Many pro se litigants, or those filing lawsuits without the help of a lawyer, have questions about where to file their court documents. Read on to learn about the court structure of Texas and the different courts in the state and in Harris County. Keep in mind that if you are still unsure of where to file, it is always best to consult with an attorney.
Read moreFree Virtual Program (4/11/22): Legal Research for the Non-Law Librarian
In conjunction with the 2022 SWALL/HALL Annual Meeting, all are invited to attend a free virtual program, “Legal Research for the Non-Law Librarian,” Monday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Members of the local library community, as well as other information professionals who need a basic understanding of legal research and reference, are welcome. Register for free here, by choosing the last option on the page.
Read moreCiv Pro: Discovery in Texas
This blog post is the first in a new series from Ex Libris Juris highlighting common topics in civil procedure (Civ Pro). This series is meant to provide general information and further resources to help you prepare to represent yourself in a civil lawsuit in Harris County.
In Texas, there are three basic phases of a civil lawsuit: Pretrial, Trial, and Post-Trial. One of the most important parts of Pretrial preparation is Discovery.
Read moreFREE Lexis CLE Tomorrow: Breached! An Inside Look at Cybersecurity for Law Firms
Free Lexis CLE tomorrow at 2 p.m. Central: “Breached! An Inside Look at Cybersecurity for Law Firms,” hosted by the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library in collaboration with LexisNexis. With data security incidents and data breaches happening daily, it’s important for the legal world to turn its judges, attorneys, support staff and interns toward one reality—it’s not IF a breach or incident will occur—it’s WHEN. During this CLE session, we will cover: (1) the latest security threats in the news and what’s being done to address/remedy them; (2) explore current data breach laws; (3) how a lawyer’s professional duty may extend into new areas of technology and cyberspace; and (4) how to prepare a data incident response plan.
Read moreNCLC Resources for Informed and Careful Consumers
To learn more about the National Consumer Law Center’s advocacy efforts, visit NCLC.org. Here you will find information about the Issues, Special Projects, Litigation and Consulting Services, Model Laws, and Educational Resources, for advocates and consumers, that make NCLC one of the primary consumer law advocacy organizations in the United States. For additional information from organizations and agencies dedicated, in whole or in part, to protecting consumers, and to keep abreast of developments in consumer rights law, please visit the links featured within.
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