Candy and costumes – for people and pets – top the list of holiday purchases, but 18% of Halloween revelers also plan to visit a haunted house. Upon entry, those fright seekers may be asked to sign a waiver of liability, a release form, or a statement of consent that’s intended to absolve the proprietor of any responsibility for injuries sustained during a customer’s visit. Are “hold harmless” agreements really ironclad? What about disclaimers printed on admission tickets, or warning signs posted at entry points? To learn more about the enforceability of liability waivers and disclaimers, visit the sites provided within. Additional related links (and some fun!) are also included.
Read more2016: A Legal Tech Odyssey Begins
Our Legal Tech Institute is celebrating its 5th anniversary today, and we hope you’ll spend a few minutes with us to relive the journey, as well as take a look at what new areas we are exploring.
Read moreIntroducing Free Legal Self-Help Webinars from the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is pleased to announce we are starting a series of free legal self-help webinars presented by practicing attorneys in Texas. These webinars are primarily for pro se litigants, who are appearing in court cases without an attorney, and they will cover a variety of topics. Our first topic will be “Family Law Basics” on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.
Read moreNational Retirement Security Awareness Month - Resources for Women
Gender-based pay disparities and other financial challenges often result in lower retirement savings for women, and far too often, poverty in old age. For guidance and information about women’s financial concerns, we’re providing a list of resources. The items included on the list provide a thorough picture of the retirement hurdles faced by women. Also provided are tips and advice for helping women achieve financial security in later life and for avoiding the financial hardships that so many women experience.
Read moreEncouraging Voter Participation during Early Voting
Early voting for Texas for the 2021 uniform election starts today, Tuesday, October 19th, and ends on October 29th. To encourage participation in early voting, we have compiled a list of national voter initiatives intended to promote voter registration and participation.
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