Green Grads Grab #12
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by admin in News
Jim Calloway’s Law Practice Tips Blog describes what ‘animal’ law is. He says that a while back saying you were in animal practice law was similar to saying ‘you were going to focus on alien abduction claims’ but now it’s actually starting to become a recognised practice area. Personally, I’ve never heard of it – but maybe it could be a fun quirky thing to bring up now and then. Who doesn’t love animals?
The Law Librarian’s Blog has a quick read on the importance of understanding Power Point to get the best out of it. It doesn’t have to be an outline. They link to this Microsoft Guide which might come in handy.
Students currently studying Civil Procedure might want to take a quick look at this. Is it always a good idea to courteously allow opposing solicitors and counsel an extension? Is it in the best interests of your clients?
- Google Voice
The Young Lawyers Blog wrote about the wonders of Google’s new Google Voice service and it does sound quite awesome. At least, it would have been awesome but a huge number of Google Voice iPhone app, that would help you to really make use of the service, got pulled from the Apple store. Then Apple expected the app developers to pay the refunds from their own pocket. And now it seems that the US Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) have sent Apple a few ‘please explain’ letters as to why the apps were suddenly pulled from the iTunes Store.
But anyways, when Google Voice does come out it sounds pretty cool.
- Two Aus Blogs
David Starkoff has written a great post about copyright law. Any students interested in IP should definitely have a read of it.
Open and Shut, a blog concerning FoI and privacy, writes about Open Australia being shut down by the Queensland Parliament
- Lifehacker Tips
Two helpful Lifehacker articles. Firstly, learn How to Work a Crowd. Secondly, learn When It’s Okay to Skip Class.
I suppose it was unrealistic to expect David Mills to be able to keep putting out funny Courtoons every day, but it is still a bit disappointing to see that they will be slowing down. I really, really enjoyed his sense of humour (and it was always an easy way to find a law related joke to link to in the GG Grab) so if you haven’t already checked out his blog – go do so now!
Is it just me, or is it slightly poor form to take a photo of a dead lawyers office and use it as an example of what not to do? Either way, it’s a pretty good way of getting a message across. Make sure you have a work system in place that makes sense and would assist someone else that might have to take over for you at the drop of a hat … Perhaps you won the lottery and quit your job in glee … while still completely alive …
