Supply Chain Disruption - Mitigating Risk

Some say that shortages are the new normal while others confidently say that the global supply chain will be just fine. Either way, if you work in the law representing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, or any other links in the supply chain, you will probably find yourself navigating rough terrain for a while. According the two sources cited here, you may wish to consider these legal strategies to mitigate global supply chain risks.

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Recent Legal Challenges (Un)masked

With the number of cases of COVID-19 surging here in Texas and the rest of the country and students of all ages heading back to the classroom in the coming weeks, many local governments and independent school districts are scrambling to not only contain the spread of the virus but also balance the rights and liberties of all those affected. On July 29, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order No. GA-38, which, among other things, prohibited governmental entities, including county authorities and school districts, from requiring or mandating individuals to wear face coverings. Jurisdictions that act in contravention of this executive order or issue orders that conflict with the executive order are subject to a fine of up to $1,000. Despite the language of Executive Order No. GA-38, some local entities have opted to defy the order.

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Legal Research with a Side of Vaccine

At the Law Library, we want to connect our patrons with the most useful legal and government information available. Harris County Public Health has created an easy process that allows everyone to register for the vaccine through HCPH and other local providers on their website. To help all of our patrons access the tools they need to get vaccinated and help get things back to normal, we have added the HCPH website as a convenient shortcut to every public computer in the Law Library.

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