February’s unprecedented winter freeze swept across Southeast Texas, affecting everything from agriculture to zoos. Citrus growers in the Rio Grande Valley, where the best Ruby Reds are produced, took an especially hard hit. As a result, this season’s yield of saleable Ruby Reds is lower than expected, and Texas grapefruit are in short supply. Consumers, however, are just as hungry for their favorite fruit. In order to meet their demand, Texas is relying more heavily on imported grapefruit from places like Mexico or South Africa. What does this mean for the grapefruit growers of Texas? Here’s the pulp.
Read moreUpcoming CLE – “80 Years Later: The Legacy of Japanese American Incarceration and Korematsu v. The United States”
On February 17, 2022, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, in conjunction with Stop Repeating History, will present a CLE entitled, “80 Years Later: The Legacy of Japanese American Incarceration and Korematsu v. The United States.” More information and registration information will be forthcoming in early 2022. This blog post provides an overview of the background and procedural history of the Korematsu v. The United States court case as context for the February 17th CLE.
Read moreRobert W. Hainsworth: Undaunted Advocate – Two New Exhibits
In anticipation of our virtual rededication ceremony at 2 p.m. Central today, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library has curated two exhibits honoring our namesake, one physical exhibit in the Law Library lobby and one digital exhibit available online. Both are titled, “Robert Wendell Hainsworth: Undaunted Advocate.” Learn more about Robert W. Hainsworth by exploring these exhibits and by visiting our webpage dedicated to him: https://www.harriscountylawlibrary.org/robert-w-hainsworth.
Read moreDecember 15th is National Bill of Rights Day
National Bill of Rights Day is observed every year on December 15th to commemorate the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantees certain civil rights and liberties to all Americans. The First Congress of the United States first proposed twelve amendments to the Constitution in a joint resolution on September 25, 1789. Ten of the proposed amendments were approved by three-fourths of the state legislatures and the Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791.
Read moreLatest & Greatest - The Small Firm Roadmap: A Survival Guide to the Future of Your Law Practice
The team from Lawyerist.com has developed a model to help small firm lawyers create a more client-centric and future-oriented practice, one that provides these lawyers the opportunity to have a work-life balance while still effectively serving the needs of their clients. The resulting model is set out in The Small Firm RoadMap: A Survival Guide to the Future of Your Law Practice.
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