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William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/
  • May 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.
  • May 22

    Same-sex marriage and the accredited investor standard

    Same-sex marriage and the accredited investor standard
    The accredited investor standard is effectively lower for married couples. To the extent same-sex couples are denied the right to marry, this means the accredited investor standard discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation.
Rank this Week: 20

Food Poison Journal

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: 59

Employment Update

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: 213

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: 283

Washington Injury Attorney Blog

Washington Injury Attorney Blog

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

http://www.washingtoninjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • May 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: 312

Watson Immigration Law Blog

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: 338

Trial Ad Notes

Trial Ad Notes

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

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

    Experiences of the Self-Represented

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

    Lawyers Who Defend Accused Terrorist

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

    Convicting the Innocent

    Convicting the Innocent
    You've heard of people who were shown by DNA evidence to be innocent of the crimes they were imprisoned for. How can that happen? What can we learn from it?Prof. Brandon Garrett (with the help of a team of research assistants) found out all…
Rank this Week: 428

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

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

http://seattleduiarrest.blogspot.com/
  • May 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: 472

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.seattlecaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 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: 509

Maritime Injury Law Blog

Maritime Injury Law Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Four Crewmen Rescued From Washington Fishing Vessel

    Four Crewmen Rescued From Washington Fishing Vessel
    The Coast Guard received a May Day message at approximately 2:30 a.m. last night from the fishing vessel GENESIS A. The vessel was reportedly aground on a sand bar at the mouth of Willapa Bay near Leadbetter Point. A helicopter...
Rank this Week: 578

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: 763

Seattle Trademark Lawyer

Seattle Trademark Lawyer

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

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

    STL (Reader) on Infringement Safari

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

    INTA: Counterfeiters and Bloggers. But No Counterfeit Blogger

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

    Costco Claims "Tiffany" Has Become Generic

    Costco Claims "Tiffany" Has Become Generic
    Costco advertised some rings in its store as being “Tiffany” rings. Problem is, Tiffany didn’t make them. Costco says it wasn’t confusing anyone. It was just describing the setting style, which it says is known as…
Rank this Week: 811

The Brewery Law Blog

The Brewery Law Blog

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

http://brewerylaw.com
  • May 10

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

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

    And Now a Word from Your Brewer……

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

    House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue

    House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue
    At a press conference today in Olympia, House Democrats disclosed their new tax proposal. The Governor’s insane proposal to raise the tax on microbreweries by $0.50 a gallon, was watered down to a proposed $0.15 hike. Better, not good.…
Rank this Week: 872

Graham Lawyer Blog

Graham Lawyer Blog

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

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

    The Dog Sniff and the Fourth Amendment

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

    Jeffrey Havard – Latest New

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

    Dorm Room Searche

    Dorm Room Searche
      I wrote about dorm room searches two years ago, and I figured I might revisit this topic.  I was the guest on the It’s a Crime radio show in Los Angeles last month on AM 1050.  You can listen in here.  Here is a…
Rank this Week: 967

Listeria Blog

Listeria Blog

Covers listeria news and outbreaks. By Marler Clark.

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

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

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

    Meatballs with Listeria

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

    More Smoked Salmon Recalled due to Listeria

    More Smoked Salmon Recalled due to Listeria
    The public warning issued on April 3, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Previously identified products included in this recall... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 771

The Builders Counsel Blog

The Builders Counsel Blog

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

http://www.builderscounsel.com/
  • 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: 886

Seattle Personal Injury Blog

Seattle Personal Injury Blog

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

http://www.plg-pllc.com/news-publications/
  • May 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: 1480

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/
Rank this Week: 1392

GTH Estate Planning Blog

GTH Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.gthestateplanning.com/
Rank this Week: 1588

IP Law Chat

IP Law Chat

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

http://iplaw.hllaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1269

The Velvet Hammer

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…
Rank this Week: 1262

Hepatitis A Blog

Hepatitis A Blog

Covers Hepatitis A news, legal cases and resources. By Marler Clark.

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

    Marler Clark Retained in North Carolina Hepatitis A Scare

    Marler Clark Retained in North Carolina Hepatitis A Scare
    Ironically, May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day. That is coming a bit late for some patrons at the High Hampton Inn restaurant in Cashiers,... Continue Reading
  • May 9

    Hepatitis A Risk in North Carolina

    Hepatitis A Risk in North Carolina
    North Carolina Health officials are urging patrons of a restaurant at a Cashiers resort to receive vaccinations after learning an employee there had hepatitis A. Any patron who ate at... Continue Reading
  • May 3

    Yet Another Hepatitis A Scare – Why the Hell not Vaccinate?

    Yet Another Hepatitis A Scare – Why the Hell not Vaccinate?
    Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Friday that an employee of the pizza restaurant tested positive for hepatitis A on May 2. Customers who ate at the establishment on April 19,... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 1471

Maritime Injury Lawyer Blog

Maritime Injury Lawyer Blog

Published By Injury at Sea

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

    Tugboat Hits Submerged Object, Sink

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

    Two Barge Collision - Six Missing

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

    Cruise ship pool near drowning

    Cruise ship pool near drowning
    The incident occurred on March 30, a 4 year old boy nearly drowned right after the boy and his family boarded the Disney Fantasy ship in Port Canaveral for a cruise to the Western Caribbean. He was pulled from one of the ship's three pools,…
Rank this Week: 1639

Shigella Blog

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: 1508

Copyright Infringement Advisor

Copyright Infringement Advisor

Covers DMCA, fair use, and online piracy. By Whitaker Law Group.

http://www.copyrightinfringementadvisor.com
  • Oct 9

    Copyright Trolling: Don’t Get A Default!

    Copyright Trolling: Don’t Get A Default!
    We all talk about these mass bittorrent lawyers like they are
  • Oct 4

    Copyright Trolling: AF Holdings Names Another Doe

    Copyright Trolling: AF Holdings Names Another Doe
    It looks like the Copyright Trolls are trying to make good on their threats to start suing individuals who refuse to settle up. Earlier, Daniel G.
  • Sep 28

    Open WiFi Is NOT Negligence

    Open WiFi Is NOT Negligence
    I wanted to post a quick note about the new case recently filed by Daniel G. Ruggiero in Pennsylvania, as reported by DieTrollDie.
Rank this Week: 1252

Decoupling

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…
Rank this Week: 1475

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: 1131

Campylobacter Blog

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: 4247

Washington Workers' Advisor

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…
Rank this Week: 3728

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: 5110

Salmonella Blog

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: 4220

GTH Energy & Natural Resources Law…

GTH Energy & Natural Resources Law Blog

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

http://www.energynaturalresourceslaw.com/
Rank this Week: 3683

Seattle Copyright Watch

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: 3318

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…
Rank this Week: 4535

Washington Workplace Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3992

Seattle Business Attorney

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 ……
Rank this Week: 2364

Native American Legal Update

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…
Rank this Week: 1779

Law, Technology & Arts Blog

Law, Technology & Arts Blog

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

http://wjlta.wordpress.com/
  • May 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: 3420

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…
Rank this Week: 4876

Maritime Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 4483

Perey Law Group Blog

Perey Law Group Blog

Covers personal injury legal topics.

http://www.pereylaw.com/blog/
  • May 18

    Spring Brings Warm Weather and an Increased Drowning Risk

    Spring Brings Warm Weather and an Increased Drowning Risk
    As the weather gets warmer, people are heading out to the shores of Washington to enjoy a day on the water. A warm spring day, however, does not always mean that conditions are safe. Already this year, there have been … Continue…
  • May 15

    Misdiagnosis: Most Common, Most Deadly Type of Malpractice

    Misdiagnosis: Most Common, Most Deadly Type of Malpractice
    Surgical mistakes, “never events” and emergency room errors may seem to be the worst offenders in the medical malpractice category, but a new study suggests otherwise. Published online in BMJ Quality and Safety, the study reveals…
  • May 1

    Is Your Workplace Safe from Explosions?

    Is Your Workplace Safe from Explosions?
    The explosion in West, Texas came in the middle of a week of tragedy. On the evening of April 17, a fire at a fertilizer plant caused a massive explosion. The blast killed 14 people, injured hundreds of others, destroyed … Continue…
Rank this Week: 3675

National Police and Fire Labor…

National Police and Fire Labor Blog

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

http://www.nationalpoliceandfirelaborblog.com
Rank this Week: 3788

Seattle Immigration Lawyer Blog

Seattle Immigration Lawyer Blog

Published By the Law Office of Bonnie Stern Wasser

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

    CBP Issues I-94 Examples and Options for Government Agencie

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

    Work Visa Amendments Marked Up in the Senate

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

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

    Military Enlistment and Selective Service FAQs for Immigrants, Citizens and Dual Citizen
    The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has put out a very useful FAQ on Selective Service registration and military enlistment rules for immigrants of all types (in legal status, not in legal status, permanent v. temporary residents, and…
Rank this Week: 4822

Tacoma DUI Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3575

Tacoma Criminal Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3908