10 Articles
Good morning all you Law Buffs and Calves,
Two weeks down and 12 to go! If you need reference or circulation help, be sure to reach out to your friendly neighborhood law librarian.
The following are 10 interesting articles from the previous week. These articles were pulled from either the: ABA Newsletter, AALL Newsletter, vLex Newsletter, Law360, Law Practice Magazine Newsletter, LexisNexis’ Practical Guidance Newsletter, and/or Frontiers Newsletter. Enjoy!
Introduction: “BLL-SIS is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision for America. […] He played a pivotal role in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the United States, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He ultimately won a Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent campaign against racism. To honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, BLL-SIS has compiled a list of resources to help celebrate his life and work.”
Introduction: “Happy New Year! Each year, January 1 is recognized as Public Domain Day and Copyright Law Day to raise awareness of the intellectual property rights of both authors and the public that enjoys their works. It also marks the day when thousands of U.S. copyrights expire.”
Excerpt: “Starting and running a student organization is not a minor commitment, and there have been plenty of bumps along the way, but it has also been a really rewarding experience. If you’re thinking of starting (or re-starting) your own organization, here’s a few thoughts and lessons learned from my experience:”
Excerpt: “…Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States, affecting 40 million Americans 18 or older. That’s 18.1% of the U.S. population. And yet, while anxiety disorders are treatable, only about 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. Seeking professional help is an important step in coping with your mental health concerns. But that step in and of itself can cause someone with anxiety even more anxiety. Again, it can be helpful to remind yourself you’re not alone, and books about anxiety can help remind you of that.”
“There is a lot to learn when starting a legal career…”
Introduction: “In this episode of the ABA’s YLD Young Lawyer Rising Podcast four lawyers speak to their experiences during their first two years of practice. Spoiler alert: “There’s a lot to learn and sometimes not much guidance.” The following question is posed: What do you know now that you wish you knew then? Take a listen for insights into what the panelists have learned since leaving law school, as well as, tips for newcomers to the profession.”
Introduction: “As human beings, we have the unique ability to imagine different scenarios and outcomes, day-dream up hopeful storylines, plan for the future and even ruminate on disaster scenarios, regardless of how likely they may be. How can we strike the balance between blind optimism and cynical thinking to chart a path forward in an unpredictable world, especially when a pandemic offers us no reliable compass for planning ahead?”
Introduction: “Each New Year, a new batch of creative works enters the public domain as their copyright terms expire and they become free to use, reuse, and share. Public Domain Day is observed each January 1st to commemorate the works that enter the public domain. In 2022, thousands of works first published in 1926 became public domain, including A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, and Franz Kafka’s The Castle, as well as over 400,000 sound recordings from pre-1923.”
Introduction: “A day early, you can now place an order for free at-home COVID-19 test kits through the Biden administration's covidtests.gov website. The site was scheduled to go live Jan. 19 but opened a day early for testing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during a press briefing. It takes less than two minutes, and you need to provide only your contact information and shipping address.”
“Billionaires are building their own rockets to go to…”