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10/14/2026

In the 19th century, Spiritualism captured the public's imagination, with séances, mediums, and claims of supernatural communication sparking both fascination and skepticism.

But what happens when those beliefs collide with the law? Find out on the HeinOnline Blog:

Kate Fox was 11 years old in 1848 when she reported mysterious knocking coming from her bedroom floor, and the spiritualism movement was born.

10/13/2026

Long before artificial intelligence, other technologies were transforming how legal information was created, preserved, and shared.

The latest HeinOnline Blog explores The Technology of Legitimating Law, a new publication that traces the evolution of legal information from oral traditions and manuscripts to today's AI tools. Read about it:

AI is only the latest chapter in a much longer story. Learn how our newest book traces the evolution of legal authority across centuries.

10/12/2026

What did practicing law look like 100 years ago? ⚖️

The answer might be hiding in an old practice manual, an ABA committee report, or a professional handbook that once guided attorneys through the challenges of their day.

Now, those materials are easier to explore than ever. HeinOnline's ABA Law Library Collection: Books & Practice Materials Archive brings together nearly 150 years of American Bar Association publications digitally for the first time.

Learn more about the database: https://heinonline.com/content/aba-law-library-collection-books-and-practice-materials-archive/

10/11/2026

Every article, historical document, and new perspective offers an opportunity to learn something you didn't know before. And sometimes, the most interesting discoveries happen when you follow your curiosity a little further. Happy researching!

10/10/2026

Weird Find in HeinOnline 🔎
You’d think a forged signature would be easier to spot because it looks a little... off. But what if the opposite were true? We stumbled across this article exploring how a skilled forger can sometimes produce a signature that is more carefully and skillfully written than the genuine one.

Another unexpected discovery, found in HeinOnline. Check out the article in our Law Journal Library: https://access.heinonline.com/HOL/P?h=hein.journals/jclc53&i=119

10/09/2026

What does it take to bring decades of ABA scholarship online?

Our recent webinar went behind the scenes of that process, exploring the work of preservation, the importance of maintaining access to these materials, and the story behind bringing the ABA Law Library Collection: Books & Practice Materials Archive to HeinOnline.

Watch it on demand: https://youtu.be/axPQ1oNr_Bg?si=2oEROlDVvL9Dz38I

10/08/2026

One article leads to another, one question sparks the next, and suddenly you’ve learned something you weren’t even looking for. That’s the fun of exploring the HeinOnline Blog, where there’s always another story, research tip, or discovery waiting around the corner.

Consider this your invitation to get lost in a good research rabbit hole! heinonline.com/blog

10/07/2026

Your October HeinOnline catch-up is here!

From a 41-volume journey through the Constitution’s ratification to what’s taking shape with Hein Scholar and AI Search, this month’s newsletter has plenty to explore.

Missed it in your inbox? Take a look: https://heinonline.com/services/newsletters/

10/06/2026

The Constitution was signed, but that didn’t mean everyone was ready to accept it. Now, a newly added 41-volume collection in HeinOnline lets researchers go straight to the historical record and see what Americans were actually saying as a heated ratification debate unfolded.

Read about it in the HeinOnline Blog: https://heinonline.com/blog/2026/10/beyond-the-signing-explore-the-story-of-the-constitutions-ratification-in-heinonline/

10/05/2026

Sometimes the best way to describe HeinOnline is to let our users do it for us. 💬
From the breadth of research available to the people behind the platform, we’re proud to create an experience that libraries and their users can rely on.