We often receive questions from pro se litigants about how to file their case documents electronically. This short guide will help you get started with e-filing in Texas without an attorney. Don’t forget to check out the other blog posts of the Civ Pro series for more information about Texas civil procedure for pro se litigants.
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The unauthorized practice of law (UPL) is something that law librarians who work directly with the public have to always keep in mind.
Read moreJustice Goes to the Movies: CDFIs and the Racial Wealth Gap
The Barber of Little Rock is a compelling short film about the efforts of one man, Arlo Washington, to help address the racial wealth gap. A barber and entrepreneur, Mr. Washington established a local bank – or nonprofit loan fund -- to restore the balance of economic equity in and around the neighborhood in which he grew up. As a profile of one individual and one bank, the film shows how similar financial establishments, known as Community Development Fund Institutions (CDFI), provide economic support to people rejected by traditional banks, primarily low-income Black residents of redlined communities known as banking deserts.
Read moreDigital Discoveries – How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life
Much has been written and said about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. He has been the subject of countless books (over 60,000) and numerous documentaries and films (including one where he was a vampire hunter). Despite this media saturation, Abraham Lincoln, the man, still has the power and ability to captivate and appeal to generations because of his heroism and courage, his empathy, his civility, and of course, his honesty. These qualities are often trumpeted as ideals that ought to be applauded and imitated. Jonathan Shapiro, a writer, producer, and attorney, think so, too. In his book, How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life, Shapiro identifies the steps each reader can take to follow Lincoln’s path and become a legend in their own eyes.
Read moreLunar New Year 2024 - The Year of the Dragon
Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is this Saturday, February 10, 2024. Lunar New Year “is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.” It is widely celebrated in countries like China, South Korea, Vietnam, and any other countries with “a significant overseas Chinese population”.
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