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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Learn about the King County Law Library’s new DVD collection – Legal Eagle.
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.”
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.
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.
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.