by cooneylaw | Mar 5, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate
The idea of estate planning is inextricably linked with last wills and the allocation of personal assets. However, the creation of a financial legacy is only one part of what an estate plan often includes. Your estate plan can also address the potential medical...
by cooneylaw | Mar 3, 2020 | DUI
If you’ve been charged with a DUI or another crime, then reporting the accusation to your employer or school may be one of many things keeping you up at night. Will mandatory court appearances impact your work or class schedule? Will you be able to drive back and...
by cooneylaw | Feb 17, 2020 | Employment Law
The laws regarding non-compete agreements in Washington State changed too drastically in 2020 for a single blog post. Previously, we covered some basic changes regarding salary and compensation, but there were other changes to non-compete agreement laws regarding...
by cooneylaw | Feb 4, 2020 | Employment Law
Starting in 2020 non-compete agreements will be severely restricted by new Washington State laws. The current statutes, RCW 49.62, can be found here. These changes will impact both new non-compete agreements and those that were in effect prior to January 1, 2020. A...
by cooneylaw | Jan 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Proving liability for a motor vehicle collision can be quite difficult, especially because most people don’t like to admit they were at fault. The guilty party may lie and try to cover up what they did to contribute to the accident. However, there are certain...
by cooneylaw | Jan 21, 2020 | DUI
A blood draw can happen during a DUI arrest in a couple different circumstances. If a law enforcement officer believes a driver is impaired by drugs rather than alcohol, then the officer may look to draw blood. Another common scenario is when someone under arrest for...
by cooneylaw | Jan 14, 2020 | Employment Law
Facing discrimination can be disheartening and frustrating. Sometimes you know something’s wrong, but you can’t put your finger on it. Tens of thousands of people may feel the same way every year, and there are a few common causes that rise to the top. The U.S. Equal...
by cooneylaw | Dec 13, 2019 | Auto Accidents
When you’re on any highway, you’ll notice that there are normally guardrails. Some opponents of these devices argue that they can make crashes worse, but they have a real job to do, too. Guardrails are there to keep vehicles on the road, to prevent them...
by cooneylaw | Dec 10, 2019 | DUI
DUI and other misdemeanor criminal charges in Washington State will go through several phases before resolution. Each case is different, but in most Spokane DUI cases the Pre-Trial phase will last for three to five months and the court hearings will occur in monthly...
by cooneylaw | Nov 28, 2019 | Auto Accidents
Some safety analysts argue that there are two types of drivers that are the most dangerous ones out on the road; teens and the elderly. Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that older drivers are more apt to become...
