It has been said that “possession is nine-tenths of the law.” If that adage is true, where does that leave an easement, a nonpossessory interest in land that permits the holder the right to use the property of another?
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Small Estate Affidavits
By Kayla Smith
If a family member has died intestate (without a will), what are the next steps to transferring the property of the decedent’s estate? Probate can be overwhelming and an…
New Incentives for Going Green in 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 goes beyond tackling the recent challenges of the U.S. economy, like health ……
Writ(ten) Before Us: Writ of Error Coram Nobis
Writs. We’ve all heard of them. There’s the writ of certiorari, the writ of habeas ……
We Like IKE – Houston's New Interactive Kiosk Experience
This spring, the City of Houston, in partnership with Smart City innovators, unveiled a number of digital kiosks at several locations around downtown and the surrounding areas. Each digital wayfinder or IKE, Interactive Kiosk Experience, is designed to provide information…
Civ Pro: Commonly Requested Records
When you are part of a court case, you are entitled to information and documents related to your case, even if they were prepared and submitted by an attorney. You also have the right to access certain state and local…
Film Screening: Not Your Model Minority
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24, Asia Society Texas, in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association in Houston, will present a film by award-winning filmmaker, Jon Osaki. This documentary, entitled Not Your Model Minority, explores the historic and…
Free CLE Tomorrow: Westlaw Basic Legal Research
Title: Westlaw Basic Legal ResearchPresented By: Dayne Tracy, Customer Trainer – GovernmentEvent Type/Location: Virtual (Teams)Duration: 60 minutesDate/Time: Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 2 p.m.Cost: FREEEarn: Texas – 1 hour of CLEProgram Description: Learn the basics of legal research using Westlaw.…
Court Technology Innovations: New Challenges with the New Normal
How have courts met the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with new innovations in court technology? And have these innovations made access to justice easier, or more difficult? According to a recent report from The Pew Charitable Trusts, courts…
Harris County Misdemeanor Courts Launch Fresh Start Program
Congrats to the 17 who completed the Fresh Start program & had their records sealed on Saturday! And big thanks to our partners, who helped folks find jobs & schools, get vaccines & register for Fresh Start prescreening. #FreshStart #RestorativeJustice…