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 moreSeptember Webinars from the Law Library of Congress Legal Research Institute
The Law Library of Congress Legal Research Institute will offer two webinars in September: Tracing Federal Regulations and Orientation to Law Library Collections. Details and registration links are provided in this blog post. To access Past Presentations from the Legal Research Institute, click HERE.
Read moreFREE Ethics CLE Today -- The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising
Join us today from 2 - 3 p.m. Central for a free CLE. This Lexis Vendor Visit entitled, The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising, will be a 60 minute look at how the Internet has transformed the way we interact with friends, colleagues and potential clients. Texas attorneys can ear 1 hour of Ethics CLE credit. Click HERE to register.
Read more101 Years of Women's Suffrage in the U.S.
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On this day, we celebrate the 101st anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. Last year, we as a nation celebrated the centennial of this historic day, and to honor the occasion, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library hosted a symposium. Titled “Votes for Texas Women,” The event focused on the history of women’s voting rights in the U.S. and the importance of inclusion in government and the law. A recording of the event is available for viewing on the Law Library’s website. Until September 22, 2021, licensed Texas attorneys can earn one hour of CLE credit for viewing the video, available here.
Read moreNational Nonprofit Day
August 17 is National Nonprofit Day, a day “to take some time to learn more about nonprofits” as it “recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world.” Learn more about how nonprofits are defined and resources for starting and managing nonprofits, and find links to Texas and local legal nonprofit organizations.
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