fastcase to their members; if yours is one of them (or...
HeinOnline
March 20, 2018
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Citizens United and Its Impact on Campaign Financing: A Brief Overview

This article is republished with permission by W.S. Hein. View the original article here. Money and politics have strolled hand-in-hand since the founding of the United States, when wealthy, well-connected candidates financed their own political campaigns and were essentially the only people who...
Oxford English Dictionary
March 16, 2018

Oxford English Dictionary: Comedy Words and Where They Come From

This week the Oxford Dictionaries Blog explored the world of comedy with From joke to farce: comedy words and where they come from . Of the seven words profiled, the oldest, farce , dates back to 1530 and comes from the Old French word farce , which the etymology describes as "occurs as the name...