Though the online encyclopedia Wikipedia just added its 1 millionth English-language article, controversy over the value of its content continues. Concerns arise because Wikipedia has no single editor, and virtually anyone can add a new entry or edit an existing one. Rivkin Radler partner Shari Claire Lewis says the Wikipedia issue should be of concern for lawyers, whether they are preparing briefs, researching memoranda or letters to clients or searching for information on adverse parties or their counsel.
April 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Although the online encyclopedia Wikipedia recently added its 1 millionth English-language article, controversy over the value of its content continues. [FOOTNOTE 1] Concerns arise because Wikipedia has no single editor, and anyone (or virtually anyone) can add a new entry or edit an existing one.
Sometimes an entry can be overtly suspect, such as the recent change to the bio for a congressman that included the statement “he likes to beat his wife and children.” [FOOTNOTE 2]
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