Learn about Seattle’s new Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance. In a city that prides itself on being socially progressive, the American Housing Survey found that “nearly 10 percent of Seattle area rental housing had ‘moderate to severe’ physical problems.” This prompted the city of Seattle to implement a new ordinance, the Rental Registration and Inspection […]
Read More…What tips have you picked up from just observing in court? One lawyer shares what she learned. Recently, I spent two days in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, where I observed seven oral arguments. It was interesting to see each counsel’s style and preparation level and the justices’ reactions to their arguments. Here are […]
Read More…Learn more about social purpose corporations, and what some of the first entities to hold this designation are doing. In June 2012, Washington’s Social Purpose statute went into effect. A Social Purpose Corporation (SPC) is organized to benefit one of the following: (1) employees, suppliers, or customers; (2) the local, state, national, or world community; […]
Read More…Learn more about how contract attorneys can be a cost-efficient and time-saving way to help you manage your practice. Read Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Contract Attorney, Part 1. In this series, legal research and writing (LRW) attorney Erin Sperger lays out her top 10 reasons that you should think about hiring a contract attorney […]
Read More…Learn how contract attorneys can be a cost-efficient and time-saving way to help you manage your practice. Feeling overwhelmed by more work than you can handle? Forgotten what daylight looks like? Contract attorneys can be a cost-efficient and time-saving way to help you manage your practice. Legal research and writing (LRW) lawyer Erin Sperger offers […]
Read More…“I knew I could ace law school if I just read the law like I read Torah.” My name is Erin Sperger. I am an attorney and I am Torah observant. (If you’re not familiar with what this means, the video below is a good introduction.) This is what I call myself, since people demand labels. […]
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