TRAFFIC DEATHS RISE IN 2021 – KING5 news reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 8,370 people died in car crashes during the first quarter of 2021. This is a rise in fatalities over the same… READ MORE
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS RELATING TO COVID-19 AND VACCINATIONS – The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued an excellent set of guidelines regarding what you should know about Covid-19 and what employers and employees need to know about the inter-relationship… READ MORE
WINTER DRIVING IS HERE! The recent changes in weather have necessitated the shut down recently of several mountain passes. This adjustment in driving is something that most people in Washington are used to, but a reminder about the dangers… READ MORE
What is a “third party case” in the context of Worker’s Compensation laws? – First, in most states, you cannot sue your employer for their negligence if it results in an injury. State governments have accepted that there needs to… READ MORE
Office Re-opening Guidelines during Covid-19 The State Bar of New York recently proposed a list of guidelines applicable to the re-opening of law Offices. While much of their work focused on large office environments and the legal field, there are… READ MORE
New Washington Paid Family Leave Act is in Effect – Washington has a new family leave act that provides benefits to persons who have to take time off from their jobs due to a serious health condition, a new child,… READ MORE
Judgeship recommendations – In this blog post, we wish to convey information about the upcoming judicial elections in Washington. Because Judges at all levels, from each County’s Superior Court to the state’s Supreme Court, are elected positions in our state,… READ MORE
New Safety Technology is Not Always Standard on New Automobiles – While some technologies are standard, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, for example, are set to be standard features on vehicles produced after September 2022, there are still… READ MORE
What to do if the At-Fault Insurance Denies your Claim – There can be many reasons why a claim might be denied. The insurance company should send you a letter explaining exactly why they have made their decision. The type… READ MORE
Privacy Issues with Wearable technology – As technology moves far faster than the ability of courts and legislatures to keep up with the evolution of devices and the information that they contain and transmit, there are no clear answers to… READ MORE
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