This is not intended to serve as a comprehensive, or even representative, list of websites related to Macs and the law. However, this should serve as a good starting point for those of you who are unfamiliar with the world of Macintosh, and a point of departure for experienced Macophiles who are seeking for more ways to avoid studying.

Macintosh Websites

Switching to Mac is run by a small team of writers who have experience with PCs and Macs. They provide Mac/PC comparisons, tips for switchers, hardware and software reviews, and other useful goodies for switchers and would-be switchers.

MacWorld, the granddaddy of Mac publications, provides professional product reviews, news, articles, and tutorials. The writing is top notch, the reviews are rigorous and independent, and the material is accessible to novices and expert users alike.

MacNN provides up-to-the minute Apple and Macintosh news, and the site’s discussion forums are quite active.

The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) is a great source for all kinds of Apple-related information, speculation, reviews, tips, and so on.

EveryMac provides the lowdown on every Mac model ever made, with exhaustive details. Whether you’re buying a new or a used Mac, this site will give you the lowdown on RAM capacity, USB ports, battery life, and all the other specifics.

MacInTouch has been providing Mac news, new product announcements, and tips for many years and is still going strong.

MacFixIt is the premier site for Macintosh hardware and software problems. While Macs are great, but they’re not perfect. If you are having a problem with your Mac and can’t figure out how to resolve it, check this site.

Daring Fireball wanders off the beaten track, with insightful analysis of Apple’s latest business moves, exploration of software interface design, and assorted geekery.

Mac Law Websites, Newsletters, and Discussion Groups

Apple’s Law Business Site showcases the advantages law firms can derive from using Macs.

Home Office Lawyer is written by Grant Griffiths, a solo practitioner who relies on Macs to run his home office. Grant provides a wealth of information for those interested in running a home legal office the Mac Way.

The Law Office Software List for the Macintosh Computer is Randy Singer’s exhaustive list of software available for use in Mac law offices. He is a practicing attorney who runs the site and a newsletter, which can be subscribed to from the site.

MacLaw Discussion Group is a group of Mac-using attorneys who provide each other with hints and tips, share news, and generally hang out online. This is a very friendly group, and there are several law student subscribers. It is a Yahoo! Group.

The Mac Lawyer is a frequently updated blog written by Ben Stevens, an practicing attorney from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Ben focuses his writing on practical tips, reviews, and other info of use to Mac-using attorneys.

Macs in Law Offices (MILO) This discussion group was started by Mac-using lawyers Grant Griffiths and Ben Stevens. It is a Google Group.

MacNotes, written by attorney Jeffrey Allen, keeps lawyers up to date on the latest Mac developments in the monthly Technology eReport published by the General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division of the ABA.

Law Websites

The Becker-Posner Blog is the place to go if you believe that economic analysis should drive the law. If you are unfamiliar with Judge Posner now, you won’t be by the end of your first semester in Torts.

EU Law provides news about European Union law.

Groklaw is the definitive source of information about litigation relating to open source software. If you’re at all interested in the slew of SCO cases, this is the place to go.

Tech LawForum is a practitioner-focused site with podcasts, streaming and downloading videos, articles by in-house attorneys, and student blogs. Full disclosure: I’m the webmaster and I write the Net Law blog.

The Volokh Conspiracy is like drinking from a firehose. Multitasking UCLA professor Eugene Volokh and his companions post more commentary per day than any other law-related site I’ve seen.

Patry Copyright Blog raises questions and invites exploration of the fuzzy areas in copyright law.

Macintosh Book Publishers

O’Reilly publishes a wide range of Mac books, including several that are helpful for people making the switch from Windows to the Macintosh.

Peachpit Press Visual QuickStart Guides are excellent, because they explain how to do things in a very visual fashion, bypassing pages and pages of text in favor of screenshots coupled with useful copy.