If you are interested in learning free U.S. legal research strategies, mark your calendar for May because the Law Library of Congress Legal Research Institute is offering classes on these topics. You can find more information on the Legal Research Institute website.
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The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Director of the public law library for the nation’s third-most populous county. The Law Library serves the litigants, attorneys, judges, and government agencies of Harris County, Texas. The Director manages a staff of 13 and oversees a multi-million-dollar budget. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success collaborating with diverse stakeholders to expand access to legal information for all.
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Its Tuesday morning in Houston, and you suddenly remember that you do not know how to research Harris County’s historical records. You set down your morning coffee and find your way to the Ex Libris Juris series, and as luck would have it - you discover this topic is about to be covered in this post.
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Recognizing that the judicial system is overwhelmed by family law cases and is, at times, ill-equipped to handle cases involving children with special needs, author and attorney, Margaret “Pegi” S. Price has drafted a practical guide that can help lawyers address the needs of these families better and prevent placing these children in crisis. She begins her book, The Special Needs Child and Divorce: A Practical Guide to Handling and Evaluating Cases, with a description of what special needs are, a discussion of pertinent legislation regarding disabilities, and some guidance to enable courts and attorneys to identify and handle cases involving children with special needs.
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