Blog Archive: 2008

Can You Subpoena a 'Tweet'?

An article on Law.com's Legal Technology News cautions that postings on Twitter can be subpoenaed, are legally binding, and are subject to electronic discovery. There are also issues of defamation, invasion of privacy, workplace retaliation, wrongful termination, and compliance with discovery of electronic records.

from: e-bar, News and Information from the North Carolina Bar Association

Law School Student Printing

Two new Pharos printing stations were recently installed in the law school, providing a convenient alternative to all Carolina Law students wishing to print wirelessly from their laptops. One printer is located in the upper level of the rotunda, while the other can be found just off the rumpus room, to the right of the TV viewing area. The new printers require installation and configuration so that they will appear on your laptop.

Please review the documentation listed under Printing (Students Only). Windows laptop users will need to download and install a custom version of the "CCI Printing" software, while Mac users will need to add an additional print queue using the existing CCI Printing installer. All relevant download links and instructions are included in the PDF you will find at the URL above.

from Carolina Law IT

Citizens’ Guide North Carolina Banking, Home Loan & Foreclosure

North Carolinians, like much of the country, are feeling the stress of the economic fluctuations of recent months. Many of us are concerned about the value of our homes, the security of our savings and any recourse we may have to recover from debt. Here is a North Carolina-focused guide that links you to information about your rights and options. This guide focuses on information readily available on the Internet that will lead you to government agencies, non-profits and other organizations that can provide direct and indirect assistance. It does not attempt to be comprehensive but will point you to major resources that provide more in-depth information and help.

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Settlement in Google Copyright Case

Google, the Authors Guild, and the Association of American Publishers announced a settlement of the case dealing with Google's book scanning project. Google will pay $125-million to establish a Book Rights Registry, for compensation to authors, and to cover legal costs.

Read the full article on The Wired Campus from the Chronicle of Higher Education

Two Million Free E-books

Two million digital books are now available from a HathiTrust, a consortia of university libraries. These materials were scanned as part of the Google Book Search. Unfortunately, only 16 percent, about 327,000 volumes, are available in full-text because the other 84 percent are still in copyright.

This project will ensure that these materials remain available regardless of any future changes at Google. The collection will grow as the libraries' materials continue to be scanned and digitized.

For more information.

from: The Chronicle of Higher Education

Presidential Debates will be Streamed

MySpace will provide real-time video streaming of the three presidential debates and the debate between the vice-presidential nominees. Viewers will be able to watch live and recorded video of the events without advertisements.

See: http://www.mydebates.org

Become a Fan of CALI on Facebook

Cali now has a Facebook page. Take a look!

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Professor Eric Muller's Blog, "Is that Legal?" was listed in the top 25 of law professor blogs by number of visits.

Free access to Casemaker X

Casemaker X is now providing a social network and free research tools for law students. These are the same materials used by 475,000 attorneys through the Casemaker Bar Consortium.