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Washington Workers' Advisor (Causey Law Firm)

24-Jul-17
Pope Francis: Labor unions are essential to society

Pope Francis: Labor unions are essential to society

Today’s post was shared by Steven Greenhouse and comes from www.americamagazine.org Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leaves his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on June 28. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Labor unions that protect and defend the dignity of work and the rights of workers continue to have an essential […] The post Pope Francis: Labor unions are esse
20-Jul-17
NPR: Sloppy Citations of 1980 Letter Led to Opioid Epidemic

NPR: Sloppy Citations of 1980 Letter Led to Opioid Epidemic

Doctor Who Wrote 1980 Letter On Painkillers Regrets That It Fed The Opioid Crisis June 16, 201712:22 PM ET Heard on Morning Edition A 1980 letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine was later widely cited as evidence that long-term use of opioid painkillers such as oxycodone was safe, even though the letter did not […] The post NPR: Sloppy Citations of 1980
17-Jul-17
Saying Goodbye and Best Wishes to Reed Johnson

Saying Goodbye and Best Wishes to Reed Johnson

The summer of 2017 has been a time of big changes for Reed Johnson. Reed and his wife, Rachel, were married and Reed has accepted a position with a firm in Portland, Oregon. Reed & Rachel will be moving to their new home in Oregon soon. Reed instantly became a part of the Causey Wright […] The post Saying Goodbye and Best Wishes to Reed Johnson appeared first on Washington Workers&

Brett Murphy

24-Jul-17
Most Common Mount Vernon Auto Injuries

Most Common Mount Vernon Auto Injuries

Car Accident and Injury Attorneys Fighting for Victims in Moutn Vernon, WA Car accidents are the leading cause of injury in the United States. Millions of accidents are reported each year, and thousands result in fatalities while millions of others cause injuries. The damage a single vehicle accident can leave behind is devastating. After a... The post Most Common Mount Vernon Auto Injuries appear
17-Jul-17
Advantages of Hiring a Lawyer for Marysville Car Accidents

Advantages of Hiring a Lawyer for Marysville Car Accidents

Experienced Car Accident Attorney Serving Injury Victims in Marysville, WA Car accidents happen daily in the state. While many are resolved without involving attorneys, severe accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries almost always require an attorney. An attorney is there to protect your rights to compensation. Furthermore, he or she negotiates with the insurance company to... The post Advanta
10-Jul-17
3 Crucial Tactics for Spokane Auto Accident Claims

3 Crucial Tactics for Spokane Auto Accident Claims

Accident and Injury Attorney Assisting with Auto Accident Claims in Spokane, WA After an automobile accident in Washington, you will find yourself navigating the complexities of not only the insurance claims process but the legal system. If your injury requires extensive compensation, then you should speak with an accident attorney instead of attempting to file... The post 3 Crucial Tactics for Sp

The CMG Voice

24-Jul-17
Are We Running Out Of Primary Care Doctors?

Are We Running Out Of Primary Care Doctors?

The American Association of Medical Colleges estimates that the U.S. will face a shortage of 49-100,000 primary care physicians by 2030.
17-Jul-17
Staging skin cancer less exact than you might think

Staging skin cancer less exact than you might think

A recent study found that pathologists interpreting skin cancer slides are less accurate than you might think
13-Jul-17
Are Primary Care Decisions Based On Good Evidence?

Are Primary Care Decisions Based On Good Evidence?

A recent study found that only 51% of the clinical recommendations given by primary care doctors were based on well-established evidence-based medicine.

Washington Oregon Lawyers Blog

24-Jul-17
Driving While Using Your Cell Phone Is Not Only Dangerous, But Is Going To Be Expensive Too

Driving While Using Your Cell Phone Is Not Only Dangerous, But Is Going To Be Expensive Too

As of Sunday, July 23, if you are behind the wheel of an automobile and you are holding any electronic device, you can be stopped and fined $136 for a first offense and $234 for a second offense within 5 years. According to an article in the Columbian dated Saturday, July 22, your insurance company will be notified of all infractions. The Columbian also reports that the law prohibits picking up a
19-Jul-17
Why Don't People Wear Lifejackets When They Fish and Boat?

Why Don't People Wear Lifejackets When They Fish and Boat?

As most of you know who may be bothering to read this blog, I am a fisherman. I love to fly fish, bait fish, go clamming, etc. Pretty much any type of pursuit of fish or shellfish is a joy for me. So I do it as I can, as work permits, and I read about it and study it as much as possible around the edges of my busy life as is possible. This past weekend I've been out a few times in my boat plunkin
11-Jul-17
Our Renewed Efforts at Better Serving the Spanish-Speaking Community / Nuestros esfuerzos renovados por servir mejor a la comunidad de habla hispana

Our Renewed Efforts at Better Serving the Spanish-Speaking Community / Nuestros esfuerzos renovados por servir mejor a la comunidad de habla hispana

Recently, our office has been working on improving our ability to better serve our clients and potential clients who speak Spanish. Twice a week, some of our attorneys and staff work with Katie Maldonado, a native Spanish speaker and Paralegal here at our office to better improve our Spanish speaking skills. If you have been to our website in the last month, you may have noticed changes to the Spa

Emerald Law Group

24-Jul-17
Family Leave & Disability Plan

Family Leave & Disability Plan

In January 2017, Division One of the Court of Appeals of the State of Washington ruled that employees can use a company’s short-term disability policy to receive benefits when missing work to care for sick family members. In the case of Honeycutt v. Department of Labor & Industries, two employees of Phillips 66 wanted to […] The post Family Leave & Disability Plan appeared first on
23-Jul-17
Dog Bites and the One Free Bite Rule

Dog Bites and the One Free Bite Rule

We represent dog bite victims all over Washington State. Many dog bite victims know or are familiar with the dog that attacks them, it’s often a dog they’ve encountered before. In these cases, the bite is generally a shock to the victim and owner because the dog had likely never been aggressive or tried to […] The post Dog Bites and the One Free Bite Rule appeared first on Emerald Law Group.
22-Jul-17
Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving

Deaths from distracted driving have been on the rise nationwide and in Washington state. In the U.S., distracted driving caused 3,477 traffic deaths in 2015, a 9 percent increase from the year before, and “a deadly epidemic,?? according to the National Safety Council (NSC). In Washington. distracted-driving deaths jumped from 130 in 2014 to 171 […] The post Distracted Driving appeared first

Max Meyers Law

21-Jul-17
Are you getting a fair motorcycle accident settlement?

Are you getting a fair motorcycle accident settlement?

Whether you are getting a fair motorcycle accident settlement depends on many different factors. There is no set dollar amount that defines a fair settlement. The same dollar amount might be a fair result in one claim but a gross miscarriage of justice in another. So how can you tell if you are getting the right compensation for your injuries?Consider these four things to ensure you are getting a
04-May-17
May Is Motorcycle Safety Month

May Is Motorcycle Safety Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Month. Motorcycle safety organizations designated May as Motorcycle Safety Month to raise awareness early in the season, with the hope that they will stay aware of motorcycle safety issues throughout the year.Why is riding a motorcycle so dangerous?The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is making an urgent effort to educate people about safety issues unique to motorcy
21-Oct-16
5 Halloween Safety Tips to Share with Your Kids

5 Halloween Safety Tips to Share with Your Kids

Safe Kids Worldwide reports Halloween as the night when children are twice as likely to be hit and killed by a car than any other night of the year. On a holiday where we expect spooky things to happen, make sure your family does not have a real-life fright on your hands. Make sure to review the following Halloween safety tips with your kids every year before they go trick or treating or to a frie

The Seattle Personal Injury Blog (Chris Thayer)

21-Jul-17
Accidents Involving Rideshare Vehicles

Accidents Involving Rideshare Vehicles

Uber and Lyft have changed the way that people travel from place to place, especially in cities like Seattle
14-Jul-17
Who is Liable in an Accident Involving an Autonomous Vehicle?

Who is Liable in an Accident Involving an Autonomous Vehicle?

Governor Jay Inslee recently signed an executive order that permits the testing of driverless cars on Washington roads, whether or not there is a human behind the wheel.
07-Jul-17
Fewer DUI Arrests, but Not Fewer DUI Fatalities

Fewer DUI Arrests, but Not Fewer DUI Fatalities

DUI fatalities are rising and there is no indication that there are fewer drunk or drugged drivers on Washington roads.

Seattle Motor Vehicle Accident (Matthew Dubin)

21-Jul-17
Friday Night Outdoor Movies Start Tonight in Everett

Friday Night Outdoor Movies Start Tonight in Everett

There's nothing like watching a movie outdoors on a warm summer night. This summer there are two different venues for watching movies under the stars in Everett. The first venue is Thornton A. Sullivan Park, Camp Patterson Field, 11405 Silver...
21-Jul-17
What is a "duty to mitigate" in motorcycle accidents?

What is a "duty to mitigate" in motorcycle accidents?

A previous post here discussed the legal concept of "subrogation" and how it can affect claims arising from personal injury, such as might occur in a Washington motorcycle accident. While it can be a complicated idea, subrogation is not...
20-Jul-17
Xfinity Arena Could Change its Name (Again)

Xfinity Arena Could Change its Name (Again)

One block from our downtown Everett office is the Xfinity Arena, home to the Silvertips and venue for concerts and other events. Before it was called the Xfinity Arena at Everett it was the Comcast Arena. Before that it was...

Premier Law Group

21-Jul-17
4 Reasons to Consider Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

4 Reasons to Consider Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

A common question I get asked by people who call in after an injury is, “How do I know if I should hire an attorney??? Typically, just the fact that the person has taken the time to call an attorney is the first sign that they have realized they probably need some help. My answer […] The post 4 Reasons to Consider Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney appeared first on Seattle Personal Injury La
26-Jun-17
Apple iPhone ‘Do Not Disturb’ update to fight against distracted driving

Apple iPhone ‘Do Not Disturb’ update to fight against distracted driving

As we all know, distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 8 people are fatally injured each day in crashes involving distracted driving. In 2015 alone, crashes involving distracted driving killed 3,477 people and injured another 391,000. Of all fatal crashes in America, at […] The post Apple iPhone &
16-Jun-17
Think twice! The next time you look at your phone while driving

Think twice! The next time you look at your phone while driving

Each year the number of traffic fatalities in the U.S. stemming from distracted driving has been increasing. In 2015 alone there were 3,477 traffic deaths in the U.S. This is a 9 percent jump in fatalities from the year before. As these statistics soar, the Governor of Washington – Jay Inslee has begun the crackdown […] The post Think twice! The next time you look at your phone while d

Washington Personal Injury Law News (Chris Davis)

20-Jul-17
Distracted Walking Causing Spike In Pedestrian Accidents

Distracted Walking Causing Spike In Pedestrian Accidents

Distracted walking is on the rise in Washington and Oregon, meaning more fatal pedestrian accidents. In a study released this year by PEMCO Insurance, researchers found that more than half of respondents in Washington and Oregon (53 percent) use their cell phones to talk, text or read while walking.Though distracted driving is more of a hot-button issue nationally -- which has sparked Washington&r
17-Jul-17
Unwanted Calls From Davis Law Group

Unwanted Calls From Davis Law Group

Davis Law's Phone Number Hijacked By Caller ID Spoofer Making Tele-Marketing Robo CallsThe Davis Law Group operations team recently learned that an unethical telemarketing firm is fraudulently masking their identity by using our name and phone numbers in caller id. The caller sometimes refers to himself as Ethan or Michael with Davis Law Group and often calls victims repeatedly with
17-Jul-17
Pedestrian in Crosswalk Struck by Driver in Beacon Hill

Pedestrian in Crosswalk Struck by Driver in Beacon Hill

Seattle police say a 60-year-old man suffered critical injuries after he was hit by a car while crossing the street on 15th Avenue South in Beacon Hill Thursday morning. According to news reports about the incident, the pedestrian was crossing legally in a crosswalk when an unidentified 79-year-old driver struck him. The pedestrian reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries in the collisio

The Harper law Blog - Ed Harper

17-Jul-17
Expert Testimoney - Washington Pattern Instruction 2.10

Expert Testimoney - Washington Pattern Instruction 2.10
03-Jul-17
Non-economic Damages - The Province of the Jury

Non-economic Damages - The Province of the Jury
26-Jun-17
Combining Pattern Instructions

Combining Pattern Instructions

Paul Luvera Journal

17-Jul-17
REMEMBERING JOHN CARABBA, STANLEY BRUHN & DAVID WELTS

REMEMBERING JOHN CARABBA, STANLEY BRUHN & DAVID WELTS

I've written about John Carabba before. See http://www.paulluvera.com/weblog/2009/07/john-carabba-died-monday-july-14-2009-at-the-island-hospital-in-anacortes-he-had-fallen-on-the-friday-before-and-fractured.html John Carabba died Monday July 14, 2009 at the Island Hospital in Anacortes. He was born November 25, 1925. His background was the American story. After getting out of the navy at...
07-Jul-17
MARY BABAROVICH LUVERA 1905 - 2000

MARY BABAROVICH LUVERA 1905 - 2000

On an early Friday morning, July 7th 2000, my mother Mary Thelma Babarovich, died in her sleep at the San Juan Care Center. Her death was not unexpected. After all, she was born on December 28, 1905 and was ninety...
04-Jul-17
NICOLA LUVERA 1860 - 1956

NICOLA LUVERA 1860 - 1956

My grandfather, Nicola Luvera died in Anacortes on Independence Day, July 4, 1956 after living more then ninety years. My chief regret is that he spoke no English and I spoke no Italian so we never had a real conversation...

Nelson Boyd Attorneys

14-Jul-17
Are you Safe at the Pump?

Are you Safe at the Pump?

Most of these are going to sound like no-brainers, but texting while driving is also an obvious no-no (not to mention illegal), but people still do that all the time regardless of the fact that it’s way too dangerous. As a reminder, we’re offering up some gas station 101 here: … The post Are you Safe at the Pump? appeared first on Blog - Nelson Boyd Attorneys, PLLC.
07-Jul-17
Sun Safety Tips

Sun Safety Tips

Sun rays are dangerous, plus, sunburns can HURT and cause permanent damage to your beautiful skin. Please consider these important tips: SHADE & COVER These are the two most effective ways to enjoy the summer warmth without increasing your risk of sun damage. Enjoying the shade and wearing clothing that … The post Sun Safety Tips appeared first on Blog - Nelson Boyd Attorneys, PLLC.
07-Jul-17
Tips for Planning Safe Camping Trips

Tips for Planning Safe Camping Trips

Camping is SO much fun! A chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of our overbooked daily lives, to connect with nature, to renew our souls, and to enjoy some technology-free time with friends or family. As easy as it sounds, there are so many things to consider … The post Tips for Planning Safe Camping Trips appeared first on Blog - Nelson Boyd Attorneys, PLLC.

The Velvet Hammer: Karen Koehler

12-Jul-17
The meanest motion ever

The meanest motion ever

Sometimes my job is sickening. I get the whole idea of defense lawyers attacking my clients in order to make sure they are telling the truth. But what I can never get used to are the grotesque tactical maneuvers used by some defense lawyers to save an insurance company a buck. Here are a […]
19-Jun-17
Specifically with respect to our daddy’s love

Specifically with respect to our daddy’s love

Let me count the ways… Answered every question thoughtfully – including if there really was a man in the moon. Gave us puzzles and calendars featuring photos of sperm taken with his electron microscope Tucked us into bed every night. Then came back to check half an hour later to see if we were really […]
15-May-17
How to Fly Across the Country for the Weekend and Not Stay Overnight

How to Fly Across the Country for the Weekend and Not Stay Overnight

Friday 9-10:00 am perform office work with Nala in tow 10:00 – 11:15 teleconference with AAJ committee. Anne takes Nala for a walk and brings her back. 11:15 – 12:30 Meeting with co-counsel and new client who is in full rigid body brace. Nala tries to tip her over. 12:30 – 1:15 Put Nala in […]

Coluccio Law

06-Jul-17
Washington among legal marijuana states with rise in car crash claims

Washington among legal marijuana states with rise in car crash claims

Since Washington state approved recreational use of marijuana, we have watched to see how it would affect drivers and road safety. A study completed by the Highway Loss Data Institute found an uptick in car collision claims in Colorado, Oregon and Washington since the decriminalization of marijuana. Read the HLDI Study bulletin: Recreational marijuana and collision claim frequencies. Incre
03-Jul-17
Summer Safety for July 4: Forget the sparklers – and other fireworks safety

Summer Safety for July 4: Forget the sparklers – and other fireworks safety

Fireworks (and burn injuries) Fireworks caused 242 injuries—including 23 amputations—in 2016, according to the report from the Washington State Fire Marshal. Here’s a list of all of the public fireworks displays in Washington this week (PDF). But, if you are setting off fireworks this week, it is your responsibility to keep people safe. Your ignition […] The post Summer Safety for July
25-May-17
Why we “Walk for Water” in Seattle

Why we “Walk for Water” in Seattle

Did you think about water this morning? You drank a glass of water, and used a clean, safe toilet. You washed your hands. You made coffee, and started the dishwasher. You worked out, and tossed your gym clothes in the washing machine. You had a hot shower. It’s easy to forget that nearly a billion humans don’t have […] The post Why we “Walk for Water” in Seattle appea

The Trucking Watchdog - Kevin Coluccio

21-Jun-17
Yes, semi truck crashes are way up in Washington this year … and it’s gotten worse

Yes, semi truck crashes are way up in Washington this year … and it’s gotten worse

Update: As of July 1, there’s been 485 crashes* involving semi-trucks in Washington State. That’s 103 more than the same time last year.** Just in the last few weeks, there’s been […]
09-May-17
What happens when sleep is a safety issue?

What happens when sleep is a safety issue?

Recently, I reviewed a Police Report where the truck driver admitted he has only had 3 hours of sleep the night before he caused a serious crash.* For many of […]
25-Apr-17
Everything that’s wrong with this semi-truck dragging a car

Everything that’s wrong with this semi-truck dragging a car

Last week, a big truck hauling 50,000 of carrots collided with a Nissan Maxima on a California freeway. The car wedged under the truck. The truck driver didn’t stop. Fortunately, no one […]

Workers' Comp Central (The Walthew Law Firm)

19-Jun-17
How the Government Shut-Down Impacts L&I

How the Government Shut-Down Impacts L&I

Injured workers who are unable to work as a result of an on-the-job injury rely on their time loss compensation checks. These checks, while they don’t completely replace wages, are a lifeline which allows payment of rent and purchase of food – the basic necessities of life. Often, people in our legislature forget that fact. Continue reading →
04-May-17
Four Ways to Practice Defensive Driving

Four Ways to Practice Defensive Driving

These days it’s not hard to spot distracted drivers – answering phone calls, replying to text messages and paying little attention to the road. Unfortunately, these are the kind of drivers who cause accidents. With more people and cars on Continue reading →
28-Feb-17
Workers’ Comp Under Attack by Big Business

Workers’ Comp Under Attack by Big Business

The following article is from our newsletter. Sign up for our quarterly email and learn more about The Walthew Law Firm, our Everett and Seattle social security disability attorneys, personal injury law, and workers’ compensation. Washington has one of the Continue reading →

Lehmbecker Law

13-Jun-17
Car Accident and Witness Statements: Why They Are Important

Car Accident and Witness Statements: Why They Are Important

One of the most important things we advise anyone to do in the event of a car accident is to get the name and contact information of any witnesses that can be found. Of course, it goes without saying that getting first aid if needed and reporting the accident to the police are essential steps,… [Continue reading] Car Accident and Witness Statements: Why They Are Important The post
05-Jun-17
What if I’m involved in a collision with an Uninsured Driver?

What if I’m involved in a collision with an Uninsured Driver?

Even if you have never been injured in a car accident, you know the drill. Assuming everyone is okay, you get out and ask the other driver for his or her insurance information. But what if they don’t have any? Here are some things to think about. Insurance Has an Important Role on the Road Car… [Continue reading] What if I’m involved in a collision with an Uninsured Driver? The p
25-May-17
The Top 5 Bike Routes In Bellevue, WA

The Top 5 Bike Routes In Bellevue, WA

With flowers blooming, daylight lengthening, and temperatures consistently rising, Spring leaves many of us yearning for more time outdoors. What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to dust off the old two-wheeler in your garage and go for a spin? The start of May marks the beginning of National Bike Month with cyclists across… [Continue reading] The Top 5 Bike Routes In Bellevu

Foster Law

28-Apr-17
Your Worker’s Comp Claim and Social Media

Your Worker’s Comp Claim and Social Media

Social Media has become a big part of many peoples’ lives.
13-Apr-17
Worker’s Compensation Claims and Pain Medication, Part Three

Worker’s Compensation Claims and Pain Medication, Part Three

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
23-Mar-17
Why We Do What We Do

Why We Do What We Do

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully negotiated a pension for a long time client and Vietnam War veteran.

D'Amore Law Group

26-Apr-17
What is the investigation process for a hit and run?

What is the investigation process for a hit and run?

The hit and run process begins with meeting the client and then immediately start the investigation process: notify any possible insurance companies that are involved, find out all the minute details of what happened in the incident from the client, convey that to the investigator. Sometimes the attorney and the client will go out to… Learn More » The post What is the investigation process fo
26-Apr-17
What is considered medical malpractice versus risk of procedure?

What is considered medical malpractice versus risk of procedure?

We often in medical malpractice cases get a lot of calls, a lot of inquiries from clients to say, “Hey, do we have a medical malpractice case here?” or “We think we have” or “We believe we have a medical malpractice case.” But there’s a big distinction between actual medical malpractice versus the risk of… Learn More » The post What is considered medi
14-Apr-17
What does a personal injury attorney do?

What does a personal injury attorney do?

What does a personal injury attorney do? We represent people who have been seriously injured, have lost their jobs, can’t afford to pay their medical bills. That’s what we do, and we try and present their case in the best light to maximize the recovery for their case. You have to bring the expertise of… Learn More » The post What does a personal injury attorney do? appeared first

John Christensen

25-Apr-17
What to do Immediately After a Washington Swimming Pool Accident

What to do Immediately After a Washington Swimming Pool Accident

With the warm weather months almost upon us, many people will be relaxing in and around swimming pools to escape the summer heat. While the most of us will have a safe and fun time, statistics tell us that there will inevitably be an accident or two. According to the CDC, around ten people per... Read more » The post What to do Immediately After a Washington Swimming Pool Accident appeared f
13-Feb-17
What Happens if I was Injured in a Washington DUI Accident?

What Happens if I was Injured in a Washington DUI Accident?

When a driver chooses to hit the road while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI/DWI), they are endangering the lives of themselves, their passengers and other motorists on the road. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three traffic deaths in the United States involve a drunk driver. Alcohol,... Read more » The post What Happens if I was Injured in a W
22-Nov-16
How Social Media can Impact your Tacoma Personal Injury Case

How Social Media can Impact your Tacoma Personal Injury Case

For many Americans, social media is a ubiquitous part of our lives. Pew Research Center found that nearly 75% of adults use social media networking websites or apps. While young adults aged 18-29 are the demographic most likely to use social media, Pew estimates that 46% of people aged 65 or older use social media, compared to... Read more » The post How Social Media can Impact your Tacoma P

James McCormick

18-Apr-17
Judge Allows Avalanche Death Case to Proceed Against Vail

Judge Allows Avalanche Death Case to Proceed Against Vail

13 year old Colin Taft died in an inbound avalanche at Vail on January 22, 2012. His family sued Vail arguing that the avalanche that killed Colin was foreseeable and that Vail was negligent in failing to either make the area safe for skiers by mitigating the known avalanche danger and/or was negligent in failing... Read more » The post Judge Allows Avalanche Death Case to Proceed Against V
22-Mar-17
Are Zip lines Safe?

Are Zip lines Safe?

Outside Magazine published an in depth article recently which examined zip line injuries around the world. The article explored the overall lack of safety standards that exist to regulate the construction and operation of zip lines. Zip lines have proliferated as an adventure tourism staple. They can be found in the US, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and... Read more » The post Are Zip lines Sa
02-Mar-17
A Very Real Look at an Avalanche Rescue

A Very Real Look at an Avalanche Rescue

This avalanche burial and rescue was captured on video from the perspectives of victim and the companion rescuer. Fortunately, the victim was located and uncovered without any apparent injury. However, had these skiers not been skiing together and properly equipped, the worst could have occurred. The video is about 10 minutes long. Its painstaking how... Read more » The post A Very Real L

Rivera Law Offices

07-Mar-17
Access Your Electronic Medical Records

Access Your Electronic Medical Records

The law has changed how much medical providers can charge for medical records. For years, Washington law (RCW 70.02.010 and WAC 246-08-400) controlled what a provider could charge for coping records. This law was enacted because healthcare providers had to pay staff to manually photocopy the records. To off-set that expense, providers were allowed to […]
06-Aug-16
You Can’t Handle the Truth!!!

You Can’t Handle the Truth!!!

Did you know that when I present a car-crash case to a JURY, I CAN’T tell them that: The INSURANCE COMPANY pays the verdict, NOT the DRIVER that caused the collision. The at-fault driver’s insurance company pays the verdict, their lawyer and ALL the fancy experts and trial exhibits. The at-fault driver, the person who […]
09-Jun-16
Who Pays for my Medical Bills?

Who Pays for my Medical Bills?

So, you’ve been in a car accident and you’re injured? The first question most people have is: Who is going to pay my bills? This is when the law can get complicated. Technically, the other person is responsible for paying your medical bills. If they have insurance, their insurance company will usually pay for your […]

Welch & Condon

22-Feb-17
Social Security Process/How to qualify

Social Security Process/How to qualify

We get a lot of callers asking “How do I qualify for Social Security?” Great question! All applicants must go through the sequential evaluation process and I’m going to talk about what that is in this post. The sequential evaluation process is the process by which Social Security determines if someone is disabled as defined … Continue reading Social Security Process/How t
29-Jun-16
Legal Help

Legal Help

I get quite a few questions on this blog and on the phone which start with, “I already have an attorney . . ” Which begs the question – Why don’t people feel comfortable asking their attorneys questions? Are they scared? Intimidated? Is the attorney impatient or in a hurry? Injured workers have to be … Continue reading Legal Help
10-Feb-16
Future Medical Care- Longshore

Future Medical Care- Longshore

If you have a Longshore* claim, and have not settled future medical care with an 8(i) agreement – then you have lifetime medical coverage for conditions related to your injury. That sounds great – but I like to tell my clients this does not mean treatment is automatically authorized, it means you have the right … Continue reading Future Medical Care- Longshore

The Amateur Law Professor Blog (Justin Walsh)

21-Feb-17
ILG Wins at Division I: Stealing your Parents' Car Does Not Impose Liability on Parents

ILG Wins at Division I: Stealing your Parents' Car Does Not Impose Liability on Parents

Morgan v. HebertIn here it first news, this opinion has not even hit the courts.wa.gov daily email. Why? Because it was emailed directly to Issaquah Law Group, as it is our appeal. Click on the case name to view a PDF of the opinion. Though unpublished (at present), it is our hope Division I will publish and help clarify the law of replevin.So what happened? In short, Michael was estranged from hi
02-Feb-17
WA Supreme Court Curtails Insurance Fair Conduct Act Claims

WA Supreme Court Curtails Insurance Fair Conduct Act Claims

Perez-Crisantos v. State Farm One of the most oft-litigated IFCA issues is what happens when the offer a plaintiff gets from their own insurance company vastly differs from what the claim is worth. The Washington Supreme Court clarified this today in Perez-Crisantos. The parties had a legitimate dispute over whether certain injuries were causally related to the incident. In review of the
02-Feb-17
WA Supreme Court Upholds Director Liability for Unpaid Wages Post-Bankruptcy

WA Supreme Court Upholds Director Liability for Unpaid Wages Post-Bankruptcy

Allen v. DameronThis case involves Advanced Interactive Systems. Why am I excited to blawg about this? Well, your humble attorney used to be a humble IT guy. His first IT job was at Advanced Interactive Systems. The company was known for a variety of products, but specialized in law enforcement and military weapons simulators, which included a "shoot back" option, which could shoot non-lethal muni

Luvera Law Firm

15-Feb-17
Bicyclist hit by valet driver shares safety tips for the road and the courtroom

Bicyclist hit by valet driver shares safety tips for the road and the courtroom

A jury recently awarded our clients, Thyce and Amy Colyn, $38.25 million, after a hotel valet driver using an illegal shortcut to cross a one-way street broadsided Thyce and permanently injured him as he cycled home from work on his bike. Before the accident, the valet’s employer, Standard Parking, had started parking downtown Seattle hotel […] The post Bicyclist hit by valet driver shares s
21-Dec-16
Olympus executives plead the Fifth about deadly outbreaks tied to medical scopes

Olympus executives plead the Fifth about deadly outbreaks tied to medical scopes

Three senior executives at scope maker Olympus Corp., which is under federal investigation for its role in superbug outbreaks, repeatedly invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when questioned recently about internal company emails. We are representing Theresa Bigler with a wrongful death claim against Olympus Corp. after her husband died in 2013, following being infected [
16-Dec-16
$38 Million Verdict for Bicyclist Hit by Valet Driver Using Illegal Shortcut

$38 Million Verdict for Bicyclist Hit by Valet Driver Using Illegal Shortcut

We are proud to announce that today a jury awarded our client a $38 million verdict, after he was hit on his bicycle by a valet driver using an illegal shortcut to cross a one-way street in downtown Seattle. The valet driver’s company, Standard Parking, knew that its drivers were regularly taking the shortcut despite […] The post $38 Million Verdict for Bicyclist Hit by Valet Driver Us

Law Office of Harry Williams LLC

15-Dec-16
May judges nap during trial?

May judges nap during trial?

May judges and jurors nap during trial? Today, the Washington Supreme Court said yes. It was a murder trial. But they were just naps. During Noel Caldellis’ trial, On two observed occasions, the trial judge dozed off for short periods of time during the conduct of the trial The judge was not the only one […]
03-Dec-16
Police Officer Safety: Tragedies and Statistics

Police Officer Safety: Tragedies and Statistics

I am moved by the story of Tacoma Police Officer Reginald “Jake?? Gutierrez, who was killed in the line of duty while saving the lives of his partner and his killer’s wife. Those who can afford to should consider donating to his memorial fund. Nothing can compensate for a lost life, but that should not obscure […]
22-Nov-16
Know your rights at protests and demonstrations

Know your rights at protests and demonstrations

Know your rights and insist that the police respect your rights. Dissenting voices must be heard. Here is a link to a basic Know Your Rights Guide by the ACLU about your rights at demonstrations and protests. Referring to injuries and militarized police tactics at the Standing Rock protests in North Dakota, this Guardian piece […]

The Hanley Law Firm

12-Dec-16
5 signs that nursing home abuse has affected your loved one

5 signs that nursing home abuse has affected your loved one

It's not always easy to tell if a loved one has been affected by nursing home abuse. The elderly sometimes suffer from disorders or diseases that leave them confused or weak, so they are at a higher risk of injuring...
12-Sep-16
Should You Sign A Non-Disparagement Clause?

Should You Sign A Non-Disparagement Clause?

If an individual has received notice that that he or she is soon to be laid off from a job, he or she may be offered a severance package. According to Washington law, employers have no obligation to offer a...
11-Sep-16
RCKC Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement

RCKC Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement

In December 2014, along with the Rekhi & Wolk law firm, The Hanley Law Firm, PLLC filed a class action in King County Superior Court on behalf of employees who were employed by Recovery Centers of King County (RCKC) from...

Remedial Action Law Blog (Pfau Cochran Vertetis Am

19-Feb-16
Seattle City Council’s Resolution to Abolish Youth Incarceration

Seattle City Council’s Resolution to Abolish Youth Incarceration

In August 2012, King County voters approved a nine-year property tax increase to build a $210 million Children and Family Justice Center to replace the rundown Youth Services Center (“YSC??), which houses Juvenile Court, Juvenile Court Services, and the Juvenile Detention Center. Anyone who has been to the dilapidated YSC understands that it must be […] The post Seattle City Council’s
11-Dec-15
Sexual Misconduct by Police Officers

Sexual Misconduct by Police Officers

As the nation has debated excessive force by police officers, another quietly pervasive issue was investigated by the AP: sexual misconduct by law enforcement. Sexual assault, which is already one of the most underreported crimes, is even less likely to be reported when the aggressor is a police officer. Victims fear retribution for reporting the […] The post Sexual Misconduct by Police Offi
06-Dec-15
Class Inaction: The Roberts Court’s Continued Deck Stacking Against Class Action Litigants (Part One)

Class Inaction: The Roberts Court’s Continued Deck Stacking Against Class Action Litigants (Part One)

For those that follow class action law and United States Supreme Court jurisprudence on the subject, it is no secret that the current Court, headed by Justice Roberts, is no friend to class action plaintiffs, particularly consumers. In AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, 563 U.S. 333 (2011), a 5-4 majority of the Court held that the […] The post Class Inaction: The Roberts Court’s Continued D

Law Cat (John Messina)

10-Sep-15
We Never Stop Learning

We Never Stop Learning

I was born in Tacoma in December of 1939, making me 75 years old. My first home was with my parents, Italian immigrant grandparents, and my four maternal uncles. Italian was my first language. My grandfather used to say, “Quando si passa quarant’ anni, la vita e nelle divine mani,” meaning, “When you pass 40 years [of age], your life is in the hands of
31-Jan-14
Italian criminal injustice system

Italian criminal injustice system

My grandparents came to the United States from Italy. I am proud of my Italian heritage. I am not proud of the Italian criminal justice system. It is dysfunctional and unfair. There are long delays before an accused person gets his or her day in court. There is no presumption of innocence. Strict rules of evidence do not apply. Judges go into the jury room to “help
06-Jan-14
The Epiphany or Little Christmas

The Epiphany or Little Christmas

Today, January 6th, is the date of the Epiphany, which is more celebrated in many countries than Christmas. Generally, this Greek-originated word means an “aha” moment, when one suddenly sees or understands something in a new or very clear way. Religiously, it is a Christian holy day honoring the travel of the three kings to visit the Christ child. The concept of

Washington Product Liability Blog (SGB)

03-Aug-15
Virginia Mason fails to report "superbug" outbreak

Virginia Mason fails to report "superbug" outbreak

The Seattle outbreak entailed dangerous or deadly infections spread by tainted dueodenoscopes, even after cleaning according to Manufacturer’s guidelines. This latest report from the Washington State Department of Health faulted Virginia Mason for failing to properly notify state health officials of the outbreak, via a required report that tracks such dangerous events – Virginia Mason detect
06-Jul-15
Fiat Chrysler accused of neglect in 23 recalls

Fiat Chrysler accused of neglect in 23 recalls

Here at SGB we hold product manufacturers accountable. Our defective automobile product liability team commends everyone reading this New York Times article concerning the strong allegations of Chrysler's neglect and corner cutting, all of which needlessly endangers lives. Bravo to the Federal Regulators for conducting the rare public hearing concerning safety issues focused on a single auto manuf
17-Jun-15
Deadly Superbug Bacteria - "CRE"

Deadly Superbug Bacteria - "CRE"

The Seattle Times reported that dozens of patients of patients at Virginia Mason Medical Center were infected with the "Superbug" bacteria carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) between 2012 and 2014. The article reported that the infections occurred when endoscopes contaminated with bacteria were used on other patients. That is, a scope used in one patient was then used in another patient

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer (Farber Law Group)

30-Apr-15
Bicycle helmet testing: not all helmets pass muster

Bicycle helmet testing: not all helmets pass muster

Wearing a bicycle helmet is a must for all bicyclists, both young and old. Bicycle helmets save lives and prevent traumatic brain injuries. An Institute of Medicine review of bicycle accident concussions found that wearing a helmet reduced the risk of a traumatic brain injury by almost 70%. In the past twenty years, 90% of […]
27-Apr-15
Following too closely, a common cause of Washington car accidents

Following too closely, a common cause of Washington car accidents

Tailgating is when one driver follows another vehicle too closely and fails to leave enough room to stop to avoid a collision in a situation in which a sudden stop is required. When weather is good, it is daylight and driving conditions are optimal, a following driver should be at least 3 seconds behind the […]
25-Apr-15
Man loses legs in car accident after Deputy Sheriff runs stop sign

Man loses legs in car accident after Deputy Sheriff runs stop sign

The Washington State Patrol, in a media release, said they are investigating a four-car accident in which a pedestrian — a 59-year-old Arlington man — was seriously injured, requiring the amputation of both of his legs. The accident occurred on April 17 at the intersection of 23rd Street and Rockefeller Avenue at 11:45am. The WSP […]

Social Security Disability Law Blog (SGB)

23-Aug-14
Washington State Supreme Court ruling addresses the inhumane practice of “Boarding” the mentally ill

Washington State Supreme Court ruling addresses the inhumane practice of “Boarding” the mentally ill

Starting next week, hospitals in Washington State will be prohibited from “boarding” psychiatric patients in emergency departments while they wait for inpatient beds to open up. The change comes as a result of a recent state Supreme Court ruling. “Boarding” is the practice of holding acutely ill psychiatric patients in emergency rooms—frequently in makeshift holding … Continue Reading
01-Aug-14
Date Last Insured: What it is and how it affects your Social Security Disability Insurance case

Date Last Insured: What it is and how it affects your Social Security Disability Insurance case

How do I become insured? By working and paying taxes on your earnings, you become insured for SSDI. SSDI is an “insurance” program. Just like auto insurance, you have to pay your premiums to collect. You pay your SSDI premiums when you pay FICA or payroll taxes. If you are working “under the table” without … Continue Reading
19-Jul-14
Vision 2025 — Could your local Social Security Administration office be at risk?

Vision 2025 — Could your local Social Security Administration office be at risk?

Disabled individuals face many challenges in applying for Social Security Disability benefits, including a high denial rate and long waits for approval. Soon, however, they may be facing a new hurdle: The inability to get in-person help from a local field office. The Social Security Administration may be trying to redesign the way the agency … Continue Reading

Make Safe

08-Aug-14
Baby Clare: A Hot Car Story (Nightmare)

Baby Clare: A Hot Car Story (Nightmare)

[NOTE: This post was originally published on Vancouver Family Magazine’s website. You can find the original article here.] Let me tell you the story of what happened to 7-month-old baby, Clare. June 2001. Tuesday. Perry, Iowa. Dennis Engholm, 38, and Kari Engholm, 34, prepare to leave their upper-class home for work. Dennis works for Iowa […]
27-Jun-14
Proposed Census Changes Dangerous to Area Cyclists

Proposed Census Changes Dangerous to Area Cyclists

For years the U.S. Census Bureau has recorded and analyzed the way in which Americans commute to work. The Census Bureau is considering eliminating the biking and walking questions from the survey. Eliminating these questions would be unfortunate on many levels–but severely so to area cyclists. Portland ranks among the highest in the nation for the percentage […]
12-Jun-14
Stepping Up To The Plate

Stepping Up To The Plate

I was 10 or 11 years old when I stepped from the on-deck circle and looked up the third baseline to get the sign from coach. I hated coming to the plate in these situations. This time was even worse. This time we were down by a run. It was the last inning. The tying run stood on third […]

Legal Rights 101 (Premier Law Group)

17-Apr-13
What to do if you are stopped by the police

What to do if you are stopped by the police

I was stopped by the police last year; the encounter was peaceful and went fairly well. Thinking back about it, however, I realized there were some things I wished I knew/remembered when the police stopped me on the highway. Here are the top 5 things everyone should know when they are stopped by the police […]

Marler Blog: Food Litigation

24-Jul-17
Botulism Risk Prompts Bush Bean Recall

Botulism Risk Prompts Bush Bean Recall

A nationwide baked beans recall has been issued for three varieties of Bush’s Best Baked Beans because a canning defect could allow harmful bacterial growth. Bush is voluntarily recalling certain... Continue Reading
21-Jul-17
Salmonella Kiambu Outbreak: Yellow Maradol Papayas

Salmonella Kiambu Outbreak: Yellow Maradol Papayas

Illnesses in Iowa, 1, Kentucky, 1, Louisiana, 1, Maryland, 5, Massachusetts, 1, Minnesota, 1, New Jersey, 12, New York, 13, Pennsylvania, 4, Texas, 1, Utah, 1 and Virginia, 6. The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu... Continue Reading
21-Jul-17
Petting Zoo possible link in E. coli Death and Illness

Petting Zoo possible link in E. coli Death and Illness

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that a 5-year-old Wright County boy is fighting for his life after contracting a strain of E. coli that killed his younger sister earlier this week.... Continue Reading

The Legal Examiner

24-Jul-17
Senator Schumer Calls For Tougher Tractor Trailer Underride Guard Laws

Senator Schumer Calls For Tougher Tractor Trailer Underride Guard Laws

One of the most dangerous types of truck accidents is a truck underride collision — when a passenger vehicle strikes a commercial truck and then slides underneath it. Such collisions commonly occur when a commercial truck jackknifes — when the [...]
24-Jul-17
The Nursing Home Industry’s War to Deny Patients Their Day in Court

The Nursing Home Industry’s War to Deny Patients Their Day in Court

The proposed “revisions?? of an important government rule roll back the prohibition on pre-dispute forced arbitration agreements and allow for forced arbitration as a condition of admission to nursing homes, closing the courthouse doors for many. It's important to make your voice heard on this proposed step backwards by submitting public comments urging that our most vulnerable be protected.
24-Jul-17
New Living Safer: Taking a Closer Look at Medicating in America

New Living Safer: Taking a Closer Look at Medicating in America

There is no doubt that modern medical advances have done amazing things for patients who need treatment, but many argue the pharmaceutical industry is still fraught with dangerous problems. For one, the field is run by multibillion-dollar drug manufacturers who [...]

Jonathan Turley

24-Jul-17
San Diego Professor Criticizes Those Wishing “War Criminal” John McCain Sympathy Over His Cancer

San Diego Professor Criticizes Those Wishing “War Criminal” John McCain Sympathy Over His Cancer

Another controversy over free speech was triggered this week on social media by an academic expressing hateful views. Various people have called for San Diego State University Political Science Professor Jonathan Graubart to be fired after denouncing those wishing Sen. John McCain best wishes for his recovery. Graubart called McCain a “war criminal” and said … Continue reading
24-Jul-17
Government Ethics and the Russian Investigation: How Trump Officials, Investigators, and Critics Have Created An Ethical Quagmire In Washington

Government Ethics and the Russian Investigation: How Trump Officials, Investigators, and Critics Have Created An Ethical Quagmire In Washington

Below is column in USA Today on the widening number of ethical issues generated during the Trump Administration. I have been critical of some of the practices of the Trump Administration from nepotism to retroactive waivers to failures to divest. However, there should be equal concern and attention over some of the actions of Trump … Continue reading Government Ethics and the Russian Invest
24-Jul-17
Police Seek Georgia Couple In Videotaped Assault on Restaurant Owner and Daughter

Police Seek Georgia Couple In Videotaped Assault on Restaurant Owner and Daughter

Baxley, Georgia was the scene of a deeply disturbing confrontation between two customers and a restaurant owner. Qwik Chik owner Jeanette Norris is shown being repeatedly punched by a woman whose male companion then slugged her teenage daughter. The suspects were identified by police as Nathaniel and Latasha Smith (right). Reportedly, the Smith’s were upset … Continue reading Police S

SCOTUSblog

24-Jul-17
Petition of the day

Petition of the day

The petition of the day is: Conagra Brands, Inc. v. Briseño 16-1221 Issue: Whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 permits a district court to certify a damages class where there is no reliable, administratively feasible method of identifying the members of the class. The post Petition of the day appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
24-Jul-17
An introduction to the Alien Tort Statute and corporate liability: In Plain English

An introduction to the Alien Tort Statute and corporate liability: In Plain English

Founded in Jerusalem nearly a century ago, Jordan’s Arab Bank now has over 600 branches on five continents. The bank describes itself as “an active and leading partner in the socio-economic development?? of the Middle East – a description borne out by its work with the U.S. Agency for International Development, Oxfam, Save the Children […] The post An introduction to the Alien Tort Statute a
24-Jul-17
Monday round-up

Monday round-up

Briefly: In The Wall Street Journal, Brent Kendall reports that a “reflective Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg offered something of a lament Saturday night for the polarized state of national politics, speaking to a theater audience following a play about her late friend and ideological sparring partner, Justice Antonin Scalia.?? At the National Conference of State […] The post Monday round-up ap

Legal Writing Prof Blog

24-Jul-17
Congratulations, ALWD!

Congratulations, ALWD!

The Association of Legal Writing Directors ("ALWD") finished a great conference this past weekend at Minnesota Law School. Congratulations to Professors Megan McAlpin (chair), Anne Mullins (program chair), Tenielle Fordyce-Ruff (site chair), Chris Soper and Brad Clary (site hosts), and...
17-Jul-17
Western Regional Legal Writing Conference at Seattle University School of Law

Western Regional Legal Writing Conference at Seattle University School of Law

Registration is now open for the Western Regional Legal Writing Conference to be held at Seattle University School of Law on August 25 and 26, 2017. Although there is no registration fee, the organizers need a headcount, so please register...
16-Jul-17
Scribes--The American Society of Legal Writers--Is Moving Its National Headquarters to The John Marshall Law School in Chicago

Scribes--The American Society of Legal Writers--Is Moving Its National Headquarters to The John Marshall Law School in Chicago

ers -- will be moving its national headquarters from Texas to The John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

Lawyerist

24-Jul-17
Solo Tech, Philando Castile, and a Hip-Hop Mogul

Solo Tech, Philando Castile, and a Hip-Hop Mogul

Three podcasts we're listening to this week: New Solo, 74 Seconds, and Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty Solo Tech, Philando Castile, and a Hip-Hop Mogul was originally published on Lawyerist.com.
24-Jul-17
The Bar Exam: Tips for Exam Day Success

The Bar Exam: Tips for Exam Day Success

Here are some tips to help you get through your bar exam. The Bar Exam: Tips for Exam Day Success was originally published on Lawyerist.com.
21-Jul-17
How Lawyers Work: Scott Bassett, Virtual Lawyer and Tech Enthusiast

How Lawyers Work: Scott Bassett, Virtual Lawyer and Tech Enthusiast

n this week's edition of How Lawyers Work, we talked to Scott Bassett, a lawyer, professor, musician, and tech enthusiast. How Lawyers Work: Scott Bassett, Virtual Lawyer and Tech Enthusiast was originally published on Lawyerist.com.

American Constitution Society

24-Jul-17
New CFPB Rule – a Poster Child for Regulation

New CFPB Rule – a Poster Child for Regulation

by Jean R. Sternlight, Saltman Professor of Law, Boyd School of Law, UNLV*This is part of ACSblog's Symposium on Regulatory RollbackThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) just issued a new rule prohibiting financial service providers from using forced arbitration to prevent their customers from suing the company in class actions. While many of us believe this rule is a “gr
24-Jul-17
The Stealth Attack on the Environment

The Stealth Attack on the Environment

by Daniel Farber, Sho Sato Professor of Law & Co-Faculty Director, Center For Law, Energy & The Environment, University of California, Berkeley*This is part of ACSblog's Symposium on Regulatory RollbackWhile public attention has been focused on health care legislation, immigration and the Russia scandal, a lot has been happening under the radar in Washington. In numerous government age
24-Jul-17
Deregulation at Work

Deregulation at Work

by Charlotte Garden, associate professor at Seattle University School of Law*This is part of ACSblog's Symposium on Regulatory RollbackWith key National Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor appointments nearing confirmation votes, the Trump administration’s labor policy will soon be in full swing. There is little doubt that that policy will involve some 180-degree reversals from

Brennan Center for Justice

24-Jul-17
The Case for Courage

The Case for Courage

The Case for CourageAndrew CohenJuly 24, 2017 Fight for voting rights, not just for yourself but for your neighbor, too.
24-Jul-17
Who Were the Russians Working For?

Who Were the Russians Working For?

Who Were the Russians Working For?Ciara Torres-SpelliscyJuly 24, 2017 If any of the Russians who met with Donald Trump Jr are convicted, it will make a difference if they were working for the Kremlin.
24-Jul-17
Trump Cracks Down On Marijuana Users, Campaigners Say

Trump Cracks Down On Marijuana Users, Campaigners Say

Trump Cracks Down On Marijuana Users, Campaigners SayMonday, July 24, 2017 - 9:30amMedia Source: NewsweekTrump Cracks Down on Marijuana Users, Campaigners Say

Consumer Law & Policy Blog

24-Jul-17
House Vote on CRA Resolution on CFPB Arbitration Rule Could Come Tuesday

House Vote on CRA Resolution on CFPB Arbitration Rule Could Come Tuesday

by Jeff Sovern The House Rules Committee is meeting today at 5:00 to consider granting a rule for the House to take up H. J. Res. 111, under which the House would vote to block the CFPB arbitration rule from...
24-Jul-17
House Financial Services Committe Minority Staff Issues Report on CFPB

House Financial Services Committe Minority Staff Issues Report on CFPB

The report is titled THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU IN PERSPECTIVE. Quoting now from the findings listed in the Executive Summary: Before the Consumer Bureau was created, financial regulators prioritized the profits of Wall Street firms at the expense of...
24-Jul-17
Chamber of Commerce Threatens to Use CRA Vote on CFPB Arbitration in Grading Legislators

Chamber of Commerce Threatens to Use CRA Vote on CFPB Arbitration in Grading Legislators

by Jeff Sovern The Chamber's letter to House members is here. Here is the relevant text (bolding in original): The U.S. Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber") urges you to support H.J. Res. 111, which would undo a rule left over by...

Mass Tort Litigation Blog

24-Jul-17
Skadden Summer 2017 Class Action Chronicle

Skadden Summer 2017 Class Action Chronicle

Skadden Arps has posted its Class Action Chronicle for Summer 2017, which includes updates on Third-Party Litigation Funding, Class Certification Decisions, and Class Action Fairness Act Decisions.
16-Jul-17
Judge Weinstein, 50 Years on the Bench

Judge Weinstein, 50 Years on the Bench

Judge Jack Weinstein of the Eastern District of New York, who is noted for his opinions in many mass torts including Agent Orange, has surpassed 50 years on the bench. Shibani Gokhale, At 95, Weinstein Keeps Going After 50 Years...
03-Jun-17
A Note to Mass Tort Plaintiffs on HR 985

A Note to Mass Tort Plaintiffs on HR 985

HR 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017, has now passed the House and is pending in the Senate's Committee on the Judiciary. How might that bill affect plaintiffs involved in mass...

Real Lawyers Have Blogs

24-Jul-17
Don’t measure the easy when it comes to law firm Internet marketing

Don’t measure the easy when it comes to law firm Internet marketing

Are you focused on the easy numbers (clicks, views, likes) when it comes to Internet marketing? Rather than focusing on something easy, widely respected marketer, author and speaker, Seth Godin suggests that you ask: What is it that you hope to accomplish? Not what you hope to measure as a result of this social media...
21-Jul-17
Blogging for learning and networking for legal tech entrepreneurs

Blogging for learning and networking for legal tech entrepreneurs

Spending four days this week at AALL (American Association of Law Libraries) I was blown away by the amount of legal tech driving the law. I was also struck again by legal tech companies failure to use Internet engagement to learn, to collaborate with other legal tech companies and to get known. Legal tech entrepreneurs...
13-Jul-17
Will I see you at the AALL Annual Conference in Austin?

Will I see you at the AALL Annual Conference in Austin?

I’ll be attending the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Annual Conference and Meeting in Austin this Sunday through Tuesday. A couple of my friends and legal industry leaders, Bob Ambrogi and Ed Walters, have mentioned more than once that AALL is a good conference and that I should go. I’m following their advice and...

DC Medical Malpractice & Patient Safety

23-Jul-17
As Trumpcare founders, GOP offers harsh paths for government on health

As Trumpcare founders, GOP offers harsh paths for government on health

The Republicans haven’t waved a white flag—yet. They may never formally surrender. But the GOP’s seven-year, take-no-prisoners campaign to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, has foundered. For good? Political prediction is a knucklehead’s sport. It’s never safe to predict what’s going to happen, especially when unpredictable tragedies rear up like Sen. John [&#
21-Jul-17
Why you will see many fewer erectile dysfunction ads this fall: a story of crazy costs

Why you will see many fewer erectile dysfunction ads this fall: a story of crazy costs

This fall’s National Football League games will be markedly different in an unexpected way that also offers insight into the nation’s skyrocketing costs of medical care. The makers of the erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra and Cialis are yanking $50 million in advertising from TV broadcasts of NFL games, their top contact point with male consumers. Indeed, the […]
19-Jul-17
Don’t give medical device makers more time before disclosing product woes

Don’t give medical device makers more time before disclosing product woes

Pro-business and anti-consumer lawmakers in Congress are racing to slacken rules for medical device makers to report problems with their products. This move may imperil more patients, many of whom already have been harmed and some even killed already by defective and dangerous medical devices. The dispute focuses on a provision to triple the time […]

Kids In Danger

21-Jul-17
#FamilyVoicesFriday: Jamie’s Story

#FamilyVoicesFriday: Jamie’s Story

This week, we are honoring the memory of Jamie, who was killed in July 1998 when he became trapped between his crib mattress and the mattress support. The mattress, which was purchased with his crib from Cosco, was not a … Continue reading →
14-Jul-17
KID Safe Sleep Checklist Helps Caregivers Evaluate Infant Sleep Products

KID Safe Sleep Checklist Helps Caregivers Evaluate Infant Sleep Products

Safe sleep messaging can be overwhelming for new parents, especially considering the number and variety of products available on store shelves. However, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) remains the leading cause of preventable death among infants 0-1. In fact, incidence … Continue reading →
05-Jul-17
The Biggest Recalls of 2017 (So Far)

The Biggest Recalls of 2017 (So Far)

Summer is in full swing and we’ve made it halfway through 2017. Several dozen children’s products have been recalled this year – already outpacing 2016 recalls. At this time of year, we like to remind parents and caregivers about the … Continue reading →

The Pop Tort.com

20-Jul-17
HuffPo Repost: Blocking the Courts: The Trump Triple Threat

HuffPo Repost: Blocking the Courts: The Trump Triple Threat

One thing seems undeniably true about the health care bill’s demise: when the public has a right to something, it’s pretty hard for politicians to take that away. But things aren’t always so simple, especially when the public may be...
05-Jul-17
Policing: Congress’ Bad New Federal Idea

Policing: Congress’ Bad New Federal Idea

On this very sad anniversary of the senseless police shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, we are reminded of two subsequent after-effects/events: the horrendous ambush killing of three Baton Rouge police officers 12 days later; and, to date, the...
26-Jun-17
HuffPo Repost: Big Pharma Worms Its Way Into Congress’ Medical Malpractice Bill

HuffPo Repost: Big Pharma Worms Its Way Into Congress’ Medical Malpractice Bill

While the nation pays close attention to the Senate’s health care bill this week, the U.S. House of Representatives intends to do more egregious harm to everyday people who encounter the health care system. On Wednesday, the House will vote...

Corporate Crime Reporter

20-Jul-17
DC Disciplinary Counsel Hamilton Fox Won’t Let Whistleblower Lawyer Lynne Bernabei Go

DC Disciplinary Counsel Hamilton Fox Won’t Let Whistleblower Lawyer Lynne Bernabei Go

Hamilton Fox is the DC Disciplinary Counsel. His job — to protect the public and the courts from unethical conduct by members of the bar of the District of Columbia. There are thousands of lawyers in Washington DC — a large number of them representing powerful corporate criminals. But Hamilton Fox has chosen to focus […] The post DC Disciplinary Counsel Hamilton Fox Won’t Let Whi
19-Jul-17
Hui Chen on Corporate Crime in the Age of Trump

Hui Chen on Corporate Crime in the Age of Trump

For two years, Hui Chen was the Justice Department’s compliance counsel. A company under investigation would come into the Fraud Section trying to convince federal prosecutors to decline a prosecution or enter into a deferred or non prosecution agreement – anything but a guilty plea. One of the factors in making that determination – […] The post Hui Chen on Corporate Crime in the Age
19-Jul-17
Dr. Peter Lurie Named President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest

Dr. Peter Lurie Named President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest

Dr. Peter G. Lurie will be the new executive director and president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Lurie will succeed Michael Jacobson, who co-founded the nonprofit nutrition and food-safety watchdog organization in 1971. Lurie was most recently the Associate Commissioner for Public Health Strategy and Analysis at the Food and Drug […] The post Dr. Peter Lurie Named Presid

Dwyer Williams Potter

17-Jul-17
Child Awarded $53 Million for Brain Injury

Child Awarded $53 Million for Brain Injury

The post Child Awarded $53 Million for Brain Injury appeared first on http://roydwyertemp.wpengine.com Your brain needs enough oxygen and blood for it to function regularly. During childbirth, an inadequate supply of oxygen to the infant’s brain can lead to moderate to severe brain injury. Prompt hospital intervention is necessary for the infant to avoid severe or worse, fatal brain injury. Effect
03-Jul-17
“Inattentive Blindness?? Causing More Pedestrian Accidents

“Inattentive Blindness?? Causing More Pedestrian Accidents

The post “Inattentive Blindness?? Causing More Pedestrian Accidents appeared first on http://roydwyertemp.wpengine.com Oregon’s Department of Transportation said that around 64 pedestrian accidents statewide in the past 5 years were caused by distracted drivers and pedestrians. Although concerns and laws surrounding distracted drivers have increased, very little is said when it comes to distracted
15-Jun-17
Oregon Jury Awards $1 Million in Punitive Damages for Slip and Fall

Oregon Jury Awards $1 Million in Punitive Damages for Slip and Fall

The post Oregon Jury Awards $1 Million in Punitive Damages for Slip and Fall appeared first on http://roydwyertemp.wpengine.com An 84-year old man was awarded approximately $1.6 million in a slip and fall lawsuit against a supermarket, $1 million of which was for punitive damages. The case stemmed from an incident in December 2014 when the plaintiff slipped on spilt liquid laundry detergent while

Drug Injury Watch

13-Jul-17
Keytruda, Opdivo, And Yervoy May Be Associated With Vision Loss And Retinal Detachment In Addition To Uveitis

Keytruda, Opdivo, And Yervoy May Be Associated With Vision Loss And Retinal Detachment In Addition To Uveitis

In June 2017 The FDA Announced It Is Evaluating Possible Drug Label Changes And The Need For Other Regulatory Actions (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) According to the document "Potential Signals of Serious Risks/New Safety Information Identified by the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS): January - March 2017", the FDA is evaluating the extent of ocular toxicities including visi
26-Jun-17
Despite The High Number Of Actemra - Pancreatitis Cases Reported To FDA, No Warning Added To Drug Label

Despite The High Number Of Actemra - Pancreatitis Cases Reported To FDA, No Warning Added To Drug Label

June 2017 Investigative Article Published By STAT Calls Into Question FDA Oversight After Drugs Are Approved By Agency (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Actemra (tocilizumab) is approved by the FDA for the treatment of several different medical conditions: Moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to one or more Disease-Modif
19-Jun-17
There Is Continuing Concern About Whether Victoza Is Associated With Pancreatic Cancer As A Possible Side Effect

There Is Continuing Concern About Whether Victoza Is Associated With Pancreatic Cancer As A Possible Side Effect

The FDA Briefing Materials For A June 2017 Advisory Committee Meeting On Victoza Include A Discussion Of This Safety Issue (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) On June 20, 2017 there will be an FDA Advisory Committee meeting to discuss Novo Nordisk's supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for approval of Victoza® (liraglutide) injection to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular e

Citizen Vox

12-Jul-17
Donald Trump, Jr. Email Raises Host of Potential Criminal Violations

Donald Trump, Jr. Email Raises Host of Potential Criminal Violations

The revelation that Donald Trump, Jr. jumped on an offer to meet with a person described as a “Russian government attorney?? bringing the Trump campaign gifts of documents that would injure the image of Hillary Clinton and help sway the election for Trump not only has ethical ramifications, it also raises a host of potential […]
12-Jul-17
CFPB Arbitration Rule: Chamber Sides with Wall Street Over Consumers & Small Businesses

CFPB Arbitration Rule: Chamber Sides with Wall Street Over Consumers & Small Businesses

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce wasted no time in opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final arbitration rule that was released Monday, criticizing it as a “brazen?? act. Too often, consumers are blocked by “rip-off clauses??, a fine-print trick that banks and predatory lenders use to evade accountability and conceal illegal behavior by prohibiting individuals and small […]
05-Jul-17
Corporate America Must Fess Up About Its Political Spending

Corporate America Must Fess Up About Its Political Spending

In a political environment teeming with corporate giveaways, politicians’ reliance on huge donors to get and remain in power and a president steeped in potential conflicts of interest, it is more important than ever that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issue a rule requiring all public companies to disclose their political spending. Unfortunately, […]

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10-Jul-17
Chemerinsky on Supreme Court cases that affect the rights of injured victims to seek compensation in court

Chemerinsky on Supreme Court cases that affect the rights of injured victims to seek compensation in court

Erwin Chemerinsky has published a short comment on two recent Supreme Court opinions that have the effect of closing the courthouse doors to those who have suffered serious injuries. You can read the comment here.
06-Jul-17
Appeals Court in Wisconsin finds med mal cap unconstitutional

Appeals Court in Wisconsin finds med mal cap unconstitutional

The intermediate appeals court in Wisconsin has ruled that the state's $750,000 cap for non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases is unconstitutional. The TortsProf blog has a summary of the court's conclusion here.
30-Jun-17
While the country is distracted by tweets, investigations, and failed Senate bills, the House votes to federalize medical malpractice

While the country is distracted by tweets, investigations, and failed Senate bills, the House votes to federalize medical malpractice

In my most recent post I reported that the ABA opposed a bill currently under consideration by the House of Representatives which would impose a cap on state medial malpractice claims. Today, I unfortunately have to report that the House voted in favor of the bill. If enacted into law, it will impose a $250,000 limit on non-economic damages in med mal suits that involve coverage

Above the Law

07-Jul-17
July CLE Lineup: Paris Accord Aftermath, Government Contracting, And Recent Developments In Electronically Stored Information

July CLE Lineup: Paris Accord Aftermath, Government Contracting, And Recent Developments In Electronically Stored Information

Highlights from Lawline’s exciting lineup of webcasts for the month of July.
07-Jul-17
A Personal Grudge May Change The Direction Of Antitrust Law

A Personal Grudge May Change The Direction Of Antitrust Law

This is (potentially) awful.
07-Jul-17
Here’s Just A Taste Of What Women Have To Deal With

Here’s Just A Taste Of What Women Have To Deal With

Notes to my (legal) self.

Keenan Trial Blog

07-Jul-17
THE EARLY BEGINNING OF MY REPTILE JOURNEY

THE EARLY BEGINNING OF MY REPTILE JOURNEY

By Don Keenan Note from Papa Don: Attention! The Keenan Law Firm is now accepting applications for our 4th legal fellow. Trip Thompson from St. Louis will complete his year in August and Doug Dykes from Panama City, Florida will be at his halfway mark. We’d like to have two staggered fellows in house at […]
30-Jun-17
REPTILE AUTOPSY: REPTILE SUPERSTAR DEREK INGLE

REPTILE AUTOPSY: REPTILE SUPERSTAR DEREK INGLE

By Michael Peterson, Keenan Law Firm Note from Papa Don: Attention! The Keenan Law Firm is now accepting applications for our 4th legal fellow. Trip Thompson from St. Louis will complete his year in August and Doug Dykes from Panama City, Florida will be at his halfway mark. We’d like to have two staggered fellows […]
23-Jun-17
TRY THE LIE; REVISITED

TRY THE LIE; REVISITED

By Don Keenan Over the course of this blog, one of my most popular articles thus far was “Try the Lie?? (see The Keenan Edge, Chapter 2). The premise of the original post was that if you had a lie in your case, you should not dilute it, or throw it in with a lot […]

Lawyernomics by Avvo

05-Jul-17
5 tips to achieve better work-life balance this summer

5 tips to achieve better work-life balance this summer

Here are my 5 work-life balance tips to maximize the fun this summer while still maintaining, and hopefully, growing your law practice. The post 5 tips to achieve better work-life balance this summer appeared first on Lawyernomics by Avvo. Related StoriesMy 5 resolutions for personal and professional growth4 strategies to manage your tim
28-Jun-17
FutureLaw 2017: Attention, emotion, and disintermediation

FutureLaw 2017: Attention, emotion, and disintermediation

By far my favorite moment at Stanford Law School’s FutureLaw event was during the Dan Katz panel titled The Perils and Promise of Predictive Analytics in Law. All the panelists were great but Dera Nevin blew me away. Using the themes of attention, emotion, and disintermediation, she gave specific and provocative examples of the legal system in the age of data. The post FutureLaw 2017: Attention, e
20-Jun-17
4 strategies to manage your time for profitability

4 strategies to manage your time for profitability

How you manage your time for the remaining part of the year will determine whether or not you accomplish your goals. Here are some strategies that have worked for me. The post 4 strategies to manage your time for profitability appeared first on Lawyernomics by Avvo. CommentsStaying focused is key. Thanks for giving us reminders of

New York Personal Injury Law Blog

01-Jul-17
July 4th, Medical Malpractice, and the Bill of Rights

July 4th, Medical Malpractice, and the Bill of Rights

A few days ago I wrote about an abomination of a bill that the House of Representatives narrowly passed, posing as tort “reform” in medical malpractice cases. It wasn’t really “reform” (which implies improvement), but rather, a bill that seizes power from the states, grants protections and immunities to negligent people for their conduct that injures others, and foist
29-Jun-17
GOP Surrenders Its Soul in Medical Malpractice Vote

GOP Surrenders Its Soul in Medical Malpractice Vote

Yesterday the Republican Party gave up another piece of its soul when the House of Representatives voted to restrict the ability to bring medical malpractice cases nationwide. I wrote about this pending legislation back in March. So let’s review some core conservative principles and see why I wrote that the party sold its soul: First, the GOP claims to believe … Continue reading …
28-Jun-17
Canada Claims Global Jurisdiction Over Internet

Canada Claims Global Jurisdiction Over Internet

I know what you’re thinking, the title of this piece must be a joke, right? But not according to news reports regarding a decision out of Canada’s Supreme Court. Here’s the lede from the Toronto Star: Google is barred from displaying anywhere in the world the websites of a company accused of counterfeiting a Canadian technology company’s products, the Supreme … Continue re

Washington Labor and Employment Blog

30-Jun-17
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 48: Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers and the “Line of Duty?? Limitation

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 48: Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers and the “Line of Duty?? Limitation

By: Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 48: Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers and the “Line of Duty?? Limitation This article is the 48th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, […] The post Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 4
22-Jun-17
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 47: Scope of Who is Eligible for Federal Benefits for “Public Safety Officers” Under PSOBA

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 47: Scope of Who is Eligible for Federal Benefits for “Public Safety Officers” Under PSOBA

By: Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 47: Scope of Who is Eligible for Federal Benefits for “Public Safety Officers” Under PSOBA This article is the 47th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or […] The post Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 47:
15-Jun-17
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 46: Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 46: Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers

By: Jim Cline and Erica Shelley Nelson Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 46: Federal Benefits for Public Safety Officers This article is the 46th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them. Over the […] The post Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 46:

American Consumer

25-Jun-17
A Realistic Healthcare Solution for America

A Realistic Healthcare Solution for America

by Thomas HintonWhile the United States arguably has the finest healthcare professionals and treatment facilities in the world, we are sadly lacking in delivering the finest healthcare to our citizens. Many Americans still cannot access healthcare because of the prohibitive cost, insurance restrictions, and arcane government regulations that work against health and wellness in our country. T
15-Oct-15
What Do Consumers Care About in 2015?

What Do Consumers Care About in 2015?

It's autumn. Leaves are changing colors and the nights are cooler. There's a crispness in the weekend air as football returns and major league baseball teams try to make it to the World Series. There's a certain excitement as kids go back to school, make new friends and Halloween approaches.While times are good and appear to be getting better, still consumers have some strong concerns that politic
11-Jun-15
NCUA Needs to Expedite Credit Union Options for Consumers

NCUA Needs to Expedite Credit Union Options for Consumers

During the past 18 months, thousands of consumers across the nation have joined the American Consumer Council and its 46 state consumer councils because they want to take advantage of our financial education programs which we host with partnering credit unions. Consumers are also looking for personalized financial services such as low-interest home loans, college loans and chip-and-pin credit card

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05-Jun-17
That's It For Today

That's It For Today

This is my last post for the day. Starting in a few minutes we'll be replacing the guts of our website with something newer and better than what we have now, and no one at MoJo is allowed to edit the site until we're done. That will be Tuesday morning according to our tech boffins. I fully expect everything to go flawlessly during this conversion, because that's how things usually go with comput
05-Jun-17
The Intercept Discloses Top-Secret NSA Document on Russia Hacking Aimed at US Voting System

The Intercept Discloses Top-Secret NSA Document on Russia Hacking Aimed at US Voting System

On Monday, the Intercept published a classified internal NSA document noting that Russian military intelligence mounted an operation to hack at least one US voting software supplier—which provided software related to voter registration files—in the months prior to last year's presidential contest. It has previously been reported that Russia attempted to hack into voter registration sy
05-Jun-17
Lunchtime Photo

Lunchtime Photo

The East Basin in Dana Point harbor.

The Life Insurance Lawyer

05-Jun-17
That's It For Today

That's It For Today

This is my last post for the day. Starting in a few minutes we'll be replacing the guts of our website with something newer and better than what we have now, and no one at MoJo is allowed to edit the site until we're done. That will be Tuesday morning according to our tech boffins. I fully expect everything to go flawlessly during this conversion, because that's how things usually go with comput
05-Jun-17
The Intercept Discloses Top-Secret NSA Document on Russia Hacking Aimed at US Voting System

The Intercept Discloses Top-Secret NSA Document on Russia Hacking Aimed at US Voting System

On Monday, the Intercept published a classified internal NSA document noting that Russian military intelligence mounted an operation to hack at least one US voting software supplier—which provided software related to voter registration files—in the months prior to last year's presidential contest. It has previously been reported that Russia attempted to hack into voter registration sy
05-Jun-17
Lunchtime Photo

Lunchtime Photo

The East Basin in Dana Point harbor.

Pretrial, Trial, Appellate & Evidence Blog

16-May-17
TO BE A TRIAL ATTORNEY

TO BE A TRIAL ATTORNEY

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20-Feb-17
PREPARING LAW STUDENTS FOR A LITIGATION PRACTICE

PREPARING LAW STUDENTS FOR A LITIGATION PRACTICE

As few as 23% of all lawyers believe that law students are ready to practice law when they graduate. The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS), a research center at the University of Denver, is examining what foundations fledgling lawyers need to begin a successful practice and what legal education models support those foundations. What can we learn so far
01-Feb-17
TRUMP COMPLAINTS

TRUMP COMPLAINTS

In less than two weeks, Trump has become a petri dish for legal issues and law school discourse. Just as comedians are viewing Trump as a gift, law school faculty members may also see an opportunity. They can use Trump’s actions to stimulate discussions of legal issues, fundamental legal principles and the noble practice of law.As an example, at the outset of this semester’s Comprehensive Pretrial

Gavel Grab

10-May-17
Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

TRUMP FIRES F.B.I. DIRECTOR COMEY: President Trump has fired James B. Comey, the director of the F.B.I. and the top official conducting the criminal investigation into whether or not Trump and Trump’s advisers worked with the Russian government to affect the 2016 presidential election, reported The New York Times. In a statement on Comey’s firing, Nan Aron, president of […]
05-May-17
Protesters Face Jail Time for Disrupting SCOTUS, Sessions Hearing

Protesters Face Jail Time for Disrupting SCOTUS, Sessions Hearing

PROTESTERS FACE JAIL TIME FOR DISRUPTING SCOTUS, JUDICIARY COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS: Five people who disrupted Supreme Court proceedings to protest the Citizens United decision pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges. According to Buzzfeed News, the sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 24th, and the protesters could face up to a year in jail. Earlier this week, Vox reported that […]
01-May-17
News Roundup

News Roundup

TRUMP WILL USE SAME SCOTUS SHORTLIST FOR NEXT VACANCY: President Trump told The Washington Times he will be using the same list of candidates for any future Supreme Court vacancies that he used to select Justice Neil Gorsuch. The list of 21 potential Supreme Court nominees was significantly influenced by the Federalist Society and The Heritage Foundation. EXPERTS SAY […]

Protect Consumer Justice.org

09-Feb-17
Will adding “tort reform” to ACA replacement do anything aside from harm consumers?

Will adding “tort reform” to ACA replacement do anything aside from harm consumers?

"The reality doesn't match the rhetoric" of "tort reform" advocates, as a new report from The Center for Justice & Democracy shows in great detail.
26-Feb-16
That used car advertised as “safe” may have unrepaired safety recalls — and the FTC is okay with that?

That used car advertised as “safe” may have unrepaired safety recalls — and the FTC is okay with that?

Consumer advocates are objecting to proposals that would allow General Motors and two used car dealers to sell vehicles with unrepaired safety defects.
26-Feb-16
Want a shot of arbitration with that latte? Just use your Starbucks Card!

Want a shot of arbitration with that latte? Just use your Starbucks Card!

If Starbucks harms you at one of its stores, whether you can take them to court – and whether you can be fully compensated for your injuries – depends entirely on how you paid for your coffee.

Fighting for Justice

28-Oct-16
Share Our Values

Share Our Values

Share this important video:Filed under: Uncategorized
22-Sep-16
From the Archives

From the Archives

We’re bringing back #tbt to the blog! Here are some great throwbacks to WSAJ at bill signings through 3 governorships – Locke, Gregoire & Inslee.Filed under: Uncategorized
07-Sep-16
STIFLING THE COMPETITION

STIFLING THE COMPETITION

In May, the White House released a report saying 30 million Americans are subject to non-compete clauses. What was once seen as a clause only for high-skills employment positions has now begun to pop up everywhere – including hair styling and sandwich making. Non-compete clauses are seemingly designed to protect intellectual property and customer bases. … Continue reading STIFLING THE

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

13-Jul-16
A Message from CTLA

A Message from CTLA

07/13/2016 // Hartford, CT, USA // cttriallawyers // Neil Ferstand As you probably know, the June 27th print version of the Connecticut Law Tribune was it's last. We thought that it would be a nice way to mark the end, by publishing a piece reflecting some of the community service work that we as an association have accomplished together. For those of you with the print version, turn to the las
06-May-16
Medical Errors: Still Crazy After All These Years

Medical Errors: Still Crazy After All These Years

05/06/2016 // Hartford, CT, USA // cttriallawyers // Neil Ferstand First published May 4, 2016 ThePopTort.com When the Institute of Medicine published its landmark 1999 study “To Err Is Human,” finding that up to 98,000 patients die each year in hospitals due to medical errors, the medical industry had a swift response. Within a year, both the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAM
24-Feb-16
Speaker Urges Cheshire High School Students to Combat Distracted Driving

Speaker Urges Cheshire High School Students to Combat Distracted Driving

02/24/2016 // Hartford, CT, USA // cttriallawyers // Neil Ferstand Originally published: Luther Turmelle, New Haven Register, 2/23/16 A Pennsylvania-based attorney whose daughter was killed by a distracted driver told juniors and seniors at Cheshire High School Tuesday that they can change the way people look at the subject. Joel Feldman urged the 800 students who attended his presentation on T

Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices

27-Apr-16
Summary: Viewpoints on the Nuances of IVC Filter Usage

Summary: Viewpoints on the Nuances of IVC Filter Usage

Endovascular Today published an article in July 2014 in which three doctors well-versed in dealing with inferior vena cava (IVC) filters were interviewed for their opinions on indications, patient follow-up & retrieval rates and the prophylactic use of the devices. The three interviewees were: • Dr. William T. Kuo, MD, FSIR, FCCP FCIRSE; Director, Interventional... Continue Reading
27-Apr-16
Summary: Inferior Vena Cava Filters in the United States: Less is More

Summary: Inferior Vena Cava Filters in the United States: Less is More

In an article published in the International Journal of Cardiology in 2014, Drs. Mohamad Alkhouli and Riyaz Bashir question the efficacy of the inferior vena cava (IVC) filter as a device for routine use and raise cautions about the apparent lack of retrieval of these temporary filters, particularly in U.S. patients. There is little doubt... Continue Reading
01-Oct-15
Beginning of the End for Monsanto?

Beginning of the End for Monsanto?

A former farm worker named Enrique Rubio may just be the right “David?? to take down “Goliath?? chemical company Monsanto. Rubio filed suit against the manufacturer of Roundup® early last week, claiming that the company’s infamous herbicide is the cause of his bone cancer and inability to work. Roundup’s® safety has been hotly debated for... Continue Reading

WV Justice for All

07-Jan-16
Legislature Not Being “Good Steward of Tax Dollars”

Legislature Not Being “Good Steward of Tax Dollars”

TAKE ACTION NOW! Remind Bill Cole, Tim Armstead and your legislators that actions speak louder than words. Their first responsibility is to West Virginia taxpayers—not out-of-state, special interests. Tell them “NO” to an expensive intermediate court we don’t need and can’t afford. … Continue reading →
18-Dec-15
WV Lawmakers Bamboozled, Limited Your Rights

WV Lawmakers Bamboozled, Limited Your Rights

Bamboozle [bam-boo-zuhl] – to deceive or get the better of someone by trickery, flattery or the like; humbug; hoodwink Tell West Virginia legislators to protect your constitutional rights! Don’t let them get bamboozled again! Sign the petition! Noted astronomer … Continue reading →
29-Oct-15
Proposed Intermediate Court Unnecessary, Wastes Tax Dollars

Proposed Intermediate Court Unnecessary, Wastes Tax Dollars

Read our blog to learn more and then sign our petition. Tell state lawmakers West Virginia doesn’t have money to burn! The State of West Virginia is just one-quarter of the way through its current fiscal year, and Gov. Earl … Continue reading →

Washington Bike Law (Bob Anderton)

23-Jun-15
Eye in the Sky

Eye in the Sky

Washington Bike Law is helping a new company called Placemeter get accurate traffic counts that can not only specify bikes, people, cars, buses, but track their speeds and directions as well. It can even count crashes and close-calls. Today’s new technology post has a soundtrack… from 1982 (it sounds better than I remember and seems … Continue reading Eye in the Sky
19-Jan-15
The Sound of Freedom… on a Bike

The Sound of Freedom… on a Bike

In honor of MLK Day I planned to post this video illustrating what I think might be called “The Sound of Freedom”: Some people in Washington think that this is the Sound of Freedom: The purpose of this post is not to debate military issues. Instead, as a different King once asked us, “can we … Continue reading The Sound of Freedom… on a Bike
03-Dec-14
Bikes, Skateboards and Ramps… Oh My!

Bikes, Skateboards and Ramps… Oh My!

Recently, I noticed a cement ramp added overnight to a bridge support column for the West Seattle Bridge along the bicycle and pedestrian path. I suspected that it might be a gorilla skate ramp and, when another skate park item was cemented into the path a week or two later, I was sure of it. … Continue reading Bikes, Skateboards and Ramps… Oh My!

Trial Ad (and other) Notes

13-Apr-15
National Academies reports - Growth of Incarceration

National Academies reports - Growth of Incarceration

The Growth of Incarceration in the United States: Exploring Causes and Consequences (2014), packed with research and analysis from social scientists and policy experts, is available as a free PDF from the National Academies Press.This animated video summarizes the findings:And this video summarizes it without the graphics: Other National Academies publications in Law and Justi
09-Apr-15
Evidence-Based Practice in Criminal Defense

Evidence-Based Practice in Criminal Defense

This interesting paper was recently posted on SSRN:Jennifer E. Laurin, Gideon by the Numbers: The Emergence of Evidence-Based Practice in Indigent Defense, Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, Forthcoming 2015Abstract: A widespread consensus understands Gideon’s promise to be largely, sadly, unfulfilled. Yet in truth, we possess precious little hard evidence about the state of indigent d
03-Apr-15
Conviction Reversed Because Expert Testimony re Eyewitness ID Excluded

Conviction Reversed Because Expert Testimony re Eyewitness ID Excluded

Interesting case from New York: Joel Stashenko, Conviction Reversed as Expert Barred from Testifying, N.Y.L.J., April 3, 2015.The case is People v. McCullough, 11-01614 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., App. Div. March 27, 2015), link to court website

Justinian Lane

20-Aug-14
Injuries Related to Eyelash Extensions and Other Beauty Products

Injuries Related to Eyelash Extensions and Other Beauty Products

We encourage everyone who has been severely hurt by such products—including eyelash extensions, colored contacts, curling irons, and hair straighteners—to seek the legal help they need in order to receive fair compensation. Injuries that occur as a result of a faulty beauty product are often even more visible and even more personal than other injuries. The post Injuries Related to Eyelash Extensi
10-Jul-14
Summer 2014 Driving Tips: Avoid Danger & Risks on the Road

Summer 2014 Driving Tips: Avoid Danger & Risks on the Road

As you may know, the summer months are the most dangerous for driving every year, particularly for teenage drivers. This short piece aims to provide a bit of insight into that phenomenon along with some helpful tips for safe driving. Also, here is useful US Census data on motor vehicle accident states between 1990 and […] The post Summer 2014 Driving Tips: Avoid Danger & Risks on the R
08-Jul-14
Whiplash is 22% Worse If Using a Towing Hitch When Rear-Ended

Whiplash is 22% Worse If Using a Towing Hitch When Rear-Ended

One of the most common injuries resulting from rear-end collisions is whiplash. This can be exacerbated by as much as 22% in accidents where the victim's car was using a tow bar or two hitch on their vehicle when rear-ended. The post Whiplash is 22% Worse If Using a Towing Hitch When Rear-Ended appeared first on Justinian C Lane, Esq.

Legal As She Is Spoke

06-Dec-13
When Cultural Inspiration Crosses The Line

When Cultural Inspiration Crosses The Line

By Nicole Rowlands In late October, the Fashion Institute at Fordham Law School sponsored an event that addressed the issue of cultural appropriation (or rather, misappropriation) in the fashion industry. More specifically, the event advertisement asked the following: “When it comes to culture, the world’s closets are filled with borrowed and reimagined finery – but […] The post When Cultura
03-Dec-13
Baby Steps

Baby Steps

By Halina Schiffman-Shilo As LASIS has previously reported, former Texas prosecutor and judge, Ken Anderson, was found guilty of prosecutorial misconduct in a murder case that put an innocent man behind bars for almost 25 years. Just this month, in a special court of inquiry, Mr. Anderson was sentenced to ten days in prison on […] The post Baby Steps appeared first on Legal As She Is Spoke.
27-Nov-13
Taylor Swift’s “Next of Kin?? Doesn’t Fly

Taylor Swift’s “Next of Kin?? Doesn’t Fly

By Asher Hawkins A small plane piloted by a Canadian amateur aviator crashed at a Nashville airport in late October. That, in itself, was not national news. But when word spread that Michael Callan, the 45 year old pilot, had listed songstress Taylor Swift as his “next of kin?? in documents on file with his […] The post Taylor Swift’s “Next of Kin?? Doesn’t Fly appeared first o

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