This blog post summarizes the new CDC eviction moratorium issued on August 3, 2021, as well as provides information on two resources in Texas to help people facing eviction.
Read moreTemporary Suspension of In-Person Services - Connect with Us Virtually
Due to increased public health concerns, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library has temporarily suspended in-person services, effective Tuesday, August 3, 2021. We are still available to help you through email, phone, and our website links, which are described in this blog post.
Read moreLatest & Greatest – The How-To-Win Trial Manual: A No-Holds Barred Sure-Fire Way to Win
The goal of The How-To-Win Trial Manual: A No-Holds Barred Sure-Fire Way to Win is to help you do just that – win. Written by Ralph Adam Fine, a former judge for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, The How-To-Win Trial Manual provides techniques for the busy trial lawyer that require minimal time to learn and hone but will provide a lifetime of reliable skills. After a brief discussion of some important tools of persuasion, the author dives into the heart of his book: various ways to help you win your case.
Read moreA Sign of Our History - Honoring the Legacy of Robert W. Hainsworth
Beginning this week, visitors to the Law Library will pass beneath a reminder of Harris County’s civil rights history and a leader who pressed for equal access to the law for all.
Read moreLegal 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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