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Thursday, September 15, 2011
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Upstart Legal Services Gain Traction
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by Paula J. Hane
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What a lot of activity we've seen lately in online legal services—acquisitions, investments, new traction in the market, and even newly launched services. The traditional methods of practicing law have been challenged of late, with some of the work formerly done by lawyers now able to be performed by technology. And, the rise of free sources of legal information, such as Fastcase and Justia.com, continue to rock the market. Yes, we live in interesting and disruptive times.
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New Databases from APA—PsycTESTS and PsycTHERAPY
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The American Psychological Association (APA) announced the release of two new databases: PsycTESTS and PsycTHERAPY. PsycTESTS joins APA's suite of research databases, providing a simple yet comprehensive solution for libraries and their patrons looking for access to test content. Designed for students, faculty, and seasoned professionals in psychotherapy and counseling, PsycTHERAPY is a database of therapy demonstration videos specifically developed to enable viewers to observe how therapists spontaneously employ different approaches and techniques in practice.
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Publishing Technology Chosen to Build Academic Publishing Site for GSE Research
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Publishing Technology plc has been selected to build an academic publishing platform for GSE Research. The new online platform for research into governance, sustainability, and the environment will be built using Publishing Technology's semantic web-based publishing software, pub2web. The new platform will be among the first of its kind offering the option of an open peer-review model alongside the traditional peer-review system. This new publishing model aims to speed up the submission process and encourage heightened engagement and collaboration among users.
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Springer Releases New Download Tool for MARC Records or Ebook Title Lists
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In order to increase the quality of metadata, Springer released a new web tool that allows catalogers and librarians to easily download tailor-made batches of MARC records (Machine-Readable-Cataloging) or ebook title lists. This new tool is easy to use and allows librarians to download a batch of records to a library's Springer eBook Collection. The new tool is available through Springer's MARC portal.
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Congress Enacts Patent Reform Legislation
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by George H. Pike
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In what is being described as the most substantial overhaul of U.S. patent law in nearly 60 years, Congress passed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, patent reform legislation that has been years in the making. The act will have long-term impact on the processes for filing patent applications, the granting and re-examination of patents, particularly business method and technology patents, and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The act has been presented to President Barack Obama for his signature, and he is expected to sign the act within days.
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