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BEV BUTULA: OneLook Dictionary
OneLook Dictionary is a website that searches numerous online dictionaries (both general and topical) at one time.
BEV BUTULA: Consumer Credit Card Agreement Search
The website for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System contains some very useful consumer credit information. The webpage is designed for the average consumer; however there are two items that may interest legal researchers as well.
BEV BUTULA: Guide to Law Online
I have spoken to several people who consider the Library of Congress Guide to Law Online, their one-stop shop.
BEV BUTULA: Wisconsin Secretary of State Website
Many of us have recently visited the Wisconsin Secretary of State's website to learn a bit more about the publication of new laws. However, have you ever noticed what other information is available from their website?
BEV BUTULA: DOJ’s Tax Division – Tax Fraud Schemes
The mission of Department of Justice's Tax Division is to "enforce the nation's tax laws fully, fairly, and consistently, through both criminal and civil litigation, in order to promote voluntary compliance with the tax laws, maintain public confidence in the integrity of the tax system, and promote the sound development of the law." This includes their initiative to shut down fraudulent tax prepa[...]
BEV BUTULA: Say goodbye to the Illinois reporters
Wisconsin has been using public domain citations since Jan. 1, 2000. In addition to the public domain citation, Wisconsin opinions are found in the official reporters published by West. The majority of states who have adopted the public domain citation format continue to publish the opinions in reporters.
BEV BUTULA: Economic Indicators
The economic indicator is a monthly publication prepared for the Joint Economic Committee. It provides a variety of economic information including "information on gross domestic product, income, employment, production, business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, Federal finance, and international statistics."
BEV BUTULA: State Legal Research
There is an excellent paper, written by librarian Wendy E. Moore of the University of Georgia School of Law, entitled "Fantastic Facts about the 50 states: Websites for State Legal Research" outlining a variety of online resources for state research.
BEV BUTULA: Garland’s Digest on Employment Discrimination Law
The Garland's Digest is a free web-based index of "over 4,500 summaries of federal appellate court decisions from September 1996 to May 2009 and a searchable index of over 4,500 court decisions from September 1996 to date."
BEV BUTULA: Read it Later and InstaPaper
I have been hearing a lot about Read it Later. Basically, it allows you to read saved web pages when it is convenient, even if you do not have an internet connection. It works in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and on your favorite smartphone. ABA Site-tation has a nice step by step guide to using Read it Later.
BEV BUTULA: More 50 state surveys
I have previously written on the value of finding 50 state survey sites. As I mentioned in my post from June 2008, "[a]nyone who has had to compile one, knows the amount of work involved. So when I find one by a reliable source, I rejoice."
BEV BUTULA: It’s National Library Week
As a librarian, this week is a time for me to celebrate, educate and promote. Wisconsin has an amazing network of public and private libraries with knowledgeable and dedicated staff.
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- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
- Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
- Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
- Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
- Election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
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