Westlaw databases: recent releases, name changes, and removals

Westlaw Database Releases

08/14/09
31 Reuters News databases
Wire stories from the Reuters news service are now available.

Reuters News (REUTERS)
26 combination databases, including topical and regional news databases, e.g., Energy News with Reuters (RENNEWS) and Far East News with Reuters (RFARNEWS)
Four new U.S. regional news databases

Midwestern News with Reuters (RMWUSNEWS)
Northeastern News with Reuters (RNEUSNEWS)
Southern News with Reuters (RSOUTHUSNEWS)
Western News with Reuters (RWESTUSNEWS)

Profiler–Profiles of All Professionals (PROFILER-PROF)
This Westlaw Profiler database combines records from Profiler–Profiles of Attorneys, Judges, and Expert Witnesses (PROFILER-ALL) and Profiler–Profiles of Intellectual Property Professionals (PROFILER-IP).

08/18/09
Deutsche Institution fur Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit E.V. Arbitration Rules (DIS-ARBRULES)
English-language translation of arbitration rules issued by the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS).

08/20/09
Executive Compensation for Emerging Growth Companies (EXECEGC)
This practical handbook from West LegalWorks covers executive compensation for public and private businesses.

08/21/09
European Patents

French Patents and Applications (FR-PAT-ALL), containing patents granted by and patent applications published by the Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle
French Patents (FR-PAT)
French Patent Applications (FR-PAT-APP)
German Patents and Applications (DE-PAT-ALL), containing patents granted by and patent applications published by the Deutsches Patent-und Markenamt
German Patents (DE-PAT)
German Patent Applications (DE-PAT-APP)

08/24/09
Words and Phrases (WORDS-PHRASES)
Judicial definitions of words and phrases from the multivolume Thomson West set Words and Phrases.

08/25/09
Annotations to the Model Procurement Code for State and Local Governments (ABA-APROCSL)
This analytical guide from the American Bar Association (ABA) analyzes cases and decisions affecting state and local government purchasing.

Exactions, Impact Fees, and Dedications (ABA-EIFD)
This collection of articles from the Urban Lawyer discusses the issues faced by local governments when shaping land-use development projects and funding infrastructure after the decision in Dolan v. City of Tigard, 114 S. Ct. 2309 (1994).

Model Code for Public Infrastructure Procurement (ABA-PIP)
Text of the 2007 Model Code for Public Infrastructure Procurement, a condensation of the ABA 2000 Model Procurement Code for State and Local Governments.

Public Employee Privacy (ABA-PEP)
This practical ABA guide focuses on constitutionally protected individual interests that affect the workplace.

Scheindlin's Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence in a Nutshell (ELECDISC-NS)
Text of Scheindlin, Capra, and the Sedona Conference's Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence in a Nutshell.

08/26/09
Acquisition and Sale of Emerging Growth Companies: The M&A Exit, 2d (MAEXEGC)
This guide from West LegalWorks focuses on merger and acquisition exit transactions.

08/27/09
17 NewsRoom™ databases for medical professionals, including

Applied Radiology (APPRADIOLGY)
Clinical Medicine (CLINICMED)
Journal of Nursing Law (JNURSINGLAW)
Journal of Pediatric Neurology (JPEDNEURLGY)
Oncology Nursing Forum (ONCOLGYNURS)

Grand Traverse Band Tribal Law-Cases (GTBTRIB-CS)
Decisions of the tribal courts of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians from West's American Tribal Law Reporter™.

09/01/09
Dockets-Washington-Pierce County (DOCK-WA-PIERCE)
Docket information for civil, criminal, probate, and domestic cases filed in Pierce County, Wash.

09/09/09
Duke Journal of Constitutional Law and Public Policy Sidebar (DUKCLPPS)
Materials from the online edition of the Duke Journal of Constitutional Law and Public Policy. The Sidebar publishes brief essays, notes, and commentaries on trends in the law.

09/11/09
Mutual Funds Sales Practices: A Practical Guide to FINRA, SEC, and Other Regulatory Requirements (SECMFSP)
West guide to federal regulations governing the sale of mutual funds.

Nanotechnology Law (NANOTECH)
West guide to regulations surrounding the development and commercialization of nanotechnology, including environmental concerns, food and drug issues, and nanoscale materials in the workplace.

09/14/09
Japan Commercial Arbitration Association Newsletter (JCAA-NEWSLETTER)
Selected articles from the JCAA Newsletter, published by the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association.

09/15/09 Journal of Parliamentary and Political Law (JPARPL) This journal from Carswell discusses the role of Parliament in Canadian governance and politics; parliamentary law, privilege, and custom; and legislative practices.

09/16/09
Life and Health Insurance Law (LHINSUR)
West guide for attorneys who handle life or health insurance matters for insurance carriers, policyholders, or claimants.

Montana State Trial Court Orders (MT-TRIALORDERS)
Selected orders issued by state trial courts in Montana.

09/22/09
Dockets-Copyright (DOCK-COPYR)
Dockets-Trademark (DOCK-TM)
Docket information on cases filed in U.S. district courts.

Journal of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (JCCCL)
This journal covers issues of interest to practitioners of construction law in Canada.

09/24/09
Missouri Boat Registrations (BOATS-MO)
Motor Vehicle Records-Missouri (DMV-MO)
Both these databases are back after being temporarily removed in August.

Westlaw Database Name and Identifier Changes

09/15/09
Old: Journal of Health Law (JHEALTHL)
New: Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law (JHTHLSL)

Westlaw Database Removals

08/19/09
HPTS Medicaid Daily Briefing (HPTSMDB)
HPTS State RX Policies (HPTSSRX)

08/27/09
National Association of Realtors (NAR) Issue Tracker (RP-ISSUES)
National Association of Realtors (NAR) Legal Scan (RP-LSCAN)

09/01/09
Workplace Crisis Prevention and Management (WORKCRISIS)

09/15/09
International Centre for Dispute Resolution-Awards (ICDR-AWARDS)

09/17/09
BNA TM EGT Portfolios: Debt-Financed Income (Section 514) (TMFEDPORT-875)
Updated content is contained in BNA TM EGT Portfolios: Debt-Financed Income (Section 514) (TMFEDPORT-465)

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