Moritz Legal Information Blog

Anyone interested in national security issues will like to know that the National Security Administration has updated its website recently. The website has many new features, including oral history interviews from prominent personnel which have been declassified and are available now to the public. From BeSpacific

Moritz students aren't the only ones unable to pay attention in class. Here's a funny video from some students at NYU Law on browsing the web during class. Also, check out this article from a professor who recently banned laptops from her classes. From Barco 2.0 and Concurring Opinions

The Ohio Supreme Court unveiled its new website yesterday. An announcement released about the new site states that the Court hopes that the new site will prove to be more user-friendly and reach a larger judicial branch audience. From Cincinnati Law Library Association

Curious about everything President Obama -related? Westlaw has just released a new database [PRES-OBAMA] dedicated to all things Obama. Included is the President's inaugural address as well as executive orders and other statements issued since November 4, 2008. From Barco 2.0

Over the last year, spinach, tomatoes and peanut butter have all made headlines as outbreaks of E.Coli and Samonella have caused many people to wonder about the laws protecting our food sources. If you are interested in learning more about the laws and regulations surrounding food safety, you may want to check out this website listing a number of different resources available on this subject. From Due Process: The Georgetown Law Library Blog

Trying to kick your caffeine habit? The AmLaw Daily recently published an article that outlines why coffee is so effective in keeping us awake and alert, but also offers tips on how to curb your intake. From Ross-Blakley Law Library Blog

How are things going over in Afghanistan? This is the big question that the RAND Corporation seeks to answer in its paper, "Securing Afghanistan: Getting on Track" (pdf). This report "examines the security environment in Afghanistan, assesses the programs put in place to address these threats, identifies existing gaps, and offers possible solutions." It is an interesting read to see how far we've really come after over 7 years of military involvement in the country. From BeSpacific