June is LGBT Pride Month, and we at the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library are celebrating! Over the years, Ex Libris Juris has provided content and resources for individuals and families in the LGBT community. We’ve explored landmark civil rights cases, significant historical moments in the march for equality, and more. For a full review of all LGBT posts on Ex Libris Juris, visit our blog online. Happy Pride!
Read moreHarris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library: Information About Our Limited Reopening on June 14, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library will be ready for a limited reopening on Monday, June 14, 2021. This blog post outlines some new procedures in place to help everyone stay safe.
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 moreVirtual Lexis Vendor Visit Tomorrow with Free CLE
Tomorrow, join our Legal Tech Institute from the comfort of your own computer for an hour of free CLE! Our LexisNexis rep will lead a journey through a deep dive examination of time management for lawyers with a presentation entitled “Lexis-Nexis: Importance of Time Management for Attorneys: Are You Managing Your Time, or is Your Time Managing You?”