Episode 40: Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American Justice to serve on the United States Supreme Court. As a Constitutional Lawyer, Marshall is in class of his own. As chief counsel for the NAACP, Marshall successfully argued his case in Brown v. Board of Education, which changed not only American Jurisprudence forever, but also changed American Culture and Society forever. Without Marshall’s extraordinary advocacy in Brown, such legislation as the Civil Rights of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, may not have been possible. Appointed to the High Court in 1967, Marshall retired in 1991 at the age of 83. This capped a legal career that probably will never be matched in American History.

This podcast is the third in a series titled Supreme Court Classics. This series will take a look at just a few of the notable justices who served on the High Court and how their influence is still felt today.

A very special thanks to King County Superior Court Judge Mary Roberts and Sherri Tye.

Narrating:
George F. Sjursen

Thurgood Marshall Quotes:
Lati Culverson

Introduction & Conclusion:
Stina McClintock

Produced by:
Stina McClintock

Web Link:
Biography of Thurgood Marshall from wikipedia.org

Music:
“Consort for Brass” by Kevin MacLeod

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Running Time: 11:35

Posted on 11/15/2011
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Podcast Archive

Episode 39: John Marshall

Episode 38: William Howard Taft

Episode 37: Death Penalty in Washington: The Joseph Self Case (Part 2)

Episode 36: Death Penalty in Washington: The Joseph Self Case (Part 2)

Episode 35: E-Filing Explained

Episode 34: Passing the Bar

Episode 33: Debt Collection Lawsuit: Defend Yourself - Show Up

Episode 32: An Interview with Edward Nixon, Part 2

Episode 31: An Interview with Edward Nixon, Part 1

Episode 30: Public Records: Let's See What We Can Find

Episode 29: Copyright Law

Episode 28: Renters and Owners

Episode 27: Judge Charles Mertel Retires

Episode 26: Legislative History Research

Episode 25: Up on the Housetop: The Risks for Santa

Episode 24: Sleuthing on Social Networks

Episode 23: Evictions from the Landlord's Perspective

Episode 22: Elections: Redux

Episode 21: Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft

Episode 20: Searching for Free Case Law

Episode 19: Moving On: An Interview with Stina

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 39: John Marshal

One of the most influential of the second President John Adams' appointments was naming John Marshall as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Marshall held that position until his death and shaped the court's decisions and dramatically raised its stature. He also defined the basic relationship of the judiciary to the rest of the federal government. His forceful actions as Chief Justice set the Supreme Court on a course it has continued to follow for the next two centuries. Marshall was guided by a strong commitment to judicial power and by a belief in the supremacy of national over state legislatures. His judicial vision was very much in keeping with the Federalist political program.

This podcast is the second in a series titled Supreme Court Classics. This series will take a look at just a few of the notable justices who served on the High Court and how their influence is still felt today.

A very special thanks to Superior Court Judge Brian Gain and Maria Diga.

Narrating:
George F. Sjursen

Garfield & John Marshall Quotes:
Ryan Ositis

Introduction & Eliza Ambler Quote:
Annah Ray

Conclusion:
Stina McClintock

Produced by:
Stina McClintock

Web Link:
Biography of John Marshall from wikipedia.org

Music:
Johann Sebastian Bach – “Brandenburg Concerto No. 4”

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Running Time: 12:42

Posted on 11/07/2011
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Episode 38: William Howard Taft

While most know him as the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft spent four uncomfortable years in the White House. What held Taft’s true interest was the court and the law, and once he was freed from the responsibilities of the White House, Taft would go on to serve as the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, a position he enjoyed so much that he wrote "I don't remember that I ever was President."

This podcast is the first in a series titled Supreme Court Classics. This series will take a look at just a few of the notable justices who served on the High Court and how their influence is still felt today. .

Narrating:
George F. Sjursen

Taft Quotes:
J.O. Bingham

Conclusion:
Fiona Danger

Produced by:
Stina McClintock

Web Link:
Biography of Taft from whitehouse.gov

Music:
Kevin MacLeod – “Noise Attack”

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Running Time: 10:55

Posted on 6/30/2011
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Episode 37: The Death Penalty in Washington State - The Joseph Self Case (Part 2)

Joseph Chester Self was the 73rd person to be executed in Washington and the last person to be executed in the state until Westley Allan Dodd’s execution on January 5, 1993. During the 30 year hiatus, Washington’s capital punishment statute was declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972.

In Part Two of this episode of KCLL’s Sidebar, we talk to Jim Burns, who was among two men to prosecute Mr. Self.  For additional information about the case, you can go to the History Link website which we have linked to here.

Narrating:
George F. Sjursen

Interviewed by:
George F. Sjursen & Rick Stroup

Produced by:
Stina McClintock

Web Links:
Joseph C. Self murders Seattle cabdriver Ralph A. Gemmill Jr. for $15, on March 16, 1960 from HistoryLink.org

Music:
Kevin MacLeod – “Wounded”

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Running Time: 32:06

Posted on 8/4/2010
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In addition, the library has been busy putting together a folder of documents from this case, including press articles, Superior Court Case filings and the briefs filed in this case.  Please be checking back as we will be adding these documents to this page as they are scanned.

Episode 36: The Death Penalty in Washington State - The Joseph Self Case (Part 1)

Joseph Chester Self was the 73rd person to be executed in Washington and the last person to be executed in the state until Westley Allan Dodd’s execution on January 5, 1993. During the 30 year hiatus, Washington’s capital punishment statute was declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972.

In Part One of this episode of KCLL’s Sidebar, we talk to Dan Riviera, who was among two men to defend Mr. Self. For additional information about the case, you can go to the History Link website which we have linked to here.

Narrating:
George F. Sjursen

Interviewed by:
George F. Sjursen & Rick Stroup

Produced by:
Stina McClintock

Web Links:
Joseph C. Self murders Seattle cabdriver Ralph A. Gemmill Jr. for $15, on March 16, 1960 from HistoryLink.org

Music:
Kevin MacLeod – “Wounded”

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Running Time: 35:56

Posted on 7/15/2010
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Episode 35: E-Filing Explained

In the November episode of KCLL’s Sidebar, Rick talks about the process of eFiling in King County Superior Court and the most frequent questions the library receives regarding this new system. Craig, in his “Reel Verdict” segment, reviews a documentary he recently watched called “The Trials of Law School." This movie follows the lives of law students as they negotiate the theories and practice of law in a school setting. “The Trials of Law School” is available in our library.

Host:
Stina McClintock

Commentators:
Craig Burgess
Rick Stroup

Web Links:
CutePDF Writer
FAQ and Demonstration About E-Filing
King County Local Rules for Superior Court
King County Superior Court Clerk
The Trials of Law School

Music:
“Christmas in July” by Brian Hertzog

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Running Time: 12:37

Posted on 11/10/2009
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Episode 34: Passing the Bar

In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar Rita K. talks about some of her favorite podcast episodes and says good-bye as she passes KCLL’s SideBar on to its new producers. Craig, in his “Reel Verdict” segment, reviews a documentary he watched recently called “A Lawyer Walks into a Bar.” The movie is about law students trying to pass California’s bar exam.

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess
Rick Stroup

Web Links:
A Lawyer Walks into a Bar

Music:
“New Show Come to Town” from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 16:02

Posted on 10/01/2009
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Episode 33: Debt Collection Lawsuit: Defend Yourself - Show Up

In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar Rita K. talks about a common question the Library is getting in these harsh economic times. How can you help yourself if you are sued to collect on an outstanding debt? Then listen in as Craig, in his “Reel Verdict” segment, talks about the movie “Repo Man.”

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentator:
Craig Burgess

Web Links:
Debt Collection Lawsuit Research Guide
Repo Man

Music:
“Coulda Wokeup Dead” by the Henrines, from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 14:12

Posted on 8/28/2009
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Episode 32: An Interview with Edward Nixon, Part 2


In this episode of KCLL's SideBar we present Part 2 of Seattle attorney George Sjursen's interview of President Richard Nixon's youngest brother, Edward Nixon, who has written a book titled, The Nixons: A Family Portrait. Also, our resident movie critic, Craig Burgess, returns with his Reel Verdict review of Robert Greenwald's biography of Abbie Hoffman, Steal This Movie.

Host:
Rick Stroup

Guest Interview:
Mr. Edward C. Nixon, President, Nixon World Enterprises

Interviewed by:
George Sjursen, Attorney at Law

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, "The Reel Verdict"

Web Links:
The Nixons: A Family Portrait
Steal This Movie

Music:
Handel’s “Suite I, No. 2 in F major” from Musopen

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Running Time: 26:11

Posted on 7/23/2009
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Episode 31: An Interview with Edward Nixon


In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar Seattle attorney and amateur historian George Sjursen interviews President Richard Nixon’s youngest brother, Edward Nixon, who has written a book titled, The Nixons: A Family Portrait.  Then the Seattle University Law School librarians join KCLL in their last session of “At the Reference Desk,“ this time discussing the initiative and referendum process.

Host:
Rick Stroup

Guest Interview:
Mr. Edward C. Nixon, President, Nixon World Enterprises

Interviewed by:
George Sjursen, Attorney at Law

Commentators:
Tina Ching, Seattle University Law Library
Pegeen Mulhern, Seattle University Law Library

Web Links:
The Nixons: A Family Portrait
Washington Secretary of State

Music:
Handel’s “Suite I, No. 2 in F major” from Musopen

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Running Time: 22:56

Posted on 6/29/2009
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Episode 30: Public Records – Let’s See What We Can Find


In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar we look at what kinds of public records are available in Washington State and how to find those records.  Then we have a shorter “At the Reference Desk”, from the Seattle University Law School librarians. In this segment Bob talks about Canadian law, eh? Craig, in his “Reel Verdict” segment, reviews the new Star Trek movie, not because the movie has anything to do with the law, but for the reason that I wanted his perspective on the movie after I saw it myself.

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Bob Menanteaux, “At the Reference Desk”
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
Canadian Legal Information Institute
Star Trek (2009)

Music:
“Mass Media” by Mark Heimonen from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 14:47

Posted on 5/29/2009
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Episode 29: Copyright Law


This episode of KCLL’s SideBar was to include an interview with a local attorney about his music, including a bit about copyright laws. That portion of the podcast may be published later. Included in this shortened version of KCLL’s SideBar is “At the Reference Desk”, from the Seattle University Law School librarians. In this segment they discuss copyright law as it applies to music and to other works. Craig, in his “Reel Verdict” segment, discusses a musical copyright case along with a review of the movie, “Almost Famous.” His take on movie supporting cast members is particularly telling.

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Pegeen Mulhern and Tina Ching, “At the Reference Desk”
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
Fogarty v. Fantasy, Inc., 510 US 517 (1994)
Almost Famous

Music:
"Jazzy Riffs" by Ryan Ositis

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Running Time: 12:45

Posted on 4/30/2009
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Episode 28: Renters and Owners


In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar Rita K speaks with attorney Jerry Stimmel about the kinds of problems that may develop in the landlord/tenant relationship and ways to avoid these problems. In “At the Reference Desk”, the Seattle University Law School librarians discuss a typical tenant question. And Craig, in his “Reel Verdict” segment, gives us his view of some of the recent Oscar movies.

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Guest Interview:
Jerry Stimmel, author of Renters and Owners (KF 590 .Z9 .S8 1995)

Commentators:
Kelly Kunsch, “At the Reference Desk”
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
KCLL's Landlord/Tenant Research Guide
KCLL's Eviction Process Research Guide

Music:
“Better World” by New Nobility Band from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 24:14

Posted on 3/19/2009
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Episode 27: Judge Charles Mertel Retires


In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar Rick Stroup of our staff interviews retiring Superior Court Judge Charles Mertel. We learn about the judge’s diverse background and his plans for the future. In “At the Reference Desk”, the Seattle University Law School librarians discuss researching local ordinances. How many chickens CAN you have in your Seattle city yard?

Host:
Rick Stroup

Guest Interview:
The Honorable Charles Mertel

Commentators:
Barbara Swatt-Engstrom
Tina Ching

Web Links:
Municipal Research and Services Center (Links to City and County Codes)

Music:
“Scratch That Itch” by The Donman Band from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 20:00

Posted on 2/24/2009
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Episode 26: Legislative History Research


In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar the Seattle University Law School librarians join KCLL in their first “At the Reference Desk” segment, which discusses a question on legislative history research. Marcus Hochstetler, KCLL’s Director, speaks briefly about how to follow the current Washington State legislature’s session. In Craig’s “The Reel Verdict” segment, he reviews the movie “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Players:
Tina Ching
Pegeen Mulhern
Marcus Hochstetler
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
Washington State Legislature
KCLL’s Legislative History Research Guide

Music:
Mozart’s “Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313” from Musopen

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Running Time: 14:56

Posted on 1/21/2009
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Episode 25: Up on the Housetop: The Risks for Santa
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar Santa finds out about the potential liabilities and risks he might encounter during his annual trip.

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Players:
Rick Stroup
Craig Burgess
Sarah Montgomery

Music:
"Up on the Housetop" by Kevin MacLeod from Incompetech

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Running Time: 9:48

Posted on 12/16/2008
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Episode 24: Sleuthing on Social Networks
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar we talk about social networking information and how to find this information. We also speak briefly about keeping this information private. In Craig’s “The Reel Verdict” segment, he reviews the movie “You’ve Got Mail.”

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
KCLL - Public Sleuthing Research Links
KCLL - Article on Investigating Social Networks
You’ve Got Mail

Music:
“It’s Alright With Me” by Greg Shuler, from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 12:53

Posted on 12/01/2008
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Episode 23: Evictions from the Landlord’s Perspective
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar I talk about a presentation that a local attorney made to our staff. He spoke about the process that landlords must follow when attempting to evict tenants. In addition, we include a sample rental lease he gave us and are posting it to our web site for our patrons' use. Craig, in his Reel Verdict segment, reviews the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness.”

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
King County Law Library’s Eviction Process Research Guide
Sample Residential Rental Agreement
The Pursuit of Happyness

Music:
“Wild Kitty” by Marc Gunn, from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 12:14

Posted on 10/01/2008
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Episode 22: An Earful on Elections: Redux
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar we talk about the change in Washington law which requires the top two primary. In October of 2006, in our second podcast, we described the change that required a pick a party primary, after the blanket primary system had been declared unconstitutional. Kim Ositis, of our staff describes what has happened to require the new primary law. Craig, in his “Reel Verdict” commentary reviews the top 25 greatest legal movies as declared by the ABA plus his own picks.

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Kim Ositis
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
Washington Secretary of State - History of Washington State Primary Systems
Washington Secretary of State - Top 2 Primary FAQ
Washington State Republican Party v. Washington - 460 F.3d 1108 (9th Cir. 2006)
Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party - 552 U.S. __ (2008)
American Bar Association - 25 Greatest Legal Movies

Music:
"Jazzy Riffs" by Ryan Ositis

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Running Time: 18:41

Posted on 8/08/2008
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Episode 21: Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar I talk about steps you should take if you think you may be a victim of identity theft and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim. Craig, in his “Reel Verdict” commentary reviews the movie “The Net.”

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
Washington State’s Attorney General web site on ID Theft

The Federal Trade Commission’s ID Theft web site information

Identity Theft Resource Center

IMDb: The Net

Music:
“Can’t You Find It” from Podsafe Audio

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Running Time: 16:57

Posted on 7/08/2008
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Episode 20: Searching for Free Case Law
In this episode of KCLL’s SideBar I chat about finding good free case law web sites. I review a few of the new web sites that are offering free searching. Rick and Mari create a screen cast tutorial on how to search the LegalWa web site. Craig, in “The Reel Verdict,” discusses "The Paper Chase."

Watch the tutorial on searching legalwa.org here!

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Rick Stroup and Mari Cheney, "Searching LegalWA"
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict”

Web Links:
LegalWA: Washington State Supreme Court cases from 1939 to present and Appellate court cases from 1969 on, plus the full text of Washington Reports (1889 to 1939) and Territory Reports (1854 to 1889).

LexisOne: This free service from Lexis-Nexis provides federal appellate and state cases for the previous 5 years and U.S. Supreme Court cases from 1781 to present.
(Requires registration to use).

Cornell University Law School: Legal Information Institute: U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 1990 to present, along with 300 historic decisions.

Findlaw: From the Thomson West group, this site includes U.S. Supreme Court decisions since 1893 and federal appellate decisions generally from the mid-1990’s to present, plus links to state court opinions.

Altlaw: This is a joint project of Columbia Law School and the University of Colorado Law School. It contains U.S. Supreme Court cases from 1805 and appellate cases from 1950.

The Public Library of Law: Provided by Fastcase, this web site includes state case law from 1997 forward, federal circuit courts from 1950 to present and U.S. Supreme Court cases from 1754 to present.

IMDb: The Paper Chase

Music:
Beethoven’s Sonata No. 12 in A Flat Major, Op. 26 – I, from Musopen, an online music library of public domain music.

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Running Time: 15:20

Posted on 5/29/2008
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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 Kaiser

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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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 Kaiser

Guest:
Mike Danko

Commentator:
Craig Burgess, “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 3/24/2008
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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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, “The Reel Verdict"
Stina McClintock, "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 Beer

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 Kaiser

Librarian:
Kim Ositis

Patron:
Rick Stroup

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, "The Reel Verdict"
Stina McClintock, "Cooling Beer"

Weblinks:
Law Library'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" by 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 Stroup

Commentator:
Stina McClintock, "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" and "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 Kaiser

Commentator:
Rick Stroup

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. Mr. Tackitt appears 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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Stina McClintock, "Interview with Patti Dudley from the King County Dispute Resolution Center"

Weblinks:
King County Dispute Resolution Center
Resolution Washington
Revised Code of Washington, Title 7
Public Law Library's 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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, "The Reel Verdict"
Stina McClintock, "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 Kaiser

Guest:
Rosemarie LeMoine

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, "The Reel Verdict"
Stina McClintock, "Civil Gideon"

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

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:
"Better If I Leave" from the Podsafe Audio web site.

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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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, "The Reel Verdict"
Stina McClintock, "Prohibition"
Kate S., "I Plead the Fifth"

Weblinks:
U.S. Supreme Court Center - Analysis and Interpretation of the Constitution
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

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

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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, "The Reel Verdict"
Stina McClintock

Weblinks:
The Law Library's Research Guide for Traffic Tickets
King County District Court's Information on Infraction Instructions
Seattle Municipal Court Ticket Payment 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?  Check out Brewing News

Music:
"Rushed" by Kevin MacLeod. Found on Incompetech

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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 Law Library's new Legal Eagle DVD collection.

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Rita Dermody
Craig Burgess, "The Reel Verdict"
Stina McClintock, "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, The Law Library 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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess, "The Reel Verdict"
Stina McClintock

Weblinks:
City Green Building
EPA's Green Vehicle Guide
King County’s Take It Back Network
LEED
Thurgood Marshall Law Library (UM) - Environmental Law Resources
Washlaw (Washburn University) - Environmental Law

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

Beer Stuff:
Kelpie Beer

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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Rick Stroup
Marcus Hochstetler
Craig Burgess
Stina McClintock

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

Weblinks:
Washington State Legislative Web Site
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Neighborhood Legal Clinics

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

Guest Interview: Martha Cohen (Office of Interpreter Services) at (206) 296-9358
Interpreter Services

Beer Stuff:
Guinness Website
How to Make a Guiness Ice Lolly

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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Craig Burgess
Stina McClintock
Kim Ositis
Ryan Ositis

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

Web Links:
Charities Solicitations Act - RCW 19.09
Department of Revenue - Nonprofit Organizations
Department of Revenue - Nonprofit Pamphlet
IRS - Tax Information for Charitable Organizations
Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act - RCW 24.03
Washington Secretary of State - Charities Program
Washington Secretary of State - Incorporation Forms

Music:
“Scheming Weasel” by Kevin MacLeod from Incompetech

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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, the Law Library'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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Marcus Hochstetler
Stina McClintock

Guest Interview:
The Honorable Catherine Shaffer

Web Links:
ADA Homepage (With Link for Guide to Disability Rights Laws)
Disability.gov
Disability Law - Cornell University Law School
Ensuring Equal Access for People with Disabilities, A Guide for Washington Courts
Tennessee v. Lane (541 US 509)
Web Accessibility Initiative Guidelines

The Ashley Case:
"Attenuating Growth in Children with Profound Developmental Disabilities" - Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (October 2006)
"Pillow Angel Ethics" - Time Magazine (January 7, 2007)

Advocacy:
City of Seattle/ Related Links
Disability Rights Washington
Neighborhood Legal Clinics

Beer Stuff:
The Beer Festival Calendar

Music:
"Porch Blues" by Kevin MacLeod, from Incompetech

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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 Kaiser

The Law Library Players:
Kim Ositis
Rick Stroup
Craig Burgess
Stina McClintock

Web Links:
KCLL Research Guide - Estate Planning
Washington Secretary of State - Charitable Trusts
Washington Secretary of State - Charitable Trust Forms

Beer Stuff:
Barleywine
Santa's Butt Brings About a Lawsuit

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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Stina

Guest Interview:
Merf Ehman from the Housing Justice Project

Web Links:
KCLL Research Guide - Residential Landlord/Tenant Law
Nolo's Page for Landlords

Beer Stuff:
Cider
Lambic

Music:
"Jazzy Riffs" by Ryan Ositis
“Aunt Tagonist” by Kevin MacLeod from Incompetech

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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.

Web Links:
RCW 29A
WAC 434-208 through 434-381
Help America Vote Act
Washington Secretary of State
Public Disclosure Commission
Beer Judge Certification Program

Host:
Rita Kaiser

Commentators:
Stina McClintock
Rick Stroup
Kim Ositis

Guest:
Siv

Music:
Intro: "Jazzy Riffs" by Ryan Ositis
Interim: “Just for the Record” by Keith Jenkins and the Moving Parts from PodsafeAudio
Exit: “SuperPolka” by Kevin MacLeod from Incompetech

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Running Time: 17:09

Posted on 10/19/2006
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Episode 1: Would you like to join us for a Sidebar?
In this inaugural episode, Law 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 Kaiser

Commentators:
Stina McClintock
Marcus Hochstetler

Music:
"Jazzy Riffs" by Ryan Ositis

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Running Time: 9:43

Posted on 09/20/2006
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