Because of the surging Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, and to protect juror and witness safety, Clallam County courts are reducing jury trials in January 2022. The Clallam County Superior Court is cancelling the start of all new jury trials in January, 2022. Jury trials already in progress, such as the Bauer murder trial, will continue on schedule. People with trials … [Read more...] about Omicron wave court closures
Parenting science training: biological embedding of early-life adversity
This training will look at how early life experience affects development and child and adult functioning, and look at mechanisms of resiliency. This free program is part of the Parent-Child Relationship Programs, a service of the Barnard Center at the University of Washington. This program is highly recommended. Biological Embedding of Early-Life Adversity: Challenges … [Read more...] about Parenting science training: biological embedding of early-life adversity
Omicron is transmissible from 30 feet away
Governments and citizens prepare for the most intense wave to come - the Omicron variant. The COVID-19 Omicron variant is by far the most transmissible variant of the pandemic virus to date. The delta variant was very infectious, but Omicron is many more times infectious. The US CDC is planning for punishing wave of Omicron infections in January. Many countries and quickly … [Read more...] about Omicron is transmissible from 30 feet away
Individual rights trump community safety, argues 6 restaurants
Port Angeles attorney William Payne filed a civil rights action suing Clallam County and the County's health officer seeking to invalidate the County's order requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all people entering restaurants and bars. Mr. Payne's lawsuit is filed on behalf of the Kokopelli Grill / Coyote BBQ in Port Angeles, The Oasis Bar & Grill, Sunshine Café, … [Read more...] about Individual rights trump community safety, argues 6 restaurants
CLE Bonanza 2021 Clallam County
On Friday, November 5, 2021, the Clallam Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will host the annual Clallam County full day CLE. The event will be offered for in person and Zoom attendance. 6 credits are pending and the cost is $225. Topics and speakers Gary Williams and Rafael Urguia: What every lawyer needs to know about insurance policies Charles Johnson, WA Supreme … [Read more...] about CLE Bonanza 2021 Clallam County
CLE: Transitioning from the eviction moratorium
On Friday, September 24, 2021, noon-1:00 p.m., a panel of speakers will discuss Washington's eviction moratorium. Transitioning from the Eviction Moratorium: A summary of the recent changes in eviction laws and resources in Washington State Hosted by the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers, the panelists are Steve Robins, Sam Feinson and Cherish Cronmiller. The … [Read more...] about CLE: Transitioning from the eviction moratorium