This year, Presidents Day falls on Feb. 15, 2016. Since we’ve already covered the history of Presidents Day and some lesser-known facts about George Washington, we thought it was only fair to dedicate a post to Abraham Lincoln. If you’d like to learn more about Lincoln over the holiday weekend, here are our top five […]
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Whether you embrace technology or grudgingly tolerate it, it’s an unavoidable part of the modern law practice. But incorporating technology into your office doesn’t have to be painful. Our tech-book guide, featured in the July/August issue of NWLawyer, is full of books that will show you how to create a LinkedIn profile, run a virtual […]
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11. We know you would never forget this special holiday, but just in case you know someone who might still be searching for the perfect gift, here’s a selection of locally sourced options for your favorite mom. Jewelry, because you can’t go wrong For the mom with fun and […]
Read More…Our offices will be closed on Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents Day. Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. We all know the basics about George Washington — he was the first president of the United States, the commander-in-chief during the American Revolutionary War, and one of […]
Read More…Read the review and check out this new political thriller from WSBA member Scott Wyatt. To celebrate the release of his new novel, Dimension M, WSBA member and author Scott Wyatt (Beyond the Sand Creek Bridge) is offering a free Amazon Kindle e-book download on Dec. 2–4. In this political thriller, two activists are arrested […]
Read More…We’re in! It seems like every other office window is plastered with a blue and green 12 today. Lawyers — and WSBA staff – are in!
Read More…Each year, WSBA employees use their talents to bake, craft, and create items for both live and silent auctions. Our annual WSBA holiday charity auction took place last week, just in time to snag some homemade treats for everyone’s Thanksgiving dinners. Each year, WSBA employees use their talents to bake, craft, and create items for […]
Read More…Read three examples of how tribal common law can lead to results differing from those reached under state law. If you are unfamiliar with tribal courts, you may be surprised to hear they apply tribal customs and traditions to resolve legal disputes. Indeed, I find this is one of the most interesting parts of working […]
Read More…Thank your host for their hospitality with one of these easy, festive gifts! Holiday meals, dinner parties, get-togethers with the in-laws, Secret Santa exchanges — no matter which winter holidays you celebrate (or none at all), it’s almost impossible to get through the end of the year without at least one social event. Thank your […]
Read More…Congratulations to our 44 members who celebrate 50 years of WSBA membership in 2013! View highlights from the ceremony now. Congratulations to our 44 members who celebrate 50 years of WSBA membership in 2013! You can read about the 50-year member luncheon and see the full roster of names in the November 2013 issue of NWLawyer, […]
Read More…These simple, inexpensive recipes are impressive without requiring you to spend all day in the kitchen. If you enjoyed last year’s delicious no-fail holiday party recipes, you’re in luck: we’ve put together another set of recipes for entertaining! Whether you’re hosting an elegant cocktail gathering at home or bringing a side dish to a big family […]
Read More…Grab a handful of candy corn and check out these spooky Halloween cases and law-related costumes. Happy Halloween! Whether you’re bingeing on candy corn and caramel apples at the office costume contest, putting the finishing touches on your tot’s Dora the Explorer costume, or making a last-minute candy run, here are some law-related Halloween cases […]
Read More…Catch up on legal news you may have missed. Here’s the legal news this week that you may have missed: Kenneth Bae Moved from Prison Camp to Hospital Kenneth Bae, the 45-year-old Lynnwood man who was arrested in North Korea in November 2012 and accused of subversive activities against North Korea’s authoritarian government, has been […]
Read More…Learn about Public Defense Month events in Washington. 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the landmark decision Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that state courts are required under the 14th Amendment to provide counsel in criminal cases for defendants who are unable to afford to pay their own attorneys, extending […]
Read More…Rank higher in search results – and see more business – with these search engine optimization tips. If you have a company website or blog, three little letters can make a huge difference: SEO. Search engine optimization (SEO) is an essential tool to help your online content get noticed by search engines, which means higher rankings […]
Read More…Whether you’re running to the bus, court, or a date, we’ve got your feet stylishly covered! Earlier this week, we shared a blog post by Lawyerist, “The One Shoe Every Lawyer Ought to Own,” on our Facebook pages and Twitter feed. The problem, as some of our female fans pointed out, was that the Lawyerist post […]
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