In recent years, there has been a proliferation of terrific blogs, insightful podcasts and helpful publications for legal information professionals to keep up with the latest developments in the field. Setting aside time to stay on top of the news helps you sharpen your critical thinking skills and learn how to dissect intricate problems into simple parts.
Prison Legal News, for example, reports on prisoners’ rights issues and their legal struggles through lawsuits filed against jails and prison systems across the country. The publication cites this litigation as the main way it is able to publish “hard-hitting investigative reporting on detention facility problems and ongoing efforts to reform them.”
Other news sources are available, such as Law360, which covers a wide range of legal topics, from antitrust to cybersecurity to international trade. Its articles and analysis are well-written, concise and provide insights into many different aspects of the legal industry.
LexisNexis’ Nexis Newsdesk service tracks media coverage of legal issues and provides in-depth, expert analyses to help law firm information professionals keep up with the latest developments. The service also offers a variety of customizable alerts to keep users updated on current events and changes in the law.