Date: January 8th 2009

King County Law Library E-News
January 2009 - Volume 7, Issue 3

King County Superior Court Video

We highlighted this video on our blog, but want to mention it again here. Judge Mary Yu and Judge Steven Gonzales explain how to deal with a court case in our county in the video, "Your Day in Court: How to Make Your Voice Heard in King County" (for Pro Se litigants). You should not miss this 20 minute video!

Subscriber Renewal Almost Finished

Just a reminder: if you have not returned your 2009 Subscriber Program renewal materials yet, please make a note to do so. Old 2008 accounts will be closed by February 1, 2009 so you will lose your borrowing privileges if the Law Library hasn’t received your 2009 renewal materials and payment before then. If you have any questions about our Subscriber Program, please contact Rick Stroup at (206) 296-0940.

Tech Tip: PDFs Cheap and Easy

The ability to turn computer files such as memos, spreadsheets or newsletters into .PDF files is handy because the .PDF version is easier to move from one computer to the next. In addition, it protects the integrity of the content and can be opened by anyone you share it with as long as they have .PDF viewing software on their computer. Turning these documents into .PDF files can be expensive if you choose to buy a product like Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Luckily, there are a number of free or low-cost software programs available for download that you can use instead. One such program is CuteWriter from Acro Soft, Inc. As CuteWriter installs, it adds a new printer to your computer. When you want to make an existing document into a .PDF file, you simply choose to print to the CuteWriter printer and it converts the document, saving the new .PDF file to your hard drive.

Training Classes

KCLL is offering our class titled Public Sleuthing on Social Networks, from 4-5 pm on January 9th, and again on January 26th, this time from 12-1 pm. This is a shorter version of a portion of a CLE.

We are also offering a Beginning Westlaw database training class on Friday, January 16th from 12-1:30pm with an Advanced Westlaw class on the following Friday, January 23rd from 12-1:30 pm.

Call us at 206-296-0940 to reserve your spot!

Check out our current training calendar for other scheduled classes. We hold all training in the Seattle KCLL location at 516 3rd Ave, Suite W-621. All classes are free-of-charge. If you want us to bring any class to your location, please contact us and we will see if we can accommodate you.

Podcast News

KCLL's SideBar, the library’s podcast service, has two new episodes online:

Episode 24: Sleuthing on Social Networks. In this episode we talk about social networking information and how to find it. We also speak briefly about keeping this information private. In Craig’s “The Reel Verdict” segment, he reviews the movie “You’ve Got Mail.”

Our Holiday podcast is a humorous look at the legal perils that Santa might face on his annual journey. Join us for Episode 25: Up on the Housetop: The Risks for Santa.

New Books in the Library

Bankruptcy Law:
Ancillary and Other Cross-Border Insolvency Cases under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code

Civil Procedure:
Expert Witnesses: Intellectual Property Cases
Federal Civil Jury Instructions of the Seventh Circuit, 2008 Edition
Electronic Discovery Guidance 2008: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know
The Plaintiff and Defense Attorney’s Guide to Understanding Economic Damages
Measuring Loss in Catastrophic Injury Cases
Assessment of Earning Capacity, 2nd Ed.

Construction Law:
The Construction Contracts Book: How to Find Common Ground in Negotiating the 2007 Industry Form Contract Documents, 2nd Ed.
Sweet on Construction Industry Contracts: Major AIA Documents, 5th Ed

Criminal law:
Gangs in Court, 2nd Ed.

Criminal Procedure:
Juvenile Justice Administration in a Nutshell, 2nd Ed.
Corporate Investigations, 2nd Ed.

Education Law:
Education Law: An Essential Guide for Attorneys, Teachers, Administrators, Parents and Students, 2nd Ed.

Elder Law:
Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Psychologists

Insurance Law:
Financial Insurance Bonds, 3rd Ed.

Intellectual Property:
Faber on Mechanics of Patent Claim Drafting, 6th Ed.

Land Use Law:
American Law of Zoning, 5th Ed.

Medical Law:
Nursing Home Litigation: Pretrial Practice and Trial, 2nd Ed.
Nursing Home Litigation: Investigation and Case Preparation, 2nd Ed.
Medical Legal Aspects of Medical Records
Nursing Malpractice, 3rd Ed.

Practice of Law:
Fifty Unique Legal Paths: How to Find the Right Job
Garner on Language and Writing
The Winning Edge: Effective Communication and Persuasion Techniques for Lawyers

Securities Law:
Lessons Learned from the Market Meltdown

Taxation:
Nolo’s Essential Retirement Tax Guide

Tort Law:
Emotional Distress: Proving Damages
Roadway Safety and Tort Liability, 2nd Ed.

Trade Regulation:
Communications Law in the Digital Age 2008

Transportation:
Bicycle Accidents: Biomechanical, Engineering, and Legal Aspects
Train Accident Reconstruction and FELA and Railroad Litigation, 4th Ed.
Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction and Litigation, 4th Ed.

Wine Law:
The Little Red Book of Wine Law

Plus, don�t forget to check out our Legal Eagle collection of DVDs.