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Washington Workers' Advisor (Causey Law Firm)

21-Sep-17
NYTimes: Trump Administration Sharply Cuts Spending on Health Law Enrollment

NYTimes: Trump Administration Sharply Cuts Spending on Health Law Enrollment

Officials said advertising and counseling to help people find and choose health plans is often ineffective. Supporters decried the decision as sabotage. The Trump administration is slashing spending on advertising and promotion for enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, a move some critics charged was a blatant attempt to sabotage the law. Officials with the […] The post NYTimes: Trump Ad
18-Sep-17
KING5: Costco Drops Trucking Company Accused of Labor Violations

KING5: Costco Drops Trucking Company Accused of Labor Violations

Reported by KING5: Costco, the Issaquah-based company and one of the world’s largest retailers, has stopped doing business with a California trucking company accused of trapping drivers in debt and then using it to force them to work overtime. The action comes as brands across the U.S. face increased scrutiny for ignoring labor abuses in […] The post KING5: Costco Drops Trucking Compan
14-Sep-17
West Coast Longshore Workers Vote to 3-Year Extension of Labor Contract

West Coast Longshore Workers Vote to 3-Year Extension of Labor Contract

The ILWU’s Coast Balloting Committee confirmed that West Coast longshore workers at 29 ports in California, Oregon and Washington have officially ratified a three-year contract extension with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The Committee carefully reviewed balloting results from all longshore local unions and confirmed a tally showing that 67% of members voted in favor of [̷

D'Amore Law Group

21-Sep-17
How do I find a truck accident attorney?

How do I find a truck accident attorney?

When you’re interviewing the attorney – and you should interview the attorney before you hire them – you ask them, “How much experience have you had with truck accidents? Is that something that’s a big part of your practice? Do you specialize in truck accidents??? Because truck accidents are very much different than what we… Learn More »
31-Aug-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, and can’t afford to pay their medical bills. That’s what we do. We interview you, witnesses, expert witnesses, medical providers, and conduct research to present your case in the best light to maximize the recovery for… Learn More »
31-Aug-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 »

Washington Personal Injury Law News (Chris Davis)

21-Sep-17
Toddler Killed In Tragic Parking Lot Accident In Parkland

Toddler Killed In Tragic Parking Lot Accident In Parkland

An 18-month-old toddler was tragically killed when a truck struck her in a church parking lot Tuesday night in Parkland. According to KOMO, the driver of a Chevrolet Avalanche truck was parked at the Lamb of God Christian Community Church talking to a relative. When their conversation was over, the driver – a 35-year-old woman – pulled forward to exit the parking lot when she hear
20-Sep-17
Suspected DUI Driver Causes 3-Car Crash In Lakewood

Suspected DUI Driver Causes 3-Car Crash In Lakewood

At least one is injured after a suspected DUI driver caused a three-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Lakewood, according to the Washington State Patrol.The accident occurred at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 512 around midnight. Three cars were found at the scene – all totaled. The driver of one of the vehicles suffered a broken leg.State Patrol’s preliminary investigation
19-Sep-17
Semi-Truck Crash Kills 1, Injures 3 On Interstate 90

Semi-Truck Crash Kills 1, Injures 3 On Interstate 90

A woman is dead and three others are injured after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 90 near Cle Elum on Monday, according to the Washington State Patrol.State Patrol said the semi-truck was hauling a trailer and was trying to switch lanes to avoid slowing traffic ahead just after 3 p.m. The semi rear-ended a car, which then spun and hit another vehicle in front of it. Both ca

The CMG Voice

21-Sep-17
Does A C-Section Mean Greater Hysterectomy Risks In The Future?

Does A C-Section Mean Greater Hysterectomy Risks In The Future?

A large Danish study found that women who undergo C-sections are more likely to have future surgical complications from a hysterectomy.
18-Sep-17
What Does The ?National Practitioner Data Bank?? Have To Do With Your Case?

What Does The ?National Practitioner Data Bank?? Have To Do With Your Case?

Mandatory reporting of settlements to the National Practitioner Data Bank can discourage doctors from consenting to settle claims.
11-Sep-17
Recent federal investigation uncovers ?numerous?? patient safety issues at Swedish Cherry Hill

Recent federal investigation uncovers ?numerous?? patient safety issues at Swedish Cherry Hill

The DOH recently released a report finding a number of problem areas at Swedish's Cherry Hill

Premier Law Group

20-Sep-17
Nicole Young New Attorney at Premier Law Group

Nicole Young New Attorney at Premier Law Group

Premier Law Group is pleased to announce the arrival of Nicole Young at the Bellevue office of the firm. Nicole recently graduated this spring from the UCLA School of Law. While there, she acted as Co-Chair for El Centro Legal Clinic Carecen and coordinated student volunteers to provide legal services to the Los Angeles community. […] The post Nicole Young New Attorney at Premier Law Group a
11-Aug-17
People Love Premier Law Group on Yelp award 2017

People Love Premier Law Group on Yelp award 2017

The post People Love Premier Law Group on Yelp award 2017 appeared first on Seattle Personal Injury Lawyers: Premier Law Group.
04-Aug-17
What to do right after a Car Accident?

What to do right after a Car Accident?

The post What to do right after a Car Accident? appeared first on Seattle Personal Injury Lawyers: Premier Law Group.

Brett Murphy

18-Sep-17
Do Dram Shop Laws Apply in Washington?

Do Dram Shop Laws Apply in Washington?

Washington Injury Lawyers Protecting those Injured by Drunk Drivers For years, the state of Washington has considered social host responsibility pivotal when a minor injures someone in a drunken driving accident. However, in 2004, the state expanded the statute to cover adult offenders as well. Today, the state can hold the host or establishment responsible... The post Do Dram Shop Laws Apply in W
11-Sep-17
Thinking Beyond the Automobile Insurance Claim

Thinking Beyond the Automobile Insurance Claim

Injury Attorneys Helping with Automobile Accident Insurance Claims Across Washington An automobile accident can make your life difficult. After the crash, you are dealing with not only your injuries but the process of filing an auto insurance claim. You may not only have insurance claims adjusters contacting you, but attorneys, physicians, and numerous other parties... The post Thinking Beyond the
04-Sep-17
Will Adaptive Headlights Help Prevent Nighttime Accidents?

Will Adaptive Headlights Help Prevent Nighttime Accidents?

Personal Injury Lawyers Helping Victims of Nighttime Car Accidents in Washington Nighttime driving is one of the most dangerous. Combine the fatigue, lack of natural daylight, compromised vision, and other impaired drivers on the road together, and you have entered a highly dangerous situation. The fatal crash rate for night time is three times greater... The post Will Adaptive Headlights Help Pre

The Harper law Blog - Ed Harper

18-Sep-17
U. S. Vaccine Court and Fund Set Up for Injured Persons

U. S. Vaccine Court and Fund Set Up for Injured Persons
31-Aug-17
Washington's New Law

Washington's New Law
25-Jul-17
Preponderance of the Evidence ? Washington Pattern Instruction 21.01

Preponderance of the Evidence ? Washington Pattern Instruction 21.01

The Seattle Personal Injury Blog (Chris Thayer)

17-Sep-17
Abuse of Nursing Home Patients Going Unreported

Abuse of Nursing Home Patients Going Unreported

A federal government audit recently found that more than one in four cases of possible physical and sexual abuse against nursing home patients goes unreported.
10-Sep-17
Pedestrian Safety in Seattle

Pedestrian Safety in Seattle

Seattle is one of the safest cities in America for pedestrians, according to a study released in January 2017 by Smart Growth America,
02-Sep-17
Washington?s Sovereign Immunity Waiver

Washington?s Sovereign Immunity Waiver

If you are injured in an accident, then state law allows you to sue the responsible individual or entity for damages.

Paul Luvera Journal

13-Sep-17
POLITICS AND RELIGION - A BAD MIX FOR AMERICA

POLITICS AND RELIGION - A BAD MIX FOR AMERICA

In honor of National Day of Prayer, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order entitled "Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty" that will, among other things, fulfill his campaign promise to “get rid of and totally destroy?? the Johnson...
29-Aug-17
WRITERS IN OUR FAMILY

WRITERS IN OUR FAMILY

My daughter Susan luvera Chiabai has written a self published book: Dear Nick - Letters From the Edge. She explains the title by saying that the contents are letters to her brother Nick which she says were written during bouts...
19-Aug-17
SAVE ME FROM THE RELIGIOUS SELF RIGHTEOUS

SAVE ME FROM THE RELIGIOUS SELF RIGHTEOUS

We had a wonderful time with our children on our cruise to Alaska. We left from Vancouver and sailed to Anchorage, returning a few days ago. Three children were unable to make it, but it was a great family adventure...

John Christensen

13-Sep-17
What Exactly is Dram Shop Liability?

What Exactly is Dram Shop Liability?

As we’ll be entering into the start of the holiday season in the coming months, many bars, restaurants and venues will be serving alcohol. While many patrons will rely on safe transportation to get home, such as having a designated driver or ride sharing, drunk drivers are out there. According to the Center for Disease... Read more » The post What Exactly is Dram Shop Liability? appeared fir
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

The Trucking Watchdog - Kevin Coluccio

06-Sep-17
Truckers contend with aging infrastructure, roads and bridges

Truckers contend with aging infrastructure, roads and bridges

D+. That’s the grade our national infrastructure was given by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) this year. While our total infrastructure includes everything from aviation to ports to wastewater, […]
23-Aug-17
Why trucking companies should check their own drivers for sleep apnea

Why trucking companies should check their own drivers for sleep apnea

Sleep apnea, a disorder causing repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, affects at least one in 10 people. In serious cases, obstructive sleep apnea can cause someone to fall asleep […]
15-Aug-17
One idea to make roads safer: pay truckers by the hour

One idea to make roads safer: pay truckers by the hour

Most long-haul semi-truck drivers in the U.S. are not paid a salary. They are not paid by the hour. They are paid per mile. A majority of trucking companies pay […]

James McCormick

31-Aug-17
Park City Fires 90 Volunteer Ski Patrollers and Cancels Program

Park City Fires 90 Volunteer Ski Patrollers and Cancels Program

Park City Recently Fired 90 Volunteer Ski Patrollers and Canceled the Volunteer Patrol Program. Volunteer ski patrollers make up an essential safety program in most ski areas. They carry out and assist with countless rescues, medical aid calls, and help enforce safe skiing on the mountain. They also assist guests by providing guidance, directions, and... Read more » The post Park City Fire
11-Aug-17
OSHA Fines Squaw Valley Over Patroller’s Death

OSHA Fines Squaw Valley Over Patroller’s Death

OSHA is charged with enforcing workplace safety standards across the United States. The agency investigates workplace injuries and deaths in an effort to help create safer workplaces and identify safety measures to prevent future injuries. OSHA recently completed its workplace safety investigation into the death of Squaw Valley Patroller Joe Zuiches. He tragically died while... Read more »
10-Aug-17
Preventing Water Sports Recreational Injuries this Summer 2017

Preventing Water Sports Recreational Injuries this Summer 2017

We’re lucky to be surrounded by quite a few bodies of water here in the beautiful state of Washington. With the hot summer months in full swing in the Pacific Northwest, families will be taking advantage of the good weather to participate in recreational water sports. From jet skiing to boating, there are many water... Read more » The post Preventing Water Sports Recreational Injuries this S

Max Meyers Law

28-Aug-17
NHTSA Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over In Effect Through Labor Day

NHTSA Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over In Effect Through Labor Day

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns the public that Labor Day is one of the deadliest times of the year to be on the road. The last days of summer are known for being filled with fun — and fatal drunk driving crashes. To reduce the number of fatalities that result from drunk driving accidents, NHTSA will be cracking down on impaired drivers from mid-August throug
08-Aug-17
Research: Supersport Motorcycles Have Higher Fatality Rate Than Cruisers

Research: Supersport Motorcycles Have Higher Fatality Rate Than Cruisers

While many people consider all motorcycles dangerous, according to a study in the Journal of Safety Research, some types are more dangerous than others. Supersport motorcycles have a driver death rate four times higher than that of cruiser/standard motorcycles. Researchers are trying to understand the reasons for these high numbers, so they can find ways to bring down the number of motorcycle fata
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

Lehmbecker Law

22-Aug-17
An Introduction to Washington Workers’ Compensation

An Introduction to Washington Workers’ Compensation

Washington Workers Compensation Attorneys Nobody goes to work thinking, “This is the day I get hurt on the job.” Unfortunately, for many employees in the state of Washington, the day does indeed arrive when something unexpected happens that – temporarily, at least – puts an end to your ability to earn a living. It could be… [Continue reading] An Introduction to Washing
28-Jul-17
Washington Workers’ Compensation Law and Statutes of Limitations

Washington Workers’ Compensation Law and Statutes of Limitations

Washington Workers Compensation Law: What you Need to Know You can think of Washington Workers’ Compensation claims in as a journey marked by time-based milestones. These take the form of necessary steps that as an injured or ill employee you must take: notifying your employer of what happened to you, going through diagnostic medical examinations,… [Continue reading] Washington Wo
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

Washington Oregon Lawyers Blog

17-Aug-17
Staying Safe During The Solar Eclipse

Staying Safe During The Solar Eclipse

Staying Safe During The Solar Eclipse Here in Southwest Washington and Northern Oregon, we have a prime view of the total solar eclipse happening on Monday, August 21, 2017. In Oregon, the eclipse will start at 9:06 a.m. and will end at 11:38 a.m. lasting for a total of 2 hours, and 32 min...
07-Aug-17
Avoid This Sunscreen Chemical If Possible

Avoid This Sunscreen Chemical If Possible

Next time you're looking for sunscreen either at the store, or in your cupboard at home, check to make sure that the chemical "avobenzone" isn't in the sunscreen. According to the article, "Here's one chemical to avoid when shopping for sunscreen," published by Andy Marso from the Kansas City St...
27-Jul-17
What Happens if the Party at Fault for My Personal Injuries Dies Before My Case is Settled or Resolved in Court?

What Happens if the Party at Fault for My Personal Injuries Dies Before My Case is Settled or Resolved in Court?

Essentially, the answer is that there will have to be a personal representative (also sometimes referred to as an executor or administrator) of the deceased defendant's estate appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction, if a personal representative doesn't already exist, to enable any litigat...

Seattle Motor Vehicle Accident (Matthew Dubin)

16-Aug-17
Are "non-economic damages" capped in a fatal accident?

Are "non-economic damages" capped in a fatal accident?

A previous post here discussed the difference between "economic" and "non-economic" damages in relation to civil actions for personal injury and wrongful death. Our readers in Seattle might remember that economic damages refer to relatively objectively quantifiable injury, such...
09-Aug-17
Seattle can be dangerous for older pedestrians

Seattle can be dangerous for older pedestrians

Seattle is an amazing city in many ways. It has major sports franchises, beautiful scenery, waterfronts and outdoor activities within a close proximity, and is known for its environmental consciousness. One way that many of the city's residents demonstrate...
04-Aug-17
Wildfire smoke choking Washington communities

Wildfire smoke choking Washington communities

From Bellingham to Vancouver, in Seattle and Everett, and even as far east as Spokane, Washington's air quality is currently the worst in the United States. We are literally being choked by the smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality...

Emerald Law Group

30-Jul-17
Tree Wells and Trip and Fall Accidents

Tree Wells and Trip and Fall Accidents

Seattle’s urban forest canopy covers 23% of the city according to the American Forests rankings. That places Seattle in the top 10 for urban tree coverage. While all these trees provide many benefits, such the removal of air pollutants and making the city more attractive, they can cause safety issues if they are not Properly […] The post Tree Wells and Trip and Fall Accidents appeared
29-Jul-17
Wrongful Death – SOL – Discovery Rule

Wrongful Death – SOL – Discovery Rule

Division One of the Washington State Court of Appeals ruled on March 13, 2017, that the statute of limitations on a wrongful death case did not begin to run until the date the killer of a 12-year-old boy was convicted of murder. Alajawan Brown was killed April 29, 2010, when he was mistaken for a […] The post Wrongful Death – SOL – Discovery Rule appeared first on Emerald Law Gro
28-Jul-17
WLAD – Same-Sex Marriage

WLAD – Same-Sex Marriage

In February 2017, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that a flower-shop owner’s refusal to provide flowers for the wedding of a gay couple violated the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD). The couple, Curt Freed and Robert Ingersoll, decided to marry after the Washington legislature legalized gay marriage in 2012. The couple had been long-time customers […] The post WLAD – Sam

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 […]

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 →

Coluccio Law

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
19-May-17
Washington State’s new distracted driving law: what you need to know

Washington State’s new distracted driving law: what you need to know

A decade ago, Washington legislators passed one of the earliest state laws regulating drivers’ cell phone use. Since then, mobile devices have changed dramatically—and distracted driving has become an even bigger problem. On May 16, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5389: a new, more comprehensive distracted driving law. But he vetoed the section of the bill that [̷
19-Apr-17
What distracted driving opponents can (and can’t) learn from drunk driving

What distracted driving opponents can (and can’t) learn from drunk driving

Guess when the first drunk driving law was enacted? Back in 1910. That was surprising to me. More than 100 years after this problem was identified, over ten thousand people will die in an alcohol-related crash in the U.S. this year. The early laws prohibited driving while intoxicated, but there was no metric, no […] The post What distracted driving opponents can (and can’t) learn from

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.

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 […]

SCOTUSblog

22-Sep-17
Friday round-up

Friday round-up

Bloomberg BNA’s Cases and Controversies podcast features a discussion of Epic Systems v. Lewis, in which the court will decide whether employment agreements that ban collective resolution of workplace disputes violate federal employment laws, calling the case “a major showdown between businesses and their workers and the increasing use of arbitration agreements in employment contracts.?? In USA [
22-Sep-17
Petition of the day

Petition of the day

The petition of the day is: Kenosha Unified School District No. 1 Board of Education v. Whitaker 17-301 Issues: (1) Whether a school policy requiring boys and girls to use separate bathroom facilities that correspond to their biological sex is sex stereotyping that constitutes discrimination “based on sex?? in violation of Title IX; and (2) whether a […] The post Petition of the day appeared
21-Sep-17
Thursday round-up

Thursday round-up

In The Wall Street Journal, Jess Bravin reports on Tuesday’s confirmation of Noel Francisco as solicitor general, noting that “[t]he Senate divided 50-to-47 along partisan lines, reflecting a distrust among some Democrats toward any lawyer—even an accomplished professional—who would step forward to pursue President Donald Trump’s legal agenda.?? In The National Law Journal (subscription or registr

Jonathan Turley

22-Sep-17
Maxime Waters: “Impeachment Is . . . Whatever The Congress Says It Is”

Maxime Waters: “Impeachment Is . . . Whatever The Congress Says It Is”

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) has become an icon for the left in her unrelenting calls for impeachment of President Donald Trump and tapping into the blind rage across the country. That appeal to the base however took a worrisome turn this week as Waters rallied supporters around the assurance that impeachment is anything they want … Continue reading Maxime Waters: “Impeachment Is . .
22-Sep-17
Duterte: Shoot My Son, Please

Duterte: Shoot My Son, Please

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has shocked the world with his blood-soaked reign including his orders to police to murder drug suspects and his bragging about his own murders. Thousands of suspected drug dealers have been killed under Duterte. Duterte has mocked those who object to the extrajudicial murders, including teenagers found dead. Now Duterte is telling … Continue reading
22-Sep-17
Canadian Movie Imposes “Justice Pricing” Where White Males Pay Twice As Much For Tickets

Canadian Movie Imposes “Justice Pricing” Where White Males Pay Twice As Much For Tickets

We have been discussing how discrimination and speech regulation have become acceptable in the cause of diversity or equality for many activists. The latest example was seen at the premiere of a new documentary about comedians called “Building the Room.” The director is Sharaz Higgins who implemented “justice pricing” which originally planned to charge … Continue re

Keenan Trial Blog

22-Sep-17
AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE KBC & the Introduction of the Keenan Institute for Trial Lawyers

AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE KBC & the Introduction of the Keenan Institute for Trial Lawyers

By David J. Hoey, Dean of Students The mission statement of the Keenan Ball Trial College is, “Giving trial lawyers the system they deserve, to win, to protect our community safety, and deter wrongdoers by holding them accountable.?? Trial lawyers, system, deserve, protect, community, safety, deter, accountable, power. These are the Power Words that prove […]
15-Sep-17
FIRE HYDRANT WATER STRENGTH

FIRE HYDRANT WATER STRENGTH

By Don Keenan Beginning in 2009 when the Reptile© revolution started, I constantly heard from folks (often at the end of those first seminars) that understanding the Reptile© was like trying to drink water from a fire hydrant. In the early days I thought this sentiment would eventually die down. If anything, as the revolution […]
08-Sep-17
Great Decision: Aldini v. Costco Wholesale Corp. Case

Great Decision: Aldini v. Costco Wholesale Corp. Case

By Andrew P. Gordon, U.S. District Judge, State of Nevada Note from Papa Don: Fellow woodpeckers, we have fought the battles and successfully won a couple hundred anti-Reptile© MIL motions. It is remarkable that there has not been a single appellate decision against us. For this week’s post, I thought you’d get a major kick […]

DC Medical Malpractice & Patient Safety

21-Sep-17
Regulators probing sanitary & staffing woes at leading D.C. hospital

Regulators probing sanitary & staffing woes at leading D.C. hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center, described by its chief medical officer as “the most important hospital in the most important city in the most important country in the world,” is under investigation by regulators in the District of Columbia due to maintenance failures that allowed sewage to seep down walls and onto operating room floors. USA […]
20-Sep-17
In hurricanes’ wake, new concerns about elderly and tainted waters

In hurricanes’ wake, new concerns about elderly and tainted waters

Although Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have stormed off into the record books, their harms, particularly to health, persist for Texans, Floridians, and residents of the Caribbean. Recovery and return to normalcy will take the ravaged areas longer than many Americans realize, experts say. And they already are uncovering systemic woes, some fatal, with which planners […]
19-Sep-17
‘Poor me’ cries from Big Pharma, medical device makers? They’re bunk

‘Poor me’ cries from Big Pharma, medical device makers? They’re bunk

Big Pharma and medical device makers have mastered the art of crying “Poor me!?? complaining without end about the time and costs of getting products to the market and the need for regulators to lighten up. New information, however, undercuts this industry whine—and it reminds that the nation’s watchdogs need, if anything, to be tougher […]

Brennan Center for Justice

21-Sep-17
4 Ways to Cut Violent Crime in America

4 Ways to Cut Violent Crime in America

4 Ways to Cut Violent Crime in AmericaThursday, September 21, 2017 - 12:00pmMedia Source: Bloomberg4 Ways to Cut Violent Crime in America
21-Sep-17
Virginia Takes Steps to Secure Election Infrastructure

Virginia Takes Steps to Secure Election Infrastructure

Virginia Takes Steps to Secure Election Infrastructure Christopher FamighettiSeptember 21, 2017 Twenty percent of registered voters still live in jurisdictions that don’t have a back-up paper ballot. The good news is that some states, like Virginia, are recognizing this as a problem and taking concrete steps to fix it.
19-May-17
Citizen-Led Efforts to Reform Redistricting

Citizen-Led Efforts to Reform Redistricting

Citizen-Led Efforts to Reform Redistricting In just a few years, voting districts will be redrawn across the country. Advocacy and grassroots groups in a number of states are busy drafting ballot proposals and launching campaigns that support legislation aimed at curbing gerrymandering.

Corporate Crime Reporter

21-Sep-17
Telia to Pay $965 Million FCPA Prosecution Deferred in Uzbek Bribery Case

Telia to Pay $965 Million FCPA Prosecution Deferred in Uzbek Bribery Case

Stockholm-based Telia Company AB and its Uzbek subsidiary, Coscom LLC, entered into a global foreign bribery resolution and will pay a combined total penalty of more than $965 million to resolve charges arising out of a scheme to pay bribes in Uzbekistan. Telia entered into a deferred prosecution agreement in connection with a criminal information […] The post Telia to Pay $965 Million FCPA
19-Sep-17
Former SEC Enforcement Chief Richard H. Walker Joins King & Spalding in New York

Former SEC Enforcement Chief Richard H. Walker Joins King & Spalding in New York

Richard H. Walker, former Director of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who for 14 years served as general counsel of Deutsche Bank, has joined King & Spalding’s investigations group as a partner in New York. From 1991 to 2001, Walker was at the SEC as director of the enforcement division, general counsel […] The post Former SEC Enforcement Chief Richard H. Walk
18-Sep-17
Peter Dauvergne on the The Corporatization of Activism

Peter Dauvergne on the The Corporatization of Activism

Peter Dauvergne has completed a trilogy on the non profit industrial complex. Eco Business: A Big-Brand Takeover of Sustainability (MIT Press, 2013) with Jane Lister. Protest Inc.: The Corporatization of Activism (Wiley, 2014) with Genevieve LeBaron. And Environmentalism of the Rich (MIT Press, 2016). Dauvergne is a professor of international studies and global environmental politics […] The

Marler Blog: Food Litigation

21-Sep-17
Mystery Kidney Failure in Wisconsin Kids

Mystery Kidney Failure in Wisconsin Kids

The La Crosse County Health Department is conducting a disease investigation on reported cases of E. coli among La Crosse County residents. Children under age 5 and the elderly are most susceptible to infection. To date, there have been 8 cases of E. coli O157, a particularly nasty form, which produces a toxin that can... Continue Reading
20-Sep-17
“Death Wish” Coffee Recalled over Botulism risk

“Death Wish” Coffee Recalled over Botulism risk

The Times Union reported today that Death Wish Coffee is recalling its Nitro Cold Brew because there is a risk of Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) or botulism, a serious toxin that causes weakness of the muscles and difficulty breathing. The coffee is being pulled from shelves at Price Chopper/Market 32, Healthy Living Market & Café,... Continue Reading
19-Sep-17
CDC and Texas: Don’t Drink Raw Milk with Brucella RB51

CDC and Texas: Don’t Drink Raw Milk with Brucella RB51

CDC and Texas Health Officials Warn About Illness Linked to Raw Milk from Texas Dairy – Raw milk contained rare but dangerous germ, consumers should get antibiotics People who consumed raw milk or raw milk products from one Texas dairy should contact their health care provider immediately, warn health investigators from the Centers for Disease Control... Continue Reading

The Legal Examiner

21-Sep-17
In a Products Liability Case, Does the Statute of Limitations Run at the First Sign of Harm?

In a Products Liability Case, Does the Statute of Limitations Run at the First Sign of Harm?

In Adams v. American Medical System, No. 14-4057 (D. Utah, 2017), the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit determines the timetable for the statute of limitations. Gerry Adams (“Adams??) alleged that a mesh sling that she had surgically implanted [...]
21-Sep-17
Fulmer Sill Helps Communities Harmed by Opioid Epidemic

Fulmer Sill Helps Communities Harmed by Opioid Epidemic

For years now, local and tribal governments across the United States have been financially burdened by an epidemic of opioid abuse, addiction, and overdoses that has plagued their communities. The economic cost the opioid epidemic places on communities today is [...]
20-Sep-17
Texas A&M Study Says Texting Most Dangerous Distraction on Road

Texas A&M Study Says Texting Most Dangerous Distraction on Road

Three types of distractions affect drivers on the road, and the most dangerous of those is texting, according to a paper published in August by the Center for Transportation Safety at Texas A&M University. The study, conducted by researchers who [...]

Pretrial, Trial, Appellate & Evidence Blog

21-Sep-17
JURY SELECTION HANDBOOK - BOOK LAUNCH

JURY SELECTION HANDBOOK - BOOK LAUNCH

Thomas O’Toole Ph.D., and I have co-authored Jury Selection Handbook: The Nuts and Boltsof Effective Jury Selection, which will be published by Carolina Academic Press in November 2017. Tom is President of Sound Jury Consulting and has practiced across the nation as a jury consultant since 2003 in nearly every litigation type. Jury Selection Handbookis part of the Lawyering Series, edited by
19-Sep-17
TRIAL ADVOCACY - THE INSIDE STORY: DAVID BOIES AND THEODORE OLSON

TRIAL ADVOCACY - THE INSIDE STORY: DAVID BOIES AND THEODORE OLSON

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09-Sep-17
THE REAL DREAM TEAM: DAVID BOIES & TED OLSON

THE REAL DREAM TEAM: DAVID BOIES & TED OLSON

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Real Lawyers Have Blogs

21-Sep-17
Large law lawyer leverages technology, data and systems to change defense of mass tort claims

Large law lawyer leverages technology, data and systems to change defense of mass tort claims

Twenty years ago, I terminated my firm’s Westlaw subscription and outsourced our legal research. How so? Law clerks attending law school whom I met on AOL message boards. A clerk did the research, using free Westlaw, drafted a motion, memorandum or brief, forwarded it to my assistant to be put on a case caption and...
18-Sep-17
Washington Post’s Arc publishing platform a model for LexBlog

Washington Post’s Arc publishing platform a model for LexBlog

When Amazon built a digital department store, then competitor, Toys “R” Us licensed Amazon’s technology for the online sales of its goods. Toys “R” Us could not compete on software. When Amazon had surplus cloud hosting capacity, Amazon created AWS for the licensing of its cloud hosting services to third parties. AWS now represents over...
30-Aug-17
Michigan State University College of Law Ranks Number One

Michigan State University College of Law Ranks Number One

We’re all familiar with Michigan State University’s athletic prowess. As a Notre Dame graduate, I’ve seen on TV any number of football losses at East Lansing. Basketball Coach Tom Izzo has kept the Spartans near the top nationally for what seems like twenty years. Michigan State’s Law School though, which I am sure has received...

Legal Writing Prof Blog

20-Sep-17
Vermont is Hiring . . . Again!

Vermont is Hiring . . . Again!

In addition to an earlier post about a legal writing position at Vermont Law School, the school also has an opening for its Assistant Director of theAcademic Success Program. This is a 12-month faculty position. A full description and required...
19-Sep-17
Loyola-Chicago is Hiring

Loyola-Chicago is Hiring

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is hiring for a newly created position: Director of Bar Success and Academic Support. The job posting, which includes a detailed position description, qualifications for the position, and information about the application process, can...
19-Sep-17
Congratulations to the Central States Legal Writing Conference

Congratulations to the Central States Legal Writing Conference

Congratulations to the Central States Legal Writing Conference Planning Committee (Debby McGregor, Cynthia Adams, Jim Dimitri, Allison Martin, and Joel Schumm) and to the host law school Indiana McKinney for a successful regional conference this past weekend. The reviews have...

American Constitution Society

20-Sep-17
Opportunities and Obstacles to Prosecutors Seeking Reform

Opportunities and Obstacles to Prosecutors Seeking Reform

by Christopher Wright Durocher, Director of Policy Development and Programming, American Constitution SocietyOn Wednesday morning, the American Constitution Society and the National Bar Association presented “The Power to Promote Progress: Opportunities and Limits to Prosecutors Seeking Reform,” featuring a panel of current and former state and federal prosecutors discussing what it me
20-Sep-17
Changes After Stockley Acquittal

Changes After Stockley Acquittal

by Kim Gardner, Circuit Attorney for the City of St. LouisI am disappointed with the court’s finding in the shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith. As the Circuit Attorney for the City of St. Louis, I remain committed to holding people accountable for violating the law, regardless of their race, gender, occupation, or station in life. My job is to ensure a fair and transparent proce
19-Sep-17
The Relentless Attack on Unions Continues

The Relentless Attack on Unions Continues

by Ann C. Hodges, Professor of Law, University of RichmondIt is no surprise to observers of labor relations that the Supreme Court is once again considering a petition for certiorari in a case challenging the only reliable source of union funds. Well-funded interest groups have long sought to limit unions’ power by restricting their ability to charge for services they are required by law to

Dwyer Williams Potter

19-Sep-17
Nursing Home Neglect Case Filed Against Care Facility

Nursing Home Neglect Case Filed Against Care Facility

The post Nursing Home Neglect Case Filed Against Care Facility appeared first on http://roydwyertemp.wpengine.com An Oregon nursing home is in the middle of a wrongful death lawsuit in connection with the death of an elderly couple who allegedly died due to nursing home negligence. The plaintiff, who is the surviving daughter of the decedent couple, is seeking over $2 million in damages against th
02-Sep-17
Oregon DOJ Reports Alarming Growth in Elder Abuse

Oregon DOJ Reports Alarming Growth in Elder Abuse

The post Oregon DOJ Reports Alarming Growth in Elder Abuse appeared first on http://roydwyertemp.wpengine.com As the elderly population increases, with the number of Americans over age 65 projected to double in the next three decades, cases of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation have significantly grown and are expected to increase in the next few years. Appalling Statistics on Elder Abuse Orego
18-Aug-17
Support Groups Are a Useful Tool for Brain Injury Survivors

Support Groups Are a Useful Tool for Brain Injury Survivors

The post Support Groups Are a Useful Tool for Brain Injury Survivors appeared first on http://roydwyertemp.wpengine.com Sustaining a brain injury in a car wreck or other incident can have a lasting impact on the quality of life of the victim, his or her friends, and family members. The difficulties that accompany life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are numerous, yet this is not necessarily a

The Pop Tort.com

19-Sep-17
HuffPo Repost: Forced Arbitration’s Lethal Consequence

HuffPo Repost: Forced Arbitration’s Lethal Consequence

Journalists examining the eight nursing home deaths at Florida’s Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills during Hurricane Irma have begun exploring who’s at fault for this entirely preventable tragedy. But actually, we may never understand the full story. As reckless as...
12-Sep-17
Ohio's Major “Tort Reform?? Misfire

Ohio's Major “Tort Reform?? Misfire

Sometimes teachable moments happen at the very worst times and only with terrible costs. When it comes to Ohio’s draconian limits on legal rights, we are clearly at one of those moments and can only hope Ohio’s lawmakers take notice....
07-Sep-17
House Judiciary Committee’s New Anti-Victim Fix

House Judiciary Committee’s New Anti-Victim Fix

You know how some addict’s can be. A few days sober and then back to some bad old habits.Take the House Judiciary Committee. Earlier this year, this committee rammed through five pieces of anti-victim legislation (class actions, asbestos, fraudulent joinder,...

Citizen Vox

18-Sep-17
Many Workers are Taxed Workers at Twice the Rate of Investors

Many Workers are Taxed Workers at Twice the Rate of Investors

As part of the last comprehensive tax reform plan was passed in the 1980s, taxes on money made from investment and work were equalized. In the intervening years, the rates have substantially diverged. It’s now quite possible for workers to pay twice as much (or more) in taxes as heirs living off the same amount […]
08-Sep-17
Trump’s Tax Plans May Agitate ‘Affluence Anxieties’

Trump’s Tax Plans May Agitate ‘Affluence Anxieties’

It’s no secret that the top legislative priority for many conservatives and corporations is so- called “tax reform.?? The focus for many multinational companies is getting a free pass on taxes by pushing for a “territorial system,?? which means zero taxes for profits characterized as generated by foreign subsidiaries. Right now American companies have an […]
05-Sep-17
Retired Coal Executive Picked To Run Mine Safety Agency (and Even More Examples of Trump’s Corporate Government)

Retired Coal Executive Picked To Run Mine Safety Agency (and Even More Examples of Trump’s Corporate Government)

From coal to defense to consulting, corporate executives continue to flow into the Trump administration. It’s been evident for months that, despite the campaign’s populist rhetoric, high-level corporate ties, conflicts of interest and giveaways to industry are part and parcel of how the Trump administration does business. The latest crop of Trump administration nominees, announced Satu

Drug Injury Watch

18-Sep-17
Merck Wants The US Supreme Court To Reverse A Federal Appeals Ruling In Fosamax - Femur Fractures Litigation

Merck Wants The US Supreme Court To Reverse A Federal Appeals Ruling In Fosamax - Femur Fractures Litigation

At Issue Is Whether Failure-To-Warn Claims By Plaintiffs Are Blocked By Federal Preemption Legal Doctrine, As Merck Contends (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) In March 2017 the Third Circuit Court of Appeals decided to reverse a ruling by U.S. District Court Joel Pisano which had dismissed all the federal court Fosamax - femur fracture cases on federal preemption grounds. In turn, hundre
07-Sep-17
A "Dear Doctor" Letter For Invokana Amputations Side Effect Was Sent September 2017 By Janssen In Canada

A "Dear Doctor" Letter For Invokana Amputations Side Effect Was Sent September 2017 By Janssen In Canada

In US There Was A "Black-Box Warning" Added On Revised Drug Label Issued In July 2017 But Without Any Such Letter, It Seems (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) The "FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA confirms increased risk of leg and foot amputations with the diabetes medicine canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet, Invokamet XR)" document which was issued in May 2017 previewed a drug label c
01-Sep-17
Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL): New Medical Journal Article About Treatments

Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL): New Medical Journal Article About Treatments

At Same Time, The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Seems To Downplay The Significance Of This Apparent Safety Issue (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Breast implant associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare non-Hodgkin lymphoma of T-cell origin that usually is found near the breast implant, contained within the fibrous scar capsule, and not in the breas

Lawyerist

15-Sep-17
How Lawyers Work: Aaron Thomas, Prenup Evangelist and Cheeseburger Connoisseur

How Lawyers Work: Aaron Thomas, Prenup Evangelist and Cheeseburger Connoisseur

In this week's edition of How Lawyers Work, we talked to Aaron Thomas. Aaron is a family law attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. How Lawyers Work: Aaron Thomas, Prenup Evangelist and Cheeseburger Connoisseur was originally published on Lawyerist.com.
14-Sep-17
Lawyers With Purpose: The Blueprint for Practice Proficiency in Marketing, Operations and Legal Expertise

Lawyers With Purpose: The Blueprint for Practice Proficiency in Marketing, Operations and Legal Expertise

Lawyers With Purpose helps estate planning and elder law attorneys achieve practice proficiency. Lawyers With Purpose: The Blueprint for Practice Proficiency in Marketing, Operations and Legal Expertise was originally published on Lawyerist.com.
14-Sep-17
Professional Bio Template

Professional Bio Template

The "About" page on your website is one of the most-visited. Because of that, having a good lawyer bio page is critical. Professional Bio Template was originally published on Lawyerist.com.

Kids In Danger

12-Sep-17
KID Releases New Report on Fire Hazards

KID Releases New Report on Fire Hazards

Last week, KID released a new report on fire and burn hazards within children’s products: Playing with Fire Hazards: An analysis of children’s products recalled for fire hazards from June 2007 to July 2017. This report aims to raise awareness … Continue reading →
08-Sep-17
Celebrate Grandparents Day 2017 with fun & safe activities with the grandkids

Celebrate Grandparents Day 2017 with fun & safe activities with the grandkids

Grandparents are role models, teachers, and caregivers in many capacities. Today we celebrate all the love, care, and hard work grandparents put into raising their grandchildren. At KID, we recognize and honor the wealth of knowledge that grandparents have regarding … Continue reading →
01-Sep-17
Car Seat Safety Recommendations for New Parents

Car Seat Safety Recommendations for New Parents

Car seat safety is of top concern for many parents—and for good reason: automobile accidents are unpredictable and far too common, and even the most cautious drivers are at risk. Many deaths and injuries result when children are not restrained … Continue reading →

Washington Bike Law (Bob Anderton)

12-Sep-17
Focus on Driving

Focus on Driving

This morning on my ride to work I noticed a smashed up car pushed off the road along Alki Avenue. Someone had to be driving pretty fast to push a car off the road (or be pushed). As my Nordic-American people say, it could have been worse. In fact, here’s a sign to show how … Continue reading Focus on Driving
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

Washington Labor and Employment Blog

06-Sep-17
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 51: Safety Regulations for Firefighters

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 51: Safety Regulations for Firefighters

By: Jim Cline Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 51: Safety Regulations for Firefighters II This article is the 51st 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 several weeks and continuing for […] The post Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 51
31-Aug-17
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 50: Employee Safety Regulations

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 50: Employee Safety Regulations

By: Jim Cline Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 50: Employee Safety Regulations This article is the 50th 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 past several weeks and continuing for the […] The post Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 50:
13-Jul-17
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 49: Coordinating Disability Benefits from Multiple Sources

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 49: Coordinating Disability Benefits from Multiple Sources

By: Jim Cline Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 49: Coordinating Disability Benefits from Multiple Sources This article is the 49th 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 past several weeks and […] The post Representing the Injured or Disabled Member P

New York Personal Injury Law Blog

06-Sep-17
New York Attempts Real Tort Reform

New York Attempts Real Tort Reform

When I use this blog to write about tort reform, it’s often with scare quotes around the reform. Because reform means to improve something, not destroy it. When that phrase is commonly used, however, it’s used in conjunction with finding ways to close the courthouse doors to those who’ve been injured or wronged. But that doesn’t mean that real tort … Continue reading
11-Aug-17
About Eric Bolling’s $50 Million Defamation Suit – And the Ad Damnum Clause Loophole

About Eric Bolling’s $50 Million Defamation Suit – And the Ad Damnum Clause Loophole

News junkies know that yet another Fox News anchor has been shit-canned over allegations of sexual harassment, this time it being anchor Eric Bolling. Fox has “suspended” him for allegedly sending lewd texts and photos to colleagues. But I’m not here to deal in the actual details, but rather, the $50 million suit he has filed against his accusers in … Continue reading ̷
27-Jul-17
From McCain’s Mouth to the Trial Lawyer’s Ear

From McCain’s Mouth to the Trial Lawyer’s Ear

When Sen. John McCain made his return to the Senate this week after his brain cancer diagnosis, all ears were on what he was saying about Trump’s attempt to alter/change/abolish Obamacare. But as I read his comments from the Senate floor something else entirely jumped off the page at me. His comments about political “adversaries.” And that word adversary is … Continue readi

BernabeTorts

02-Sep-17
Court dismisses Sarah Palin's defamation claim against the New York Times

Court dismisses Sarah Palin's defamation claim against the New York Times

Back in June, the New York Times published an editorial that stated, among other things that "In 2011, when Jared Lee Loughner opened fire in a supermarket parking lot, grievously wounding Representative Gabby Giffords and killing six people, including a 9-year-old girl, the link to political incitement was clear. Before the shooting, Sarah Palin's political action committee circulated a map o
02-Aug-17
Two new short articles on the Alien Tort Statute (and the case pending before the US Supreme Court)

Two new short articles on the Alien Tort Statute (and the case pending before the US Supreme Court)

As I mentioned a few days ago, the Supreme Court will be addressing the issue it was supposed to decide but didn't in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum : whether corporations can be held liable under the ATS in a case called Jesner v. Arab Bank. [For background history and the discussion surrounding Kiobel, go here, and scroll down. There are two or three pages of posts, dating bac
26-Jul-17
Summary of the latest case on the Alien Tort Statute before the Supreme Court

Summary of the latest case on the Alien Tort Statute before the Supreme Court

Over at SCotUS blog, Amy Howe has published a good summary of the latest case on the Alien Tort Statute before the Supreme Court. You can read it here. The case is Jesner v. Arab Bank which addresses the question the Supreme Court was supposed to decide but didn't in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum : whether corporations can be held liable under the ATS. For my comments o

Consumer Law & Policy Blog

01-Sep-17
"Too Popular to Pick a Public Fight With"

"Too Popular to Pick a Public Fight With"

Many have probably already seen yesterday's article in the New York Times about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's popularity getting in the way of Republicans' efforts to weaken it, but just in case... Relying on emails and other documents obtained...
01-Sep-17
Despite Claims that CFPB Regs Increase Lending Costs, MBA Reports Mortgage Origination Costs Close to Historic Lows

Despite Claims that CFPB Regs Increase Lending Costs, MBA Reports Mortgage Origination Costs Close to Historic Lows

by Jeff Sovern Housing Wire reports on mortgage origination costs in a report headlined MBA: The cost to produce a mortgage falls closer to historic lows, with a subhead reading "Independent mortgage bank production profitability improves." Reports like this make...
01-Sep-17
Arbitration, Concerted Action, and the Gig Economy

Arbitration, Concerted Action, and the Gig Economy

Those who follow the arbitration wars probably know that the upcoming Supreme Court term will kick off with an epic battle in those wars--literally. The first argument on the first Monday in October will be in the consolidated cases of...

Protect Consumer Justice.org

18-Aug-17
You may have money coming to you because of corporate wrongdoing — here’s where to find out

You may have money coming to you because of corporate wrongdoing — here’s where to find out

A national non-profit group maintains a comprehensive list of class action settlements and refunds.
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.

Mass Tort Litigation Blog

16-Aug-17
What duties do lead counsel owe plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation?

What duties do lead counsel owe plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation?

There is a persistent question in multidistrict proceedings: what duties do lead lawyers owe to individual plaintiffs who have no direct attorney-client relationship with them? That's the question at the heart of a recent opinion by Judge David Herndon in...
07-Aug-17
For Journalists Reporting on Bellwether Trials

For Journalists Reporting on Bellwether Trials

Bellwether trials are a mass tort phenomenon that is often reported in the media, but too often journalists put more emphasis on an individual trial or even a small set of trials than is warranted. This post tries to explain...
07-Aug-17
James Henderson on the Impropriety of Punitive Damages in Mass Torts

James Henderson on the Impropriety of Punitive Damages in Mass Torts

Professor James Henderson (Cornell Law) has posted to SSRN his article, The Impropriety of Punitive Damages in Mass Torts, 52 Ga. L. Rev. (forthcoming). Here is the abstract: Punitive damages have been around for centuries in classic one-on-one tort actions...

Above the Law

10-Aug-17
Skirts, Hair Follicles, The Flu, And The Mark Of The Beast — Say What?

Skirts, Hair Follicles, The Flu, And The Mark Of The Beast — Say What?

Religious discrimination cases are dominating headlines -- and raising thorny legal issues.
10-Aug-17
Non-Sequiturs: 08.10.17

Non-Sequiturs: 08.10.17

* Anthony Scaramucci may be out of the White House, but he isn't off Twitter. [Slate] * A GOP donor has filed a lawsuit over the party's inability to repeal Obamacare. Shocker -- Trump agrees with the suit. [Salon] * Interesting podcast exploring career options in the law. [Legal Executive Institute] * Money is the big downside for lawyers considering a career in politics. [Law and More] * Ass
10-Aug-17
Supreme Court Justices Write More Than Just Opinions

Supreme Court Justices Write More Than Just Opinions

Know this one?

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

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

Stephanie Mencimer | Mother Jones

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.

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 […]

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 →

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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