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William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/
  • May 18

    Maker Faire 2013 - Saturday

    Maker Faire 2013 - Saturday
    Pictures from the Saturday of the Faire.
  • May 17

    Speed and distance

    Speed and distance
    During the flight down from Seattle to San Francisco this morning, I watched a commercial jet flying north, the opposite direction. It was moving fast, much faster than I'm used to seeing planes fly when watching from the ground. Hard...
  • May 16

    Maker Faire 2013

    Maker Faire 2013
    Sorry for the lateness of today's post. Tomorrow I'm heading to San Mateo for the 2013 Maker Faire. It's a working visit, so I won't be at total leisure to blog about everything I see; but I'm sure my posts...
Rank this Week: 61

Seattle Personal Injury Blog

Seattle Personal Injury Blog

Covers Washington car accident and other personal injury news. By Premier Law Group PLLC.

http://www.plg-pllc.com/news-publications/
  • May 18

    Facebooking Doctor Violates Doctor-Patient Relationship | Seattle Civil Rights Lawyer

    Facebooking Doctor Violates Doctor-Patient Relationship | Seattle Civil Rights Lawyer
    Having a doctor that you can rely on and trust to take care of you professionally is great. After all, your health is the most important thing in your life. But one doctor took his connection with a patient too far. Dr. Mitchell Cohen of…
  • May 18

    Counterfeit Airbags Sold by Man in Vancouver | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

    Counterfeit Airbags Sold by Man in Vancouver | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
    When you’re in a car accident, you depend on two things to save your life: your seatbelt and your airbags. Oftentimes, those are the things that can mean the difference between injuries and fatalities. That is why the discovery of a man…
  • May 17

    Parents: Keep Your Eyes on the Road, Not the Backseat | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

    Parents: Keep Your Eyes on the Road, Not the Backseat | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
    With teens and young adults practically glued to their phones these days, it’s easy to point fingers when it comes to distracted driving. After all, they practically grew up with the technology. But, guess what: they’re not the…
Rank this Week: 189

Food Poison Journal

Food Poison Journal

Covers food poisoning and foodborne illness outbreaks. By Marler Clark.

http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/
  • May 18

    7 ill in Georgia 10 ill in Texas with E. coli

    7 ill in Georgia 10 ill in Texas with E. coli
    Outbreaks appear not to be related. At least seven people in Stephens County, Ga., have fallen ill with E. coli in the last several weeks, leading health officials in the area to begin investigating the source of the outbreak, local…
  • May 17

    5 Hospitalized, 51 Sickened in Holiday Inn Salmonella Outbreak

    5 Hospitalized, 51 Sickened in Holiday Inn Salmonella Outbreak
    WRAL reports that the number of salmonella cases in Fayetteville continues to rise, with a total of 51 people showing symptoms of the bacterial infection, Cumberland County health officials said Friday. The number marks an increase from 44…
  • May 17

    Minnesota “Team D” Weighs in on Krinos brand tahini Salmonella

    Minnesota “Team D” Weighs in on Krinos brand tahini Salmonella
    That is “Team Diarrhea.” State officials investigate Salmonella illnesses linked to Krinos brand tahini Two Minnesota children sickened with strains of bacteria matching those found in national recall Two Minnesota residents…
Rank this Week: 250

GTH Energy & Natural Resources Law…

GTH Energy & Natural Resources Law Blog

Covers renewable energy, environmental regulation and the Clean Water Act. By Gordon Thomas Honeywell.

http://www.energynaturalresourceslaw.com/
Rank this Week: 318

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

Covers Washington State and Seattle DUI defense, information and news. By Leyba Defense PLLC.

http://seattleduiarrest.blogspot.com/
  • May 15

    Should State's lower the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05?

    Should State's lower the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05?
    Recently the National Traffic Safety Board conducted a study and recently recommended that all State's reduce the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05.  Currently the level in all 50 states is 0.08.  Citing the need to reduce traffic…
  • May 6

    Governor Inslee signs alcohol amnesty law for minor

    Governor Inslee signs alcohol amnesty law for minor
    Governor Inslee signed a bill into law this last week that would essentially give minors immunity against a minor in possession criminal charge if they seek medical help for an overdose.  I guess the theory behind the bill is the…
  • May 1

    Meet the man behind Washington States move towards stiffer DUI penaltie

    Meet the man behind Washington States move towards stiffer DUI penaltie
    State Rep. Roger Goodman a democrat from Kirkland is the man behind the push towards toughening up Washington State's DUI laws.  Recently an article from the Seattle Times sat down with Rep. Goodman and did a profile on him.  He sounds like…
Rank this Week: 409

The Builders Counsel Blog

The Builders Counsel Blog

Covers green building law, LEED legal topics, public contracting, liens & bonds & other progressive construction law topics. By Reiser Legal.

http://www.builderscounsel.com/
Rank this Week: 502

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy…

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy Blog

Provides bankruptcy information for people living in Oregon and Washington. By the Northwest Debt Relief Law Firm.

http://www.nwdrlf.com/blog
  • May 18

    Multnomah County Suing Mortgage Monster

    Multnomah County Suing Mortgage Monster
    Multnomah County is suing a rogue’s gallery of the largest mortgage players including B of A, Wells Fargo, Oregon’s Bank of the Cascades, Chase, Citi, and West Coast Bank for nearly forty million dollars. The focus of the lawsuit…
  • May 16

    Mediation and Oregon Judicial Foreclosure?

    Mediation and Oregon Judicial Foreclosure?
    In Oregon, homeowners who want to challenge a non-judicial foreclosure can now opt for mediation. They pay two hundred dollars in order to meet with a housing counselor, then sit down with both a state-sanctioned mediator and a representative…
  • May 15

    Boeing Layoffs Harm Seattle and Tacoma Washington Area Consumer

    Boeing Layoffs Harm Seattle and Tacoma Washington Area Consumer
    The last thing consumers in the Seattle and Tacoma, Washington metro areas need are layoffs of any kind. Even if they don’t directly effect you, a friend or a family member, the loss of jobs means less money for Seattle and Tacoma area…
Rank this Week: 564

Watson Immigration Law Blog

Watson Immigration Law Blog

Covers US immigration and naturalization law. By Tahmina Watson.

http://watsonimmigration.wordpress.com
  • May 10

    June 2013 Visa Bulletin Commentary

    June 2013 Visa Bulletin Commentary
    The June 2013 visa bulletin was released today. Here’s the pertinent information most of my readers are looking for: For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A preference has advanced 100 days to…
  • May 10

    June 2013 Visa Bulletin Released!

    June 2013 Visa Bulletin Released!
    The Department of State released the June 2013 visa bulletin today.  Our usual commentary to follow shortly. Stay tuned!
  • May 10

    Stuck on H1b, F1 or Other Visa? Want Your Own Startup? Newly Proposed Startup Act (Invest Visa) May help! Come Learn More!

    Stuck on H1b, F1 or Other Visa? Want Your Own Startup? Newly Proposed Startup Act (Invest Visa) May help! Come Learn More!
    A bill for Comprehensive Immigration reform “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act” was released two weeks ago.  The bill specifically addresses provisions for the Startup Act that many…
Rank this Week: 588

Seattle Trademark Lawyer

Seattle Trademark Lawyer

Covers trademark law developments from Seattle and beyond. By Michael Atkins.

http://seattletrademarklawyer.com/blog/
  • May 13

    STL (Reader) on Infringement Safari

    STL (Reader) on Infringement Safari
    A STL first: a reader’s infringement safari! Seattle lawyer Kevin Halverson just returned from an enviable vacation to Mexico. “Warm-water surfing,” as he put it. Seriously, that right there is reason enough to practice…
  • May 12

    INTA: Counterfeiters and Bloggers. But No Counterfeit Blogger

    INTA: Counterfeiters and Bloggers. But No Counterfeit Blogger
    Counterfeit goods. They were everywhere at the International Trademark Association’s annual meeting. That’s where I was last week: in Dallas, meeting with trademark colleagues from around the world. There were 9,500 of us. And a…
  • May 9

    Costco Claims "Tiffany" Has Become Generic

    Costco Claims "Tiffany" Has Become Generic
    Costco advertised some rings in its store as being “Tiffany” rings. Problem is, Tiffany didn’t make them. Costco says it wasn’t confusing anyone. It was just describing the setting style, which it says is known as…
Rank this Week: 813

Washington Labor, Employment &…

Washington Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Law Blog

Covers events in labor, employment, and employee benefits law in Seattle, Washington. By Donald W. Heyrich.

http://www.waemploymentlawblog.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Eighth Circuit Enforces “But For” Burden of Proof in ADEA Case

    Eighth Circuit Enforces “But For” Burden of Proof in ADEA Case
     
  • May 22

    FMLA Protection for Part-timers?

    FMLA Protection for Part-timers?
    This week the Indiana Supreme Court held that an employee f illing multiple positions with the same employer is eligible for leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act if that employee’s total service is sufficient to qualify -…
  • Mar 31

    Jurors’ Use of the Web Causing Problems at Trial

    Jurors’ Use of the Web Causing Problems at Trial
    A major rise in the use of handheld devices such as the Blackberry and iPhone is becoming a problem in courtrooms across the country.  A mistrial was recently declared in a major criminal drug trial in federal district court in Florida,…
Rank this Week: 816

Construction Law Monitor

Construction Law Monitor

Covers construction contracts, disputes and liens. By Wolfe Law Group.

http://www.constructionlawmonitor.com/
  • Oct 16

    California Civil Procedure Series – How to File Suit

    California Civil Procedure Series – How to File Suit
    As an attorney in multiple states (California and Louisiana) there are many overlapping rules and theory of law that are transferable from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
  • Sep 26

    Tips to Stay Organized: Going Back to the Basic

    Tips to Stay Organized: Going Back to the Basic
    Technology is everywhere. We use it constantly throughout every hour of each day. While it has made our lives easier and more convenient, is it better than a time when we didn’t rely on it so much? Most would agree that yes, it is better,…
  • Sep 21

    California Civil Procedure Series – Litigation Tip

    California Civil Procedure Series – Litigation Tip
    As an attorney in multiple states (California and Louisiana) there are many overlapping rules and theory of law that are transfe
Rank this Week: 860

Washington Injury Attorney Blog

Washington Injury Attorney Blog

Covers various accident, injury, and medical malpractice topics including nursing home abuse and wrongful death. By Bellevue, Washington Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Law Firm, Farber Law Firm.

http://www.washingtoninjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • May 6

    Drowning deaths in Western Washington

    Drowning deaths in Western Washington
    Washington state is experience some of the warmest weather in the country. The beautiful weather and the fact that boating season has begun means that a lot of people are boating and enjoying the many bodies of water in our state. Even…
  • Apr 30

    Consumer Reports: Ground turkey samples reveal antibiotic-resistant bacteria

    Consumer Reports: Ground turkey samples reveal antibiotic-resistant bacteria
    Consumer Reports will post the results of a study in June that reveals that testing of 257 samples of ground turkey in markets across the United States revealed that the 90% of the turkey samples showed contamination with a disease-causing…
  • Apr 25

    April 27 is National "Drug Take Back Day"

    April 27 is National "Drug Take Back Day"
    This Saturday, the Seattle Police Department will be participating in the National "Drug Take Back Day". People can bring any unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs to one of the five Seattle Police Department precincts between 10am…
Rank this Week: 883

Trial Ad Notes

Trial Ad Notes

Offers news items and resources relating to trial advocacy, with a focus on Washington State. By Mary Whisner.

http://trialadnotes.blogspot.com/
  • May 18

    Experiences of the Self-Represented

    Experiences of the Self-Represented
    It's tough enough to handle litigation when you're a lawyer, but it's incredibly stressful and daunting when you don't.CBC's Day Six has a 15-minute story on self-represented litigants (May 18, 2013). It begins with a moving interview of…
  • May 9

    Lawyers Who Defend Accused Terrorist

    Lawyers Who Defend Accused Terrorist
    What's it like to defend a high-profile terrorism defendant? See: Ron Scherer, Lawyers who defend terror suspects have thankless task. Why do they do it?, Christian Science Monitor, April 30, 2013. Tamar Rebecca Birckhead, To Defend a…
  • Apr 4

    Convicting the Innocent

    Convicting the Innocent
    You've heard of people who were shown by DNA evidence to be innocent of the crimes they were imprisoned for. How can that happen? What can we learn from it?Prof. Brandon Garrett (with the help of a team of research assistants) found out all…
Rank this Week: 951

Seattle Immigration Lawyer Blog

Seattle Immigration Lawyer Blog

Published By the Law Office of Bonnie Stern Wasser

http://www.seattleimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 15

    CBP Issues I-94 Examples and Options for Government Agencie

    CBP Issues I-94 Examples and Options for Government Agencie
    I mentioned in my earlier blog post, I-94 Automation Begins: What you need to know, that US Customs and Border Patrol started implementation of its new automated I-94 system. I-94s are a key document used to verify lawful status in the US.…
  • May 15

    Work Visa Amendments Marked Up in the Senate

    Work Visa Amendments Marked Up in the Senate
    On Tuesday, May 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee completed another round of markups to Title IV of the comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill, S. 744. Besides additional enforcement provisions, the Senate tackled amendments to the…
  • May 10

    Military Enlistment and Selective Service FAQs for Immigrants, Citizens and Dual Citizen

    Military Enlistment and Selective Service FAQs for Immigrants, Citizens and Dual Citizen
    The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has put out a very useful FAQ on Selective Service registration and military enlistment rules for immigrants of all types (in legal status, not in legal status, permanent v. temporary residents, and…
Rank this Week: 999

Insight Law Firm

Insight Law Firm

Covers tax laws and cases.

http://insightlawfirm.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 991

Listeria Blog

Listeria Blog

Covers listeria news and outbreaks. By Marler Clark.

http://www.listeriablog.com/
  • May 2

    Once there was Salmonella, now Listeria, in Stump Acres Raw Milk

    Once there was Salmonella, now Listeria, in Stump Acres Raw Milk
    Health officials in Pennsylvania are advising customers of Stump Acres Dairy in York County to discard any raw milk purchased from the dairy after a sample tested positive for Listeria... Continue Reading
  • May 2

    Meatballs with Listeria

    Meatballs with Listeria
    P.E. & F. Inc., a St. Louis establishment, is recalling approximately 123 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat meatballs due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food... Continue…
  • Apr 7

    More Smoked Salmon Recalled due to Listeria

    More Smoked Salmon Recalled due to Listeria
    The public warning issued on April 3, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Previously identified products included in this recall... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 1005

Seattle Copyright Watch

Seattle Copyright Watch

Covers copyright and other intellectual property topics. By Tonya Gisselberg.

http://www.seattlecopyrightwatch.com/
  • May 16

    Bare Right to Sue for Copyright Infringement Not Enough for Standing

    Bare Right to Sue for Copyright Infringement Not Enough for Standing
    Righthaven LLC’s business model is identifying copyright infringements on behalf of third parties, obtaining limited, revocable copyright assignments from the third parties, and then suing the infringers.  Righthaven received such…
  • May 2

    Appropriation Artist's Use of Book's Photos Fair Use

    Appropriation Artist's Use of Book's Photos Fair Use
    Patrick Cariou’s book of photographs, Yes Rasta, captures portraits and landscapes from the years he spent living among the Rastafarians in Jamaica.  Richard Prince is an appropriation artist.  Appropriation art is a genre…
  • Apr 23

    YouTube Protected by DMCA Safe Harbor, Viacom Suit Dismissed on Remand

    YouTube Protected by DMCA Safe Harbor, Viacom Suit Dismissed on Remand
    This post follows up on my post entitled YouTube's Safe Harbor Status Requires More Fact-Finding, Rules Second Circuit.  Viacom and other plaintiffs who are content owners sued YouTube for copyright infringement.  The district court…
Rank this Week: 1101

KCLL Klues: Washington State Legal…

KCLL Klues: Washington State Legal Research

Tips and tricks for Legal Research in Washington State. From the King County Law Library.

http://www.kcll.org/wordpress
  • May 1

    Seattle & MRJC Libraries Closing at 3:30pm (5/1/12)

    Seattle & MRJC Libraries Closing at 3:30pm (5/1/12)
    Both law library locations will be closing at 3:30pm due to transit and security concerns. The Seattle library will reopen at 8am and the MRJC library in Kent will open at 8:30am
  • May 1

    Law Library to Close at 3:30 Tuesday, May 1, 2012

    Law Library to Close at 3:30 Tuesday, May 1, 2012
    Both the Seattle and Kent locations of the Public Law Library of King County will close at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1.  We expect to resume our normal hours on Wednesday, May 2.
  • Apr 17

    New Computers Coming May 1

    New Computers Coming May 1
    The law library is excited to announce that we will be installing new computers for public use in both of our locations. The expected launch of these new machines is May 1st and much of the work will be done during the full-day in-service…
Rank this Week: 1127

Salmonella Blog

Salmonella Blog

Provides surveillance and analysis on salmonella news and outbreaks. By Marler Clark, LLP, PS.

http://www.salmonellablog.com/
  • May 17

    Nationwide Outbreak of Salmonella Krinos brand tahini is Brewing

    Nationwide Outbreak of Salmonella Krinos brand tahini is Brewing
    According to the Minnesota Department of Health, two Minnesota residents – both children under one year old – have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame... Continue Reading
  • May 16

    Holiday Inn Sickens 44 with Salmonella in North Carolina

    Holiday Inn Sickens 44 with Salmonella in North Carolina
    As of Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. there are 44 individuals with signs and symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection; 36 from North Carolina and eight out of state. Five... Continue Reading
  • May 15

    Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Outbreak – Mae Freeman Speaks Out

    Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Outbreak – Mae Freeman Speaks Out
    Greg Barnes of ABC New 11, Cumberland County Health Director Buck Wilson says potentially close to 100 people may have been exposed to salmonella at a Fayetteville hotel’s restaurants. The... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 1207

Law, Technology & Arts Blog

Law, Technology & Arts Blog

Covers emerging legal issues in IP, technology, commerce, and the arts. From the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts.

http://wjlta.wordpress.com/
  • May 13

    Could Trademark Litigation Force the Washington Redskins to Change Their Name?

    Could Trademark Litigation Force the Washington Redskins to Change Their Name?
    By Pedro Celis In Blackhorse v. Pro Football, Inc., a group of Native American plaintiffs is challenging several of the Washington Redskins’ trademarks before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). They claim that the Redskins…
  • May 3

    Don’t Mix with the Sixth!

    Don’t Mix with the Sixth!
    By Abby St. Hilaire Music sampling has become a mainstay in nearly all genres of popular music. Sampling involves selecting portions of pre-existing sound recordings to use as components of new musical compositions. The amount of work…
  • Apr 26

    Obama Administration: Investigation and Prosecution of Trade Secret Theft is “Top Priority” for DOJ

    Obama Administration: Investigation and Prosecution of Trade Secret Theft is “Top Priority” for DOJ
    By Alexandra Krakow At a press conference on February 20, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Obama administration’s aim to make the investigation and prosecution of trade secret theft and economic espionage a top priority…
Rank this Week: 1137

National Police and Fire Labor…

National Police and Fire Labor Blog

Covers legal developments concerning law enforcement and firefighter labor law. By Cline and Associates.

http://www.nationalpoliceandfirelaborblog.com
Rank this Week: 1230

Maritime Injury Law Blog

Maritime Injury Law Blog

Covers offshore injuries involving fishing vessels. By Beard, Stacey, Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP.

http://www.maritimeinjurylawyersblog.com/
  • Feb 8

    Rescues at Sea, the United States Coast Guard, and Issues of Liability

    Rescues at Sea, the United States Coast Guard, and Issues of Liability
    Laws regarding saving human life are not always cut and dry. According to federal law, 45 USC Section 2304, the master of a vessel must aid anyone at sea who is in danger of losing their lives, as long as...
  • Feb 1

    Coastal Villages Region Fund (F/V NORTH SEA) Fisherman Medevaced by Coast Guard

    Coastal Villages Region Fund (F/V NORTH SEA) Fisherman Medevaced by Coast Guard
    On January 30, a 23-year-old fisherman was air-lifted from F/V NORTH SEA, a Seattle-based Coastal Villages Region Fund crab boat. According to reports, NORTH SEA crewmembers called the Coast Guard that afternoon when the man was seen…
  • Jan 25

    Four Crewmen Rescued From Washington Fishing Vessel

    Four Crewmen Rescued From Washington Fishing Vessel
    The Coast Guard received a May Day message at approximately 2:30 a.m. last night from the fishing vessel GENESIS A. The vessel was reportedly aground on a sand bar at the mouth of Willapa Bay near Leadbetter Point. A helicopter...
Rank this Week: 1277

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers various accident and injury accident topics. Published By Seattle, Washington attorneys at the Farber Law Group.

http://www.seattlecaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 16

    Bicyclist injured in Seattle accident

    Bicyclist injured in Seattle accident
    A bicyclist was taken to Harborview Medical Center's trauma unit after he was hit by a car on Thursday around 1pm. The bicycle accident occurred on Lake Washington Boulevard South in the 2000 block. Kyle Moore of the Seattle Fire Department…
  • May 8

    Kirkland Sound Transit bus accident kills 2, injures 1

    Kirkland Sound Transit bus accident kills 2, injures 1
    Two people were killed and one person was seriously injured last night when a Sound Transit bus apparently had some type of mechanical failure, went through a red light and struck an SUV in a Kirkland intersection around 9:33pm. The accident…
  • May 3

    2 women killed in separate Seattle car accident

    2 women killed in separate Seattle car accident
    We have seen two fatal car accidents in Seattle in the past week. While both accidents are under investigation from the Seattle Police Department, it is possible that both accidents were alcohol-related. That is even more tragic because, if…
Rank this Week: 1462

Washington Workers' Advisor

Washington Workers' Advisor

Covers workers compensation law. By The Causey Law Firm.

http://workersadvisor.com/
  • May 16

    Causey Law Firm is MOVING!!!

    Causey Law Firm is MOVING!!!
    Posted in UncategorizedFourth & Vine Building – in the shadow of the Space Needle! After TWENTY YEARS in our Pioneer Square office,  Causey Law Firm is MOVING! The office will be closed on Friday, May 31st and will reopen…
  • May 13

    Social Security Basics: “How long do I need to be off work?”

    Social Security Basics: “How long do I need to be off work?”
    Posted in Social SecurityIf you, or a loved one, are diagnosed with a severe or aggressive condition, you may qualify to be immediately approved!      One question that I am asked frequently by folks considering applying…
  • May 9

    Media Portrays Social Security as an Avenue to Benefits for the Unemployed – WRONG! It’s Not That Simple…

    Media Portrays Social Security as an Avenue to Benefits for the Unemployed – WRONG! It’s Not That Simple…
    Posted in Social SecurityThe Social Security Administration turns down many worthy applicants when they first apply.      There is a lot in the news these days about the Social Security Disability Program, with some…
Rank this Week: 1485

The Brewery Law Blog

The Brewery Law Blog

Covers licensing, permitting, advertising, labeling and distribution issues affecting the brewing industry. By Reiser Legal LLC.

http://brewerylaw.com
  • May 10

    Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule

    Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule
      Many moons ago, I had a premature party over the passage of a law that I thought might have an impact on opening up taprooms to brewers in Louisiana. It turned out that the law was directed only at distillers (strange, right?…
  • Apr 16

    And Now a Word from Your Brewer……

    And Now a Word from Your Brewer……
      When I first moved to Seattle, the very first beer that I had was a Manny’s Pale Ale. Georgetown Brewing was a baby at that time, yet today they continue to grow and add jobs to the Seattle area. Kudos. Here is a word from their…
  • Apr 11

    House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue

    House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue
    At a press conference today in Olympia, House Democrats disclosed their new tax proposal. The Governor’s insane proposal to raise the tax on microbreweries by $0.50 a gallon, was watered down to a proposed $0.15 hike. Better, not good.…
Rank this Week: 1656

Mogren Glessner & Roti

Mogren Glessner & Roti

Covers Washington state family law, estate planning, and probate.

http://mgrlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 4

    Compassion and Conviction

    Compassion and Conviction
    The following is a quote I came across from Rick Warren that I find insightful in this age of political correctness:“Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear…
  • Oct 3

    Power of Attorney for Adult Children

    Power of Attorney for Adult Children
    Do you have a Power of Attorney for your adult
  • Sep 27

    Renton Criminal Defense Lawyer

    Renton Criminal Defense Lawyer
    Welcome to our new attorney, Michelle R.
Rank this Week: 1807

Construction Law Blog

Construction Law Blog

Covers construction litigation and legislation in Washington, Alaska and Oregon. By Ahlers & Cressman PLLC.

http://www.ac-lawyers.com/blogs.php
Rank this Week: 1824

Native American Legal Update

Native American Legal Update

Covers Native American art, gaming, employment, and treaties. By Foster Pepper.

http://www.nativelegalupdate.com/
  • May 7

    Tribal Pay Day Loans Increasing - And Being Watched

    Tribal Pay Day Loans Increasing - And Being Watched
    David Lazarus of the LA Times has reported that a growing number of Indian tribes are getting into the payday loan business, seeking to raise revenue for their reservations while helping cash-strapped consumers nationwide. But federal…
  • Apr 23

    Cobell Land Share Purchases Slated To Begin This Year

    Cobell Land Share Purchases Slated To Begin This Year
    The Bureau of Indian Affairs hopes to start the land consolidation portion of the $3.4 billion, Cobell trust fund settlement by the end of 2013. The settlement provides $1.9 billion for the BIA to acquire fractionated interests from Indian…
  • Apr 18

    Tribal Trust & Investment Workshop -- May 22-23, 2013

    Tribal Trust & Investment Workshop -- May 22-23, 2013
    Registration is now open for the first annual Tribal Trust & Investment Workshop, May 22 & 23, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay The Oneida Trust Committee and Rodgers Investment Consulting are…
Rank this Week: 1937

Maritime Injury Lawyer Blog

Maritime Injury Lawyer Blog

Published By Injury at Sea

http://www.maritimeinjury.com/
  • Apr 18

    Tugboat Hits Submerged Object, Sink

    Tugboat Hits Submerged Object, Sink
    100 ft tugboat, Kaleen McAllister, sank off Pier 3 in Locust Point, Balitmore on May 4th. Reportedly everyone had left the tugboat safely by the time it sank. Apparently the tugboat struck a submerged object, leaving it damaged and taking on…
  • Apr 18

    Two Barge Collision - Six Missing

    Two Barge Collision - Six Missing
    Two Chinese barges, both carrying construction waste and sand collided in thick fog near Hong Kong. Six people were missing. The force of the impact threw eleven crew members of one barge into the sea; that vessel sank very quickly after the…
  • Apr 18

    Cruise ship pool near drowning

    Cruise ship pool near drowning
    The incident occurred on March 30, a 4 year old boy nearly drowned right after the boy and his family boarded the Disney Fantasy ship in Port Canaveral for a cruise to the Western Caribbean. He was pulled from one of the ship's three pools,…
Rank this Week: 1973

The Amateur Law Professor

The Amateur Law Professor

Covers Washington Supreme Court and Washington Court of Appeals decisions, as well as local and national legal news. By Justin Walsh.

http://theamateurlawprofessor.com
  • Feb 28

    WA Supreme Court strikes down supermajority for tax increases, leaves referendum in place

    WA Supreme Court strikes down supermajority for tax increases, leaves referendum in place
    In an opinion including gobsmacking on all sides with debates on justiciability and the history and purpose of the Constitution, the Washington Supreme Court struck down the controversial 2/3 supermajority requirement for tax increases (and…
  • Feb 6

    Comedic Tidbit – Judge Finds Contempt for Xanax-Popping Tart (Pro-Tips for Pro Se Litigants)

    Comedic Tidbit – Judge Finds Contempt for Xanax-Popping Tart (Pro-Tips for Pro Se Litigants)
    This is actually quite hilarious. Judge Rodriguez-Chomat is dealing with a low-level offender, who is acting like Lindsey Lohan during her bail hearing/arraignment. The judge, of Hispanic descent, calls her back when she…
  • Feb 5

    Monday Jobs Report (on Tuesday…again)

    Monday Jobs Report (on Tuesday…again)
    Its been two weeks since the last post. This is mainly because I didn’t feel like doing it last week due to a staggering number of things I had to get done at work. But alas, here you go! And yes, I’ve included things from the…
Rank this Week: 1855

Washington State DUI and Criminal…

Washington State DUI and Criminal Traffic Blog

Covers DUI and traffic law issues. By W. james Kotlowski.

http://duiseattleblog.typepad.com/dui_seattle/
  • May 18

    Can I go to Canada with a Deferred Prosecution?

    Can I go to Canada with a Deferred Prosecution?
    Probably. Under current policies, it appears you should be okay with a DUI Deferred Prosecution. This is assuming no other criminal history whatsoever. Remember, if you have any questions you should contact a Canadian immigration attorney.…
  • May 14

    Are we headed for a .05 Breath Test Limit in Washington?

    Are we headed for a .05 Breath Test Limit in Washington?
    Possibly. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending that the national per se limit of .08 be lowered to .05 in all 50 states. "Today, investigators cited research that showed that although impairment begins with the…
  • May 13

    Can I get around the one (1) deferred prosecution limit on DUI's?

    Can I get around the one (1) deferred prosecution limit on DUI's?
    Probably not. The deferred prosecution statue RCW 10.05 restricts "Title 46" offenses (DUI's and Physical Control convictions) to one (1) Deferred Prosecution in your lifetime. One possible way around this may be to have the…
Rank this Week: 2086

GTH Estate Planning Blog

GTH Estate Planning Blog

Covers Washington estate planning and family law issues. By Gordon Thomas Honeywell.

http://www.gthestateplanning.com/
Rank this Week: 2083

Native American Law Focus

Native American Law Focus

Provides legal updates and news for tribal governments and their enterprises. By Miller Nash LLP.

http://www.nativeamericanlawfocus.com/
Rank this Week: 2049

Graham Lawyer Blog

Graham Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law, law and technology stories, and first amendment issues from around Eastern Washington. By Stephen Graham.

http://www.grahamlawyerblog.com/
  • May 8

    The Dog Sniff and the Fourth Amendment

    The Dog Sniff and the Fourth Amendment
    Guest post by Matthew Leach, Attorney at King Law Offices | North & South Carolina The United States Supreme Court recently ruled on a drug sniffing dog case from Florida and the steps police can take to get probable cause for a search of…
  • Mar 17

    Jeffrey Havard – Latest New

    Jeffrey Havard – Latest New
    It is unthinkable that a modern democratic state would act the way that Mississippi did in the handling of the Jeffrey Havard case.  Months ago, I published a blog on Jeffrey Havard, a wrongly convicted man currently sitting on…
  • Mar 15

    Dorm Room Searche

    Dorm Room Searche
      I wrote about dorm room searches two years ago, and I figured I might revisit this topic.  I was the guest on the It’s a Crime radio show in Los Angeles last month on AM 1050.  You can listen in here.  Here is a…
Rank this Week: 2314

Washington Construction Law Blog

Washington Construction Law Blog

Covers bidding, claims, contract provisions, defect issues, indemnity, land use, liens, safety, surety, and warranty. By Davis, Wright & Tremaine.

http://www.waconstructionlaw.com/
  • Apr 2

    In Alaska, Oil and Gas Leases Convey Property Rights; Permits Do Not

    In Alaska, Oil and Gas Leases Convey Property Rights; Permits Do Not
    By Lisa Doehl The Supreme Court of Alaska held that the Alaska Constitution requires only one “best interest finding” that an oil or gas project is in the state’s best interest, although subsequent permitting decisions must…
  • Apr 1

    Is Your Floating Home a “Vessel?”

    Is Your Floating Home a “Vessel?”
    Early this year, the United States Supreme Court decided a case that could have had far-reaching effects on local land use regulations affecting floating homes.  However, the Court’s opinion in this case, Lozman v. City of Riviera…
  • Feb 28

    Getting the Lead Out

    Getting the Lead Out
    As originally published in the Daily Journal of Commerce Lead’s adverse effects on people, particularly young children, have been reasonably well understood for decades. Children afflicted by lead poisoning can suffer permanent brain…
Rank this Week: 2218

Byrd Garrett PLLC Blog

Byrd Garrett PLLC Blog

Covers Washington elder law, estate planning, and long term care.

http://www.byrdgarrett.com/blog/
  • Jan 26

    Understanding the Clauses in Your Will

    Understanding the Clauses in Your Will
    Knowing about the different kinds of clauses that are in your will is an important part of understanding the estate plan that you’re trying to put together. After all, if you don’t know what the will is saying, how can you know…
  • Jan 26

    Are You Doing Too Much? The Difference Between Caretaking and Caregiving

    Are You Doing Too Much? The Difference Between Caretaking and Caregiving
    As more people spend time providing elder care services to parents or other elderly family members, they often experience stress or difficulties because of the services they provide. Elder care, especially for untrained volunteers, can be…
  • Jan 26

    Learning From General Norman Schwarzkopf

    Learning From General Norman Schwarzkopf
    As commander of coalition forces during operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, General Norman Schwarzkopf left behind a legacy as a great military commander when he died this December. He also left behind a legacy that can teach us a lot…
Rank this Week: 2225

Washington State Appellate…

Washington State Appellate Practice Blog

Covers local and national appellate law practice. By Jason W. Anderson.

http://www.waappellatelaw.com/
  • Nov 28

    Should You Appeal?

    Should You Appeal?
    Litigants are motivated to appeal for various reasons.  These may include financial considerations, a belief that the judge was biased or that trial counsel mishandled the case, a belief that justice has not been done, or simply a desire…
  • Dec 2

    Seventh Circuit: Ostrich "Not a Proper Model for an Appellate Advocate"

    Seventh Circuit: Ostrich "Not a Proper Model for an Appellate Advocate"
    A recent opinion by Judge Posner for the Seventh Circuit includes the following text (complete with photos!):
  • Oct 7

    Ninth Circuit Cases Comprise "Staggering" 42% of Supreme Court Docket

    Ninth Circuit Cases Comprise "Staggering" 42% of Supreme Court Docket
    The SCOTUSblog reports that cases the Supreme Court has accepted for review from the Ninth Circuit for its October Term make up a "staggering" 42% of the current docket (20 out of 48 cases), the highest percentage in at least nine years.
Rank this Week: 2343

Olivie Law Blog

Olivie Law Blog

Covers immigration legal issues, general human rights, refugee rights and immigrant rights. By André Olivie.

http://olivielaw.wordpress.com
  • Jun 19

    Obama’s New Immigration Law

    Obama’s New Immigration Law
    Great News for some young undocumented immigrants. President Obama as implemented a new policy they are calling deferred action that will allow certain undocumented immigrants between the ages of 16 and 30 who have been in the country for…
  • Apr 3

    New Website

    New Website
    The Law Office of Andre Olivie has a new website and blog. Please find it at to www.olivielaw.com Andre Olivie, Immigration Attorney
  • Apr 3

    New Website for The Law Office of Andre Olivie

    New Website for The Law Office of Andre Olivie
    The Law Office of Andre Olivie has a new website and blog.  www.olivielaw.com Andre Olivie, Immigration Attorney
Rank this Week: 2230

Federalist Society - University of…

Federalist Society - University of Washington Chapter

Covers limited government, freedom, federalism and judicial restraint.

http://uwfedsoc.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 25

    Somebody bless us, or something

    Somebody bless us, or something
    This is an encouraging sign. The freedom to worship whatever God we find most pleasing is perhaps the most fundamental freedom; it signifies freedom of thought. The fact that Iraqis are now free to worship Jesus if the mood strikes them…
  • Dec 15

    Fifth Amendment Victory

    Fifth Amendment Victory
    Saw an interesting post over on The Volokh Conspiracy about a first dip into a murky 5th Amendment issue - can the gov't compel a suspect to enter a computer password? A man was detained at the Vermont-Canada border on suspicion of…
  • Nov 22

    Holiday (Second Amendment) Reading

    Holiday (Second Amendment) Reading
    The Supreme Court's grant of cert. in DC v. Heller reminded me of an entertaining article on the Supreme Court's last Second Amendment ruling in 1939. I recommend Brian Frye, The Peculiar Story of United States vs. Miller, NYU Journal of Law…
Rank this Week: 2214

Campylobacter Blog

Campylobacter Blog

Covers campylobacter outbreaks and news. By Marler Clark.

http://www.campylobacterblog.com/
  • May 11

    Alaska Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak is over

    Alaska Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak is over
    At least 31 residents of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula were sickened early this year in a Campylobacter outbreak linked to raw milk, according to a report from state health officials. While... Continue Reading
  • Mar 5

    More Ill with Campylobacter in Alaska – Raw Milk to Blame

    More Ill with Campylobacter in Alaska – Raw Milk to Blame
    News reports that Alaska State health officials report a total of 24 people have fallen ill, two of whom were hospitalized, after drinking tainted raw milk from a Kenai Peninsula... Continue Reading
  • Feb 23

    Alaska Campylobater Cases Rise After Raw Milk Consumption

    Alaska Campylobater Cases Rise After Raw Milk Consumption
    Alaska Department of Health reports that to date, a total of 18 individuals have been identified in this outbreak. Some of these individuals have had recurrent campylobacter illness. Two required... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 2776

Washington DC Criminal Defense…

Washington DC Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Office of Daniel A. Gross, PLLC

http://www.dc-criminal-defense.com/
  • May 10

    D.C. Drug Overdoses Prompt Mix of Murder Charges, Mercy

    D.C. Drug Overdoses Prompt Mix of Murder Charges, Mercy
    A 47-year-old Virginia man is facing federal conspiracy charges in the death of a young man to whom he had sold drugs and who later died of an overdose. Our D.C. criminal defense attorneys understand that this kind of case is cropping up…
  • May 5

    D.C. Weapons Charges Could Result From Activists' Capitol March

    D.C. Weapons Charges Could Result From Activists' Capitol March
    Pro-gun activists are rallying for a July 4 march across the Memorial Bridge, down Independence Avenue and through the Capitol, and past the U.S. Supreme Court and White House. And they plan to do this shouldering loaded rifles. Our D.C.…
  • Apr 30

    D.C. Robbery, Assault Defendants Face Decades Behind Bar

    D.C. Robbery, Assault Defendants Face Decades Behind Bar
    Had the three suspects who allegedly attacked the 30-year-old husband and father simply stolen his wallet, cell phone and keys, as was allegedly the primary motivation, they may not now be facing decades in prison. However, our D.C. criminal…
Rank this Week: 2500

Northwest Condo & HOA Law Blog

Northwest Condo & HOA Law Blog

Covers issues around condominium ownership, homeowners associations, and construction defects. By Barker Martin.

http://www.condo-hoalawblog.com/
  • May 9

    FHA Certification: Why Do We Need It?

    FHA Certification: Why Do We Need It?
    These days more and more people are relying on FHA-insured loans to purchase homes. “FHA insured loans” are simply loans provided by FHA-approved lenders and backed by Federal Housing Administration mortgage…
  • May 2

    Board Members Beware Your Emails Probably Constitute An Association Record

    Board Members Beware Your Emails Probably Constitute An Association Record
      Email is an incredibly useful tool for board members given everyone’s busy schedule and the number of issues that arise between board meetings. But, like many tools, email can be a dangerous thing if used…
  • Apr 25

    What Did the Lawyer Say?

    What Did the Lawyer Say?
    In last week’s article, Dan discussed the use of the executive session during board meetings to conduct privileged conversations. As an extension of this topic, we are often asked to consult on how the attorney-client privilege impacts…
Rank this Week: 2488

Welch & Condon Workers…

Welch & Condon Workers Compensation

Covers workers compensation issues in Washington.

http://washingtonworkerscompensation.wordpress.com
  • Apr 24

    Longshore Basics – when is it Longshore?

    Longshore Basics – when is it Longshore?
    For those with claims under the Federal Longshore and Harbors Workers Compensation Act, much of what has been written about Washington State L&I claims does not apply to you. I thought a series of posts specific to Longshore Claims would…
  • Feb 8

    Proposed Changes to Structured Settlement

    Proposed Changes to Structured Settlement
    There is a lot going on in the Legislature this year in Washington state, some of it of interest to those involved in our workers comp system. The Senate passed 3 proposals dealing with workers compensation that are not beneficial to injured…
  • Feb 8

    Defense Base Act claims for respiratory illness from exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    Defense Base Act claims for respiratory illness from exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan.
    An increasing number of civilian workers who worked for defense contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan are reporting respiratory illness.  Reported in US Servicemen and women in 2011 in a presentation to the American Thoracic Society an…
Rank this Week: 2561

Sustainability & Climate Change…

Sustainability & Climate Change Reporter

Covers climate change, cap and trade, green building, renewable energy and smart grid. By Lane Powell PC.

http://www.sustainabilityclimatechangereporter.com
  • Nov 14

    California Cap and Trade to Launch End of the World, Brave New World or Carbon Tax?

    California Cap and Trade to Launch End of the World, Brave New World or Carbon Tax?
    Six years after then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the California Global Warming Solutions Act, also known as AB 32, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) holds its first auction of emissions allowances on November 14.
  • Oct 10

    Green Roads Are Not an Oxymoron

    Green Roads Are Not an Oxymoron
    At first glance, the phrase “green road” might seem like a contradiction in terms. After all, what else is a road but a conveyance for greenhouse gas emitting vehicles?
  • Oct 1

    FTC Updates Green Guide

    FTC Updates Green Guide
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its years-in-the-making update of the Green Guides, which are intended to ensure that environmental claims about products are accurate and not deceptive.
Rank this Week: 2717

Northwest Indian Law & Business…

Northwest Indian Law & Business Advisor

By Williams Kastner.

http://www.nwindianbusinesslawblog.com/
  • May 1

    Honoring Elouise P. Cobell

    Honoring Elouise P. Cobell
     At this year's RES 2012 in Las Vegas, Williams Kastner held a reception to honor Elouise P. Cobell, Yellow Bird Woman, of the Blackfeet Indian Tribe of Montana. Ms. Cobell was the lead plaintiff in the groundbreaking class-action…
  • Dec 9

    The [Sister] Sky's The Limit

    The [Sister] Sky's The Limit
    A great big congratulations go to Williams Kastner's client, Sister Sky! This innovative retailer was honored on Thursday, December 8, 2011, as a winner in the University of Washington's Minority Business of the Year Awards.
  • Nov 17

    Future of Tribal Internet Gaming Subject of Oversight Hearing

    Future of Tribal Internet Gaming Subject of Oversight Hearing
    On November 17, 2011, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is conducting an oversight hearing to discuss the future of tribal Internet gaming. There are several witnesses from government regulatory agencies, tribal governments and gaming…
Rank this Week: 2509