Recognized and celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is an opportunity to honor family caregivers as well as raise awareness of caregiving issues and increase support for caregivers.
Read moreFresh Starts: Expunctions and Nondisclosures in Texas
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If you have a criminal history and wish to clear your record, there are two options – expunction and nondisclosure. If you don’t qualify for one, you may qualify for the other, but making that distinction can be difficult and the process a bit murky. With this blog post, we are providing links to resources that may clear the confusion and help you get a clean start.
Read moreNovember is National Native American Heritage Month!
National Native American and American Indian Heritage Month (NAHM) is recognized every November as a month to acknowledge and celebrate Native American history, heritage, and culture. The journey to a month of recognition for Native Americans began over a century ago. This post provides a brief overview of online resources that provide education on the achievements and contributions of Native Americans in culture, history, and the law.
Read moreElection Day 2021
It’s Election Day! Be prepared and informed at the polls today with these resources for Harris County voters.
Read moreCan A Haunted House be Held Harmless?
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.
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