The Seattle City Council voted unanimously to guarantee legal representation for people who are facing eviction and and cannot afford their own lawyers. A recent amendment to the measure simply requires that one sign a statement that they cannot afford their own counsel.
In an increasingly online world, identity theft has become a greater risk for all of us. In fact, just recently the personal information of 1.4 million Washingtonians was stolen from a state computer vendor.
An article from the Washington State Law Library lays out some helpful steps that you can take if you think your information was compromised or if you think that someone is actively using your identity.
You can read the full article HERE.
KCLL subscribers have remote access to a growing list of important treatises – and that includes Corbin on Contracts. Corbin’s publisher LexisNexis is putting on a free 90-minute webinar that will look at the topic of Force Majeure in age of COVID-19. Covered topics will include rights of recovery, how to protect businesses with contract waivers, current legal developments, and much, much more. For more information and to register, click HERE.
If you are a current KCLL subscriber and would like to access Corbin on contracts, visit our Remote Databases page and click on e-Books for Subscribers; you can then simply search for the term “Corbin.”
As we reflect upon and honor the many contributions that have made us a richer nation and region, here are a few suggestions to help celebrate this important month:
If you run a small business or nonprofit and have a business-related question for an attorney, you can arrange for a free consultation. Seattle Public Library and the UW School of Law are collaborating to make these virtual visits possible.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
The Seattle Public Library is kicking of a series of events to designed to educate, inspire, and celebrate Black-owned businesses. The first event for this year is scheduled for February 2nd.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
The King County Law Library is proud to announce that we are making the NOLO Press database of DIY (do-it-yourself) legal materials available for free to all King County Residents.
The books contain helpful guidance and sample forms on a number of very popular topics. Titles include “Credit Repair,” “Neighbor Law,” and “The Quick & Legal Will Book” and many others. These have always been powerful resources for patrons working on their own legal issues in the Library and we’re excited to now make them accessible from your home or office.
View the full news release HERE.
There will be also be a free webinar on Thursday, February 11th from 6pm-7pm that demonstrates how you can use NOLO and other remotely accessible Library materials to address common credit and money concerns. You can read more and register HERE.
You can access the NOLO titles from our Remote Databases page HERE.
In response to COVID-19, governments and agencies at various levels have instituted protections for both residents and small businesses. Things such as eviction moratoria rental assistance programs continue to be extended and modified, but it’s sometimes hard to keep track of them all. Local attorneys have created a helpful guide that summarizes what’s in place as of January 4, 2021.
The announcement and guide and be found HERE.
Welcome to the King County Law Library – here are 5 important things to know before paying us a visit!
A quick introduction to KCLL’s live Video Reference Service. It can be accessed from our website: www.kcll.org.