61 Percent Public Approval Rating for the US Supreme Court

As the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) begins its new term with a new justice, Justice Sotomayor, Gallup is reporting that the Court received a 61 percent approval rating from Americans. This is one of the most positive ratings the court has received in the past decade. Click here for more information regarding the Court's rating.

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Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) Technology Fair - September 24, 2009

Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA) Technology Fair will be held on September 24, 2009 at the Oklahoma Bar Center. The Tech Fair will feature the American Bar Association's Tech Show Roadshow. For more information visit http://www.okbar.org/techfair/

Constitution Day - September 17, 2009

Celebrate Constitution Day on September 17. 2009. Visit the National Archives for background facts about the Constitution and ideas for observing Constitution Day.

Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting In Oklahoma City - September 10-12

In September, the Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting will be held in Oklahoma City. Visit the Federal Bar Association's website for more information about the organization. Information about speakers and the CLE programs at the meeting is available here.

Islam Day at Oklahoma City University - September 10

Islam Day (September 10) at OCU aims to share Muslim students’ observance of Ramadan month with the campus and community. This event is also intended to increase the university’s visibility with the Muslim community in Oklahoma. Various community organizations have partnered with OCU for this event, such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Institute of Interfaith Dialogue, and the Governor’s Ethnic American Advisory Council.

For additional coverage of Islam Day at OCU visit The Campus Online. For more information regarding resources on Islam and Law, visit a display outside the Reference Office in the Law Library.

Spell Checker for Library Catalog Modified

The existing dictionary spell checker for the Law Library's catalog has been modified to help account for specific legal terminology. The modification is intended to prevent situations in which the user gets a message "Did you mean trots" when searching for a title including a reference to torts. If you have spelled a legal term correctly and continue to get a “did you mean” result, please advise a reference or circulation staff member so that we can ensure that we further modify the function.

Justice Stevens To Retire from Supreme Court?

The Associated Press has reported that Justice John Paul Stevens has hired only one law clerk for the term beginning in October 2010. This has led to speculation that Justice Stevens may be planning to retire.

Hat tip to The BLT: The Blog of LegalTimes