According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), so far in 2021, “At least 44 states and Puerto Rico introduced or considered more than 250 bills or resolutions that deal significantly with cybersecurity.” In Texas, there have been 27 bills related to cybersecurity this legislative session, three of which have been signed by the governor to date.
Read moreCruise News: CDC Orders & New Alaska Sailing Law
Cruise passengers may have mourned when “[t]he CDC Director issued a No Sail Order for cruise ships effective March 14, 2020 due to the risk cruise ship travel introducing, transmitting, or spreading COVID-19,” but hope is on the horizon for those wishing to set sail again. This blog post summarizes current Center for Disease Control (CDC) Orders and a new law that positively impacts those wishing to sail to Alaska.
Read moreAn Overview of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
On May 20, 2021, President Biden signed into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, Pub. L. 117-13, which “addresses hate crimes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular emphasis on the increase in violence against Asian Americans.” This blog post provides an overview of the Act’s provisions.
Read moreTo Busk or Nor to Busk – Free Speech and the Street Performer
Texas House Passes Bill to Open Two New Public Law Schools
“Eight hundred miles to El Paso from the state line…”
The El Paso area and the Rio Grande Valley are both underserved legal markets where aspiring lawyers face geographic barriers to earning a relatively affordable JD.
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