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Proposed Changes to Rules of Professional Conduct |
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Did you know that the full text of the proposed changes to the PA Rules of Professional Conduct are available from the PA Disciplinary Board’s Web site? If adopted, they will be the first comprehensive changes to the rules since their adoption in 1987. |
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Submitted by: Nancy Garner, Head of Information & Research Services
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Comments (0)November 15, 2003
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The Anatomy of a Civil Mental Health Involuntary Commitment Hearing |
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Where: Bonavitacola Law Library, When: Wednesday, December 3, 2003 The Alex Bonavitacola Law Library of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is pleased to present “The Anatomy of a Civil Mental Health Involuntary Commitment Hearing” on Wednesday, December 3, 2003. The Court of Common Pleas Mental Health Review Officers will be on hand to provide a Mental Health Court overview, discuss the Mental Health Procedures Act of 1976 as amended, the issues leading up to involuntary commitment, the petitions and processes which are part and parcel of the Commitment hearing, the hearing itself, and the decision-making process. Along with the Mental Health Review Officers, a number of mental health professionals will also be available to address issues and topics such as “302″ criteria, the role of the Mental Health Delegate, crisis response, the psychiatric perspective, family advocacy, and consumer information. The program begins at 12:00 Noon and concludes at 2:00 PM in the Bonavitacola Law Library, Room 600, City Hall. The program is open to lawyers and non-lawyers alike and is designed for members of the public who are directly impacted by mental health issues. Participants are encouraged to bring along a “box lunch” or “brown bag lunch”. RSVP to James Clark at 215-686-3749 or feel free to contact Mr. Clark for further information. EVENT PROGRAM 12:00 - 12:05 Introduction: ( Monica Widelitz, M.H.R.O.) 12:05 - 12:20 What is a 302? ( Caroline Ulmer, Chief M.H. Delegate ) b) The role of the delegate 12:20 - 12:35 The Psychiatric Perspective: ( Dr. Miles Ladenheim, M.D.) b) Determination of need for continued in-patient treatment 12:35 - 12:50 Office of The City Solicitor: ( Representative ) b) Mental Health Court Overview 12:50 - 1:05 Defender Association of Philadelphia: ( Representative ) b) Case preparation 1:05 - 1:20 Mental Health Review Officer: ( Monica Widelitz ) b) Qualifications/Training c) Standard of Proof necessary for commitment 1:20 - 1:30 Family Advocate: (Kathleen Cantwell, P.M.H.C.C.) 1:30 - 1:40 Consumer Perspective: (Alex Morisey, M.H.Association) 1:45 - 2:00 Questions / Discussion Handouts / Printed Materials 2) Synopsis of relevant M.H.P.A. sections 3) C.R.C. Information 4) Family Advocacy Information 5) Consumer Information |
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Submitted by: Ida Weingram, Head of Outreach Services
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Where the Evidence Leads |
 By Dick ThornburghThis book describes, in fascinating detail, the political life and governmental experience of a man who has held numerous offices. It is well written, candid, insightful, honest and interesting. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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The Sharon Kowalski Case: Lesbian and Gay Rights on Trial |
 By Casey CharlesThis story transcends mere academic interest and addresses the broader implications of legal recognition for lesbian and gay men. The book should be both instructional and inspirational to all readers concerned with the evolution of civil liberties–especially for lesbians, gays, and the disabled–in America today. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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ALWD Citation Manual |
 By Darby DickersonThis manual draws on the expertise of Darby Dickerson and the Association of Legal Writing Directors to revolutionize the teaching of legal citation. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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The Accidental Systems Librarian |
 By Rachel Singer GordonThis book fills in part of a gap in librarianship education–the business of running a library, especially the machinery and software that make a modern library possible. It is full of encouragement and suggestions for staying abreast of many computer technology issues. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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Copyright’s Highway From Gutenberg to the Celestial Jukebox |
 By Paul GoldsteinIn this new work, noted copyright scholar, Paul Goldstein, highlights the evolution of legal and popular thought on copyright, emphasizing how it has shaped copyright law in the United States. Library Record • Borrow it • Buy it • More Titles |
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Submitted by: Malgorzata Pawska, Web Content Coordinator
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November 10, 2003
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Don’t Ever Pay Sticker Price |
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Want to get the best deal on a book? Point your Web browser to isbn.nu, and enter a title or ISBN. The site will compare prices at 14 online bookstores and show you the best deals. |
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Submitted by: Nancy Garner, Head of Information & Research Services
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November 1, 2003
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HeinOnline Content Expands |
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HeinOnline has just added more than 400,000 new fully-searchable page-images to it's Legal Journal Library. Among the new additions are the oldest academic American Law Review (American Law Journal - Volumes 1 - 6), as well as the newest primary academic Review in the United States (Ave Maria Law Review - Volume 1). HeinOnline's coverage now spans the period of 1808 through 2003! Other new additions include: Air Force Law Review — Volumes 1 - 53 (1959-2002) Alberta Law Quarterly — Volumes 1 - 5 (1934-1945) Creighton Law Review — Volumes 1 - 36 (1968-2003) Hastings Communication & Entertainment Law Review — Volumes 1 - 24 (1977-2002) Journal of Jurisprudence — Volume 1 (1821) Loyola Law Review 1 - 47 (1941-2002) Journal of the Society of Public Teachers of Law (New Series) — Volumes 1 - 15 (1947-1980) The Federal Register Library within HeinOnline has also been expanded to include Volumes 23 (1958) to 26 (1961). HeinOnline is a Jenkins member-only benefit. |
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Submitted by: Ida Weingram, Head of Outreach Services
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