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 moreOctober Webinars from the Law Library of Congress
The Law Library of Congress is offering three webinars through its Legal Research Institute during October, which are described in this blog post. Registration links are included.
Read moreThere’s Nothing Common about Common-Law Marriages
Currently, only eight states recognize common-law marriages. This blog post summarizes how to form and how to end a common-law marriage in Texas.
Read moreJuneteenth National Independence Day: A Legal Public Holiday
Yesterday, President Biden signed into law an act declaring June 19 a legal public holiday designated as “Juneteenth National Independence Day.” Learn more about this holiday and ways to celebrate in this blog post.
Read more2021 Cybersecurity Legislation Compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), so far in 2021, “At least 44 states and Puerto Rico introduced or considered more than 250 bills or resolutions that deal significantly with cybersecurity.” In Texas, there have been 27 bills related to cybersecurity this legislative session, three of which have been signed by the governor to date.
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