Black History Month: A Collection of Online Resources
February 11, 2021As 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: AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth.gov Black History Month: Legacy Washington Profiles Black History Month at the New York Public Library King County Library System’s Black… Read more
Free Help for your Business Law Questions
February 1, 2021If 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..pf-button.pf-button-excerpt { display:… Read more
Black History Month: A Celebration of Business Excellence in Washington State
February 1, 2021The 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..pf-button.pf-button-excerpt { display: none; } Read more
You Can Now Access Do-It-Yourself Legal Materials on the KCLL Website!
January 28, 2021The 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… Read more
Learn Virtually with a MOOC!
January 12, 2021MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, are online courses in a variety of disciplines, including the law, which anyone with a computer and an Internet connection can attend. They are free and often less structured than traditional in-person courses. Both of our local public library systems, Seattle Public Library and… Read more
Summary of Eviction Protections
January 7, 2021In 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… Read more
New Nonparental Custody Law Implementation Postposed
December 18, 2020Significant changes were made to our State’s nonparental custody laws in 2020. The new laws were set to take effect after December 31, 2020 but the King County Superior Court Clerk’s office has recently learned that the implementation of these new laws has been postponed. For more details about how… Read more
Pick Up Print Outs Curb-Side from SPL and KCLS
December 18, 2020Both King County Library System and Seattle Public Library are offering curb-side printing pick-ups at select branches for registered users. If you can’t print from home, take advantage of these COVID-19 work-around services. Curb-side printing pick-up at select SPL branches Curb-side printing pick-up at select KCLS branches.pf-button.pf-button-excerpt { display: none;… Read more
Free 30-Minute Webinar: How to Use HeinOnline!
December 3, 2020There is a wealth of legal and scholarly information in HeinOnline – one of the resources you can access from the Remote Databases page of our website. It’s chock full of law review journals, historical documents, 50-state surveys, and much more. Have you never used it? Now is your chance… Read more
If You’re Facing Eviction, You May Be Protected
November 12, 2020A recent order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prohibits evictions due to an inability to pay – under certain circumstances. The Suffolk University Law School has created an interactive questionnaire to help people decide whether they qualify under the federal guidelines. It also generates a declaration… Read more
Eviction Resolution Program Begins
November 9, 2020The Washington State Superior Court Judges’ Association (SCJA) work group in partnership with the state Office of Civil Legal Aid has created a new eviction resolution program to assist both tenants and landlords with resolving eviction and housing issues when our State’s eviction moratorium is lifted. Six superior courts in… Read more
Navigating the New Normal — Virtual Washington State Biz Fair on 11/10/2020
November 6, 2020Washington State’s 24th Annual Biz Fair is going virtual. Current and aspiring small business owners in Washington State are encouraged to attend this all-day online event to learn about all aspects of small business management, including human resources best practices, packaging and pricing services, selling online and the basics of… Read more
FREE Online Business Development Training
November 6, 2020The Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a network of business development experts working in communities across Washington State to help entrepreneurs or small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business. SBDC offers a variety of free e-Learning business development webinars covering such topics as business planning, financial… Read more
Most Jail Inmates Can Vote in King County
October 29, 2020Most of the inmates being held in King County Jail are actually eligible to vote – although many of them do not know it. Defense attorneys, advocates and election officials are reaching out to eligible inmates to help them have a voice in this year’s elections. You can read the… Read more
Aid for Former Extended Foster Care Program Youth
October 2, 2020The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families is looking for help in identifying youth who will age out of or have aged out of Extended Foster Care at age 21, between March 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2020. The Department of Commerce: Office of Homeless Youth is seeking… Read more
New Virtual King County Civil Protection Order Office
October 2, 2020Beginning Monday, Oct. 5, anyone seeking a civil protection order will need to use the King County Superior Court Clerk’s new Virtual Civil Protection Order Office. They will be able to submit their protection order petitions, have them reviewed by the Clerk via live conversation and receive real-time customer service. … Read more
REPORT: Legal Cybersecurity in the Digital Age
September 30, 2020Most of us know that our digital communications face a number of threats these days – from data breaches and hacks, to public and private surveillance. These risks also threaten the confidentiality of attorney-client relationships. The ACLU of New York has written a report that outlines steps that can be… Read more
State Supreme Court Abruptly Ends LLLT Program
July 6, 2020Without public debate or a formal hearing on the topic, the Washington State Supreme Court decided last month to end the Limited Licence Legal Technician (LLLT) program. The June letter ends a program that broadened access to legal representation and served as a model for other states across the nation. Please… Read more
Immigration Status and Benefits Eligibility
June 8, 2020With help from two partners, the City of Seattle Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs has complied a spreadsheet that can help you determine what benefits a person is eligible for based on their immigration status. The spreadsheet no substitute for legal advice, but is rather intended as a… Read more