Annual license renewal is happening right now. This short post will tell you about the 5 most common mistakes made on the license form by active members and quick tips for completing the renewal error free. Every year, we at the WSBA see the results of busy lawyers completing the license form in a rush […]
Read More…*By which we mean “completely made up.” As you may know, earlier this year WSBA released the results of its comprehensive membership study. A summary and the complete report are available to members and the public. The findings were eye-opening in many respects. For example, the study showed that pretty much everybody is planning to retire […]
Read More…Washington’s Constitution prevents local governments from taking on certain levels of debt without a popular vote. In a case with the unwieldy caption In re Bond Issuance of Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District, No. 86552-3 , the Washington Supreme Court decided whether that constitutional provision is implicated when a city promises to pay […]
Read More…There is one constant about serving as WSBA President, and that is that this job has me out connecting with and meeting WSBA members and others in the legal community near every single day. To recap last week, on Tuesday I attended the South Asian Bar’s annual event at FareStart. Like many of the other […]
Read More…When is a courtroom drama not a courtroom drama? When it’s less about the cat-and-mouse between a brilliant lawyer and a hardened criminal/mob boss/serial killer, and more about the emotional and social repercussions that a criminal accusation brings down upon defendants, their families, and their loved ones. Defending Jacob, by William Landay, is a novel […]
Read More…When people ask what I do for a living, I easily answer, “I’m an attorney.” But after having had the pleasure of attending Bryan Garner’s writing seminar recently in Seattle, I’m more apt to answer, “I’m a writer.” Bryan Garner is editor of Black’s Law Dictionary and author of several books and treatises on legal […]
Read More…No pressure, of course, but the holidays are approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about your gift list. Why not surprise the lawyer in your life (or treat yourself) with one of these stylish, functional briefcases? Even better, they’re all locally made, so you’re supporting Washington businesses. Metier Tote Crystalyn Kae makes beautiful, well-crafted […]
Read More…Beginning on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, members of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) must file a copy of any private placement memorandum, term sheet, or other offering document used within 15 calendar days from the date the sale took place; the filer will have a continuing obligation to file any materially amended versions of […]
Read More…1. Work/life balance – Living in a small town nestled in the eastern slopes of the Cascades affords me the opportunity to blend the things in life that are of importance. 2. Involvement in the community – I feel very fortunate to be integrated into the lives of the people in our community. It provides […]
Read More…Washington United for Marriage, The Seattle Aquarium, Jon Stewart, napping. Every company, movement, politician, and mundane activity has a Facebook page. These pages are “liked” by thousands of people (napping currently has 120,756 “likes”). With the click of a button, you express interest. But is clicking “like” or “favoriting” a tweet the same as stating an […]
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