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William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/

May 25
Bitter Seattlite

Bitter Seattlite

You can now find a genuine, English-style bitter in Seattle. It's made at the Machine House Brewery in Georgetown, by a bona fide Englishman named William, no less. It's got the right amount of carbonation (none), and is served in...
May 24
San Francisco

San Francisco

Assessing the weather conditions for my walk to work this morning, I saw that it was drizzling, and cool. It's the Friday before a three-day weekend, I thought, so it shouldn't be a problem if I wear a sweatshirt in...
May 23
President Stark

President Stark

The President's geopolitics are straight out of Marvel Comics.

Rank this Week: 47

Food Poison Journal

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

http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/

May 25
Marler Clark to File Second Salmonella Holiday Inn Lawsuit

Marler Clark to File Second Salmonella Holiday Inn Lawsuit

We will be filing a second lawsuit next week. At least 86 people fell ill after eating at one of two restaurants within the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville, N.C., as of Friday, according to Cumberland County Department of…
May 24
Toccoa BBQ Shack Linked to E. coli Outbreak

Toccoa BBQ Shack Linked to E. coli Outbreak

According to AccessGeorgia.com, the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Stephens County, Georgia has grown to 11 confirmed cases linked to the BBQ Shack in Toccoa, Georgia. “The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH), the North Health…
May 24
Mexico Cucumbers Sicken 81 with Salmonella in US

Mexico Cucumbers Sicken 81 with Salmonella in US

Consumption of imported cucumbers is the likely source of infection for the ill persons. On April 24, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration placed Daniel Cardenas Izabal and Miracle Greenhouse of Culiacán, Mexico on Import…

Rank this Week: 123

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 22
Jury decides case of man injured during robotic surgery

Jury decides case of man injured during robotic surgery

A jury in Kitsap County Superior court is deciding the outcome of a lawsuit, Estate of Fred. E. Taylor v. Intuitive Surgical Inc., filed by the widow of Fred Taylor who was seriously injured during robot-assisted prostate surgery performed…
May 21
Jury awards dog bite victim $75K

Jury awards dog bite victim $75K

Linda Astorga has been awarded $75K by a Thurston County jury for injuries she sustained when her neighbor's dog bit her reports The Olympian. Astorga filed a dog bite lawsuit seeking $25,000 in economic damages and $50,000 in other damages…
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…

Rank this Week: 217

Employment Update

Covers current issues in employment, labor and benefits law. By Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt.

http://employmentupdate.schwabeblog.com/

May 23
Asking for Facebook Passwords? Not in Washington.‎

Asking for Facebook Passwords? Not in Washington.‎

By Brian Keeley, Stephanie Berntsen, Farron Curry, Attorneys, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed legislation that prohibits employers from asking or requiring employees or job applicants to provide…
Mar 20
Employers Beware: Portland City Council Passes Sick Leave Mandate

Employers Beware: Portland City Council Passes Sick Leave Mandate

By Leora Coleman-Fire, Attorney The City of Portland joined Seattle, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and the State of Connecticut when the Portland City Council unanimously passed a paid sick leave ordinance on March 13, 2013. The ordinance…
Mar 8
Employers Required to Use New Form I-9‎

Employers Required to Use New Form I-9‎

By Bradley Maier, Attorney On March 8, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (”USCIS”) announced that a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, is now available for use (Rev. 03/08/13, expiration date…

Rank this Week: 365

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 20
The Appropriation Artist Currently Known as Prince

The Appropriation Artist Currently Known as Prince

By Chris Young You know you have made it as a photographer, when your work is appropriated by an artist well known for relying on other artists’ copyrighted material. Last month, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a…
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…

Rank this Week: 397

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/

May 22
Thanks to Hydropower, Washington Leads the Nation in Renewable Energy Production

Thanks to Hydropower, Washington Leads the Nation in Renewable Energy Production

Northwesterners hardly need to be reminded of the value of the regional hydroelectric system, but statistics released earlier this month by the U.S. Energy Information Administration underscore yet again the value of the region's hydro…
May 16
Please Join Us June 6 in Tacoma for Re-Using Contaminated Lands Conference

Please Join Us June 6 in Tacoma for Re-Using Contaminated Lands Conference

We invite you to join us June 6 in Tacoma for a conference entitled "Re-Using Contaminated Land: Transactions & Technologies." The conference will address the legal and technical aspects of "brownfields" development. Gordon Thomas…
May 15
"EIM, RTOs, and FERC Jurisdiction: Does Participation in a Regional Energy Imbalance Market Subject Public Power to FERC Jurisdcition?": Eric Christensen Publishes Article in May NWPPA Bulletin

"EIM, RTOs, and FERC Jurisdiction: Does Participation in a Regional Energy Imbalance Market Subject Public Power to FERC Jurisdcition?": Eric Christensen Publishes Article in May NWPPA Bulletin

We're proud to announce that GTH partner Eric Christensen penned the cover story in the May 2013 issue of the Northwest Public Power Association Bulletin. Here is the text of the article: EIM, RTOs, AND FERC JURISDICTION: Does…

Rank this Week: 502

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

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

http://seattleduiarrest.blogspot.com/

May 23
Washington State DUI bill clear Senate hurdle

Washington State DUI bill clear Senate hurdle

Unless you have been living under a rock the past few months and you don't read this great blog. Then you probably know that Governor Inslee and the Washington State Legislature are seeking to implement tougher DUI Laws in our fair State. …
May 21
Ignition Interlock Device v. SCRAM bracelet. Which would you rather have?

Ignition Interlock Device v. SCRAM bracelet. Which would you rather have?

If you recently have been arrested for a DUI in King County then you face the possibility of either an ignition interlock device or a SCRAM bracelet being imposed at your DUI arraignment. Lately with the negative publicity DUI cases have…
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…

Rank this Week: 517

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 25
520 Toll Spikes to Go into Effect this Summer | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

520 Toll Spikes to Go into Effect this Summer | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Ah, 520. Commuters have such a love-hate relationship with the bridge. On the one hand, it’s a quick (sometimes) and easy (also sometimes) way to get to Bellevue from Seattle, or vice-versa. On the other hand, it has a pricey toll, is…
May 23
Washington State Patrols on the Rise for the Next Two Weeks | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

Washington State Patrols on the Rise for the Next Two Weeks | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

Beware, distracted drivers! (Which we’re sure none of our readers are…) The Washington State Patrol takes their job very seriously, and over the next two weeks, they will be watching the roads especially closely. The additional…
May 22
Speed Demon Knocks Out Power in Oregon Town | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Speed Demon Knocks Out Power in Oregon Town | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

It’s always fun to take a new car for a spin. One driver took his fun a little bit too far in Boring, Oregon of all places. The 42-year-old from Battle Ground, Washington had just purchased a Chevrolet Corvette and decided to take a…

Rank this Week: 529

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 23
Crushing Burden of Student Loans in Oregon and Washington

Crushing Burden of Student Loans in Oregon and Washington

The class of 2013 has just replaced the class of 2012 for the title of the most indebted class in American history. With the way student loan burdens are increasing, the class of 2013 will inevitably lose their title to next year’s…
May 20
Student Loans and Bankruptcy

Student Loans and Bankruptcy

Debtors across both Oregon and Washington who are being harassed by student loan lenders and hope to eliminate these debts through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy must navigate their way through a pretty nasty test. Bankruptcy courts in both Oregon and…
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…

Rank this Week: 578

Seattle Copyright Watch

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

http://www.seattlecopyrightwatch.com/

May 22
Trade Secrets Often Overlooked When Protecting Intellectual Property

Trade Secrets Often Overlooked When Protecting Intellectual Property

Last week, I attended the Licensing Executives Society (LES) Spring Meeting, which was held in Seattle. The theme of the meeting was “IP Matters in Every Deal.” What is IP? Many people that I talk to about IP…
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…

Rank this Week: 579

Watson Immigration Law Blog

Covers US immigration and naturalization law. By Tahmina Watson.

http://watsonimmigration.wordpress.com

May 22
Immigration reform bill S.744 approved by Senate!

Immigration reform bill S.744 approved by Senate!

Yesterday, the Senate panel, after several days of intense work and amendments, approved the bill for immigration reform S.744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act. Thank you to the Senators and…
May 21
Startup Visa Act (Invest Visa) workshop a success!

Startup Visa Act (Invest Visa) workshop a success!

On Monday May 13, 2013, our Startup Law Talk workshop was on the Startup Act/Invest Visa provisions. We had a good turn out and a really lively discussion!! Members of the local startup community joined us to learn about the provisions and…
May 21
Entrepreneur in Residence/Startup Act News Update

Entrepreneur in Residence/Startup Act News Update

While my nose has been buried in deadlines, the immigration world has been busy as ever! The biggest news of the day today is that the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the immigration bill by 13-5. That means the bill will now be sent…

Rank this Week: 603

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: 597

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: 682

GTH Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.gthestateplanning.com/

May 23
Observations on doing Lars's tax return (4 of 4); retirement plan contributions.

Observations on doing Lars's tax return (4 of 4); retirement plan contributions.

Lars is putting about $30,000 a year into his retirement plan at the CPA firm. Actually it isn't just Lars's; it's earned income therefore his and Kyra's community property. His account has grown to about a million and a half. This would…
May 16
Observations on doing Lars's tax return (3 of probably 4); the self-employment tax, Social Security, and Medicare.

Observations on doing Lars's tax return (3 of probably 4); the self-employment tax, Social Security, and Medicare.

Another thing that strikes Lars as he prepares and reflects on his 2012 personal income tax return, is the amount of self-employment tax. He pays this because, as a partner in a CPA firm, he gets a share of the partnership's net income…
May 9
Observations on doing Lars's tax return (2 of maybe 4); retirement plan investing.

Observations on doing Lars's tax return (2 of maybe 4); retirement plan investing.

Seeing the reduced tax on his capital gains and dividends, Lars feels confirmed in favoring stocks over bonds. There is part of his portfolio that doesn't show up in his income tax return, though, at least not yet: his retirement plan. …

Rank this Week: 724

Washgington Labor and Employment…

Washgington Labor and Employment Law Blog

Covers Washington State employment law and public sector collective bargaining law.By Cline and Associates.

http://www.washingtonlaborandemploymentblog.com/

May 23
Correction Officer’s Conduct Deemed Too Profane and Unreasonable to Be Protected Activity

Correction Officer’s Conduct Deemed Too Profane and Unreasonable to Be Protected Activity

By Therese Norton Protected union activity is not an absolute right when it becomes unreasonable. In a recent decision, PERC Examiner Casey King determined that the State of Washington Corrections did not discriminate against, or…
May 23
Police Officer Who Asserted His Weingarten Rights Held Insufficient to Support Discrimination Claim When He Had a Long History of Discipline

Police Officer Who Asserted His Weingarten Rights Held Insufficient to Support Discrimination Claim When He Had a Long History of Discipline

By Therese Norton In a recent PERC decision, Examiner Slone-Gomez dismissed a union discrimination claim because the union was unable to prove that the employer discriminated against a bargaining unit member by terminating him in reprisal for…
May 17
Hearing Examiner Finds That Employer Must Bargain Over Increased Workload Caused by Layoff

Hearing Examiner Finds That Employer Must Bargain Over Increased Workload Caused by Layoff

By Therese Norton PERC Hearing Examiner Robin A. Romeo partially upheld an unfair labor practice complaint filed by the Public School Employees of Washington on behalf of a group of custodial employees employed by Washington State…

Rank this Week: 740

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: 765

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: 786

IP Law Chat

Covers IP, technology and media news. By Stacia Lay of Hendricks & Lewis PLLC.

http://iplaw.hllaw.com/

May 23
Court Again Partially Grants Summary Judgment in Warhammer 40K Dispute; Copyright Fair Use Defense Survive

Court Again Partially Grants Summary Judgment in Warhammer 40K Dispute; Copyright Fair Use Defense Survive

Games Workshop, an England-based company, sells various science-fiction/fantasy products relating to a "dystopian fictional universe" called Warhammer 40,000, which was first created in 1987 with the release of the book Rogue Trader. Most…
May 23
Collection of (Relatively) Recent Copyright Fair Use Decision

Collection of (Relatively) Recent Copyright Fair Use Decision

Blogging has been sparse in recent months due to a busy schedule so I'm using the relatively recent spate of fair use opinions from various courts to belatedly summarize opinions of interest that have been issued over the last few…
May 22
SDNY Refuses to Dismiss Dental Patient's Claims Regarding Confidentiality Agreement and Copyright Assignment Required as Precondition to Treatment

SDNY Refuses to Dismiss Dental Patient's Claims Regarding Confidentiality Agreement and Copyright Assignment Required as Precondition to Treatment

In October 2010, Robert Allen Lee had a severe toothache and chose to visit Aster Dental because his insurance company listed it as a preferred provider. According to Lee, Aster Dental told him he would have to pay it directly and then…

Rank this Week: 833

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 25
How do I get an ignition interlock license?

How do I get an ignition interlock license?

Assuming you are otherwise eligible - the following are brief instructions on how to obtain your Ignition Interlock license (IIL): 1. File the application & Pay the $100 application fee. Take your application to a local department of…
May 24
What happens if I do not request a Department of Licensing Hearing within 20 days?

What happens if I do not request a Department of Licensing Hearing within 20 days?

Your Washington State driver's license will be suspended or revoked (revoked if 1 year or more) 60 calender days from the date of your arrest. If you miss the 20-day deadline you are out of luck. The length of suspension...
May 23
If I lose the DOL Hearing how much notice will I get?

If I lose the DOL Hearing how much notice will I get?

Typically 10-14 calender days before the suspension or revocation starts. So do not ignore your mail. It can take up to 3 weeks to get an ignition interlock license (IIL) processed with the Department of Licensing (DOL) - so every...

Rank this Week: 876

Salmonella Blog

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

http://www.salmonellablog.com/

May 22
Salmonella Montevideo or Salmonella Mbandaka Linked to Tahini

Salmonella Montevideo or Salmonella Mbandaka Linked to Tahini

A total of eight persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Montevideo or Salmonella Mbandaka have been reported from six states. The number of ill persons identified in each... Continue Reading
May 22
294 Sickened with Salmonella at Las Vegas Firefly.

294 Sickened with Salmonella at Las Vegas Firefly.

According to today’s REPORT from the Southern Nevada Health District, the epidemic curve as of May 20, 2013 is presented in the figure below and shows a total of 294 people... Continue Reading
May 21
Boulder’s Eco-Cuisine Recalls Salmonella Mix

Boulder’s Eco-Cuisine Recalls Salmonella Mix

Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix,... Continue Reading

Rank this Week: 938

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: 943

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: 1080

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: 1058

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 20
"Buckle Up!" says the Washington Patrol

"Buckle Up!" says the Washington Patrol

In an effort to prevent car accident deaths over the Memorial Day weekend, the Washington State Patrol is looking to ticket drivers not wearing seat belts. For the next two weeks, the WSP will be running extra emphasis patrols and stopping…
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…

Rank this Week: 1270

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: 1291

Washington Maritime Injury Lawyer…

Washington Maritime Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers the latest news on maritime law, accidents, and settlements. By Anderson Carey Alexander

http://www.washingtonmaritimeinjurylawyer.com/

Jan 3
Fishing Vessel Towed Off Olympic Peninsula Rock

Fishing Vessel Towed Off Olympic Peninsula Rock

The Coast Guard towed the 40-foot fishing vessel JAYDEN RAY and its crew to safety early this morning after she ran aground at LaPush, about 3 miles north of the mouth of the Quillayute River, on the Olympic Peninsula. The Coast Guard…
Dec 18
Newtown, CT -- "Sorry for Your Trouble"

Newtown, CT -- "Sorry for Your Trouble"

This entry is posted in connection with the tragedy in the Connecticut elementary school last Friday. Nobel Prize winning Irish poet Seamus Heaney speaks to the sadness felt by the families in Connecticut and by all of us. MID-TERM BREAK …
Nov 28
Nine Deaths in Chinese Shipwreck

Nine Deaths in Chinese Shipwreck

Nine people have died and seven remain missing after a fishing boat sank off the coast of the northeastern Chinese seaport of Dalian, maritime authorities said. The boat with 17 people on board sank in the wee hours of Wednesday amid strong…

Rank this Week: 1339

Washington Workers' Advisor

Covers workers compensation law. By The Causey Law Firm.

http://workersadvisor.com/

May 23
Nursing Facilities Have Higher Incidence Of Workplace Injury Than Construction

Nursing Facilities Have Higher Incidence Of Workplace Injury Than Construction

Posted in workplace injuryToday’s post comes from guest author Nathan Reckman from Paul McAndrew Law Firm. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics “Workplace Injuries and Illnesses – 2010”…
May 20
Workers’ Comp Solvency Crisis – Really??

Workers’ Comp Solvency Crisis – Really??

Posted in UncategorizedThe Washington State Workers’ Comp Solvency Crisis is Going Away… Let’s review the history here. In 2010, Washington voters rejected, by an 18-point margin,…
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…

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Maritime Lawyer Blog

Covers Jones Act claims and cruise ship accidents. By John Merriam & Gordon Webb.

http://www.maritimelawyer-blog.com/

May 18
Cargo Ship Accident Kills at Least Seven People Off the Coast of Italy

Cargo Ship Accident Kills at Least Seven People Off the Coast of Italy

A cargo ship ran into one of the busiest port in Italy last week, killing at least seven people, injuring others, and causing two people to go missing. Weather conditions were considered to be "perfect" for navigating the cargo ship out of…
May 9
Pacific Seafarers Finally Claim Three Months of Unpaid Wage

Pacific Seafarers Finally Claim Three Months of Unpaid Wage

Seafarers in Washington can look to the example set by the seamen aboard a cargo tanker who had not been paid for three months. The tanker sailed from Indonesia and remained docked in Singapore for two months. 20 seamen claimed their…
Apr 28
5th Circuit Case Shows Washington Bridge Repairmen May Be Able to Recover Compensation Under the Jones Act

5th Circuit Case Shows Washington Bridge Repairmen May Be Able to Recover Compensation Under the Jones Act

Washington has over 7,000 bridges across the state that provide critical transportation links over waterways. Washington's Department of Transportation engages different programs to inspect and repair these towering structures that have been…

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Seattle Condominium and Homeowners…

Seattle Condominium and Homeowners Association Attorney

Provides practical insights for community association board members in the Puget Sound area. By Kevin L. Britt.

http://seattlecondoattorney.blogspot.com/

May 21
Does Your Board Have Rapport with the Association's Attorney?

Does Your Board Have Rapport with the Association's Attorney?

The French word rapporter entered the English language as rapportin the 1660's. While rapporter means to “fetch”, “yield” or “bring back”, rapport is defined as “a sympathetic or harmonious…
Apr 30
Announcing My New Mediation Practice

Announcing My New Mediation Practice

Over the last eight years, I have provided legal representation to condominium and homeowners associations and owners within such associations. During the course of that work, I have helped numerous parties in conflict communicate …
Apr 11
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds HOA’s Enforcement of Speeding Restriction

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds HOA’s Enforcement of Speeding Restriction

I was recently quoted in an article on HOAleader.com, a website devoted to helping community association board members stay informed about relevant laws and avoid legal trouble. The article examined a recent Illinois Supreme Court…

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Native American Legal Update

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

http://www.nativelegalupdate.com/

May 20
Are You Still An "Indian"? Affordable Care Act May Tax Those Who Are Not

Are You Still An "Indian"? Affordable Care Act May Tax Those Who Are Not

The Affordable Care Act requires all Americans to participate in some form of health care insurance, or else pay an annual tax penalty. People who are recognized by the federal government as Native American are generally exempt from the tax…
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…

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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/

Apr 9
The Supreme Court Takes a Look at Forum Selection Clause

The Supreme Court Takes a Look at Forum Selection Clause

Here is a brief post that I published for ClaimKit, a surety data consultant, about a new Supreme Court case taking a look at forum selection clauses. Enjoy! Claim professionals have to be aware of the law. As part of your undying…
Feb 13
The GSA’s Big Green Building Decision Is, Rightfully, A Public One

The GSA’s Big Green Building Decision Is, Rightfully, A Public One

Every 2 months, I reemerge from my heavy workload to talk to you all on this blog. For years I was better at it; you could expect a post every two days. But at least I don’t appear as seldom as the GSA – the federal…
Dec 10
Greenbuild Announcements: Search Engines, Grants and Final Comments on v4

Greenbuild Announcements: Search Engines, Grants and Final Comments on v4

Wow, my Google Reader account was stuffed full of LEED today. Not that it’s incredibly strange to see LEED painted all over the news – because that could not be further than the truth – but for once it was a bounty of…

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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…

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Washington Workplace Law Blog

Covers employment law, and wage and hour regulations. By Foster Pepper PLLC.

http://www.washingtonworkplacelaw.com/

May 21
Wage and Hour Breakfast Briefing Materials Now Available

Wage and Hour Breakfast Briefing Materials Now Available

On May 14, attorneys from the Foster Pepper Employment and Labor Relations Group presented "Wage and Hour Compliance: Beyond the Basics - Part Two" to guests in our Seattle offices and via webinar to others across the state and beyond. Even…
May 17
Revenge of the Intern: Wage and Hour Class Actions Keep Employers on Their Toe

Revenge of the Intern: Wage and Hour Class Actions Keep Employers on Their Toe

We've written before about the benefits and potential pitfalls of hiring interns. While most employers are aware of state and federal regulations governing wages and hours worked, the rash of intern lawsuits over the past few years have…
Apr 5
Happy Birthday FMLA! Lots of Presents for Employer

Happy Birthday FMLA! Lots of Presents for Employer

Has it really been 20 years since President Clinton signed the law establishing the federal right to leaves of absence for many who work for larger employers? While many employees have appreciated the benefits of job-protected time away from…

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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 19
D.C. Burglary Arrest Stems from Dozens of Alleged Crime

D.C. Burglary Arrest Stems from Dozens of Alleged Crime

A D.C. man has been arrested in connection with dozens of commercial burglaries in Maryland, and authorities say he might be connected to dozens more in the district. Our D.C. burglary defense lawyers know that while the suspect isn't…
May 17
D.C. Misdemeanor Arrests Should Not Involve Jail Time, Group Say

D.C. Misdemeanor Arrests Should Not Involve Jail Time, Group Say

The Council for Court Excellence, a watchdog of D.C. courts, is proposing a statute that would require law enforcement to immediately release people who are arrested for non-violent, misdemeanor crimes. Our D.C. criminal defense lawyers know…
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…

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Washington Public Sector Labor…

Washington Public Sector Labor Negotiations Blog

Covers Washington State public sector collective bargaining. By Cline & Associates.

http://www.washingtonpublicsectorlabornegotiationsblog.com/

Apr 19
Wage Series Part 10: A Review of Recession Era Interest Arbitration Awards — 2008-2013

Wage Series Part 10: A Review of Recession Era Interest Arbitration Awards — 2008-2013

By Jim Cline and Kate Kremer As part of our spring 2013 wage series, it seemed important to interject a discussion about how arbitrators have ruled in the recent economic climate. I recently spoke on many of the same points at…
Apr 16
Jump in Seattle Area Home Prices Indicate Signs of Rebounding Local Economy

Jump in Seattle Area Home Prices Indicate Signs of Rebounding Local Economy

By Jim Cline The just-released home sales data indicates some continued improvement in the local housing market. This is also a good sign of a broader recovery not only of the Seattle area economy, but possibly a statewide…
Apr 16
Wage Series Part 9: Does Geographic Location Matter?

Wage Series Part 9: Does Geographic Location Matter?

By Jim Cline and Kate Kremer In the previous two articles in this wage series, we discussed the extent to which population and assessed valuation correlated with wage rankings. In this article, we discuss geographic location and the…

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Insight Law Firm

Covers tax laws and cases.

http://insightlawfirm.wordpress.com/

Dec 16
What Is This IRS Notice of Deficiency? | Tax Court Petition | 90-Day Letter | United States Tax Court | Letter 3219 | Letter 531-T | What Happens After Audit?

What Is This IRS Notice of Deficiency? | Tax Court Petition | 90-Day Letter | United States Tax Court | Letter 3219 | Letter 531-T | What Happens After Audit?

What is a “notice of deficiency,” and why did I just get one in the mail? A notice of deficiency is your formal notice that the IRS has determined you owe more taxes than what you have paid for a period. The notice will…
Dec 2
Audited By Washington State Department of Revenue DOR | Seattle Sales Tax Audit | Business and Occupation B&O Tax Audit Bellevue WA | Everett Use Tax Audit

Audited By Washington State Department of Revenue DOR | Seattle Sales Tax Audit | Business and Occupation B&O Tax Audit Bellevue WA | Everett Use Tax Audit

The Washington State Department of Revenue collects numerous taxes, including two which are likely to be paid by most businesses in the state: the business and occupation (B&O tax) and local sales tax. The B&O tax is imposed on all…
Nov 22
Property Tax Appeals | King County | Pierce County | Snohomish County | Property Assessor | Challenge of Property Value

Property Tax Appeals | King County | Pierce County | Snohomish County | Property Assessor | Challenge of Property Value

Tips for Appealing Your Property Valuation before the Board of Equalization Most property owners are accustomed to receiving an annual notice from the county informing them of their property’s “value” and corresponding property taxes…

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Decoupling

Covers family law in Seattle, Washington. By Rao & Pierce.

http://decouplingblog.com

May 10
With Glass Ceiling “Pierced”, More Women Pay Spousal Support

With Glass Ceiling “Pierced”, More Women Pay Spousal Support

Although “alimony” is still commonly perceived to be a man’s burden, more and more women are providing financial support to their exes during or after a divorce. A recent survey of the members of the American Academy of Matrimonial…
May 4
Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

Question My fiance and I are getting married this summer. A couple of nights ago, he mentioned that one of his buddies said we should look into getting a prenup before the wedding. Neither of us have much property to speak of, and my…
Apr 27
Painful Memories Transformed Into “Representations of the Unconscious Self.”

Painful Memories Transformed Into “Representations of the Unconscious Self.”

For the last ten years, artist Mercedes Gertz has been turning painful artifacts – wedding photos from doomed marriages – into stunning works of art. Using a scanner, Gertz and her collaborator, Nancy Louise Jones, transform unwanted…

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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

May 17
Transfer of Sergeant for Purely Organizational Reasons Upheld by Arbitrator When No Clear Exception to Management Transfer Rights is Stated in the CBA

Transfer of Sergeant for Purely Organizational Reasons Upheld by Arbitrator When No Clear Exception to Management Transfer Rights is Stated in the CBA

By David E. Worley In Jackson County Sheriff’s Dep’t, 131 LA 433 (Pratte, 2013), a non-disciplinary transfer was upheld when a Sergeant who had been in the same unit for 21 years was transferred by the Sheriff and there was no…
May 10
Recent Blog Articles of Note

Recent Blog Articles of Note

By Jim Cline We are following other Labor and Employment Law Blogs on the Web and will bring to your attention some other articles worth reading. Here are some other articles we think are worth a look: “Police Discipline and…
May 3
Flatulence is No Joke: EMT Demoted for Joke-Farting, Loses Discrimination and Retaliation Claims in Federal Court

Flatulence is No Joke: EMT Demoted for Joke-Farting, Loses Discrimination and Retaliation Claims in Federal Court

By Kate Acheson and Jim Cline In Cain v. Montgomery County, the Federal Court in Tennessee dismissed the discrimination and retaliation claims of a lieutenant Emergency Medical Technician (“EMT”) who was demoted for passing gas…

Rank this Week: 2271

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: 2481

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: 2196

Construction Law Blog

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

http://www.ac-lawyers.com/blogs.php

Nov 20
Beijing transit station and system

Beijing transit station and system

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Nov 20
Initiative 502's Impact on Drug-Free Workplace Policie

Initiative 502's Impact on Drug-Free Workplace Policie

On November 5, 2012, voters approved Initiative 502 (I-502) which legalized marijuana use in Washington State. Under I-502, which goes into effect December 6, 2012, adults age 21 and over in Washington State can no longer be arrested…
Nov 15
Hurricane Sandy A Wake Up Call To Strengthen U.S. Infrastructure – A Topic Lost In The Recent Presidential Campaign

Hurricane Sandy A Wake Up Call To Strengthen U.S. Infrastructure – A Topic Lost In The Recent Presidential Campaign

Hurricane Sandy was a stark reminder as to how vulnerable U.S.

Rank this Week: 2229

Campylobacter Blog

Covers campylobacter outbreaks and news. By Marler Clark.

http://www.campylobacterblog.com/

May 23
Campylobacter strain linked to cow-share dairy farm on the Kenai Peninsula

Campylobacter strain linked to cow-share dairy farm on the Kenai Peninsula

The Alaska Section of Epidemiology is investigating another outbreak of Campylobacter infection associated with the consumption of raw milk. This new outbreak is associated with raw milk distributed by the same... Continue Reading
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

Rank this Week: 2842

Local Open Government Blog

Covers legal issues on open government laws in Washington state and the rest of the nation. By Foster Pepper.

http://www.localopengovernment.com/

May 10
Redact or Withhold? Will the State Supreme Court's New Disclosure Flow Chart Be Useful?

Redact or Withhold? Will the State Supreme Court's New Disclosure Flow Chart Be Useful?

Yesterday was a busy day for public records issues, as the Washington Supreme Court issued two detailed decisions relating to the State Public Records Act. In Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Office of the Attorney General, the Court held…
Apr 22
Under the PRA, Non-Physicians are Peers of Physician

Under the PRA, Non-Physicians are Peers of Physician

Responding to complaints about Dr. Cornu-Labat, Quincy Valley Hospital conducted two ad hoc investigations concerning separate allegations of intoxication and incompetency to practice medicine. The ad hoc investigations failed to…
Mar 8
"Express Lane" for Routine Public Records Request

"Express Lane" for Routine Public Records Request

The Tri-City Herald reports that the Pasco City Council, in a 5-2 decision on Monday, adopted a new policy for handling public records by creating two processing tracks based upon on the complexity of the request. The new policy is…

Rank this Week: 2525

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: 2707

Shigella Blog

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

http://www.shigellablog.com/

Mar 7
CDC Reports California Shigella Outbreak is Antibiotic Resistant

CDC Reports California Shigella Outbreak is Antibiotic Resistant

The CDC in MMWR, reports that in May 2012, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Acute Communicable Disease Control Unit and Environmental Health, Food, and Milk Program investigated... Continue Reading
Feb 20
NIH-funded researchers begin trial of Shigella vaccine candidates – Aim to thwart a principal cause of diarrheal disease worldwide

NIH-funded researchers begin trial of Shigella vaccine candidates – Aim to thwart a principal cause of diarrheal disease worldwide

Researchers have launched an early-stage human clinical trial of two related candidate vaccines to prevent infection with Shigella, bacteria that are a significant cause of diarrheal illness, particularly among children.... Continue Reading
Dec 5
Shigella in Texa

Shigella in Texa

Abilene Texas has seen a rise in Shigella cases since August, officials with the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District report. Young children have been affected especially heavily. Eighty cases have... Continue Reading

Rank this Week: 2828

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