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Join our team! Seattle, Washington – Complex Civil Litigation Associate
Corr Cronin — ranked by Chambers, Best Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation as the preeminent civil litigation boutique in Seattle — is seeking to hire litigation associates, both in our general complex commercial and policy-holder insurance coverage practices. Our clients include tier-1 Pacific Northwest companies like Alaska Airlines, REI, T-Mobile, Weyerhaeuser and Zulily who have said that Corr Cronin lawyers “fight to win and are smart and practical.”
Corr Cronin attorney John Bender quoted in news coverage of wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit filed against the City of Vancouver
On March 1, Corr Cronin attorney John Bender was quoted in the GeekWire article, “Wizards of the Coast sends takedown notice to organizers of fan-made ‘Magic’ NFT project.” Bender reinforced his client’s position that a preliminary white paper conceptualizing a framework for improving gameplay by utilizing NFTs and a decentralized…
Corr Cronin attorney John Bender quoted in GeekWire in response to Wizards of the Coast’s concerns about preliminary NFT and DAO concept
On March 1, Corr Cronin attorney John Bender was quoted in the GeekWire article, “Wizards of the Coast sends takedown notice to organizers of fan-made ‘Magic’ NFT project.” Bender reinforced his client’s position that a preliminary white paper conceptualizing a framework for improving gameplay by utilizing NFTs and a decentralized…
Join our team! Corr Cronin is hiring a Legal Assistant in Seattle
Corr Cronin LLP has an exciting opportunity available in our Seattle, WA office for a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to assist lawyers in the Litigation department. The ideal candidate is someone who is energetic, detail-oriented and works well both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment while managing a range of litigation and administrative tasks…
Congratulations to Managing Partner Emily Brubaker Harris for being recognized as a 2022 BTI Client Service All-Star
It’s all about excellence. And only clients decide exactly what constitutes excellent client service. BTI conducted more than 350 in depth interviews with top legal decision makers at large organizations with $700 million or more in revenue. The clients identified 565 attorneys nationwide who stand above all the others in delivering the absolute best in client service.
DAO Formation and Securities Laws
In the past year, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, have gained prominence among blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts as an alternative to traditional corporate governance structures. DAOs, in their simplest form, are a collection of often anonymous individuals who have banded together…
Washington’s new noncompete rules are gaining national attention, a recent case of Corr Cronin’s was profiled in The Washington Post
Washington’s new noncompete rules are already having a national impact, especially as employees are increasingly working remotely. A recent case of Corr Cronin’s was profiled in The Washington Post, outlining some of the complex issues that arise out of noncompetes for both employees and employers…
Corr Cronin is pleased to welcome two new associates, Taryn Basauri and Mark Rutherford, to the firm
Taryn’s practice includes a wide range of high-stakes, complex cases with an emphasis on products liability and mass tort litigation. Prior to joining Corr Cronin, Taryn was an attorney at an AmLaw 100 law firm in Seattle, where she litigated high value cases. Before beginning her practice…
Ladder Down: Professional Skills and Personal Connections
Bar Bulletin: On a Saturday morning in January 2021, twenty-five female attorneys from the Seattle area participated in a Zoom meeting. As I joined the meeting, I won-dered whether it was more intimidat-ing to walk into a room of twenty-five strangers or watch twenty-five strang-ers stare directly at me all at once. This first meeting took place virtually due to COVID, and during a time when I was feeling the impact of a lack of connec-tion with the professional world outside my firm.
Once again, Corr Cronin LLP is ranked on the U.S. News and Best Lawyers® Release 2022 “Best Law Firms” List
Corr Cronin law firm is honored to be listed once again as a “Best Law Firm” rankings.
Firms included in the 2022 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
Corr Cronin Lands a Victory in Pro Bono Matter Allowing Access to Health Care for Immigrant and Refugee Children and Youth
Big victory this month obtaining intensive mental health care services for children, youth, and their families. Corr Cronin LLP attorney Blake Marks-Dias, along with Disability Rights Washington, took legal action against a policy that prevented undocumented immigrant and refugee children and youth from having an equal opportunity to receive Wraparound with Intensive Services (“WISe”) benefits.
Cryptocurrency Litigation in Washington
Litigation involving cryptocurrency is increasing in Washington and around the country—both between private parties and in regulatory enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”), and similar agencies.