Good Sunday morning from Seatle . . . Our Online Travel Update for the week ending Friday, April 4, is below. This week’s Update features a number of follow up stories on topics covered in recent Updates, including Booking.com’s challenges
Who’s Liable for Your TBI? Understanding Fault and Negligence
A sudden jolt or impact to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can change your life forever. Symptoms might start out subtle, or they may worsen over time, making recovery unpredictable. When someone’s irresponsible actions cause
Navigating the Future of Travel: AI Innovations, Record Marketing Investments & Regulatory Shifts
Good Sunday morning from Seattle . . . Our Online Travel Update for the week ending Friday, February 28, 2025, is below. This week’s Update features a variety of stories from a variety of sources, including some new sources. It
Travel in the AI Era: Embracing the Future of Exploration
Good Saturday afternoon from Seattle . . . Our Online Travel Update for the week ending February 21, 2025, is below. If any of our readers still question the profound (dare I say, disruptive) effect that AI will have on
How Does Police Misconduct Happen in Seattle?
The police are the front line of enforcement in the criminal justice system, and with their great power comes great responsibility. Police must abide by strict standards when investigating crimes and enforcing the law, and violating these rules and procedures
Is Excessive Force Police Brutality?
When police officers use more force than necessary, people can get seriously hurt. But when does force cross the line into police brutality? If you or someone you love has been harmed by excessive force, you may have legal
General Contractor Defeats Owner’s Notice Argument and Prevails in Seattle Condo Dispute
The Washington Court of Appeals recently affirmed a jury verdict and $30 million judgment for general contractor Skanska. The case involves the construction of the 41-story Nexus condominium tower in downtown Seattle. As is often the case, one of the central
AI's Impact on Travel: OpenAI's "Operator" Tool and Its Disruptive Potential
Good Saturday morning from Seattle . . . Nice to be back in balmy (25°) Seattle after a week working in frigid New York.
This week’s Update presents yet another announcement by yet another generative AI platform about yet another
9th Circuit: Hindu Out-of-Stater Lacks Standing to Challenge Ban on Caste Discrimination
In Bagal v. Sawant, (9th Cir., Jan. 21, 2025), the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals held that a practicing Hindu who lives in North Carolina lacks standing to challenge a Seattle, Washington Anti-Caste Discrimination Ordinance. The court said
38 with Salmonella tied to Christmas Dinner
Summary
Seattle King County Public Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis (caused by Salmonella bacteria) associated with Mary Pilgrim Inn, a supportive emergency housing site in Seattle. Many of the people became sick after eating food served at two