Currently, only eight states recognize common-law marriages. This blog post summarizes how to form and how to end a common-law marriage in Texas.
Read moreJuneteenth National Independence Day: A Legal Public Holiday
Yesterday, President Biden signed into law an act declaring June 19 a legal public holiday designated as “Juneteenth National Independence Day.” Learn more about this holiday and ways to celebrate in this blog post.
Read more2021 Cybersecurity Legislation Compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures
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.
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