Episode 19: Moving On - An Interview with Stina
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar we interview Stina, our former library technician, about her new job. Stina is working as a paralegal for a small law firm here in Seattle. She stopped by to talk with Rita K about what she took from her previous job here at KCLL that helps her and what she is learning and loves in the new job.

Host:
Rita K.

Guest:
Stina McClintock

Music: “Girl Friday” from PodsafeAudio

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Running Time: 16:11

Posted on 4/29/2008
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Podcast Archive

Episode 18: Keeping Teens Out of Trouble: An Interview with Mike Danko

Episode 17: Establishing Paternity

Episode 16: Cooling Off That Contract!

Episode 15: Order Out of Chaos, Part 2

Episode 15: Order Out of Chaos, Part 1

Episode 14: Resolving Your Dispute Without Going to Court

Episode 13: Locating Lawyers

Episode 12: It Wasn't Meant to Be: Finding Divorce Help

Episode 11: Constitutional Law: I Plead the Fifth

Episode 10: May I See Your License Please?

Episode 9: Coming Attractions

Episode 8: It's Not Easy Being Green

Episode 7: Interpreting the Court

Episode 6: Things We Love

Episode 5: Disability Rights Law

Episode 4: The Best Christmas Gift, A Well-Planned Estate

Episode 3: A Look at Landlord/Tenant Law

Episode 2: No Dangling Chads Here: An Earful on Elections

Episode 1: Would you like to join us for a Sidebar?

Episode 18: Keeping Teens Out of Trouble: An Interview with Mike Danko
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar we interview Mike Danko, a local criminal defense attorney, who is retiring from the practice of law.  But Mike isn’t really retiring; he is simply changing his focus. He has some great ideas about addressing the juvenile justice system and speaks about these plans. Then Craig, in “The Reel Verdict,” talks about the movie “A Clockwork Orange.”

Host:
Rita K.

Guest:
Mike Danko

Commentator:
Craig – “The Reel Verdict"

Weblinks:
The Clockwork Orange

Music: “Old Enough to Know Better, Young Enough to do it Anyways,” from PodsafeAudio

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Running Time: 22:02

Posted on 2/20/2008
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Episode 17: Establishing Paternity
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar we talk about establishing paternity for children. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services – in conjunction with the local prosecuting attorney’s office cooperate to establish paternity. Then listen to Craig in our critic’s corner, “The Reel Verdict” as he talks about a television show this time, “Saturday Night Live”, and the appearances of two sports figures as hosts on the show. Stina, in her beer moment, will discuss Sam Adams beer.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Craig – “The Reel Verdict"
Stina – Sam Adams Beer

Weblinks:
DSHS - Paternity Establishment Information
DSHS - Page for Parents
King County - Family Support Division
Washington Law Help - Filing a Petition for the Establishment of Parentage (Paternity)
Sam Adams

Music: “Eternal Hope” by Kevin MacLeod

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Running Time: 15:35

Posted on 2/20/2008
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Episode 16: Cooling Off That Contract!
In this episode we talk about the cooling-off period for cancelling contracts. Kim and Rick of our staff explain what types of purchases are eligible for “cooling off.” Then listen to Craig in our critic’s corner, “The Reel Verdict” as he talks about the top “cool” movies from 2007. Stina, in her beer moment, tells us about the correct “cool” temperature to serve various styles of beer.

Host:
Rita K.

Librarian:
Kim

Patron:
Rick

Commentators:
Craig – “The Reel Verdict"
Stina – Cooling Beer

Weblinks:
KCLL's research guide on the Cooling Off Period
Washington Attorney General - Cancellation Rights
Federal Trade Commission - The Cooling-Off Rule: When and How to Cancel a Sale
Federal Citizen Information Center - Shopping from Home – Cooling Off Rule

Music: “Cool Rain”, artist Setra from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 23:50

Posted on 1/25/2008
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Episode 15: Order Out of Chaos, Part 2
Rick interviews Seattle public defender Mark Tackitt as he discusses the manuals of conduct and procedure used by both armies during the Civil War.  These manuals were one of the many tools officers used to try to make order out of chaos.  Following Mark’s discussion, Stina, our resident Beer Expert, returns to discuss the results of her Civil War era beer brewing experiments.

Host:
Rick

Commentator:
Stina - Beer Culture in the Civil War

Guest:
Mark Tackitt

Weblinks:
Mark Tackitt's Links to Civil War Manuals and Drill Guides
Mark Tackitt’s Guides Posts

Music: “Circus Jig” plus “Dandy Jim” and “Grapevine Twist” played by Mark Tackitt.

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Running Time: 18:25

Posted on 12/12/2007
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Episode 15: Order Out of Chaos, Part 1
This month Rick of our staff interviews Mark Tackitt, a local defense attorney, about his unusual hobby as a civil War re-enactor. Join Rick as he and Mark discuss the role of lawyers in the Civil War.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentator:
Rick

Guest:
Mark Tackitt

Weblinks:
Mark Tackitt's Personal Links to Civil War Reenactment Sites
Re-enactment photos from a recent event in Mills Springs, Kentucky  Mark Tackitt is shown on horseback on Page 8 in photos HIST_MSBR_07-151 and 07-158.
Port Gamble Reenactment Video  King 5 Evening Magazine video about a recent Port Gamble Civil War re-enactment.  Mark Tackitt appears on screen at the 1:26 mark.

A photo of Mark Tackitt in Confederate uniform, carrying the banjo he made and played for our podcast.


A “wet plate” photo of Mark Tackitt in Confederate uniform.


Music: “Old John Booker” and “Angelina Baker” played by Mark Tackitt

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Running Time: 21:44

Posted on 11/26/2007
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Episode 14: Resolving Your Dispute Without Going to Court
This month we will be talking about ways to resolve legal matters without having to go to court.  Join us as we talk to Patti Dudley from the King County Dispute Resolution Center about alternative dispute resolution and how mediation can save you time and money when trying to resolve a legal issue with another individual.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Interview with Patti Dudley from the King County Dispute Resolution Center - Stina
Wrap-up and Beer - Stina

Weblinks:
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Resolution Washington
Revised Code of Washington Title 7
KCLL's new research guide on Alternative Dispute Resolution

Music: “Dispersion Relation” from Kevin MacLeod

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Running Time: 25:15

Posted on 11/03/2007
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Episode 13: Locating Lawyers
This month’s episode includes resources for locating a lawyer, consulting an attorney and web site directories that rate attorneys. Craig, in his critic’s corner, “the Reel Verdict,” talks about overrated movies, while Stina’s beer moment includes a discussion of overrated beers.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Craig - “The Reel Verdict”
Stina - Overrated Beers

Weblinks:
Access to Justice How to Find Legal Help
King County Lawyer Referral Service
WSBA Lawyer Directory
WSBA Consulting an Attorney
Martindale Legal Directory
AVVO Lawyer Directory
Findlaw Lawyer Directory

For more information on the movies you heard about, search the Internet Movie Database.

Music: “Intractable” from Kevin MacLeod

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Running Time: 22:00

Posted on 09/27/2007
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Episode 12: It Wasn't Meant to Be: Finding Divorce Help
This month’s episode focuses on help for those who are dealing with divorce. We interview one of our area’s most prolific legal volunteers, Rosemarie LeMoine, a family law practitioner who has been instrumental in the creation and promotion of some of the best free help clinics for those people who are trying to do their own divorce. In addition, Stina talks about the push for a civil Gideon and some beers for the dog days of summer, while Craig reviews two movies about divorce, in the “Reel Verdict.”

Host:
Rita K.

Guest:
Rosemarie LeMoine

Commentators:
Craig – “The Reel Verdict”
Stina – Civil Gideon

Weblinks:
KCLL Research Guide on Family Law
Washington State Courts (Forms, Rules, etc.)
King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics

In re Marriage of King (Decision 12/06/2007) Majority Opinion from the Washington Supreme Court
Concurrence
Dissent

Books:
Washington Family Law Deskbook, Washington State Bar Association. RES KF 505 .Z99 W36 2000

The Craig and Stina Minute:
Kramer vs. Kramer
Squid and the Whale

For more information on the movies you heard about, search the Internet Movie Database.

Music: Music: “Better If I Leave ”from the Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 24:51

Posted on 08/22/2007
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Episode 11: Constitutional Law: I Plead the Fifth
Join us as we talk about aspects of the United States Constitution.  Learn about the Due Process Clause and the relief that people cannot be tried twice for the same crime, plus the Prohibition amendment and how the ban on alcohol was brought about by the same people who influenced other great social changes. The Constitution is fresh on our minds with the recent celebrations for Independence Day.  Find out what movies to watch to brush up your Constitutional knowledge and what beers you can hoist in honor of the great 21st amendment.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Craig – “The Reel Verdict”
Stina – Prohibition
Kate S. – “I Plead the Fifth”

Weblinks:
United States Department of State International Information Program’s “Amendments to the Constitution Annotated”
FindLaw’s U.S. Constitution Annotations

Books:
Barron, Jerome A., and C. Thomas Dienes. Constitutional Law in a nutshell, 6th Ed. St. Paul: Thomson/West Group, 2005.
Tribe, Laurence H. American Constitutional Law, 3rd Ed. New York: Foundation Press, 2000.

The Craig and Stina Minute:
Amistad
The Untouchables
Prohibition and Repeal
Carrie Nation is HOTT

For more information on the movies you heard about, search the Internet Movie Database.

Music: Music: “Running from the Law” by Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards

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Running Time: 19:52

Posted on 07/20/2007
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Episode 10: May I See Your License Please?
Dealing with traffic tickets. This episode highlights our research guide on traffic infractions (traffic tickets) and the District Court’s guide, too. Craig highlights “The Thin Blue Line,” and Stina tells you how to find out if you paid your ticket, plus how to find those great breweries while you are on vacation.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Craig – “The Reel Verdict”
Stina

Weblinks:
KCLL’s Research Guide for Traffic Tickets
King County District Court’s Information on Traffic Infractions
Seattle Municipal Court Ticket Information

For more information on the movies you heard about, search the Internet Movie Database.

Beer Stuff:
Looking for a brew pub and traveling from out of state?  http://www.brewingnews.com/

Music: Music: “Rushed” by Kevin MacLeod http://www.incompetech.com

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Running Time: 14:55

Posted on 06/20/2007
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Episode 9: Coming Attractions: The "Legal Eagle" Collection
Learn about the King County Law Library’s new DVD collection – Legal Eagle.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Rita D.
Craig – “the Reel Verdict”
Stina – Saisons (Spring Beer)

For more information on the movies you heard about, search the Internet Movie Database.

Beer Stuff:
Saison
Saison Dupont
Hefeweizen
Pete’s Beer

Music: From the Movie “Uniforms” by Devin Anderson

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Running Time: 16:57

Posted on 05/17/2007
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Episode 8: It's Not Easy Being Green
April 22nd is Earth Day and according to Al Gore’s Senate testimony, Earth has a fever. In light of this, KCLL is going green for their eighth installment of Sidebar. Join us for a discussion of Environmental Law, Environmental Movies and beer that has a “green-side.”

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Craig – “The Reel Verdict”
Stina

Weblinks:

University of Maryland’s Thurgood Marshall Law Library Environmental Law Pathfinder
Washburn University School of Law Environmental Guide
Boston University’s Law Library Environmental Law Guide
EPA’s Guide on Green Cars
King County’s Take It Back Network
The National Recycling Coalition’s Electronics Recycling Initiative
LEED
Incentives to go Green

For more information on the movies you heard about, search the Internet Movie Database.

Beer Stuff:
Kelpie Beer
Vegetable Beer Styles

Music: “Chlorine Aqua Green” from Bit Rationale

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Running Time: 21:41

Posted on 04/18/2007
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Episode 7: Interpreting the Court, Parts 1 & 2
In Part 1, Stina, Craig and Rita K. have a discussion (over a beer) about immigration resources, the best movie Oscar recipient, "The Departed" and what beer to drink for St. Patrick's Day. In Part 2, Rick interviews Martha Cohen of the King County Superior Court's Office of Interpreter Services (OIS). Marcus discusses the new Court Interpreter Services bill currently pending in the Washington State legislature.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Rick
Marcus
Craig
Stina

For more information on the movies you heard about, search the Internet Movie Database.

Washington State Legislative Web Site

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project:  (206) 587-4009

Neighborhood Legal Services 
Immigration Legal Clinic
Open Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
For an appointment in any language, call Monday-Friday at (206) 587-4009 x7

Guest Interview:Martha Cohen (Office of Interpreter Services) (206) 296-9358
http://www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/interpreter.htm

Beer Stuff:
Guinness
How to Make a Guiness Ice Lolly (Word document)

Music: "Finnegan's Wake" from the Brobdingnagian Bards

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Running Time: 14:59

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Running Time: 9:30

Posted on 03/15/2007
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Episode 6: Things We Love
In this SideBar episode we talk about things we love about the law. For me, it's being a reference librarian; for Craig, courtroom-based movies; for Stina, gossip about the movies, and for Kim and her spouse Ryan, everything to do with competition barbecue.

Host:
Rita K.

Commentators:
Craig
Stina
Kim
Ryan

For more information on the movies you heard about, search the Internet Movie Database.

Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, RCW 24.03
Charities Solicitations Act, RCW 19.09
Incorporation Forms, Washington Secretary of State
Charities Program, Washing Secretary of State
Information on Washington's Tax Structure: Nonprofit Organizations, Department of Revenue
Nonprofit Fundraising, Department of Revenue
Tax Information for Charitable Organizations, Internal Revenue Service

Music: “Scheming Weasel” by Kevin MacLeod http://www.incompetech.com

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Running Time: 21:23

Posted on 02/15/2007
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Episode 5: Disability Rights Law
In this SideBar episode, we will be talking to The Honorable Catherine Shaffer, who is involved with the Access to Justice Program and is co-chair of the ATJ Impediments to Access Committee, working to ensure equal access to the courts for people with disabilities. Marcus Hochstetler, KCLL's Director, spoke with Judge Shaffer earlier this month. Later in this podcast, Stina will be talking about disability law in the news, specifically the "Pillow Angel" case, plus medical ethics information resources and disability rights advocacy groups.

Host:
Rita K

Commentators:
Marcus
Stina

Guest Interview:
The Honorable Catherine Shaffer

Department of Justice ADA site, which includes links to A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Disabilityinfo.gov , the federal government's Web site for information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others.
The Legal Information Institute at Cornell Law School Disability Law Guide
Web Accessibility Initiative Guidelines
Tennessee v. Lane, 02-1667, United States Supreme Court, 05/17/2004
Ensuring Equal Access for People with Disabilities, A Guide for Courts (2006)

The Ashley Case
Time Magazine article
Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Advocacy
WPAS http://www.wpas-rights.org/

Neighborhood Legal Clinics  (206-267-7070)
City of Seattle/ Related Links

Beer Stuff
http://www.beerfestivals.org/
Intro and Exit Music: "Porch Blues" by Kevin MacLeod http://www.incompetech.com

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Running Time: 21:53

Posted on 01/29/2007
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Episode 4: The Best Christmas Gift, A Well-Planned Estate
In this SideBar episode we take a look at some of the resources that are available for estate planning. We also discuss the various kinds of trusts you can establish (including one for your favorite pet), and talk to the widow Scow and a couple of ghosts in An Estate Planning Tale. Stina talks with Santa about his favorite beers for the holiday season.

Host:
Rita K

The KCLL Players:
Kim
Rick
Craig
Stina

KCLL's Research Guide on Estate Planning

Washington Secretary of State's Laws related to Charitable Trusts plus Forms

Beer Stuff:

Stina
Santa's Butt brings about a lawsuit
Strong Ale and Barleywine

Intro and Exit Music: “The Money Song” from the “Handy” album by Big Blow and the Bushwackers

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Running Time: 22:11

Posted on 12/21/2006
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Episode 3: A Look at Landlord/Tenant Law
Episode 3 takes a look at landlord/tenant law with resources from our research guide. We will highlight some of the self-help resources for tenants, talk about help for the landlords among you, plus we have an interview with Merf Ehman, of the Housing Justice Project. Finally, Stina's beer focus for November will be on what to serve for Thanksgiving dinner.

Host:
Rita K

Commentators:
Stina

Guest Interview:
Merf Ehman Housing Justice Project

KCLL's Research Guide on Residential Landlord/Tenant Law

Nolo's page for landlords

Beer Stuff:

Lambic
Cider

Intro Music: "Jazzy Riffs" by Ryan Ositis

Interim and Exit Music: “Aunt Tagonist” by Kevin MacLeod http://www.incompetech.com

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Running Time: 20.06

Posted on 11/15/2006
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Episode 2: No Dangling Chads Here: An Earful on Elections
In this second episode the library staff addresses election law in Washington, restoring your voting rights, the pick a party primary, and how to find out who contributed to your favorite politician's campaign. This episode includes a "humorous" reference interview with a typical Library patron who asks - "How can I restore my right to vote?" And finally, Stina and her sister give us advice on what beer to choose to celebrate Oktoberfest.

RCW 29A

WAC 434-208 – through 434-381

HAVA (Help America Vote Act)

Washington Secretary of State

Public Disclosure Commission

Beer Judge Certification Program

Host:
Rita

Commentators:
Stina
Rick
Kim
Siv (guest)

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Running Time: 17:09

Intro Music: "Jazzy Riffs" by Ryan Ositis

Interim Music: “Just for the Record” by Keith Jenkins and the Moving Parts
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Exit Music: “SuperPolka” by Kevin MacLeod http://www.incompetech.com

Posted on 10/19/2006
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Episode 1: Would you like to join us for a Sidebar?
In this inaugural episode, library staff members provide an introduction to podcasting and give an overview of the Costco wholesale liquor decision (plus some excellent advice on beer choices for the fall season).

How to find information on the Costco decision (Costco Wholesale Corp. vs. Hoen, April 21, 2006):

• Search the Seattle Times and Seattle P-I archives (Newspaper archive databases are also available on the SPL and KCLS websites to library card holders)
• Search PACER (a subscription database from the federal courts). Look for docket number C04-360P.
• Search Westlaw and Lexis (both available for free at the King County Law Library). Westlaw citation: 2006 WL 1515590; Lexis citation: 2006 U.S. Dist LEXIS 27141.

Host:
Rita

Commentators:
Stina
Marcus

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Running Time: 9:43

Music: "Jazzy Riffs" by Ryan Ositis

Posted on 09/20/2006
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