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November 19

Google Makes Free Caselaw Search Available in Scholar
On the evening of November 17, Google fired (arguably) the loudest and certainly most recent salvo in the battle for free access to case law...and it apparently came as a tweet. Google has made a database of Federal and State caselaw and legal journal articles available via its Google Scholar search.

Internet For Lawyers has posted a First Look overview of the Free US Caselaw search from Google Scholar.


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November 07

Omaha, Nebraska Live MCLE Internet Investigative Research Seminar
Omaha, Nebraska Live MCLE Internet Investigative Research Seminar

Friday, November 20, 2009
(8:45 AM - 4:00 PM)

Holiday Inn Convention Center
72nd and Grover Streets
Omaha, NE 68124

Learn How to Search Like a Private Investigator:

How to Access Databases and Public Records to Find Factual and Background Information Learn About Social Network Sites - What You Need to Know About Them

A lawyer's research involves much more than just finding cases and statutes. Whether you're a transactional lawyer looking for information on a company, a consumer attorney tracking down a defective product, a matrimonial attorney searching for a spouse's assets, or a litigator looking for a missing witness, the Internet can be an indispensable source of information.

Nationally recognized Internet trainers and authors of The Cybersleuth's Guide to the Internet will show you how to find and use specific Web sites to unearth factual and investigative information FREE or at low cost on the Net. Instead of first turning to experts, consultants, skip tracers, and private investigators, seminar attendees will quickly
learn how to be their own Cybersleuths.

The ABA’s most recent Technology Survey found that while nearly 90% of attorneys used the Internet "to research news or current events," less than half were using the public records or company background information, both of which are freely available on the Internet. Attorneys who think they're "using the Internet in their practice" because they are reading the news or checking their stock portfolios online run the risk of having cases dismissed, losing cases, or facing a malpractice suit…because of information they’ve missed.

COURSE MATERIALS:
Attendees will receive a copy of Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch’s 400-page book, “The Cybersleuth's Guide to the Internet,” 10th edition, 2009 – a $59.95 VALUE!


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May 22

Denver (Colorado) Internet Investigative Research MCLE Seminar
Denver (Colorado) Internet Investigative Research Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Seminar

May 29

Denver Colorado; MCLE - Live Seminar "The Cybersleuth's Guide to the Internet"

Friday, May 29, 2009
9:00 AM

CLECI Large Classroom

1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver CO 80203
(303) 860-0608


MORNING SESSION: Super Search Engine Strategies for Legal Professionals: Mastering Google and Beyond

Attendees will learn how the Internet is changing the way they need to research in order to competently represent their clients – and to avoid ethical or malpractice issues! Do lawyers have a duty to Google? In a recent decision, the court was incredulous that plaintiff failed to “google” the missing defendant as part of his due diligence process and upheld the defendant's claim of insufficient service of process. Effective Internet searching may now need to become part of every lawyer's due diligence routine. At this seminar, attendees will learn the best research strategies (including advanced search features at Google and other search engines) that will assist them in meeting their research obligations. “The standard of care imposing liability on lawyers for legal malpractice is changing owing to the increasing use of computers. Internet accessibility is about to profoundly change our research obligations…vast amounts of information are readily available to everyone, including courts and clients….” ABA GP Solo Newsletter
 

Mastering Google and Beyond:

  • Identify and Use the Best Search Engines
  • Sites, Secrets, and Shortcuts Revealed
  • Develop Super Search Strategies
  • Key into Google’s “Advanced Search” Menu
  • Tips on Using Search Engines for Investigative Research
  • Learn About the "Visible" and "Invisible" Web
  • Uncover Ways to Find Deleted Web Pages
AFTERNOON SESSION: Investigative Research Strategies for the Legal Professional

A lawyer's research involves much more than just finding cases and statutes. Whether you're a transactional lawyer looking for information on a company, a consumer attorney tracking down a defective product, a matrimonial attorney searching for a spouse's assets, or a litigator looking for a missing witness, the Internet can be an indispensable source of information. The ABA's most recent technology survey found that while nearly 90% of attorneys used the Internet “to research news or current events,” less than half were using the public records or company background information, both of which are freely available on the Internet. The attorney who thinks they're “using the Internet in their practice” because they are reading the news or checking their stock portfolios online runs the risk of having cases dismissed, losing cases, or facing a malpractice suit…because of information they've missed.
 

Learn To:

  • Mine the Web for Missing People
  • Access Expensive Databases… For Free
  • Retrieve Full-text Newspaper & Magazine Articles, and Press Releases (for free)
  • Discover Quick and Easy Methods to Access Background Information and Public Records
  • Locate Real Property & Criminal Records
  • Learn Why Social Network Websites are Important Tools
  • Background Expert Witnesses & Potential Jurors



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April 14

Nashville (Tennessee) Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) seminar
April 16

Nashville, Tennessee; MCLE - Live Seminar
Boost Your Internet Investigative Research Skills

Thursday, April 16, 2009
9:00 AM

Tennessee State University
Downtown Avon Williams Campus
330 10th Street North
Room 353

MORNING SESSION: Super Search Engine Strategies for Legal Professionals

Attendees will learn how the Internet is changing the way they need to research in order to competently represent their clients - and avoid ethical or malpractice issues!

Do lawyers have a duty to Google? In a recent decision, the court was incredulous that plaintiff failed to “Google” the missing defendant as part of his due diligence process and upheld the defendant’s claim of insufficient service of process. Effective Internet searching may now need to become part of every lawyer’s due diligence routine.

At this seminar, attendees will learn the best search engine research strategies that will assist them in meeting their research obligations.

Mastering Google and Beyond:

  • Identify and Use the Best Search Engines
  • Sites, Secrets, and Shortcuts Revealed
  • Develop Super Search Strategies
  • Key into Google’s “Advanced Search” Menu
  • Tips on Using Search Engines for Investigative Research
  • Learn About the "Visible" and "Invisible" Web
  • Uncover Ways to Find Deleted Web Pages
AFTERNOON SESSION: The Cybersleuth's Guide to Investigative Research

A lawyer’s research involves much more than just finding cases and statutes. Whether you’re a transactional lawyer looking for information about a company, a consumer attorney tracking down a defective product, a matrimonial attorney searching for a spouse’s assets, or a litigator looking for a missing witness - THE INTERNET IS AN INDISPENSABLE SOURCE!

Discover why Social Networking sites (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Myspace) can be the newest and best investigative tool and how the sites are being used by legal professionals to their advantage.

Nationally recognized Internet trainers and authors of The Cybersleuth’s Guide to the Internet will show you how to find and use specific websites to unearth factual and investigative information for FREE (or very cheaply) on the Internet. Instead of first turning to experts, consultants, skip tracers, and private investigators, attendees will quickly learn how to be their own Cybersleuth.

Learn To:

  • Mine the Web for Missing People
  • Access Expensive Databases… For Free
  • Retrieve Full-text Newspaper & Magazine Articles, and Press Releases (for free)
  • Discover Quick and Easy Methods to Access Background Information and Public Records
  • Locate Real Property & Criminal Records
  • Learn Why Social Network Websites are Important Tools
  • Bacakground Expert Witnesses & Potential Jurors




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March 18

Chicago (IL) MCLE Seminar

Chicago, Illinois; MCLE - Live Seminar
Online Investigative Research For Legal Professionals

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
9:00 AM

DePaul University
Downtown Chicago

MORNING SESSION: Super Search Engine Strategies

Attendees will learn how the Internet is changing the way they need to research in order to competently represent their clients - and avoid ethical or malpractice issues!

Do lawyers have a duty to Google? In a recent decision, the court was incredulous that plaintiff failed to “Google” the missing defendant as part of his due diligence process and upheld the defendant’s claim of insufficient service of process. Effective Internet searching may now need to become part of every lawyer’s due diligence routine.

At this seminar, attendees will learn the best search engine research strategies that will assist them in meeting their research obligations.

Mastering Google and Beyond:

  • Identify and Use the Best Search Engines
  • Sites, Secrets, and Shortcuts Revealed
  • Develop Super Search Strategies
  • Key into Google’s “Advanced Search” Menu
  • Tips on Using Search Engines for Investigative Research
AFTERNOON SESSION: Becoming A “Cybersleuth”

A lawyer’s research involves much more than just finding cases and statutes. Whether you’re a transactional lawyer looking for information about a company, a consumer attorney tracking down a defective product, a matrimonial attorney searching for a spouse’s assets, or a litigator looking for a missing witness - THE INTERNET IS AN INDISPENSABLE SOURCE!

Nationally recognized Internet trainers and authors of The Cybersleuth’s Guide to the Internet will show you how to find and use specific websites to unearth factual and investigative information for FREE (or very cheaply) on the Internet. Instead of first turning to experts, consultants, skip tracers, and private investigators, attendees will quickly learn how to be their own Cybersleuth.

Learn To:

  • Access Expensive Databases… For Free.
  • Discover Quick and Easy Methods to Access Background Information and Public Records.
  • Learn Why Social Network Websites are Important Tools.






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