Thanks to Benjamin Franklin, we all know that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. Now, we can also say with some degree of certainty that Benjamin Franklin is top notch as far as “quotable quotes” go. So, too are people like Humphrey Bogart, the Dalai Lama, and Mark Twain. Apparently, the United States Supreme Court has agreed in this regard and had seen fit to pepper some of its opinions with quotations from these well-known individuals and several others, too. Evan J. Roth, a federal Administrative Judge in the Denver Office of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and self-proclaimed quotation lover, has gathered some of these quotes in a new book, Supreme Quotes: Surprising Quotations in Supreme Court Opinions.
Read moreFor the Public Good: Donate Time or Treasure in the Houston Volunteer Lawyers’ Harvest Peer-to-Peer Campaign
Each October, we celebrate “pro bono” work. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “In Latin, pro bono publico means ‘for the public good;’ in English we generally shorten the phrase to pro bono.” Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL) is in the midst of its Harvest Peer-to-Peer Campaign, in which they are asking individuals to engage in pro bono efforts by giving their time or treasure.
Read moreOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
Autumn brings more than pumpkin spice and cooler weather—it also brings a time of reflection and support because October is National Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. This blog post shares definitions and statistics related to domestic violence, as well as information for a local resource, AVDA.
Read moreSolicite un intérprete
Antes que su cita con un juez se aproxime asegúrese de obtener un intérprete de idiomas, especialmente si tiene una discapacidad auditiva o no se siente cómodo comunicándose en inglés. Un pariente o amigo no podrá ayudarle como intérprete.
Read morePosition Opening: Associate Law Librarian (Digital and Educational Services)
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, is seeking an Assistant Law Librarian to provide reference assistance to the Law Library’s patrons, as well as other tasks. The Law Library serves the litigants, attorneys, judges, and government agencies of Harris County, Texas, the third-most populous county in the United States.
See the complete job description for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/3718297/assistant-law-librarian. Applications received by October 23, 2022, will receive full consideration.
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