Ireland joined the United Kingdom and France extending the definition of domestic violence to include emotional abuse and coercive control. The definitions in these countries expand the basis for a protection order and criminalize coercive control. Washington State law is not quite as clear, but for non-criminal cases is consistent with these European jurisdictions. … [Read more...] about Coercive control and emotional abuse illegal in U.K., France, Ireland –and Clallam?
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Domestic Violence Pro Bono Clinic- June 23, 2017
The Law Office of Mark Baumann is hosting a domestic violence legal clinic, starting tomorrow, June 23, 2017 through December 31, 2017. They are attempting to reach out to domestic violence victims and help them to achieve safety and stability through guiding them with free counsel and legal paperwork drafting for domestic violence protection orders. They encourage eligible … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Pro Bono Clinic- June 23, 2017
The Ethics and Effectiveness of Client Counseling CLE
By Mark Baumann, J.D. Hosted by the Clallam County Bar Association At the North Olympic Skills Center November 1, 2013, from noon to 1:00 CLE summary RPC 1.2 is based on a "client centered" model where the lawyer is mandated to abide by the client's decisions regarding objectives. How do you do this when client presents extreme positions or rigid/chaotic thinking? … [Read more...] about The Ethics and Effectiveness of Client Counseling CLE
De-escalating intense emotions: The secrets of a hostage negotiator
Mark Baumann will be chairing this CLE, presented by Bruce Wind, with panelists Mark Baumann, Joe Shaub and Molly Kenny Location: WSBA CLE Conference Center, Century Square building, 1501 4th Ave., Ste. 308, Seattle WA Date: June 10, 2013 Sponsored by: Washington State Bar Association and the WSBA Alternative Dispute Resolution section Program description: … [Read more...] about De-escalating intense emotions: The secrets of a hostage negotiator
CLE: The Significance of Childhood Attachment in a Rural Family Law Practice
To all Clallam-Jefferson-Kitsap bar members: Topic: The Significance of Childhood Attachment in a Rural Family Law Practice Date & Time: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 9-1 Location: Port Angeles, Washington (specific place TBD) Childhood attachment is considered by many to be the most important psychological discovery in the last 50 years. Supported by substantial … [Read more...] about CLE: The Significance of Childhood Attachment in a Rural Family Law Practice
New web site for Alternative Dispute Resolution section of Washington State Bar Association
The Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the Washington State Bar Association announces their web page at www.wsba-adr.org. Any person interested in mediation, arbitration, restorative justice, high conflict or other alternative methods to resolving conflict may sign up. Membership in the ADR section is suggested but not required. The site offers web site members the … [Read more...] about New web site for Alternative Dispute Resolution section of Washington State Bar Association