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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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CMBA CLE WALKING TOUR:
Exploring the Lakeside Courthouse  Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM
In-Person Only at the Lakeside Courthouse, 1 W Lakeside Ave #202, Cleveland, OH 44113
Although many lawyers have been to the Cuyahoga County Courthouse countless times during their careers, this tour will highlight the significant legal aspects of the building affectionately called the "Old Courthouse." Join our head Law Librarian, Kathleen M. Dugan, for the last CMBA Walking Tour of the year as she guides attendees through the legal, historical, and architectural aspects of the Courthouse, including its inscriptions, sculptures, and paintings. Key stops will include the facade of the building (weather permitting), the Rotunda and Lady Justice, the Cleveland Law Library's Main Reading Room on the 4th floor, the murals on the second floor, and the Main Courtroom of the Eighth District Court of Appeals. The Honorable Judge Sean C. Gallagher from the Eighth District Court of Appeals will conclude the program with a discussion of the most significant cases which passed through his Court. The CMBA has sought one (1) hour of CLE credit for this program, and registration is located online at https://tinyurl.com/38zx7r4j This program is free to all CMBA BarOne members. |
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MEMBER AND COUNTY PERSONNEL BENEFIT: Free Use of Law Library Conference Rooms & Technology Center Do you ever need space for a meeting, deposition, or mediation? If so, the Cleveland Law Library offers three (3) conference rooms and a larger Technology Center for these kinds of events. All four (4) options are available at no cost to private members of the Cleveland Law Library Association, as well as Cuyahoga County Court and agency personnel who need to reserve a room for work-related purposes.
All of these rooms offer strong WiFi signals, and the Technology Center is equipped with additional features such as tables containing outlets to plug in a laptop or tablet and USB ports to charge mobile devices. Because these tables are moveable, they can also be reconfigured in various ways to support different types of events. In addition, the Technology Center contains a wall-mounted projection screen if you need to show slides or web pages. You are welcome to bring your own presentation equipment (e.g., laptop, LCD projector), but we can set up our presentation equipment if you let our staff know sufficiently in advance. It is very easy to book one of our rooms, and we offer three (3) different options. • Call our friendly staff @ 216-861-5070 • Email the Law Library’s global reference desk @ lawlib@clelaw.lib.oh.us • Complete the online form located here: https://form.jotform.com/201354013150032 We hope that you will take advantage of this benefit to support your legal practices, Court functions, and other County work. |
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NEW LAW LIBRARY PODCAST: CLE and Working the Polls As we roll out our calendar of CLE events this Fall at the Cleveland Law Library, our podcast Law Library Insights takes an in-depth look at the history of Continuing Legal Education (CLE), compliance, and alternative CLE credit opportunities. In Ohio, the CLE system has been around since 1988, when the Ohio Supreme Court created the Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Over the past 35 years, CLE has evolved by adding new CLE-approved activities and embracing the digital era. In a recent change, the Ohio Supreme Court granted lawyers CLE credit for training/service as election officials. This was a direct result of COVID19 and was specifically designed to help offset staffing shortages during the pandemic. This rule became permanent on Aug. 1, 2023. So, this November…
WORK THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY TO EARN CLE CREDITS  • Click Here to apply online. Once your application is accepted, you will be sent a link to sign up for a required in-person class (3 hours). • Attorneys can earn up to 4 CLE credits for completing training and working the entirety of their Election Day assignment. |
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| BOOK: Your Brother, by Angela T. Baldree (Trillium Publishing, 2023) WHEN: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Thur., February 8, 2024 SPECIAL GUEST: Author Angela T. Baldree WHERE: Via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://tinyurl.com/26dh5zp3 |
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For General Information, contact:
| Kathleen M. Dugan The Cleveland Law Library (216) 861-5070 kathy.dugan@clelaw.lib.oh.us |
Steve Capuozzo (he/him) Subject Department Manager Cleveland Public Library | Social Sciences & Public Administration Library 325 Superior Ave | Cleveland, OH 44114 P. 216.623.2860 M. 216.389.6443 steven.capuozzo@cpl.org |
 NEW FAMILY LAW PORTAL FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMING SOON The Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court has partnered with Ohio Legal Help to create an online, self-help tool to assist self-represented individuals in civil legal cases such as divorce, domestic violence, and child custody. Completely free and secure, this tool will make it easier to understand and navigate the civil court system. Available to Cuyahoga County residents online 24/7, the proposed website would provide critical court information, a child support calculator, turbo-text forms (that can be completed on your desktop or mobile devices), and much more. The Cuyahoga County Virtual Self-Help Center is expected to be released in the Fall of 2023. For a preview, check out the Montgomery County counterpart at this link: https://mcdrc.ohiolegalhelp.org/
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 TECH CORNER: Staying Safe On Social Media Lawyers, like professionals in any field, can benefit greatly from utilizing social media platforms for networking, marketing, and staying informed. However, it is important that lawyers maintain a professional presence and adhere to certain dos and don'ts when engaging on social media. Colleen Christison's article "Stay Safe on Social Media: 6 Rules for Lawyers and Law Firms" lists a few rules that you should follow when posting on social media. You can read her article by Clicking Here.
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 LAW LIBRARY NEWS Law Librarian Article: Law Librarian Kathleen M. Dugan wrote an article entitled AI Chatbot Technology for Legal Research in the July/August issue of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Journal. Click Here to access the article. Recap: Book Discussion on July 28th with Joshua Cohen:  |
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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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