Sunday, May 31, 2026

June 2026+ Free CLE

 

June 2026 Free CLE

June 2:
June 3:
* Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work (Illinois). By PILI.
 June 4:
June 9:
* Feeling Crispy? Burnout Is an Ethics Problem You Can't Ignore. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 11: 
June 16:
June 17:
* From Claim to Closure: Guiding Clients Through Settlement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 18:
* AI Tools and Technology for Legal Aid and Pro Bono. By Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI).
June 22:
* Comparing Global Privacy Laws. By Washington State Bar Association.
June 23:
* Trust, But Verify: Ethical AI Use in Legal Practice. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 24:
June 25:
* Researching Experts and Judges.  By LexisNexis.
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs.
June 30:
* Legal Lunchbox Series: Financial Expert Essentials. By Washington State Bar Association.

July 2026 Free CLE

July 1: 
* Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work. By Public Interest Law Initiative.
July 2:
July 8:
* Beyond Prompting: What Happens When AI Starts Doing the Work. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
July 9:
* Chart Attack: Audit Trails in MedMals and Nursing Home Cases. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
July 14:
July 15:
* Mic Drop: Summations That Stick. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
July 16:
July 23:
July 29:
* Cliff Diving, Estate Edition: Don’t Let Your Clients Go Splat. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
August 12:
August 13:
August 19:
* AI & The Record. By Veritext.
August 20:
August 25:
August 27:

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The Importance of Careful Communication With Your Future Spouse

The very first home I ever owned was a house trailer whose previous owner had cats. I love cats, but…

... the trailer came with a nice thick carpet. Sherry and I decided we would sleep on it until we got a real bed. It felt like camping.

However…

In the middle of the night, every flea in that carpet woke up, ignored me, and lept on her.

“Randy,” she said, “these fleas are eating me alive!”

Now, the CONCEPT I intended to communicate was:

“In the morning, we shall purchase an appropriate flea‑killing product.”

…but the WORDS that came out of my mouth were:

“You should get a flea collar.”

--

She married me anyway.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

May 23: Music For Social Change at Folklife

Come enjoy Music For Social Change at Folklife this Saturday, May 23, 4:30-5:30 at the Eve Alvord Theater (part of the Children's Theater at 201 Thomas St) 
Featuring:
Seattle Labor Chorus, Seattle League of Activist Musicians (SLAM), Singing Resistance, Solidarity Singers, Tacoma HONK! / Tacoma Porchfest, The Mighty PJAMRS Marching Band, Troublemakers, Indivisible, Seattle and West Seattle Singing Resistance, along with Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Jim Page & Joe Martin: Long‑time musical gadflies & community storytellers. 
 As long as people have been around, we’ve used music to encourage, inspire, and spark social change. Today is no different! Join our fast‑moving hour of musicians and community members sharing tools, stories, & strategies for using music to promote social change. Walk out energized, connected, and ready to sing & play - everywhere!


https://linktr.ee/folklife26musicforsocialchange 

Thursday, May 14, 2026

May 19: Join us at West Seattle Singing Resistance gathering!

Poster for west seattle singing resistance event May 19 7pm

Come sing along as we learn new songs, practice some favorites, and above all plan how to empower and support each other for freedom and democracy! All voices welcome, high or low, weak or strong, smooth or fuzzy!
Date:/Time:
May 19, 2026
7-8PM PT

Location:
Dragonfly Yoga
3270 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA

Saturday, May 02, 2026

May 2026+ Free CLE

 

May 2026 Free CLE

May 4:
May 5:
May 6:
The State of Attorney Wellbeing. By ALPS + Lawline.
The Modern Solo & Small Firm Summit (day 1 of 3). By Clio.
May 7:
Corporate Law Quiz Show. By LexisNexis.
May 12:
May 14:
CTRL‑ALT‑Defend — Cyber Security Ethics and Compliance. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
May 19:
May 20:
May 21:
May 22:
May 26:
Subtle Acts of Exclusion. By WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series.
May 27:
May 28:
What to Expect from a Fire Expert. By Cozen O'Connor.

June 2026 Free CLE

June 2:
June 3:
Proceed, Counselor: Appellate Practice in New York State and Federal Courts. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work (Illinois). By PILI.
 June 4:
June 9:
Feeling Crispy? Burnout Is an Ethics Problem You Can't Ignore. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 11:
Put a Little Prep in Your Step: Trial Readiness Essentials for Litigators. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 17:
From Claim to Closure: Guiding Clients Through Settlement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 18:
June 23:
June 24:
June 25:
Researching Experts and Judges.  By LexisNexis.
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Iron Maxima

One of my favorite webcomics is the cheerfully cheesy, nerdy, cheese-nerdy Grrlpower
In the discussion group someone pondered if the body of the team lead would eventually complete transformation into metal and become immobile, which prompted me to write this variation on Black Sabbath's "Iron Man"

Has she turned to gold? 
Has her warmth turned into cold? 
We can't read her face 
It has stiffened into place. 
Once she commanded, 
Shooting orders and plasma fire,
Now she's immobile,
A situation most dire.

Her flesh gleamed with might, 
Now it traps her in the light. 
Power turned to weight,
Metallic is her frozen fate. 
ARCHON is helpless 
As metal replace her will, 
Using their science 
To keep her living still.

[Dabbler plays guitar solo]

In this time of dread 
Sydney Scoville tilts her head, 
Planning as fast as she can, 
The Story Arc is Max again!


Monday, April 20, 2026

DO NOW: Comment Against Trump Administation Attack On Persons Applying for Legal Asylum

The Trump Administration is attacking people applying for legal asylum by proposing a rule that would require them to wait a full year before they could work to support themselves, AND that would allow the Administration to stop accepting applications if it isn’t processing them quickly enough. ( see https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/23/2026-03595/employment-authorization-reform-for-asylum-applicants  )

Comments on proposed rules can have impact, or at least for the basis for challenges. Make your comment now!

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

April+ 2026 Free CLE

 

April 2026 Free CLE

April 1:
April 2:
April 3:
Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium. By CSU College of Law.
April 7:
April 8:
April 9:
April 13:
AI or Absolute Irrelevance — The New Divide in Trial StrategyBy New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
April 14:
April 15:
The Ethics of Generative AI. By Bloomberg Law.
April 16:
April 21:
April 22:
April 23:
April 28:
Lien on Me: Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
April 29:
April 30:
Long Island’s New Bench Goes to Bat — Changes Shaping Trial Practice. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

May 2026 Free CLE

May 4:
May 6:
The Modern Solo & Small Firm Summit (day 1 of 3). By Clio.
May 7:
Corporate Law Quiz Show. By LexisNexis.
May 12:
May 14:
CTRL‑ALT‑Defend — Cyber Security Ethics and Compliance. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
May 21:
May 27:
May 28:

June 2026 Free CLE

June 2:
 June 4:
June 9:
Feeling Crispy? Burnout Is an Ethics Problem You Can't Ignore. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
June 11:
June 17:
June 18:
June 23:
June 25:
Researching Experts and Judges.  By LexisNexis.
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs.

July 2026 Free CLE

July 2:

August 2026 Free CLE

August 6: