Even pre-pandemic, attorneys and law students had high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. According to the ALM’s 2021 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey, mental health issues in the legal industry only increased in 2020, and higher rates were reported in attorneys of color. This blog post summarizes mental health and wellness resources and services for legal professionals and law students from the American Bar Association, Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, and the Houston Bar Association. It ends with resources for suicide prevention.
Read moreSupply Chain Disruption - Mitigating Risk
Some say that shortages are the new normal while others confidently say that the global supply chain will be just fine. Either way, if you work in the law representing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, or any other links in the supply chain, you will probably find yourself navigating rough terrain for a while. According the two sources cited here, you may wish to consider these legal strategies to mitigate global supply chain risks.
Read moreThe Guide to Good Gadget-Getting
Information provided by the library is not a substitute for legal advice. This is the standard disclaimer on everything we produce -- our website, our research guides, and our email correspondence. We at the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library explicitly do not give “advice.” Today’s blog post is the exception. On this Tech Tuesday, we do have advice, not legal advice, of course, but recommendations for selecting and buying legal tech.
Read moreLibrary Card Sign-Up Month: Sign Up, Log On, Check Out!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate and promote the power of a library card. In 2016, The Atlantic posed this question: Is the Library Card Dying? Five years later, the answer is a resounding No! and we can prove it with the list of links in this post. Check it out!
Read moreIf You Preserve It, They Will Come: Exploring “The Portal to Texas History”
Launched in 2004, “The Portal to Texas History is a gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas.” This blog post explores the website’s contents and special programs related to The Portal, including the Texas Digital Newspaper Program, the Rescuing Texas History Program, and Resources4Educators.
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