St. Lucie County Law Library News

September 2023

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In This Issue:

  • New Friday hours starting October 1

  • Live CLE presentations in September and October

  • Westlaw - New in Litigation Analytics

  • September & October Calendar

  • Complete List of CLEs on CD

  • Upcoming Trustees Meeting

Our Mission: 
The Rupert J. Smith Law Library of St. Lucie County Florida strives to provide equal access to the courts through a strong collection of legal materials in print and electronic format to better serve all of the residents, bar and judiciary of St. Lucie County. The library staff endeavors to assist all patrons in using the collection effectively.

New Friday Hours

at the Ft. Pierce Law Library

 

Starting October 1st, the Ft. Pierce location will be open from 9:00 to 4:30.

Hope to see you soon!

Live CLE Opportunities at RJS Ft. Pierce

 

Judge Edmond Alonzo will present:

Judicial Candidates for Election: A Cautionary Tale

One hour of CLE credit

Friday, September 29th at noon

Ft Pierce law library

Enjoy a free lunch!

 
9/29 CLE Sign-Up
 

Attorney Carlos Wells will present:

Juvenile Delinquency - An Overview

for General Practitioners

2 hours of CLE credit

Friday, October 27th at noon

Ft Pierce Law Library

Enjoy of free lunch!

 
10/27 CLE sign up

Tip of the Week: How to Locate an Article

  • BY LAUREN MATTIUZZO SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Full article here: https://home.heinonline.org/blog/2023/09/tip-of-the-week-how-to-locate-an-article/

 

Whether you’re a student or a researcher, finding the right articles for your work is crucial. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through four simple and effective methods to access the wealth of information available in the Law Journal Library. Watch this short tutorial or keep reading to learn how to locate an article.

We will be closed in September for

Yom Kippur on 9/25.

There are no holiday closures in October.

 

Hours:

Ft Pierce open Mondays through Thursdays 9-5 and Fridays 9-12

PSL open Wednesdays 10-2

 

Current CLE Courses Available on CD

Additional information: https://www.rjslawlibrary.org/cle-library

These CLEs may be borrowed by any attorney in current good standing with the Florida Bar.

 

In order to be placed on the waitlist for one of these titles, or to reserve any of the current titles listed below, please complete the online request form here on the RJS Library website.

  •  Advanced Construction Law Certification Review (18 cr) - exp 9/31

  • Criminal Law Update 2022 (7 cr)

  • View from the Bench: Miami (4.5 credits)

  • Land Use Law 2022 (8 cr)

  • Electronic Information in Criminal Proceedings: Constitutional, Admissibility, and Practical Concerns Webcast Compilation CD (4 cr)

  •  The Silver Tsunami: What Every Florida Attorney Needs to Know About Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (4.5 cr)

  • Ephemeral Electronic Evidence Preservation and Discovery Obligations, and Best Practices (4.5 cr)

  • Estate Planning and Asset Protection for the High Net Worth Client (8 credits)

  • Florida Law Update 2022 (8 credits)

  • Trial Preparation: Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask (2 credits)

  •  Survey of Florida Law 2022 (17 cr)

  • Litigation and Trust Law Symposium (6.5 cr)

  • Divorce Mortgage Planning - Better Outcomes for Divorcing Clients (2 credits)

  • Annual Ethics and Professionalism Update: Navigating the Future - The Expertise for Changing Times (5 credits)

  •  Advanced Topics Affecting Easements (3.5 credits)

  •  Crimmigation: Immigration Law Matters in Criminal Court 2022 (7 credits)

  • Probate Law 2022 (8 credits)

  • Masters of DUI 2023 (15 credits)

  • Show Me the Money! Litigation Financial Issues in Family Law Cases (8 credits)

  • 46th Annual Local Government Law in Florida (10 credits)

  • Sunshine Law 2023 (7 credits)

  • Survey of Florida Law 2023 (14.5 credits)

 

Board of Trustees Meeting

 

Meetings of the library Board of Trustees are being held both in person and online via Zoom. 

If you would like to attend in person, please join us in the large conference room at the Ft. Pierce library location. 

If you would like to attend by Zoom, please contact the library at (772) 462-2370 for the meeting links.

 

Board of Trustees

November 9th - 2:00 pm

 

Any questions about the budget may be asked at a budget discussion at the library on August 14th at 11:00 am. If you want to connect to this discussion by Zoom, please email nora@everlove.net for additional information.

(772) 462-2370

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