The Internet Archive , which is home to the Wayback Machine , is now part of the Federal Depository Library Program . This designation was made in a letter from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (of California) to the current Superintendent of Documents for the U.S. GPO. Traditionally, over 1,100 libraries that have been part of this program have maintained print collections of government documents, but the Internet Archive is a solely digital repository of content. KQED News quoted Senator Padilla: “The Archive’s digital-first approach makes it the perfect fit for a modern federal depository library, expanding access to federal government publications amid an increasingly digital landscape.... The Internet Archive has broken down countless barriers to accessing information, and it is my honor to provide this designation to help further their mission of providing ‘Universal Access to All Knowledge.’”

Judge Mary J. Boyle of the Eighth District Court of Appeals recently sat for oral arguments at the Ohio Supreme Court to hear the case captioned Ohio Power Company v. Nationwide Energy Partners LLC , Case No. 2024-0207. Court News Ohio reported that Judge Boyle was very honored: “It’s an honor to be assigned to sit at the Supreme Court. I take it with its awesome responsibility that comes with sitting as a jurist.” Judge Boyle serves on the Cleveland Law Library Association's Board of Directors .

  The Cuyahoga County Jail has experienced in-custody deaths, prompting public concern, legal actions, and ongoing investigations into its operations. When a person dies while in jail custody, a series of mandated steps are triggered to investigate the circumstances and provide information. These include required notifications to state and federal agencies like the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance. Investigations typically involve an autopsy by the medical examiner, an internal review by the sheriff's office, and potential independent investigations by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and oversight by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's Bureau of Adult Detention. Furthermore, various records, such as video footage, officer disciplinary records, emails, autopsy reports, and state investigation findings, are generally accessible as public information for those seeking details. Read more about ...

  The Supreme Court of Ohio is inviting public comments on proposed modifications to the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, specifically Rule 48.02 and Rule 48.06, which govern the distribution and confidentiality of guardian ad litem (GAL) reports. The changes would clarify who can receive these reports, requiring attorneys to share them with their clients. Additionally, the amendments would strengthen confidentiality by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of GAL reports or their contents, with violations potentially resulting in contempt penalties, fines, or imprisonment. The public can submit feedback by August 21, 2025 , to: Kyana Pierson Supreme Court of Ohio 65 South Front Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Email: GALRuleComments@sc.ohio.gov Comments submitted by email should include your full name and mailing address.

  Ohio attorneys significantly contribute to civil legal services for low-income individuals, donating an estimated average of 1,656 hours weekly in 2024, valued at over $21.5 million. The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation (OAJF) and the Supreme Court of Ohio annually survey attorneys to identify critical areas of need, with housing, immigration, and family law among the top case types. To enhance accessibility, OAJF launched Pro Bono Ohio , a centralized website connecting attorneys with volunteer opportunities and allowing legal service organizations to manage these efforts. Discover the full story here.

  Join the Cleveland Law Library as we welcome Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Magistrate Judy Jackson-Winston in person at 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2025, to discuss her latest book entitled The Revelation . The third in a trilogy of the Magistrate’s books surrounding the lives of two married lawyers named Juliette and Grandville, The Revelation is a gripping, emotional, and deeply moving story of resilience, redemption, and unbreakable bonds of love. As the world deals with a global pandemic, Juliette and Grandville’s longtime friend and business partner falls ill from COVID. When Grandville visits his friend in the hospital, things take a turn for the worse, and the family business is at risk. When the couple’s past collides with future endeavors, old wounds resurface, and another crisis threatens to tear their family apart. This story is filled with heartbreak, setbacks, and devastating mental health issues, and Juliette finds herself fighting for her family, being the ...

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed Senate Bill 114 into law, a bipartisan effort led by Senator Thomas Patton, to outlaw police ticketing and arrest quotas. This legislation makes it illegal for law enforcement agencies to use quotas for evaluating officers or offering rewards, directly addressing concerns about "unnecessary tickets" driven by revenue generation. The bill also establishes an anonymous system for officers to report non-compliance by their departments.