On this day, we celebrate the 101st anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. Last year, we as a nation celebrated the centennial of this historic day, and to honor the occasion, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library hosted a symposium. Titled “Votes for Texas Women,” The event focused on the history of women’s voting rights in the U.S. and the importance of inclusion in government and the law. A recording of the event is available for viewing on the Law Library’s website. Until September 22, 2021, licensed Texas attorneys can earn one hour of CLE credit for viewing the video, available here.
Read moreAugust 17 is National Nonprofit Day, a day “to take some time to learn more about nonprofits” as it “recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world.” Learn more about how nonprofits are defined and resources for starting and managing nonprofits, and find links to Texas and local legal nonprofit organizations.
Read moreYou can hot dog, be a hot dog, and exclaim Hot Dog! Of course, you can eat a hot dog, or you can try to add your name to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Hall of Fame by downing more than 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes. You can also do all of that while watching wiener dog races. There are Coneys, Chicago-Style, and Rippers. No matter how you serve it, the hot dog is the best of the wurst and an American tradition (even if its origins can be traced to Frankfurt, Germany). And so much so, that not only is July 21 National Hot Dog Day but July is also National Hot Dog Month. Let’s take a few moments and examine some legal and literary aspects of the hot dog.
Read moreFor Star Wars Day, read about the legal aspects of Star Wars in two ways: (1) the application of American law to the Star Wars galaxy and (2) an overview of laws within the Star Wars galaxy.
Read moreSince 2004, Major League Baseball (MLB)—and baseball fans—have celebrated Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, to commemorate his first day in the major leagues on April 15, 1947. That was the day he broke baseball’s “color barrier” and became the first Black player in MLB “since 1889, when baseball became segregated.” This blog post reflects on his life during and after baseball.
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