Read more about Assistant Attorney General Miriam Rosenbaum and the PIP Award. WSBA’s Professionalism Committee wishes to congratulate Miriam Rosenbaum, a recipient of the Committee’s Professionalism in Practice Award! Miriam is an assistant attorney general for the State of Washington.
Read More…Enjoy the summer weather at one of these fun Washington destinations. Summer is in full swing in Washington, and you know it won’t last for long. Pack an overnight bag, sign off Casemaker, and enjoy the beautiful weather at one of these fun Washington destinations. Your billable hours will be there once the rain starts […]
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…NWSidebar contributor Jennifer Richards offers an update on the Baby Veronica case. Reposted from Queen City Addendum. NWSidebar contributor Jennifer Richards offers an update on the Baby Veronica case. In July, SCOTUS ruled in favor of the Capobiancos, the adoptive couple. However, Veronica is still in the custody of her biological father. Read the full update […]
Read More…Craft the practice that is best for you. If you are a new solo — either right out of law school or someone with some legal experience who is looking to change gears — here are five tips on choosing a practice area. 1. New is OK. You do not have to practice areas of law […]
Read More…Learn more about how WSBA’s Elder Law Section participates in the legislative process. What does elder law have to do with the legislative process? More than you might think. Elder law encompasses many areas, including estate and disability planning, trusts, guardianships, probate, healthcare, long-term care planning, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, and retirement issues. The WSBA Elder […]
Read More…Is possession of a forged document enough to sustain a forgery conviction? No, says the WA Supreme Court. Learn more. This post was originally published by Queen City Addendum on August 6, 2013. Reposted with permission. The recent Washington Supreme Court case, State v. Vasquez, No. 87282-1, En Banc, focuses on possession of forged documents (such as Social Security cards). The Court […]
Read More…Learn more about University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar. On June 24, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision changing the legal standard of proof for discrimination retaliation claims. In University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar, 133 S.Ct. 2517 (2013), the majority decision concluded that Title VII retaliation claims […]
Read More…When will limited license technicians start practicing? Read this update to learn more about the program. It’s hard to believe that just over a year ago the State Supreme Court passed Admission to Practice Rule 28 establishing the Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT) program. In an effort to keep our community informed on the progress […]
Read More…Check out these delicious options to kick off your weekend. Is it dinnertime yet? WSBA Office of Disciplinary Counsel Director Doug Ende and WSBA’s 2013-14 President-elect Anthony Gipe team up to give us their top 5 picks for Seattle restaurants. Is it dinnertime yet? Radiator Whiskey New-kid-on-the-block Radiator Whiskey opened its doors last April and promptly […]
Read More…Helpful advice and resources for handling your first employment discrimination case. In June 2013, the WSBA held a CLE/NLE called “Handling your First Employment Discrimination Case.” Here are three key points I learned at the seminar, which play a huge role in processing employment discrimination cases (#1 and #2 can definitely apply to other areas […]
Read More…“At every stage in her long career, she has always been, first and foremost, a woman who finds the time to help those in need.” Congratulations to Nancy A. Jewett, the newest recipient of the WSBA Local Hero Award! WSBA President Michele Radosevich presented the award at a luncheon in Cle Elum on July 26, […]
Read More…WSBA member von Biela shares her process for writing a technothriller. Comment to win your own copy! WSBA member Lisa von Biela is the author of The Genesis Code, a sci-fi techno-thriller that explores the darker possibilities of our technology obsession. We talked with Lisa about her writing process, what inspires her, and her advice […]
Read More…Review legislative session highlights relating to the healthcare field and medical-related issues. Washington State’s legislative session just concluded at the end of June 2013. While thousands of bills were introduced, here are just a few of the session highlights that passed as they relate to the healthcare field and medical-related issues. Senate Bill 5601: Donation […]
Read More…Want to try Groupon to get new clients? Learn what factors you should consider to steer clear of ethical pitfalls. There are ethical concerns in the use of social media coupons, and whether their use by lawyers seeking new clients is in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct depends on a number of factors. Washington […]
Read More…Learn more about how these changes will affect lawyers and Washington State. The Washington Supreme Court recently adopted amendments to the APR (soon to be the Admission and Practice Rules). The amendments will be effective Jan. 1, 2014. Five things that you should know about these amendments relate to how they affect the admission to practice […]
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