I have added some new Blawgs over to the left for the New Year--welcome to Appellate Law & Practice, Second Circuit Blog, Second Opinions (all three useful even to those criminal appellate lawyers representing clients primarily before state appellate courts [because with the dismal success rate for criminal defendants before New York appellate courts, it does not hurt to raise federal issues that can be pursued after state remedies have been exhausted]), New York Civil Law (because you never know when an Article 78 or other civil remedy will be necessary) and Defensology. Also, thanks to Crimlaw and Sui Generis for generously linking to posts here at I.I. (and driving up traffic!). Happy New Year!