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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…

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IP Law Chat

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

http://iplaw.hllaw.com/

May 23
Collection of (Relatively) Recent Copyright Fair Use Decision

Collection of (Relatively) Recent Copyright Fair Use Decision

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

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

In October 2010, Robert Allen Lee had a severe toothache and chose to visit Aster Dental because his insurance company listed it as a preferred provider. According to Lee, Aster Dental told him he would have to pay it directly and then…
May 9
Ninth Circuit: Righthaven and the Mythical Calf With Five Leg

Ninth Circuit: Righthaven and the Mythical Calf With Five Leg

I have much to catch up on after my blogging hiatus due to a very busy few months but the Ninth Circuit opinion today confirming the demise of Righthaven is short and to the point and worthy of a quick mention. The gist of the case is that…

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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 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…
May 21
Goat Jams Up the Garden State | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Goat Jams Up the Garden State | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Commuters in the Garden State faced some nasty traffic this morning because of… a goat? That’s right, a goat reportedly escaped onto the Pulaski Skyway, a road that thousands of drivers use every day to get to the Holland Tunnel…

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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…

Rank this Week: 412

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…

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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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Food Poison Journal

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

http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/

May 22
Salmonella Tahini Outbreak in Six State

Salmonella Tahini Outbreak in Six State

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 state is as follows: California (1), Minnesota (2),…
May 22
Las Vegas Firefly Salmonella Outbreak Nears 300 from 27 states and 2 Foreign Countrie

Las Vegas Firefly Salmonella Outbreak Nears 300 from 27 states and 2 Foreign Countrie

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 whose illnesses met the case definition (73 confirmed and…
May 21
College Station Texas Coco Loco Source of E. coli Outbreak

College Station Texas Coco Loco Source of E. coli Outbreak

College Station Coco Loco restaurant was the source of the E. coli that caused illnesses in the Bryan/College Station area, according to health officials. At a Brazos County Health Department press conference Tuesday afternoon,…

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GTH Energy & Natural Resources Law…

GTH Energy & Natural Resources Law Blog

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

http://www.energynaturalresourceslaw.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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…

Rank this Week: 506

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…

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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: 471

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

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

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.
May 21
Boldly embracing one's vowel-deficient way

Boldly embracing one's vowel-deficient way

I saw somebody on Twitter quote the comedian Albert Brooks, to the effect that Yahoo should next spend some money to buy a vowel (Tumblr being a second, prominent acquisition of a company that lacked the letter "e" in its...
May 20
House bill to impose a deadline on SEC JOBS Act rulemaking is narrower than you might think

House bill to impose a deadline on SEC JOBS Act rulemaking is narrower than you might think

The new bill speaks only to the new Reg A authorized by the JOBS Act, and not the other rulemaking required by the JOBS Act before other reforms go into effect.

Rank this Week: 75

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 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...
May 19
Is a DUI a felony?

Is a DUI a felony?

It depends. The answer is no - unless you have four (4) or more previous DUI/Physical Control or qualifying convictions (reduced charges such as Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, Reckless Endangerment etc. from a DUI arrest) within ten…

Rank this Week: 921

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: 1839

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: 2472

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…

Rank this Week: 1471

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: 1781

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: 331

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: 2083

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: 1539

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: 872

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: 4150

National Police and Fire Labor…

National Police and Fire Labor Blog

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

http://www.nationalpoliceandfirelaborblog.com

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

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

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

Recent Blog Articles of Note

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 1451

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 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…
May 10
Commission Affirms Examiner Finding of Discrimination and Interference by SNOCOM 911 Dispatch Center

Commission Affirms Examiner Finding of Discrimination and Interference by SNOCOM 911 Dispatch Center

By Christopher Casillas The three-member Commission, hearing an appeal in a complex case involving numerous allegations of discrimination and interference involving the SNOCOM 911 Regional Dispatch Center, recently affirmed a decision issued…
Apr 26
PERC Finds that Unilateral Implementation Following Negotiation with a Fixed Outcome is an Unfair Labor Practice

PERC Finds that Unilateral Implementation Following Negotiation with a Fixed Outcome is an Unfair Labor Practice

By Therese Norton In Yakima Valley Community College,11326-A (PECB, 2013), the Commission found that the employer breached its good faith bargaining obligation when it unilaterally implemented its proposal, after it approached bargaining with…

Rank this Week: 3906

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: 4025

GTH Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.gthestateplanning.com/

May 16
Observations on doing Lars's tax return (3 of probably 4); the self-employment tax, Social Security, and Medicare.

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

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

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

Seeing the reduced tax on his capital gains and dividends, Lars feels confirmed in favoring stocks over bonds. There is part of his portfolio that doesn't show up in his income tax return, though, at least not yet: his retirement plan. …
May 2
Observations on doing Lars's tax return (1 of maybe 4); why would anyone have bonds now?

Observations on doing Lars's tax return (1 of maybe 4); why would anyone have bonds now?

Lars is a professional tax preparer. Actually at this advanced stage of his career as a CPA, he is much more reviewer than preparer; the less senior accountants in his office do the return assembly. He has a couple of peculiarities in the…

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Washington Workers' Advisor

Covers workers compensation law. By The Causey Law Firm.

http://workersadvisor.com/

May 16
Causey Law Firm is MOVING!!!

Causey Law Firm is MOVING!!!

Posted in UncategorizedFourth & Vine Building – in the shadow of the Space Needle! After TWENTY YEARS in our Pioneer Square office, Causey Law Firm is MOVING! The office will be closed on Friday, May 31st and will reopen…
May 13
Social Security Basics: “How long do I need to be off work?”

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

Posted in Social SecurityIf you, or a loved one, are diagnosed with a severe or aggressive condition, you may qualify to be immediately approved! One question that I am asked frequently by folks considering applying…
May 9
Media Portrays Social Security as an Avenue to Benefits for the Unemployed – WRONG! It’s Not That Simple…

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

Posted in Social SecurityThe Social Security Administration turns down many worthy applicants when they first apply. There is a lot in the news these days about the Social Security Disability Program, with some…

Rank this Week: 1554

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

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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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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: 1038

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: 3088

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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Campylobacter Blog

Covers campylobacter outbreaks and news. By Marler Clark.

http://www.campylobacterblog.com/

May 11
Alaska Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak is over

Alaska Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak is over

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

More Ill with Campylobacter in Alaska – Raw Milk to Blame

News reports that Alaska State health officials report a total of 24 people have fallen ill, two of whom were hospitalized, after drinking tainted raw milk from a Kenai Peninsula... Continue Reading
Feb 23
Alaska Campylobater Cases Rise After Raw Milk Consumption

Alaska Campylobater Cases Rise After Raw Milk Consumption

Alaska Department of Health reports that to date, a total of 18 individuals have been identified in this outbreak. Some of these individuals have had recurrent campylobacter illness. Two required... Continue Reading

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Local Open Government Blog

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

http://www.localopengovernment.com/

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

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

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

Under the PRA, Non-Physicians are Peers of Physician

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

"Express Lane" for Routine Public Records Request

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

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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.…

Rank this Week: 3601

Northwest Condo & HOA Law Blog

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

http://www.condo-hoalawblog.com/

May 9
FHA Certification: Why Do We Need It?

FHA Certification: Why Do We Need It?

These days more and more people are relying on FHA-insured loans to purchase homes. “FHA insured loans” are simply loans provided by FHA-approved lenders and backed by Federal Housing Administration mortgage…
May 2
Board Members Beware Your Emails Probably Constitute An Association Record

Board Members Beware Your Emails Probably Constitute An Association Record

Email is an incredibly useful tool for board members given everyone’s busy schedule and the number of issues that arise between board meetings. But, like many tools, email can be a dangerous thing if used…
Apr 25
What Did the Lawyer Say?

What Did the Lawyer Say?

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

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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: 2393

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…

Rank this Week: 2921

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: 730

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 …

Rank this Week: 4072

Criminal Defense Blog

By Dichter Law Office.

http://www.dichterlawoffice.com/Criminal-Defense-Blog.aspx

Apr 26
Keep Your License and Registration Nearby When Driving

Keep Your License and Registration Nearby When Driving

It can be disorienting and frightening to be pulled over by a police officer. Drivers typically get nervous when confronted by law enforcement and may stammer or shake as their nerves get to them. That is why it is important that drivers…
Feb 27
Anti-Whaling Protesters Declared Pirate

Anti-Whaling Protesters Declared Pirate

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently declared that the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is a band of pirates. This means that the government has officially declared that this anti-whaling advocate group is illegal and that their tactics…
May 23
2nd Degree Manslaughter Charges for Marysville Cop

2nd Degree Manslaughter Charges for Marysville Cop

As a Lynnwood Criminal Defense attorney, I keep myself up to speed on all major local criminal defense related stories. And as a parent, it breaks my heart to hear about the accidental shootings of children. These two things collided in…

Rank this Week: 5236

Welch & Condon Workers…

Welch & Condon Workers Compensation

Covers workers compensation issues in Washington.

http://washingtonworkerscompensation.wordpress.com

Apr 24
Longshore Basics – when is it Longshore?

Longshore Basics – when is it Longshore?

For those with claims under the Federal Longshore and Harbors Workers Compensation Act, much of what has been written about Washington State L&I claims does not apply to you. I thought a series of posts specific to Longshore Claims would…
Feb 8
Proposed Changes to Structured Settlement

Proposed Changes to Structured Settlement

There is a lot going on in the Legislature this year in Washington state, some of it of interest to those involved in our workers comp system. The Senate passed 3 proposals dealing with workers compensation that are not beneficial to injured…
Feb 8
Defense Base Act claims for respiratory illness from exposures in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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

An increasing number of civilian workers who worked for defense contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan are reporting respiratory illness. Reported in US Servicemen and women in 2011 in a presentation to the American Thoracic Society an…

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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…

Rank this Week: 3791

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,…

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