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VOTING REGARDING WASHINGTON SUPREME JUSTICES

VOTING REGARDING WASHINGTON SUPREME JUSTICES

I’ve been asked for advice about the position of Washington State Supreme Court Justices. Lita and I, even though we are attorneys, had the same problem because, without being in current touch, we couldn’t make reasoned choices. The only exception was the race involving Debra Stevens, the incumbent, over Ted Bloom. We knew she was an excellent justice on the bench and should be re-elected. For the other positions, I consulted attorneys I trust for advice. The response I’ve received…

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MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND – PREPARING THE PLAINTIFF FOR THEIR DEPOSITION

MEET YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND – PREPARING THE PLAINTIFF FOR THEIR DEPOSITION

My wife of forty-five years, Lita Barnett Luvera, and I were law partners for over 40 years until our retirement. Together. During that time, in addition to managing the office and trying. She was also. Responsible for preparing. Clients. In major cases, for their deposition as well as for their trial testimony. She prepared a paper. Or client preparation for deposition. Which was delivered as a speech to a trial organization. Before her retirement. Her advice is still relevant, and…

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ARBITRATION IS A DEFENSE WEAPON

ARBITRATION IS A DEFENSE WEAPON

Why do businesses and corporations want arbitration and not trials? There are a number of reasons, which include some of the following: Lower damage awards No jury & arbitrators are statistically more conservative Elimination of class actions. Most arbitration clauses require individual claims &  bar class or collective actions. This converts one systemic wrong → hundreds of small, uneconomic claims, avoiding massive exposure → scattered, manageable costs. Repeat-player advantage Corporations appear in arbitration repeatedly, are familiar to arbitration providers, and…

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