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Thank you Cascade FC for allowing us to sponsor your annual golf tournament that raises money for player scholarships Great way to give back to the community that our attorneys and their families are a part of. And honorable mention to PLG injury attorney Ryan Pauley and team (pictured below) who placed sixth! Great work to all involved! Go Cascade FC!

The Three Strikes Law has so many problems with it. One of our attorneys, Ryan Pauley, had his first case dealing with the injustices of it. Fortunately him and the staff of Seattle U School of Law were able to obtain clemency for someone who was a victim of it. Great work to those who tirelessly work to have it struck down.

A new report on Washington's Three Strikes Law, co-published by Seattle University School of Law's Civil Rights Clinic and the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, dives into the history and impact of the Three Strikes Law, explaining that the law operates with undeniable racial inequity without making our communities safer. The report tells the personal stories of five people impacted by the law and suggests recommendations, including abolishing the Three Strikes Law altogether. The report begins and concludes with words from Raymond Williams, a journalist and advocate who is currently serving a death in prison sentence under the law. Read the report here: https://tinyurl.com/2tp9tkf7

Lots of people are asking questions about increased insurance rates This story may answer some questions

Insurance companies must explain rate hikes under the first-of-its-kind rule in Washington The new transparency rule, established by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, applies to auto and homeowner's insurance policies.

Bosch Technology is developing a vehicle system to alert drivers if they are going the wrong way. It’s amazing drivers actually need this technology but anything to make our roads safer is a step forward.

Friends of local crash victim develop wrong-way driver alert concept New emergency alert systems, including a concept developed by friends of a North Texas crash victim, could provide critical, life-saving warnings about wrong-way drivers and prevent deadly head-on collisions.

So many legal issues with self driving cars which still aren’t safe. For example, who is legally repsonsible for a person’s injuries if the self driving car caused the wreck? The auto manufacturer? Think it will care about the injured person?

Driver was using Tesla auto-pilot feature at time of deadly crash in Snohomish County The 56-year-old told a state trooper he was behind the motorcycle on eastbound state Route 522 east of Maltby when he looked down at his cellphone.

Washington now has the ability to regulate stores and manufacturers who continues to sell pots and pans with dangerous amounts of led Great work WA legislature!

'A huge win': Washington becomes first state to regulate lead content in metal cookware The new law comes after years of King County scientists and the Afghan Health Initiative researching why Afghan immigrants had high levels of lead in their blood.

Four of these signs will be located throughout King County. One of the many things the County is doing following the deadliest year in the County for traffic accidents Stay healthy and stay safe

New signs on King County roads can detect if you're texting and driving The signs use infrared technology to detect unsafe driving habits. They can tell if you're not wearing a seatbelt and if you're holding your phone.

A great program to keep everyone safer on the City or Seattle’s sidewalks

'I feel proud': Youth-led push for accessible sidewalk in Seattle pays off Fiercely determined, Charlie Howe launched a campaign with Disability Rights Washington that caught city hall's attention.

Well whoever has to pay will try to pass on the cost to other insureds by raising their premiums and claiming they are perceived as a higher risk. This is why we need excellent and honest folks in elected office like the Insurance Commissioner. Senator Patty Kueder in Washington State is running for this position in Washington State and she will do a fantastic job keep insurers honest in Washington State.

Insurers brace for multi-billion dollar losses after Baltimore ship tragedy

RIP Professor McGee and thank you for everything.

It is again with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Professor Emeritus Henry “Hank” McGee, Jr., a beloved faculty member, teacher, colleague, and friend to so many, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday at the age of 91. He joined the faculty in 1994, becoming Seattle U Law’s first ever tenured professor of color, after many years at UCLA School of Law, where he achieved emeritus status.

Prior to this, he had a long and distinguished career as a prosecutor, a litigator in private practice, and a regional director of legal services for the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity. In 1965, during the Freedom Summer, Professor McGee represented members of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) who had been arrested for helping register African American voters.

On behalf of our entire community, we express our deepest condolences to his spouse, former Seattle University Professor Victoria Kill. We are fortunate to have counted Professor McGee among our dearest colleagues and friends for so many years of his remarkable life.

Read Dean Varona’s moving message here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3tue5b

In Memoriam webpage: Send your remembrances to: [email protected]; they will be posted on the law school website soon.

Memorial Service: To be held in late April or early May at Seattle First Baptist Church. We will share more details when we receive them.

The crash in Renton on March 19 at the 19200 block of 140th Avenue Southeast was such a tragedy. Our hearts go out to the victims and their communities. It's the third crash at that intersection in the last few years. The number of fatalities from car crashes is on the rise. So please folks, slow down.

3 children, woman killed in Renton crash caused by 18-year-old, authorities say A 38-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, a 12-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were killed in the crash, according to authorities.

Chevron Deference isnt just preferring Chevron gasoline over all others. Though to be fair Chevron gasoline is far superior. It also means that an agency’s decision is given significant deference by a court when the agency is in intepretting laws the agency is designed to implement. Hope it stays that way. If SCOTUS changes that we will all be stuck with a decision which is the equivalent of ARCO gas.

Scholar explains implications of SCOTUS revisiting ‘Chevron deference’— Harvard Gazette Law School’s Jody Freeman pinpoints key question: “Who decides when laws aren’t clear — courts or agencies?”

Lots of free transit options across Puget Sound this NYE! Stay healthy and stay safe!

Ride transit for free on New Year's Eve across Puget Sound Heading out on New Year's Eve? Avoid traffic and take transit for free.

Good article on how the City of Seattle plans to fix some of the sidewalks in the City. If you see an unsafe sidewalk please report it to the City! Stay healthy and stay safe!

Seattle City Council passes legislation to improve sidewalks across the city - Seattle City Council Blog Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2 – South Seattle) celebrated the unanimous passage of legislation she sponsored that will help create new and repair existing sidewalks throughout the city. The legislation will require the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to instal...

Happy Veterans Day to all the veterans and their families! Most of us have a personal story about a veteran in our lives. Here is ours.

Walter always wanted to be an attorney. However when he was in his twenties, the age group in which many people attend law school, he decided to serve his country instead. He enlisted in the army and was deployed to Europe where he fought in France and Luxenberg. Eventually he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and returned home a decorated war veteran.

Walter began working and between marrying and having a family he never went to law school. Instead he pursued his entrepreneurial side and started and ran many different businesses. Later in life one of his son's went on to law school and did what Walter never had the opportunity to do, practice law. That son then had two sons both of which would spend time with Walter (and his wife Olga) during the summers. They always recall Walter watching The People's Court on T.V. never understanding why. However, now it is very clear.

Walter, like so many others, sacrificed to serve his county. We know Walter, (and now Olga) is looking down with a twinkle in his eye watching his son Tim, and grandson Ryan, practice law the way he wish you could have. And Tim and Ryan, and their families, are looking up at Walter remembering him today and all that he did for the family and the country.

To remember Walter today, we will be enjoying a donut in his honor. Walter always bought donuts for his children and grandchildren on special days so we thought we'd enjoy one in his memory on this special day.

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy First Day of School for most students in the Puget Sound Area. Good article on technology helping with school bus safety. Have a healthy and safe school year!

New high-tech solutions that increase school bus safety unveiled According to federal data, buses are one of the safest ways for students to get to and from school — but getting on and off those iconic yellow vehicles can pose a serious risk because of passing cars. Now high-tech solutions designed to help save lives are being unveiled. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen rep...

A great report about why Compelled Medical Exams (i.e. "Independent" Medical Exams) are so problematic to injured workers. Keep up the great reporting King 5!

Injured workers push for recording exams they say are stacked against them Washington is only one of two states that doesn't allow recording state-mandated medical exams for injured workers.

A good reminder to stop and help someone who has been in a wreck IF it is safe to do so.

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Jeff Fister remembers the woman who helped calm his child after a bad car accident Nearly 20 years ago, Jeff Fister was in a car accident with one of his kids. They were shaken but not injured. Fister still remembers how one woman emerged from the crowd and helped soothe the child.

Merry Christmas from Pauley Law Group!

Do we really need a lawsuit to tell us this? Happy Wednesday everyone!

TGI Friday's 'mozzarella sticks' contain no mozzarella, lawsuit against manufacturer claims A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that a potential nationwide class action lawsuit can proceed against the makers of

A reminder to clear off the snow on top of your car. If you don’t it could result in a ticket or worse! Stay healthy and stay safe!

The driver of a snow-covered car on SR-16 in Kitsap County received a hefty ticket. >>kiro.tv/3Y9x62S

Safe travels everyone and Happy Thanksgiving, a few days early!

Here are the best and worst times to travel for Thanksgiving WSDOT released traffic charts for western Washington during the holiday week.

Happy Veterans Day to all the veterans and their families! Most of us have a personal story about a veteran in our lives. Here is ours.

Walter always wanted to be an attorney. However when he was in his twenties, the age group in which many people attend law school, he decided to serve his country instead. He enlisted in the army and was deployed to Europe where he fought in France and Luxenberg. Eventually he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and returned home a decorated war veteran.

Walter began working and between marrying and having a family he never went to law school. Instead he pursued his entrepreneurial side and started and ran many different businesses. Later in life one of his son's went on to law school and did what Walter never had the opportunity to do, practice law. That son then had two sons both of which would spend time with Walter (and his wife Olga) during the summers. They always recall Walter watching The People's Court on T.V. never understanding why. However, now it is very clear.

Walter, like so many others, sacrificed to serve his county. We know Walter is looking down with a twinkle in his eye watching his son Tim, and grandson Ryan, practice law the way he wish you could have. And Tim and Ryan, and their families, are looking up at Walter remembering him today and all that he did for the family and the country.

To remember Walter today, we will be enjoying a donut in his honor. Walter always bought donuts for his children and grandchildren on special days so we thought we'd enjoy one in his memory on this special day.

Happy Veterans Day!

Injury Attorney Ryan J. Pauley Vlog Post - https://mailchi.mp/pauleylawgroup/injury-attorney-ryan-j-pauley-vlog-post

A great result for a very disturbing case.

$275M verdict for toxic exposures at Monroe school, adding to swelling cost More than 200 students, parents and staff from a Monroe school have sued, alleging PCB exposures left them with a range of health problems.

Always a blast when we sponsor a golf tournament and then get to play in it as well. That’s our own injury attorney Ryan Pauley on the 12th hole at Trophy Lake Golf Course. What a swing!

Spider-Man is Ryan and Winnie’s favorite superhero so they were pretty excited to meet Spider-Coug!!

Thank you CougsFirst! for allowing Pauley Law Group to be a crimson sponsor for a sixth year in a row.

The firm’s booth included a photo opportunity with the famous Cougar Cottage wall. We also gave away Pauley Law Group bandaids and had a raffle for a Cougar Crest bottle of wine. Such a fun way to celebrate WSU, share our firm’s story with other WSU alumni and support other Cougar owned businesses. Go Cougs!!

Attacks like these are all too common these days. Holding the owner liable isn’t enough. More needs to be done.

Seattle jogger mauled by two Pit Bull mixes wants action on the two dogs, city ordinance SEATTLE - The two dogs that badly mauled a woman in Eastlake will not be returned to their owner just yet. The 10-day quarantine has ended but animal control says it needs to collect more evidence. This comes as the woman attacked faces yet another medical procedure. Amy Craven spoke with KOMO News....