Is a lawyer named Lawson, Supina, Judge, or Justice predestined for work in the field of law? Some students of onomastics, or the study of names, say they are, and they can present arguments to support this belief.
Read moreSpeak Like the Bard!
We explored the appeal of the Bard and his role as a cultural touchstone in the legal profession, seeking answers to the following: Why do lawyers love Shakespeare? Was Shakespeare, himself, a student of the law? If not, how did he possess such dexterity in crafting sound arguments? What inspired Shakespeare to write about the law and lawyers, anyway, and why have so many Supreme Court cases quoted or cited his works? Finally, who was Shakespeare?
Read moreBiz-leisure and Slob-chic: Dress Codes in the Age of COVID-19
Decorum and dress codes serve a purpose -- in the courthouse, the schoolhouse, the People’s House, and perhaps even in your house. Today, we grant you permission to trade your Zoom shirt for your PJs and to join us on a journey to explore dress codes and the law by visiting the links provided here.
Read moreThinking Outside the Building: #LibrariesTransform to Serve the Public Where They Are
The second week in April marks National Library Week, and this year’s theme is “Welcome to Your Library.” According to the American Library Association (ALA), this theme “promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building—and that everyone is welcome to use their services.” Looking at the library as more than a building became crucial a year ago as physical facilities closed due to public health concerns. ALA stated, “In 2020, libraries of all types stepped up to meet the needs of their communities as they responded to the impacts of COVID-19, a national financial crisis, and social unrest.” In this blog post, we highlight some of the services and activities offered over the past year by us, Houston Public Library, and Harris County Public Library.
Read moreEat Your Spinach with a Side of Public Domain
March 26 is National Spinach Day, and we thought would celebrate with an explanation of the copyright status of Popeye the Sailor Man, instead of a recitation of litigation related to e coli cases attributed to spinach.
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