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Real Divorce Mediation

By Debra Synovec.

http://www.wholemediation.com/rdmblog/

May 15
Curiosity Is Everything

Curiosity Is Everything

John Medina points out in Brain Rules that curiosity is everything. Curious mind. Cpen mind. Responsive mind. All three advance your divorce settlement conversations.
May 2
How Many Mediators Does It Take?

How Many Mediators Does It Take?

The 17th Annual Dispute Resolution Conference, an outstanding event sponsored by the Washington Law School Foundation ,the
Apr 25
Mediation Is Better Process for Divorce

Mediation Is Better Process for Divorce

Last Thursday I had the opportunity to hear Gloria Steinem, author and activist, famous for the Women’s Liberation Movement, speak at a fundraising luncheon for the YWCA. She spoke in part about how empowerment starts with the least…

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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

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Seattle & Tacoma Family Law Blog

Explores family law issues in Washington State and throughout the United States. By Clement Law Center.

http://seattlefamilylawblog.blogspot.com/

Mar 22
Domestic Violence - A Modern Plague

Domestic Violence - A Modern Plague

The Federal Way News ran two articles about murder and mania in our fair city, both cases showing graphically how difficult it is to control domestic violence, even of the most brutal and open kind. In this blog post, we'll look at these two…
Mar 22
Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

What would you do if a friend of yours started confiding in you about terrible living conditions at home? She starts out by telling you that she feels horribly misused. Her husband treats her like a servant, and controls all of the family…
Mar 16
The Ten Commandments of Child Support

The Ten Commandments of Child Support

You're a responsible, loving, divorced parent. Your children are in the primary custody of your ex spouse. You work hard and pay your child support. One day you open your mail and you get an unexpected love letter from the State Division of…

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Seattle and King County Bankruptcy…

Seattle and King County Bankruptcy & Debtor Rights Attorney Blog

Discusses bankruptcy law for individual and business debtors. By David H. Fuller.

http://bankruptcy.toughtimeslawyer.com

Aug 13
81% Increase In Small Business Bankruptcies Last Year

81% Increase In Small Business Bankruptcies Last Year

By: David H. Fuller Seattle Bankruptcy Lawyer Small Business Bankruptcy Is On the Rise Data shows that small business bankruptcies have skyrocketed by 81% over the last year. This data comes from the latest Equifax survey of its…
Aug 4
Mortgage Modification

Mortgage Modification

Mortgage Modification Instead of Bankruptcy? That’s the question I get from my clients. Unfortunately the answer is “almost never.” The government instituted a sweeping, $50 billion mortgage modification program designed to keep…
Mar 27
Seattle Bankruptcy Lawyer Homepage - Serving the Seattle, Kent, Tacoma Area

Seattle Bankruptcy Lawyer Homepage - Serving the Seattle, Kent, Tacoma Area

Seattle bankruptcy lawyer gets you a fresh start. Debt is not your fault. Times are tough, unemployment is up, cost of living is up, and wages are down. Thousands of people file bankruptcy every month. Bankruptcy is a safe and…

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Seattle and King County Criminal…

Seattle and King County Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers criminal defense issues. By David Fuller.

http://criminal-defense.toughtimeslawyer.com

Oct 3
Hobby Board Admin Charged With Promoting Prostitution

Hobby Board Admin Charged With Promoting Prostitution

On June 19, 2011, David Flory a physics professor and the administrator of a New Mexico hobby board was arrested and charged with promoting prostitution. The website was called Southwest Companions. Reuters quotes him as saying that it…
Oct 3
Pets and Child Neglect, Endangerment, or Abuse

Pets and Child Neglect, Endangerment, or Abuse

Pets are a part of the family, and kids love them. Unfortunately, pets may act aggressively towards children and cause harm. This creates a serious dilemma for parents. On the one hand, some animal behavior is minor and can be…
Oct 3
The Problem With Over Punishment of Sex Offender

The Problem With Over Punishment of Sex Offender

By David H. Fuller Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer Sex offender registration is so popular because it seems like the government is doing something about a serious problem. In fact, sex offender registration does more harm than good. The…

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Seattle Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Discusses issues that affect consumer debtors considering filing for chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. By Symmes Law Group, PLLC.

http://www.bankruptcy-law-seattle.com/symmes-legal-blog/

Mar 13
Foreclosure Defense, Credit Repair and Bankruptcy Seminar on 3/14/2013

Foreclosure Defense, Credit Repair and Bankruptcy Seminar on 3/14/2013

Come join Symmes Law Group, PLLC for a FREE informational seminar in the areas of Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modification, Credit Restoration and Bankruptcy. Learn about your legal options and solutions for getting a loan modification and…
Mar 1
Seattle Copyright Lawyer On The New

Seattle Copyright Lawyer On The New

This Seattle copyright lawyer made his on air local news TV debut yesterday talking about illegal downloading of feature films and the potential consequences. For the full story check out the Komo 4 News website. Here is the full text:…
Feb 16
What Happens During Foreclosure Fairness Mediation?

What Happens During Foreclosure Fairness Mediation?

If you are facing a home foreclosure, Seattle foreclosure defense lawyers can help. Under the Washington State Foreclosure Fairness Act a foreclosure attorney or housing counselor can request mediation on your behalf if the home in question…

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Seattle Business Attorney

Covers business law for Seattle area businesses. By Collin Roberts,

http://seattlebusinesslaw.wordpress.com/

May 21
Washington State to Regulate Fund Manager

Washington State to Regulate Fund Manager

The world is changing for venture funds and similar funds in Washington State, and not necessarily for the better. It used to be the case that managers of venture or other private funds did not need to file anything with ……
Apr 3
Who Owns the “Dunk City” Trademark?

Who Owns the “Dunk City” Trademark?

After hiring away Florida Gulf Coast head coach Andy Enfield Monday night with a hefty sum of cash, USC also pirated the Ft. Myers school’s now-famous “Dunk City” moniker. “Please welcome Andy Enfield to the Trojan…
Mar 29
LLC Capital Call

LLC Capital Call

Doug Batey of Stoel Rives writes a phenomenal blog regarding all things LLC. He wrote an article recently about a case coming out of Oregon in which LLC Members had a dispute over the legitimacy of requiring capital calls that ……

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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…

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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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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…

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Seattle Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law issues. By Platt & Buescher.

http://www.seattlecriminallawyerblog.com/

Nov 7
WHEN CAN POLICE SEARCH MY CAR WITHOUT A WARRANT IN SEATTLE, OAK HARBOR, OR ON WHIDBEY ISLAND?

WHEN CAN POLICE SEARCH MY CAR WITHOUT A WARRANT IN SEATTLE, OAK HARBOR, OR ON WHIDBEY ISLAND?

Oak Harbor, Seattle, and Whidbey Island Attorney Discusses the Validity of Car Searches.
Oct 12
DUI CHARGE IN OAK HARBOR, SEATTLE, ISLAND COUNTY WHEN NOT DRIVING? THE CORPUS DELICTI OF OAK HARBOR, SEATTLE, WHIDBEY ISLAND DUI

DUI CHARGE IN OAK HARBOR, SEATTLE, ISLAND COUNTY WHEN NOT DRIVING? THE CORPUS DELICTI OF OAK HARBOR, SEATTLE, WHIDBEY ISLAND DUI

Oak Harbor, Seattle, Whidbey Island DUI/DWI lawyer and/or Seattle, Oak Harbor, Island County Drunk Driving Attorney discusses the DUI Corpus Delicti Rule.
Sep 1
The Chad Johnson Arrest And Unintended Consequences of Domestic Violence Law

The Chad Johnson Arrest And Unintended Consequences of Domestic Violence Law

Seattle, Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island Criminal Defense Attorneys Discuss the Potential Unintended Consequences of Domestic Violence Laws.

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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…

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Seattle Entertainment Lawyer

Provides entertainment and intellectual property law updates. By Heather M. Morado.

http://www.seattleentertainmentlawyer.com/

Apr 27
Congrats to client V. Contrera

Congrats to client V. Contrera

Congratulations to client V. Contreras on the release of her music video for "Lush," currently #9 on the ReverbNation pop charts for Seattle. Tickets are near sold out for her May 3rd album preview show at the Triple Door.…
Feb 19
What happens when a copyright owner cannot be located?

What happens when a copyright owner cannot be located?

When a good faith user wants to license a copyrighted work but cannot locate the owner, the work is considered to be an “orphan work.” While there are provisions in the Copyright Act that would allow for use of an orphan…
Feb 6
Can a songwriter prevent other musicians from recording cover versions of the songwriter's original compositions?

Can a songwriter prevent other musicians from recording cover versions of the songwriter's original compositions?

The short answer, is no. To begin, it's important to first distinguish between the two separate copyrights in music: 1) the copyright in the underlying composition; and 2) the copyright in the actual sound …

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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…

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This blog covers all aspects of personal injury law, including topics such as automobile accidents, insurance issues, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents. Published by the Seattle, Washington firm Bernard Law Group.

http://www.seattleinjuryblog.com/

Oct 1
Hip Replacement Surgeons Received Kickbacks From DePuy Orthopaedic

Hip Replacement Surgeons Received Kickbacks From DePuy Orthopaedic

With each day that goes by, news regarding the DePuy hip replacement recall continues to get worse and worse. Victim's have been contacting asr hip replacement attorneys and sharing their horror stories regarding their hip implants. Aside…
Sep 7
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall

By now, you may have already heard about the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement product recall. If you are one of the unfortunate recipients of this defective product, you may be left wondering what to do next.
Sep 7
DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall

By now, you may have already heard about the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement product recall. If you are one of the unfortunate recipients of this defective product, you may be left wondering what to do next.

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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…

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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…

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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

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Soha & Lang Coverage Blawg

Features new case law and insurance regulations on insurance coverage issues with a focus on the Pacific Northwest.

http://www.northwestcoveragelaw.com/

Jan 4
Oregon Federal District Court Addresses Insured Status and Owned Property Exclusion

Oregon Federal District Court Addresses Insured Status and Owned Property Exclusion

Clarendon America Insurance Company v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Oregon District Court Cause No. 3:11-CV-01344-BR, Order on Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment (Dkt. No. 34), January 3, 2013 This coverage action arises…
Nov 7
Washington Insurers Denied Right To Jury Trial

Washington Insurers Denied Right To Jury Trial

On October 25, 2012, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that an insurer was not entitled to have the reasonableness of “covenant judgment” determined by a jury. Bird v. Best Plumbing Group, LLC, 86109-9, 2012 WL 5269734 (Wash. Oct. 25,…
Nov 5
Oregon Court of Appeals Holds that A Single “Each Accident” Limit Applied To Insured’s UIM Claim

Oregon Court of Appeals Holds that A Single “Each Accident” Limit Applied To Insured’s UIM Claim

In Wright v. Turner, 2012 WL 5286179 (Or App Oct. 24, 2012), the insured was a passenger in a truck that was in a motor vehicle accident. The truck was hit successively by two vehicles. The insured made a claim under her underinsured…

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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.

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Tacoma Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal defense issues in sex crimes cases. By Law Office of Timothy L. Healy.

http://www.tacomacriminallawyerblog.com/

May 13
Washington Rape Allegation Against Soldier by Live-In Girlfriend

Washington Rape Allegation Against Soldier by Live-In Girlfriend

A soldier at Joint Base Lewis McChord has been arrested by civilian sheriff deputies on a single count of second-degree rape after his long-term live-in girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her after she had passed out drunk. Our…
May 6
Tacoma Sex Trafficking Defendant Given 15 Years Federal Prison

Tacoma Sex Trafficking Defendant Given 15 Years Federal Prison

A 35-year-old Tacoma man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and 5 years of parole, after he was found guilty in U.S. District Court of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking and interstate transportation of an individual for…
Apr 23
Tacoma Sex Offenses Involving Teachers Prompt Training

Tacoma Sex Offenses Involving Teachers Prompt Training

A former Tacoma schools security guard was sent to prison in March for four years, following his conviction for having sexual relationships with three female students. Our Tacoma sex crimes defense attorneys understand that was the latest…

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Tacoma DUI Lawyer Blog

Provides DUI information for Washington state. By Cristine Beckwith.

http://www.tacomaduilawyerblog.com/

May 13
Lawmakers Plan for Harsh New DUI Law

Lawmakers Plan for Harsh New DUI Law

Recent high profile DUI cases in Washington State have led lawmakers to propose some of the harshest and unprecedented DUI penalties in the country. Governor Jay Inslee and a group of legislators from both parties have proposed a plan that…
Apr 10
Target Zero has Questionable DUI Quota Requirement

Target Zero has Questionable DUI Quota Requirement

Target Zero is Washington State’s highway safety plan that calls for reducing highway deaths to zero by the year 2030. Since 2010, more than 35 police agencies have launched Target Zero teams in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.…
Mar 5
How to Save your License after a DUI

How to Save your License after a DUI

After a DUI arrest in Washington State, there will be mandatory court dates and an automatic driver’s license suspension (unless you contest it) with the Department of Licensing (DOL). DOL consequences are independent of anything that…

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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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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.…

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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…

Rank this Week: 2008

The Seattle Injury Attorney

Covers Washington injury court cases and laws. By Travis Eller.

http://theseattleinjuryattorney.com

May 5
“The attendees rated your presentation as Excellent.”

“The attendees rated your presentation as Excellent.”

“The attendees who filled out an evaluation rated your presentation as Excellent.” - Feedback from a continuing legal education seminar company. May 03, 2013.The post “The attendees rated your presentation as…
May 4
Slip and Fall Leaves Woman Unconsciou

Slip and Fall Leaves Woman Unconsciou

A woman in a grocery store slipped and fell, hitting her head a losing consciousness for several minutes. When she regained consciousness she realized she had slipped in a clear liquid – presumably water. The puddle was about…
Apr 30
But Do You Swear it was Malpractice?

But Do You Swear it was Malpractice?

John Doe goes to the dentist. The dentist does a lot of work on John’s teeth. Later John goes to a second dentist. The second dentist concludes the first dentist did some work wrong, and now John needs some learn moreThe post But…

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The Velvet Hammer

Covers depositions, direct exams, opening statements and other trial tips. By Karen Koehler.

http://www.karenkoehlerblog.com

May 17
Todd's amazing speaker intro: sings, stomps and plays the harmonica

Todd's amazing speaker intro: sings, stomps and plays the harmonica

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHzliK8j82A&feature=em-upload_owner Am at Burlington for Vermont's annual convention. Todd Schlossberg comes up to the podium to give my introduction. What he does next is the single best…
May 15
Mistrial - book review

Mistrial - book review

Good trial lawyers tell pretty good stories. Mistrial by Mark Geragos and Pat Harris is a nonfiction book of pretty good short stories tied together with a more lofty agenda: addressing the…
May 14
Voir Dire...as a social gathering via Spreecast

Voir Dire...as a social gathering via Spreecast

What the heck is a spreecast. Why so glad you asked. But can't quite explain it to you. Because still not exactly sure. Mitch Jackson, asks me to do one with him. On voir dire. First, have to get the spreecast up and…

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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…

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Union-side Labor and ERISA Law

Covers legal issues pertinent to the representation of labor unions and multi-employer benefit trust funds. By the Urban Law Firm.

http://unionanderisalaw.com/

Jun 25
New 401(k) Regulations May Have An Important and Costly Impact on Employers and Plan Sponsor

New 401(k) Regulations May Have An Important and Costly Impact on Employers and Plan Sponsor

In recent months, numerous articles have been written regarding the Department of Labor’s new disclosure rules for 401(k) plans. The new fee disclosure rules are very important to participants in 401(k) plans because for the first time…
Apr 23
California Supreme Court Clarifies Meal Periods for Employee

California Supreme Court Clarifies Meal Periods for Employee

Recently, the California Supreme Court provided some clarification regarding meal periods for California employees. The Court was tasked with interpreting California Labor Code Section 512 and Wage Order No. 5. In Brinker Restaurant Corp.…
Apr 23
California Supreme Court Clarifies Meal Periods for Employee

California Supreme Court Clarifies Meal Periods for Employee

Recently, the California Supreme Court provided some clarification regarding meal periods for California employees. The Court was tasked with interpreting California Labor Code Section 512 and Wage Order No. 5. In Brinker Restaurant Corp.…

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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…

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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…

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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 DUI Blawg

Covers issues and news regarding DUI defense in Washington state. By Scott W. Lawrence.

http://www.defenseadvocate.com/

Jun 5
2010 Washington DUI Law Update

2010 Washington DUI Law Update

The 2010 Washington State Legislative session has brought several law changes related to DUI cases. The biggest changes are not to the DUI laws themselves, but collateral laws such as the Interlock Ignition License statute, child dependency…
Apr 23
Refusing to perform DUI roadside tests is not indicative of a “conciousness of guilt.”

Refusing to perform DUI roadside tests is not indicative of a “conciousness of guilt.”

On September 29, 2006, Stafford County, Virginia Sherrif Deputy Peter Nelson and a number of other officers were investigating a burglary. The officers believed that the perpetrator had fled the scene. In order to contain and capture the…
Apr 20
Everett Police Department sponsors soccer academy for low income families.

Everett Police Department sponsors soccer academy for low income families.

The Everett Police Department, Liga Hispana Noreste, Washington State Youth Soccer and a number of generous sponsors have collaberated to create the 2010 Casino Road Futbol Academy. This 2nd annual camp is scheduled for June 22 thru July…

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Washington Estate Planning Blog

Covers wills, trusts and estate planning. By Insight Law.

http://Insightlawfirm.blogspot.com/

Sep 8
Powers of Attorney and End-of-Life Planning: Effective and Necessary Conversations | Seattle Estate Planning Attorney

Powers of Attorney and End-of-Life Planning: Effective and Necessary Conversations | Seattle Estate Planning Attorney

Conversations to Have with Your Attorney-In-Fact and Personal RepresentativeEstate planning involves more than just getting your legal documents completed. It is also a good idea to talk to the people you choose to name as your…
Jun 1
How Much are Funeral, Cremation, and other End of Life Fees in Washington?

How Much are Funeral, Cremation, and other End of Life Fees in Washington?

Is cost a consideration when determining whether you would prefer to be cremated or buried? Here is a chart that shows some estimated costs of these services in Washington.
Jun 1
Making Sense of Health Care Directives, Living Wills, and Advance Directive

Making Sense of Health Care Directives, Living Wills, and Advance Directive

Depending on what state you live in, you may have heard many terms to describe a document that essentially states what your decisions are in the event of your death or if you are in a terminal condition. The variety of different terms can be…

Rank this Week: 4460

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: 204

Washington Injury Law Blog

Covers Washington state injury issues, laws, cases and news. By Max J. Meyers.

http://wainjurylawblog.com

Jul 15
Got a Recent Ticket for Cell Phone Use in Washington? It might be invalid!

Got a Recent Ticket for Cell Phone Use in Washington? It might be invalid!

A glitch has happened in several Washington cities, which prevented them from correctly adopting the new cell phone law. This means if you received a recent ticket for using your cell phone while driving it might be unenforceable in certain…
Jul 7
Results from 1st Weekend of WSP DUI A-Team

Results from 1st Weekend of WSP DUI A-Team

Last Friday I posted about the formation of another police task force. Washington State Patrol formed DUI “Target Teams,” which I have dubbed “A-Teams,” to fight drunk drivers and eliminate DUI related fatal Washington car accidents…
Jul 2
WA Police form “A-Team” of DUI Enforcement

WA Police form “A-Team” of DUI Enforcement

As the 4th of July holiday starts the Washington State Patrol has formed a crack “A-Team” of DUI enforcement troopers to track down more drunk drivers. The new task force will cover three Washington counties: King, Snohomish and Pierce…

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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: 754

Washington Landlord Tenant .Info

Covers evictions. By Scott Eller.

http://washingtonlandlordtenant.info

Jan 27
But I Just Want My Property Back

But I Just Want My Property Back

Some landlords think that if they serve a notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy they can just call the sheriff once the notice expires, and the sheriff will evict the tenant. Wrong. Similarly some landlords believe if they do…
Oct 9
Two Warranties of Habitability

Two Warranties of Habitability

Washington tenants now have not just one, but two warranties of habitability. This is the upshot of a recently published Court of Appeals decision.[1] Since 1973 there has been an unresolved issue of whether there is one implied warranty…
May 30
New Law Affects Tenant Screening

New Law Affects Tenant Screening

Beginning June 07, 2012 Washington state residential landlords who charge a fee for background checks will face new requirements.[1] The landlords will be required to disclose: what types of information will be accessed to conduct…

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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…

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Washington Personal Injury Blog

Covers personal injury and auto accident cases. By Rob Kornfeld.

http://www.washingtonpersonalinjuryblog.com/

Jun 23
BULLYING: IS THIS BECOMING AN EPIDEMIC IN YOUR SCHOOL?

BULLYING: IS THIS BECOMING AN EPIDEMIC IN YOUR SCHOOL?

Complaints of bullying in our public and private schools are on the rise. School officials and administrators have failed to treat these reports seriously. State of Washington laws and school policies against bullying are seldomly…
May 7
PULMONARY ARTERY IS STAPLED & SURGEON FAILS TO DIAGNOSE CANCER- $985,000 Recovery

PULMONARY ARTERY IS STAPLED & SURGEON FAILS TO DIAGNOSE CANCER- $985,000 Recovery

A 67 year old woman was scheduled for a left lung resection to remove a lesion near the surface. The treating surgeon failed to diagnose and treat a larger right lung lesion before addressing this smaller and less invasive left lung lesion.
May 7
Stroke Case Settles after Mediation for $1,500,000

Stroke Case Settles after Mediation for $1,500,000

A 61 year old woman suffered a middle cerebral artery occlusion and stroked after leaving an Urgent Care Clinic the following day. An emergency doctor told her to follow up with her primary care doctor in three days. He told her that all she…

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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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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: 3679

Washington State Criminal Defense

Focuses on criminal defense news. By Aaron A. Pelley.

http://washingtonstatecriminaldefense.blogspot.com/

Mar 1
PI Examines Police Unit

PI Examines Police Unit

Anti-Crime Team has a tough reputation -- maybe too tough says Seattle PI in this article by Eric Nalder, Ambreen Ali, and Marsha Milroy.
Feb 28
One in Ninety Nine

One in Ninety Nine

Are now behind bars.
Feb 21
Kirkland DUI

Kirkland DUI

According to this PI article, Kirkland is the number one place (per capita) to get a DUI in King County.

Rank this Week: 4832

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 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 21
What happens if I violate my Pre-Trial DUI Conditions of Release?

What happens if I violate my Pre-Trial DUI Conditions of Release?

The State or Municipal prosecutor at your next DUI pre-trial Court appearance may ask the Judge to revoke bail & take you into custody immediately, ask for bail if none previously ordered or increase the bail amount (i.e. $2,500 to...
May 20
What bail bondsmen agency do you recommend for my Washington State DUI case?

What bail bondsmen agency do you recommend for my Washington State DUI case?

I have had very good success with Lacy O'Malley Bail Bonds and would highly recommend them. They have always been very attentive to my DUI clients needs over the years and are able to get all the necessary paperwork processed...

Rank this Week: 803

Washington State DUI Blog

Covers drunk driving. By Garth O'Brien.

http://blog.seattle-duiattorney.com

Mar 20
The Accurate Definition of a Designated Driver

The Accurate Definition of a Designated Driver

The Designated Driver Program became a formal and promoted idea in the 1980′s. It became another tool of an arsenal to prevent drunk driving with the ultimate goal of reducing drunk driving... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Mar 20
The Accurate Definition of a Designated Driver

The Accurate Definition of a Designated Driver

The Designated Driver Program became a formal and promoted idea in the 1980′s. It became another tool of an arsenal to prevent drunk driving with the ultimate goal of reducing drunk driving fatalities. However, over the years the…
Jan 4
The Widmark Formula And Drunk Driving

The Widmark Formula And Drunk Driving

Ever heard about the Swedish physician E.M.P. Widmark? If you are not a science buff probably not unless you have busted for DUI and the Widmark formula was introduced in testimony during a hearing.... [[ This is a content summary only.…

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