Browsing by Subject "Legal research"

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    But I'm a Creator/Inventor/Coding, Not a Lawyer: What to Know about Intellectual Property Law, Contracts and More
    (2016-10-21) Hook, Sara Anne; Faklaris, Cori
    What you don’t know can hurt you. This mini-session will offer tips to minimize the chance of being taken advantage of in the workplace or when sharing or creating work with others. Topics include contracts, licensing and intellectual property law (patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and branding), along with special issues related to freelancing and hackathons. Learn how to use the law to protect yourself, your work and your reputation and avoid infringing on the rights of others. Because the law related to technology is changing so fast, even a more seasoned professional will find the session to be helpful. Participants will gain confidence in and knowledge of how to deal with situations involving legal issues. They will know what to look for when asked to sign a variety of documents covering their creative work. They will also be able to discern when to contact a lawyer and what kinds of credentials to look for when selecting a lawyer.
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    Don't Forget Non-Code Statutes
    (Virginia State Bar, 2013-07) Keele, Benjamin J.
    Laws that are not codified in statutory codes present special research challenges. Strategies, including checking compiler's notes and session laws, can help ensure all relevant laws are found.
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    Find It Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web
    (2015) Hook, Sara Anne; Faklaris, Cori
    The way we use the internet today is leagues away from how it was being used even five years ago. In order to keep the pace, you need streamlined research skills that will make the internet an asset rather than a liability for your firm. How do your skills stack up? Do you know the best, most efficient ways to get what you need? At this informative seminar, we can show you how to harness the internet as an excellent resource. •Use our quick browser tricks to scan web pages and find relevant information fast. •Uncover legal research shortcuts by identifying free legal portals and meta sites. •Locate pages that "aren't" there anymore using the invisible web. •Avoid an unnecessary trip to the library - get statutes, bills, regulations and legislative history online. •Find anything from vital statistics to professional licenses - we'll show you where to look. •Cut your document preparation time dramatically by referring to sample briefs, motions and settlements you can obtain from the internet. •Know how to use the web to find phone numbers and addresses of missing people. •Understand ethical procedures when using social media online.
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    Find It Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web
    (2016) Hook, Sara Anne
    Do you have the most up-to-date tools to uncover the legal research you need at no cost? This program will arm you with the tools you need to navigate through the essential elements of searches, discovering the invisible web, government internet sources and much more! Get valuable tips, techniques and strategies to harness the internet as an excellent resource. Use our quick browser tricks to scan web pages and find relevant information fast. Uncover legal research shortcuts by identifying free legal portals and meta sites. Avoid an unnecessary trip to the library - get statutes, bills, regulations and legislative history online. Cut your document preparation time dramatically by referring to sample briefs, motions and settlements you can obtain from the internet.
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    Find It Free and Fast: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web
    (2014) Hook, Sara Anne
    The way we use the Internet today is leagues away from how it was being used even five years ago. In order to keep the pace, you need streamlined research skills that will make the internet an asset rather than a liability for your firm. How do your skills stack up? Do you know the best, most efficient ways to get what you need? At this informative seminar, we can show you how to harness the internet as an excellent resource.
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    II. Finding Free Legal Research and Free Case Law
    (2017) Hook, Sara Anne
    Hiring outside help to investigate case facts is not always feasible (or practical). That's when being able to artfully find and examine information yourself becomes crucial. Gain valuable skills to recognize potential smoking guns while locating people, searching social media, gathering background information or analyzing financials. Filled with real-world examples, practical tips and fundamental tools, this full-day program will show you the best ways to obtain, dissect and interpret information from common sources available to you... and recognize key findings. You'll learn time-tested techniques you can start using right away to put yourself steps ahead of your colleagues and ensure your clients are receiving favorable outcomes.
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    The Paralegal's Guide to Researching Case Law
    (2016-05-23) Hook, Sara Anne
    Case law is critical to understanding how the issues involved in the case are viewed by the court and establishing precedent. Discover the key elements involved in finding, understanding and weighing relevant case law in this practical program.