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It has been awhile since I wrote about a website that provides quality scientific or technical research.
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BEV BUTULA: Get the true scoop on the False Claims Act
There are a large number of websites dedicated to the False Claims Act. Attorneys and legal professionals interested in this area of law are often searching for recent cases and news to remain current.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Word Spy is the first word on an ever-evolving culture
For readers who appreciate how words continue to evolve with our culture, check out Word Spy.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Wisconsin TechSearch continues to be a useful resource
In 2009 I wrote about Wisconsin TechSearch, the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering document delivery program. It is six years later and it continues to be a valuable service.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: New search engine PubAg beefs up agricultural research
The National Agricultural Library recently released a new search engine called PubAg.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Tax season doesn’t have to be taxing
With tax season upon us, many legal researchers search for basic tax rates and schedules.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Tracking bills through the Legislature is easier than ever
The New Year brings a new legislative session. Most of us have a basic understanding of the legislative process, however many legal researchers are not familiar with every aspect of a bill’s journey.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Get reliable medical research
Need to do some medical research and want to ensure that the websites you are searching contain reliable information?
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Tax research doesn’t have to be intimidating
I have to admit that, depending on the request, I can find tax research to be a bit intimidating.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Look beyond the Bureau for historical consumer goods prices
When on a quest to find historical prices for consumer goods, many legal researchers will consult the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Open access pubs worth the time
Open access publications, those publications that do not assess a cost to the reader, have been a research option for several years.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Same great content, new look for State Law Library’s site
Always improving. That seems to be the motto of the Wisconsin State Law Library.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Congress.gov site adds new features
The Congress.gov website now includes live streams of House committee hearings and meetings, along with an archive to January 2012.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Google’s Knowledge Graph can save search time
In 2012, Google launched its Knowledge Graph, a visual summary found on the right-hand side of the screen, that provides relevant details related to your search.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: LegalBitStream navigates tax law
LegalBitStream provides searchable databases of U.S. federal income tax and estate tax law.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Seven keys to construction law
The law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP publishes a document that may be beneficial to construction lawyers.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Find an archive of legislative videos
Interested in finding video of the U.S. Senate and House floor proceedings? You might want to check out Metavid.org.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Legislature’s site has new look, info
The Wisconsin Legislature has launched a redesigned website, and it has quite a new look.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Map out your data
The website for "Governing" magazine, a publication that focuses on policy and management for state and local governments, maintains a great collection of data.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Medicaid made easy
Medicaid federal policy guidance documents are available on the Medicaid.gov website.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: The word on online dictionaries
Dictionaries can be an important tool during research. Topic- or agency-specific dictionaries provide additional insight that the researcher may not find within a standard edition.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Legislative Reference Bureau goes viral
The Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau continues to go “above and beyond” to assist legal researchers.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Give the Consumer Federation of America a study
The Consumer Federation of America is a research, advocacy, education and service association made up of more than 300 non-profit consumer organizations. Their website offers a few items that may be of interest to legal researchers.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Putting the ‘search’ in ‘research’
When I am conducting research, I will often look for federal agency-created dictionaries and glossaries. They not only provide me with proper definitions, but often will assist me in locating other key terms.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: It’s a crime not to try this forensic database
The National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law at Stetson University College of Law maintains an interesting database that may be quite beneficial to some.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Congressional Research Service revisited
The Congressional Research Service provides policy and legal analysis to Congress. Reports written by the CRS staff are not intended for the public and can be difficult to locate online.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Book of States a blue book for nation
If you are looking for information on all 50 states, check out the Book of States, a reference tool published by the Council of State Governments.
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Crunching the information
Ever find a database and say to yourself, “Wow, there is a lot of information here, who do I know who would benefit from this?”
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Read More »BEV BUTULA: Take a trip through FDsys
Many of us seek out the Government Printing Office’s Federal Digital System to access the U.S. Code, Federal Register, and presidential documents. We go onto the website, grab the information we need, and move on.
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