Events and Media

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Speaking engagements

OCTOBER 2011

Attorney Lisa Hammel will speak at the continuing legal education seminar, Water Intrusion and Mildew, on the topic of "Water Intrusion and Mold: Landlords' Duties to Residential Tenants." The seminar will be held October 20, 2011, at the WSBA-CLE Conference Center, in Seattle. For more information visit http://www.wsba.org.

On July 22, 2011, several amendments to Washington's Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RCW 59.18 et. seq.) became effective. Read more from attorney Lisa Hammel.

DECEMBER 2011

December 2

Managing Partner Kinnon W. Williams co-chairs the 2nd Annual Issues in Condemnation conference, presented by The Seminar Group. Mr. Williams will introduce the conference and speak on "The Evolution of the Condemnation Process: From the Identification of a Property, the Valuation of the Property, and finally, the Take." The conference will be held December 2, 2011, in Seattle. For more information visit www.theseminargroup.net.

December 8 and 13

Managing Partner Kinnon W. Williams will speak at the National Business Institute conference on Boundary Issues and Easement Law, to held in Seattle on December 8, and again in Tacoma, on December 13, 2011. During these continuing legal education seminars, leading land use attorneys will present the fundamental and provide insight into dealing with roadway and easement issues. For more information visit www.nbi-sems.com.

December 13

Managing Partner Kinnon W. Williams will speak at the National Business Institute conference on Boundary Issues and Easement Law, to held in Tacoma, on December 13, 2011. During this continuing legal education seminar, leading land use attorneys will present the fundamental and provide insight into dealing with roadway and easement issues. For more information visit www.nbi-sems.com.

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News Archives

Do you have a Living Will? Did you file it with the online database operated by the Washington State Department of Health?

Then you should know that, as a result of budget cuts, the on-line database program was cancelled effective June 20, 2011. Living wills that were registered before June 20, 2011 are now accessible through a private company at: www.uslivingwillregistry.com.
Read more from attorney Lisa Hammel.

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Attorneys Kinnon W. Williams and Richard W. Pierson co-author the revised chapter on eminent domain in Washington Real Property Deskbook Series, Vol. 4, Causes of Action, Taxation and Regulation.

An authoritative reference, this book is "sine qua non" for anyone with a serious interest in eminent domain including attorneys, right-of-way professional planners, local government officials, real property brokers, developers, managers and owners. The Deskbook is available for purchase from the Washington State Bar Association at www.wsbacle.org.

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Williams & Williams is Diamond Sponsor of the 2011 Washington Municipal Clerks Association 2011 Academy and Conference. Williams and Williams was privileged to be a major sponsor of the conference, held March 22-25, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington. Municipal clerks provide crucial services and are a vital link between local governments and citizens.

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See our ad in The Washington Fire Chief, Spring 2011 edition, the official publication of the Washington Fire Chiefs Association. Williams & Williams is proud to support the many men and women who provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the people of Washington State.

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In favor of Thurston County Fire District 6 (East Olympia Fire Department), a grievance arbitrator has upheld the termination of a fire fighter for "just cause," agreeing with the district's conclusion that the fire fighter had engaged in discriminatory behavior.

Attorney Kinnon W. Williams, who represented Thurston County Fire, described the decision as a significant win for the public agency. "Given the substantial labor protections afforded to fire fighters, this decision will help ensure the integrity of our public fire protection districts and their management rights."

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Attorney Lisa M. Hammel will speak at the continuing legal education conference, "How to Deal With Impossible Clients, Witnesses and Opposing Counsel in Litigation," June 10, 2011, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Ms. Hammel will address ""Nightmare Clients: How and why they make you miserable; prevention and remedies." Presented by the National Business Institute (NBI). For more information visit www.nbi-sems.com

Issues in Condemnation, Dec. 3, 2010, Seattle, Wash.

Managing Partner Kinnon W. Williams will co-chair and speak at the continuing legal education conference, Issues in Condemnation, Dec. 3, 2010, in Seattle, presented by The Seminar Group. For more information call 1-800-574-4852 or visit The Seminar Group online.

News

Private arbitration service is now available from Williams & Williams with Attorney Lisa M. Hammel. Ms. Hammel has experience with both King and Snohomish counties' mandatory arbitration programs, and as a hearing officer for attorney discipline hearings.

Managing Partner Kinnon W. Williams will present U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) with an award at the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Annual Gala in October at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Mr. Williams is an alumni of the Washington Center.

Williams & Williams is proud to support the performing arts including the renowned Seattle Repertory Theater, ACT Theatre, and Curtain Call Theatre at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell.

Washington Fire Chiefs and Washington Fire Commissioners Association members don't miss the October column by Managing Partner Kinnon W. Williams in your WSAFC e-newsletter "Taxing Times: Revenue and Public Review." And if you missed September’s column, "Beyond the Fire Benefit Charge: Alternative Funding Sources" you can read it here.*

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An authoritative reference, this book is "sine qua non" for anyone with a serious interest in eminent domain including attorneys, right-of-way professional planners, local government officials, real property brokers, developers, managers and owners. The deskbook is now available for purchase from the Washington State Bar Association at www.wsbacle.org

Mr. Williams is managing partner of Williams & Williams, and Mr. Pierson is Of Counsel to the firm.

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Wiliams & Williams is Diamond Sponsor of the 2011 Washington Municipal Clerks Association 2011 Academy and Conference. Williams and Williams was privileged to be a major sponsor of the conference, held March 22-25, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington. Municipal clerks provide crucial services and are a vital link between local governments and citizens.

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See our new ad in The Washington Fire Chief, Spring 2011 edition, the official publication of the Washington Fire Chiefs Association. Williams & Williams is proud to support the many men and women who provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the people of Washington State.

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In favor of Thurston County Fire District 6 (East Olympia Fire Department), a grievance arbitrator has upheld the termination of a fire fighter for "just cause," agreeing with the district's conclusion that the fire fighter had engaged in discriminatory behavior.

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Eminent domain laws continue to be hotly debated across the country, including here in Washington.

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering bills that would forbid the use of eminent domain to promote economic development.

State Reps. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, Jan Angel, (R-Port Orchard), Christine Rolfes, (D-Bainbridge Island), and Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley) are among those sponsoring legislation changing Washington’s eminent domain laws.

In Colorado Springs, a "firestorm of opposition" is expected should the local public utility decide to use eminent domain in order to move forward with plants to build a 62-mile, underground water pipeline.

In Montana, eminent domain is at the center of a widening controvsery. Landowners and environmentalists are urging state lawmakers to place greater restrictions on the use of eminent domain but some government agency and industry leaders say such a move could cripple critical projects.

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Washington drivers now face tougher penalties for failure to move over or slow down for police, fire, tow truck drivers and others stopped on the roadway with emergency lights activated.

A steady increase in the number of emergency and road construction workers injured or killed after being hit by passing motorists prompted passage of the new law, according to the Washington State Patrol.

A new law expands the state’s 2007 "emergency zone" law that established a 200-foot buffer around emergency vehicles stopped on roadways with lights on. As of January 1, 2011, the designation also applies to Department of Transportation crews and tow trucks.

Under the law, drivers must yield to emergency and highway construction crews by changing lanes if it's safe to do so, or slowing down if they are unable to move over.

Motorists who fail to obey the law may be fined $248, have their driver’s license suspended for up to 90 days, be charged with reckless endangerment and, if convicted, be sentenced to jail.

For more information, go to: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/traveler/docs/laws/emergency_zone_brochure.pdf

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