Commentary on Presidential Recess Appointments
Beth Wellington investigates recent Presidential appointments that have proved controversial on the Hill, and have subsequently been withdrawn.
Day archives: April 24th, 2007
FOIA – Social Security Administration presentations
This set of presentations is from the Social Security Administration, obtained by an LLRX.com reader, via a FOIA request. It was developed as a top-level summary type internal briefing for SSA managers on FOIA.
Reference from Coast to Coast: Stalking and Finding the Full-Text Article
Jan Bissett and Margi Heinen discuss a successful strategy for locating hard to find articles using a range of sources, including directories, online catalogs, specialized databases, commercial websites, and academic document delivery services.
Burney’s Legal Tech Reviews – A Terrific Digital Rolodex and Verizon Broadband Wireless Modem
Brett Burney extols the capabilities of a small, lightweight scanner that offers a convenient way to index, store and access all the business cards you routinely collect. He also recommends a 3G modem card for your laptop that will significantly improve your mobile connectivity.
After Hours: Move Over, Spinach: Chocolate to the Rescue!
Kathy Biehl highlights niche, premium chocolates which boast not only unique flavors but additional medicinal herbal properties.
CongressLine by GalleryWatch.com – Reporting on Congress
Legislative research expert Paul Jenks describes why the electronic version of the Congressional Record remains a vital source of information on Congressional proceedings. Paul also references a number of daily commercial publications that should be included in your tracking and monitoring process.
E-Discovery Update: Recognizing Hidden Logistical Bottlenecks in E-Discovery
Conrad J. Jacoby’s column describes with precision and detail the technology, process and associated timeline involved in a data harvesting project.
FOIA Facts: Are Ombudsman The Answer?
Scott A. Hodes maintains that there are pros and cons to setting up an ombudsman’s office, and the overall scheme may not be the answer in resolving the number of disputes that arise in the disclosure of public records.