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Read moreSmall Business Legal Resources
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Starting a small business can seem overwhelming. There are many moving parts to consider throughout the process and it can be impossible to know where to start. The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library has a plethora of resources that can help you with the legal side of starting and running a small business.
Read moreLaw Library Resources from Home (and Beyond!)
If you’re unable to visit the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library in person, never fear – the Law Library has a wide variety of remote databases, downloadable publications, and other online resources that are accessible from anywhere you can connect to the internet.
Read moreLaw Library of Congress May Webinars & Events
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If you are interested in learning free U.S. legal research strategies, mark your calendar for May because the Law Library of Congress Legal Research Institute is offering classes on these topics. You can find more information on the Legal Research Institute website.
Read moreFree Virtual Program (4/11/22): Legal Research for the Non-Law Librarian
In conjunction with the 2022 SWALL/HALL Annual Meeting, all are invited to attend a free virtual program, “Legal Research for the Non-Law Librarian,” Monday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Members of the local library community, as well as other information professionals who need a basic understanding of legal research and reference, are welcome. Register for free here, by choosing the last option on the page.
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