Category Archives: Research Barriers

VIA M’Serv S2100*UPDATED

By the_buff | Published: 05/27/2010

Although not technically a “road warrior,” I do spend a fair amount of time away from home. I could be either at work or at school, but I still want access to my data. I needed an option that was always accessible. Unfortunately, always accessible means always on. Running a computer 24 hours a day [...]

Exams: Ugggh

By the_buff | Published: 11/30/2009

Not quite as bad as the picture suggests, but still something I am not looking forward to. Exam time means I need to slow down on my postings so I may concentrate on studying. I know you’ve come to expect around the clock updates , but the delay won’t be for long. Would I do that to you?

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Running out of Time

By the_buff | Published: 10/27/2009

Westlaw just informed me I’ve used up 90% of my Available Hours. What does that mean? Could I really have used up 90% of my unlimited student account? A research buff never sleeps, can’t Westlaw appreciate that?

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Barriers to Information: San Diego County Superior Court

By the_buff | Published: 10/20/2009

I understand court houses are understaffed, and civil litigation usually lumbers along, so next day service from the court doesn’t happen, and isn’t necessary. That however, is no excuse for taking 45 days to get a response. Unfortunately, not all research can be done from behind a computer. Sometimes you have to go to the source, and [...]

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Barriers to Information: Sonoma Superior Court

By the_buff | Published: 09/08/2009

This weeks barrier is the Sonoma County Superior Court. How you ask is the Sonoma Court making it hard to obtain information? Let’s start with their website. Sonoma County Court Website At first blush, the site seems okay. The navigation links stand out against the picturesque banner photos of the surrounding area. The banner even changes when [...]