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Stephen Brandli

June 24, 2017

When should a party to a residential real estate purchase and sale transaction involve an attorney? This article provides some guidance. Read the full article . . .

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June 13, 2017

Most residential real estate transactions are completed with attorneys. Realtors practice law in these transactions. While this practice of law is authorized by the courts, it does expose realtors to malpractice liability. Read the full article . . .

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June 11, 2017

At a very elite party in Beverly Hills, three professionals–a surgeon, an engineer, and an attorney–stood at the bar enjoying a martini. Each was successful, well-known, and respected in his field. As the party proceeded and the drinks flowed, they became involved in an intense, philosophical conversation. Soon, they were debating what God’s profession must Read the full article . . .

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June 11, 2017

A well-known, elderly judge had a case before her in which the plaintiff was being represented by a nervous young lawyer, Jason Ash. When he arose to begin his address, he tripped while approaching the bench and dropped all of his papers. Finally, straightening his tie, he began, “M-m-my unfortunate cl-cl-client . . .” and Read the full article . . .

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June 11, 2017

An eager young attorney had just opened his first office. He’d decorated it with expensive, heavy oak furniture, a collection of costly art posters, and various other accoutrements to impress any potential client who walked through the door. He’d placed ads and sent out engraved announcements about his new business, and he was sitting back Read the full article . . .

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October 15, 2016

Initiative 1501 is not what it seems. It will do little to protect seniors and vulnerable individuals and will benefit the union that serves caregivers at the expense of those private caregivers who choose not to join the union. Read the full article . . .

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Grandparent
July 7, 2016

In Washington, grandparents have not had a right to visits with their grandchildren over the objection of fit parents. Now, grandparents do not have such rights even if the children have non-parental custodians. Read the full article . . .

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July 6, 2016

A powerful tool for a parent to use in a dispute over a parenting plan is a contemporaneous journal. Read the full article . . .

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Camera
July 6, 2016

There is a new crime in Washington State prohibiting disclosure of certain intimate images. The crime is intended to protect subjects of intimate photographs from embarrassment. But it may be easy to run afoul of this law inadvertently. Read the full article . . .

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July 6, 2016

According to the Court of Appeals, investors cannot deduct investment expenses when calculating their net income for purposes of determining the child support they pay. Read the full article . . .

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