Newly Launched Sites Focus on Access to Legal Information
Spring is the season of fresh starts, and it seems websites are taking it to heart. Just this week, two sites intended to connect the public with relevant legal information were launched.
The Australian Government launched Access to Justice to help the public find both legal aid and private lawyers. This site is part of a series of initiatives launched by the Attorney-General for Australia to make the Australian justice system more accessible.
The United States Courts also relaunched its site with a spiffy new design. Along with the expected static information about the federal court system, you'll also find podcasts, widgets you can embed in your own site, a link to The Federal Judiciary's Channel on YouTube, and other multimedia. State website coordinators should direct their attention to the bankruptcy area, which includes a Bankruptcy Basics section and a series of bankruptcy videos in English and Spanish. For the full list of enhancements, see the US Court's news release.
Have you noticed any other legal websites that have shed their winter coats? Or do you have some website spring cleaning of your own planned? Tell us about it in the comments. - K
