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Seattle Labor Ordinances News Alert: Impact on remote employees who are returning to work in Seattle

Hannah A. Ard

Attendees can expect to learn about various Seattle labor ordinances and how they will impact anyone working in Seattle, but particularly remote employees who are returning to work in Seattle. Ordinances discussed with include the new Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance, the Wage Theft Ordinance, Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, the Minimum Wage Ordinance, and…

On-Demand: April 18, 2022

Expunging and Sealing Criminal Records and Background Checks in Washington State

Anne Bremner

Attorneys can expect to learn everything they need to about expungements and sealings of criminal records. Starting with outlining the differences between expungement and sealing. Then hearing who can have their records expunged/sealed. Beginning with expungement, it will be explained exactly what parameters must be in place in order for an individual to get their…

On-Demand: March 28, 2022

WA State Court of Appeals Rules, Time Spent on Out-of-Town Travel is “Hours Worked” and Compensable: What WA lawyers need to know

Lauren Parris Watts · Heriberto Alvarez, Jr.

The Washington Court of Appeals recently held that time spent on out-of-town travel is “hours worked” and compensable. In this presentation, participants can expect to learn about the new law, as well as an overview of Washington laws regarding travel that is and is not compensable. Participants can also expect to learn about related laws…

On-Demand: December 7, 2021

Handling First Washington DUI Case (2021 Edition)

Matthew Philbrook · Barbara A. Bowden · Nathan Webb · Claire Kintanar

Session I - Client Interview: Information Gathering, Written Fee Agreement, DOL Hearing, and Ascertaining the Client’s Goal – Matthew Philbrook Effective DUI defense begins when the phone rings. Matthew Philbrook will discuss information and strategies helpful to reduce bad evidence after the arrest but before the BAC test and DUI Investigation Interview. For many clients…

On-Demand: November 10, 2021

Washington Divorce Law 101 (2021 Edition)

Mark Baumann · Brewe Layman, P. S. · Kevin Scudder · Heather E. Forrler · Brian Edwards

Session I – Client counseling with the Integrative Client-Centered Model – Mark Baumann Client counseling involves complex relationship skills which take years to develop. The learning process can be sped up with a general organizing framework. We’ll look at two frameworks, one for understanding the psychology, neurobiology and social aspects which describe the underlying reasons…

On-Demand: November 3, 2021

Washington Cannabis Law Updates (2021)

Aaron Pelley · Fabiola Jimenez · Sarah Turner

Washington State Cannabis Laws – Aaron Pelley & Fabiola Jimenez In this CLE, Cannabis Attorneys Aaron Pelley and Fabiola Jimenez will cover the state of the law in Cannabis and what is allowed in adult recreational use. In addition, they will cover recent developments in the legislature on cannabis use, advertising, and licensing. Key Topics…

On-Demand: October 25, 2021