by cooneylaw | May 14, 2020 | Employment Law
Pregnancy is often a time that is both exciting and stressful for the expectant mother. Particularly if this is her first pregnancy, she may not know what to expect or how her body will react to the demands of creating a new life. Some women are able to remain at work...
by cooneylaw | May 13, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate
Nobody really likes to talk about the future when they’re talking about their own mortality. Odds are good that the people who love you won’t be so keen on having that conversation, either. Just the same, talking about your estate plans with your family is an...
by cooneylaw | May 12, 2020 | Auto Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents increase every year as the weather in Spokane warms up. Automobile drivers just aren’t used to sharing the roads, yet. Adults and children get outside for a stroll and ride their bikes around neighborhoods and parks. This year, during...
by cooneylaw | May 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
Lots of people around the country and in Washington State are currently working from home or just driving less and that’s leaving the roads unusually empty with reduced traffic. Apparently, some people can’t resist the temptation to roar through the streets as fast as...
by cooneylaw | Apr 30, 2020 | Employment Law
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) was recently passed to protect employees during a public health emergency, like the current COVID-19 pandemic. The EPSLA expands Paid Sick Leave to include qualifying leave for employees who are subject to quarantine or...
by cooneylaw | Apr 28, 2020 | Employment Law
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) was recently passed to protect employees during a public health emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic. This new law expands the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by allowing an employee to take leave related...
by cooneylaw | Apr 21, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Have you ever heard someone say that most car accidents happen close to home? You may find this a bit surprising. It’s easy to assume that accidents would be more likely to occur farther from home while you are traveling on unfamiliar roads than while driving through...
by cooneylaw | Apr 14, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Why do teen drivers get into car accidents? Is it because they break traffic laws or get distracted by their phones? Is it because they turn the music up too loud or drive in a car packed with their friends? These things do play a role. However, the National Safety...
by cooneylaw | Apr 14, 2020 | DUI
DUI procedures in Washington State have been altered by COVID-19 and it’s led to some folks making a big mistake! Most DUI arrests lead to two separate cases – one in the courtroom and one with the Department of Licensing (DOL). Court hearings throughout the state,...
by cooneylaw | Apr 7, 2020 | Family Law
How does COVID-19 affect my parenting plan? The Novel Coronavirus has drastically altered our daily lives. Many divorced or separated parents are wondering how their parenting plan for minor children will be affected. This concern has become more profound since...
