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July 2010 Newsletter |
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July Library Closures
All branches of the Law Library will be CLOSED on:
Monday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
According to USA.gov, on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies' separation from Great Britain. The Constitution provides the legal and governmental framework for the United States, however, the Declaration, with its eloquent assertion "all Men are created equal," is equally beloved by the American people.
Philadelphians marked the first anniversary of American independence with a spontaneous celebration, which is described in a letter by John Adams to Abigail Adams. However, observing Independence Day only became commonplace after the War of 1812.
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Law Library Celebrates Comics
Think the law and comics don't go together? Think again!
The San Diego County Public Law Library is celebrating "The Law & Comics" on Wednesday, July 21st, from 12 pm to 1 pm with FREE festivities that everyone can enjoy.
Join the fun at the Main Library at 1105 Front St. in San Diego for a FREE interactive panel discussion with special guest artists and intellectual property attorneys, book displays demonstrating the intersection of law and comics, boxed lunch, and raffle drawing. Seating is limited, so RSVP early to 619-531-3900 to ensure your attendance and visit website www.sdcpll.org for complete details.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Special guests attorney Stu Rees, artist Jerrell Conner and University of San Diego Law Professor David McGowan will discuss trademark and copyright law. If you're an artist, designer, or author/creator you will learn from our panelists what your intellectual property rights are and how to protect your creative interests. Attorneys will gain valuable IP knowledge and earn one (1) hour of general participatory MCLE credit. Senior Deputy County Counsel, George Brewster, will moderate the discussion.
RAFFLE PRIZES
All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two prizes:- Hardbound collector's edition book, "Comic-Con: 40 Years of Artists, Writers, Fans and Friends,"
- $25 gift card to local sci-fi bookstore Mysterious Galaxy plus the thriller, "River Runs Red," by Jeffrey J. Mariotte
BOOK DISPLAYS
The Library will feature two book displays.- Comic books and graphic novels reflecting the law in their stories, including Identity Crisis, Watchmen, and Daredevil: Cruel and Unusual.
- Law books and treatises providing the guidance you need to protect your creation, whether it be a new character, a graphic novel script, a short story, a novel, or a piece of art.
The book displays will be available for viewing at the Main library through the end of July.
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New Resource & Materials Added to the Collection
This month's featured resource:
The Public Domain: How to Find & Use Copyright-free Writings, Music, Art & More
by Stephen Fishman, Esq.
The Public Domain helps you find and identify which creative works are protected by copyright and which aren't, and are thus free for all to use. There are billions of creative works in the public domain; some famous examples are: Hamlet by William Shakespeare; Moby Dick by Herman Melville; and the 5th Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Are you a writer looking for a story to adapt? A publisher looking for photos or illustrations for your project? A musician that wants to play music without paying permission fees? A filmmaker that wants to use part of someone else's footage? If yes, then you should read this book because it will give you specific information about finding copyright-free writings, music, art, photography, software, maps, databases, videos, and more.
New Materials Added to the Collection The Law Library regularly adds new materials to its collection. To see the new books added to our collection in the last month, click here.
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Upcoming Classes for July & August
Pre-registration is required for all classes, as seating is limited. Please sign up by calling the appropriate branch location.
For a complete description of the classes and the most up-to-date information, visit our Class Calendar.
The following classes are free to Law Library members and $5 for non-members.
JULY
Main Branch (619) 531-3900
North County Branch (760) 940-4386
South Bay Branch (619) 691-4929
AUGUST
Main Branch (619) 531-3900
- Short Sales & Other Options to Avoid Foreclosure*
by Gary Laturno, Esq.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Law Made Public
Saturday, August 14, 2010
2:00 - 3:00 pm - Using OnLaw*
Thursday, August 26, 2010
12:00 - 1:00 pm
North County Branch (760) 940-4386
- What Your Law School Never Taught You*
Friday, August 27, 2010
12:00 - 1:00 pm
South Bay Branch (619) 691-4929
- Short Sales & Other Options to Avoid Foreclosure*
by Gary Laturno, Esq.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
12:00 - 1:00 pm
*MCLE Participatory Credit hour(s) available for these classes.
The San Diego County Public Law Library is a State Bar approved MCLE provider.
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Rejected!
by Isabel E.
In the book "Other People's Rejection Letters,"edited by Bill Shapiro, there is one letter that the author likes best.
In 1957, Harvey Wax was writing to all the Ivy League colleges for law school applications.One school turned him down by stating "In reply to your recent letter, I regret that we must inform you that Princeton University has no law school."
Mr. Wax, having recently attended his 50 year reunion at Harvard Law School, philosophizes "If you don't get rejected, you don't reach out even further, you don't stretch yourself."
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Cartoon by Stu Rees
< /br>Stu's Views are "Cartoons About Law and Lawyers." Stu Rees is a local entertainment lawyer who represents mostly visual arts creators.
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We hope you've enjoyed our newsletter! If you are a guest and would like to subscribe, please CLICK HERE.
We're hard at work on the next edition. In the meantime, please visit us online at www.sdcpll.org or stop by one of our four locations.
For more information or to send comments about this newsletter, contact Tina Jagerson, Media Coordinator and South Bay Branch Manager.
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