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 OPEN HOUSE AT THE LAW LIBRARY Friday, September 15, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please join us at our Open House on Friday, September 15, 2023 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. We will be celebrating Constitution Day and offering tours of our facility. Everyone who stops by will have the chance to play various games for Law Library prizes.
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 ON DEMAND SELF-STUDY CLE THROUGH THE CLEVELAND LAW LIBRARY The Law Library offers On Demand Self-Study CLE Programs available for you to access any time 24x7. You can watch individual class videos and download course materials. Upon successful completion of a program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, and the Law Librarian will report your attendance to the Ohio Supreme Court. The list of current classes includes:
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Free and Open To the Public For General Information, contact:
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 FALL CLE PROGRAMS: SAVE THE DATES The Law Library is planning a great line-up of live, online CLE programs this Fall. As a preview, we are in the process of finalizing programs on the following topics:
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 CALL FOR CLE SPEAKERS The Law Library is always looking for great speakers who would like to teach a CLE course hosted by the Law Library. We take care of all of the logistics and rely on the expertise of our speakers for substantive content on issues that are important to our members and local practitioners. If you would be interested in providing a complimentary CLE for the Law Library, please contact the Director, Kathy Dugan, at 216-861-5070 or kathy.dugan@clelaw.lib.oh.us.
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 POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN OHIO – by Kayla Feritg Married couples across Ohio are now able to create postnuptial agreements, which are contracts created by spouses after entering into a marriage. Up until 2023, Ohio and Iowa were the only states that had outlawed these agreements; the other 48 states had allowed some form of a postnuptial agreement between couples. Now, through Ohio Senate Bill 210, married couples can draw-up postnuptial agreements. Additionally, the new law allows married couples to modify or terminate a previously agreed upon prenuptial agreement.
Under Ohio's new law, a postnuptial agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties, entered into freely, and without fraud or duress. There must also be full disclosure and understanding of the nature, value, and extent of the property of both spouses. In addition, the agreement’s terms cannot promote or encourage divorce. Postnuptial agreements could be a helpful estate planning tool, no matter what happens in marriage. The Law Library will be hosting a live, online CLE on this topic later this year. Look for a date and registration information soon. |
 TECH CORNER: USING AI IN YOUR PRACTICE - by Eric Hess Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in the legal sector to help improve efficiency and accuracy. AI can help law firms in a variety of ways, from automating document review to helping with case management. AI can help attorneys quickly review large amounts of data to identify relevant documents and information, and it can recognize patterns that might otherwise be overlooked. AI may also be used to support legal research by quickly analyzing large amounts of data to identify relevant case law and other legal information. Additionally, AI can be used for predictive analytics to identify potential legal risks and opportunities. Finally, AI can be used to assist attorneys in making decisions, by providing recommendations based on data and analytics. AI can provide a great opportunity for law firms to become more efficient and accurate in their work and can potentially help attorneys make more informed decisions.
To learn more about AI in law firms, read The Brookings Institution's article "How AI Will Revolutionize The Practice Of Law" by Clicking Here |
 LAW LIBRARY NEWS New Law Library Podcast: Check out the latest episode of the Law Library Insights podcast. Join us as we discuss Ohio notaries and how recent legislation has changed the notary public process. You can listen to this and all past episodes at: https://clevelandlawlibrary.org/public/misc/podcasts.html Law Library Access to Bloomberg Online: We would like to take this opportunity to remind our patrons that the Cleveland Law Library has a research license to Bloomberg Law. This enables our Director to access all of the content available through Bloomberg Law’s online portal, including dockets, treatises, and legal research materials on the following topics:
• Banking & Finance • Bankruptcy • Benefits & Executive Compensation • Business Intelligence • Corporate • E-Discovery • Health • International Trade • Litigation Intelligence Center In addition, Bloomberg Law offers a number of complimentary legal Newsletters on the following topics:
• Top News of the Day • Business & Practice • In-House Counsel • Tax Insights & Commentary • Balllots & Boundaries
2. Click on the Sign Up For Newsletter button at the top right of the page. 3. Select the newsletters you would like to receive. 4. Click the Next Step button at the bottom right of the page. 5. Complete the signup form. 6. Click on the Sign Up button at the bottom right of the page. New Technology: The Law Library is pleased to announce that it obtained a new grant from the Ohio Consortium of County Law Libraries to purchase three new computers to enhance Law Library services to patrons, as well as a new Surface tablet to support staff mobility at meetings and events. |
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MEMES For those of you who enjoy memes, here are the latest memes we posted on our social media platforms:
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 DAYS THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED The Law Library will be closed on the following days:
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