Found on my sidewalk

 

The tree doctors had alerted me to a wasp nest bigger than a basketball way up in one of my hawthornes, but there was little I could do about it and they were not bothering me, so I didn't bother them.

Then I found this. I suppose the next is old and abandoned, gradually falling apart. This has some beauty.

When I posted this on facebook, someone suggested it might be my wig, so I confessed I'd had a wasp make one for me and asked Bing's AI ( https://bing.com/create ) to draw a picture of me getting such a wig.

Roc Egg

 

As I declutter, I put up on Buy Nothing Highland Park this elegant Roc Egg. How can something so small hatch a bird so vast?

Free CLE September 2023+

 Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Here’s my monthly calendar of free Continuing Legal Education webinars. Share it freely!

* Each webinar’s approved for credit in at least one state. If the sponsor has not applied for credit in your state, try contacting the sponsor or self-applying for credit in your state.

* SEND ME MORE! Any free CLE webinar can go on this list!

* I add webinars throughout the month at http://4freeCLE.blogspot.com, so stop by to see what’s new.

September Free CLE

September 6:
* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis. (Also Sep 27).
September 7:
* Everything You Need to Know About the L-1 Visa Category. By Cozen O'Connor.
* You Snooze, You [could] Lose: Timing Issues for Construction Defect Claims. By Cozen O'Connor.
September 8:
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. (Also Sep 15+25).
September 9:
* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.
September 11:
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. (Also Sep 13).
September 12:
* Mastering Microsoft Word: Tips and Tricks for Legal Professionals. By Smokeball.
* AI's Transformation of the Practice of Law, Access to Justice, and the Judiciary. By Minnesota State Law Library.
* AI in Legal Marketing: How to Ethically and Effectively Build Your Brand and Business. By Clio.
* Trade Secrets: The Basics, New Developments, and Hot Topics for Trade Secret IP. By The Knowledge Group.
September 13:
* Data Security Ethics for Law Firms. By Veritext.
* Restructuring Hospitals Post-Pandemic: What You Should Know About the Value of Bankruptcy. By The Knowledge Group.
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis.
September 14:
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
September 15:
* A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks. By LexisNexis.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. (Also Sep 25).
September 18:
Banking Law Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
* Breached! Cybersecurity 101. By LexisNexis. (Also Sept 26).
September 19:
* GDPR and U.S. Privacy Law Training. By Dechert.
* Resilience and Reinvention: Navigating Corporate Bankruptcy and Reorganization. By The Knowledge Group.
* Basic Changes in Ownership Exclusion Between Parent and Child Property Changes. By Witkin Law Library.
* Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law. By LexisNexis. (Also Sep 22).
September 20:
* The Lopsided Law of Medical Conscience. By Case Western Reserve University.
* Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web. By LexisNexis.
* The Return of iPhone Forensics. By Washington County Law Library.
* College Athletes Netting Income Raises Ethical Hurdles for Lawyers. By Perrin.
* A Practical Guide on How to Maintain a Claim File. By Cozen O'Connor.
* USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign – Flaws in Design and Transparency. By Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
* Effective Communications: A Lawyer's Key to Positive Outcomes - Resonating with Different Generations. By LawPay.
* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.
September 21:
* Introduction to Taking and Defending Depositions. By Dechert.
* Digital Privacy and Cybersecurity Basics for Lawyers. By Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library.
September 22:
* Research Skills for IP Litigation. By LexisNexis.
* Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law. By LexisNexis.
September 25:
* The Growing Data Privacy Concerns Raised by the IoT: Smart Approaches to Manage Risks. By The Knowledge Group.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis.
September 26:
* Maximizing Patent Damages: Strategies and Best Practices for Successful Litigation. By The Knowledge Group.
* Intersectionality – What It Means for Legal Service Providers. By WSBA.
* Breached! Cybersecurity 101. By LexisNexis.
September 27:
* Stay in Your Lane: The Ethics of Legal Marketing on the Information Superhighway. By Attorney Protective.
* National Security Review of Foreign Investment Transactions. By LexisNexis.
* Attorney Compensation Plans. By AltaPro.
* Patent Protection in Life Sciences: Creative Approaches to Safeguard Your Innovations. By The Knowledge Group.
* The Business of Law Reimagined for 21st Century Practice. By LEAP.
* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.
September 28:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar. By Fastcase.
* Shielding Your Construction Projects: Mastering Builders' Risk Insurance. By Perrin.
September 29:
* Finance Law Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.

October Free CLE

October 4:
* ESG and the Climate: Emerging Risks & Compliance. By LexisNexis.
October 5:
* The Leader We Wish We All Had Is YOU: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic with Dr. Amy Acton. By CWRU.
* AI for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices. By LexisNexis.
October 6:
* Corporate Law Quiz Show. By LexisNexis.
October 9:
* What’s Shaping Tax Controversy in the US: Leading Issues Examined. By The Knowledge Group.
October 10:
* Conducting Successful Internal Investigations. By Perrin.
* Pollution Insurance: Are You Covered?. By LexisNexis.
October 11:
* Cannabis in Brazil: Regulation and Future Opportunities. By WSBA.
* Researching Experts and Judges. By LexisNexis.
October 12:
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
* Optimizing Law Firm Operations: How to Run Your Best Firm. By Smokeball.
October 13:
Research Skills for IP Litigation. By LexisNexis.
October 16:
* When Doctors Become Cops. By CWRU.
October 18:
* What Lies Beneath: Identifying Potential Legal Malpractice Exposure. By Attorney Protective.
* Social Media - Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions. By Veritext.
* Washington County CLE. By WCLL.
* Challenges to Decisional Independence: Lessons from the Immigration Courts. By Widener.
October 20:
* A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks. By LexisNexis.
October 24:
* How Evolving Everyday Technology is Impacting Civil and Criminal Litigation. By Minnesota State Law Library.
October 25:
* Firearm Litigation: Obstacles, Potential Pathways, and Insurance Coverage. By Perrin.
* Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.
October 26:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar. By Fastcase.
October 27:
* Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law. By LexisNexis.

November Free CLE

November 1:
* Finance Law Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
November 3:
* Trends to Watch in Energy Law. By LexisNexis.
November 7:
* Billing 101: Best Practices for Running a Modern and Ethical Firm. By Smokeball.
November 8:
* Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.
November 9:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
November 10:
* Cybersecurity and Data Breaches. By LexisNexis.
November 13:
* Generative Artificial Intelligence Current Trends in Practice. By LexisNexis.
November 14:
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
November 15:
* Wrapping up Loose Ends: Ethical Considerations for Stepping Away From Your Practice. By Attorney Protective.
* Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control from Calendaring to Courtroom. By Veritext.
* Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?. By LexisNexis.
November 17:
* Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web. By LexisNexis.
November 29:
* Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
November 30:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar. By Fastcase.

December Free CLE

December 5:
* Seal the Deal: Effective Settlement Agreements to Resolve Your Case. By Attorney Protective.
December 6:
* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.
December 7:
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
December 8:
* AI for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices. By LexisNexis.
December 13:
* Cybersecurity: An Attorney's Ethical Duty. By LexisNexis.
December 15:
* Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices. By LexisNexis.

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Yours in service - Randy Winn 

http://4freeCLE.blogspot.com - the Free Continuing Legal Education Site

My Peaches

 

The peaches are ready! I had the first one right off the tree today. I had one and it was so tasty!

I did not deliberately plant this tree; most likely it is the result of my tossing a pit into the front yard garden.

A few years ago, I saw a skinny little tree sprout and I pondered what to do. I decided to let it grow the way it wanted, and it has rewarded me with pretty flowers in the spring and, now, sweet fruit. It is still alarmingly slender; I worry that they weight of the fruit would snap the branches, but it hasn't happened so far. I considered culling a few but since the tree didn't seem bothered, I left well enough alone. Daily watering during the hot and dry times, of course.

Last year was the first on which I saw fruit. There were only 3 and they were way up high, but eventually they fell off ripe, and I got one before the wildlife.

West Seattle Pink Flying Jellyfish Sighted

Pink Flying Jellyfish are often found clustered around vertical objects, as here at Alaska Junction.