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Incendiary attack damages ballots in Washington and Oregon

JURIST

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Local police and the FBI are conducting an investigation following the detonation of incendiary devices in two ballot boxes early Monday morning, which damaged hundreds of ballots in Washington and Oregon. In Washington, voters are being encouraged to check online to see if their vote was impacted.

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“Is the Justice Department constitutional? Yes, but. Has Washington lost its ability to prosecute politicians across party lines?”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Has Washington lost its ability to prosecute politicians across party lines?” ” Columnist Charles Lane has this essay online at The Washington Post. “Is the Justice Department constitutional?

Opioid distributors reach $518M settlement with Washington state

JURIST

MAY 3, 2022

Three opioid distributors Tuesday announced a $518 million settlement with Washington state. AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson settled following a lawsuit regarding the companies’ alleged role in fueling Washington’s opioid epidemic.

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Washington state governor signs bill banning sale of assault weapons

JURIST

APRIL 26, 2023

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee Tuesday signed House Bill (HB) 1240 , prohibiting the sale, manufacture, import and distribution of assault weapons in the state. Tuesday’s actions add Washington to a short but growing list of US state governments enacting gun control measures.

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SCOTUS hears oral arguments in bankruptcy amendment, Washington workers’ compensation law cases

JURIST

APRIL 19, 2022

Washington. Washington concerns whether Washington’s 2018 amendment to its state workers’ compensation laws violates intergovernmental immunity because it applies only to certain federal workers in the state of Washington. The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday in Siegle v. United States v.

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Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program

ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Nonlawyer-owned entities would be allowed to deliver legal services in Washington under a pilot program proposed by the Washington State Bar Association and a board…

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Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused

Above The Law

JULY 26, 2024

Would we treat George Washington this way? You know, if George Washington ever tried a coup. The post Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused appeared first on Above the Law.

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Greetings from Washington, DC

HowAppealing

APRIL 23, 2023

Greetings from Washington, DC : Where I will be attending tomorrow morning’s two U.S. The post Greetings from Washington, DC appeared first on How Appealing.

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Washington state AG sues to prevent Albertsons’ $4B dividend issue to shareholders

JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson Tuesday sued the grocery store chains Albertsons and Kroger for violating the Washington Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The case is filed in the Washington King County Superior Court. On October 14, Albertsons and Kroger agreed to merge.

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Washington state expands voting rights for individuals with felony convictions

JURIST

APRIL 9, 2021

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law Wednesday expanding voting rights for persons with felony convictions. HB 1078 automatically restores voting rights for people with felony convictions once completing a sentence of total confinement through the Washington Department of Corrections.

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The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2025)

Above The Law

JULY 1, 2024

The post The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2025) appeared first on Above the Law. These are the most prestigious law firms in the nation's capital.

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“In a pre-Dobbs world, the Washington Post deferred to a Supreme Court justice”

HowAppealing

MAY 28, 2024

“In a pre-Dobbs world, the Washington Post deferred to a Supreme Court justice”: Ben Smith and Max Tani of Semafor have this report. The post “In a pre-Dobbs world, the Washington Post deferred to a Supreme Court justice” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Amazon to pay $2.25M, shut down price-fixing program after Washington state AG investigation

JURIST

JANUARY 28, 2022

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson Thursday announced that Amazon will pay $2.25 Ferguson commented, “T oday’s action promotes product innovation and consumer choice, and makes the market more competitive for sellers in Washington state and across the country.”

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Washington Post Knew About Alito’s Flag Three Years Ago But Just… Didn’t Tell Anybody

Above The Law

MAY 28, 2024

The post Washington Post Knew About Alito’s Flag Three Years Ago But Just… Didn’t Tell Anybody appeared first on Above the Law. The Post's excuse for not running this story is bad, but it's the inevitable side effect of the Supreme Court's structure.

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Toward a durable, dictator-proof Washington Post

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Rothman proposes an alternative to “how do I charge them enough” to stem the tide of closures, an avenue he prompts billionaire Jeff Bezos, owner of the Washington Post, to consider.

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US Supreme Court reaches unanimous decision in Washington worker’s compensation case

JURIST

JUNE 21, 2022

Washington. The case revolves around a 2018 Washington state worker’s compensation law which applied to certain federal workers performing cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site. The 2018 Washington law was intended to ensure easier access to worker’s compensation for federal contract workers.

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“Washington Supreme Court OKs virtual life term for teen”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

“Washington Supreme Court OKs virtual life term for teen”: Gene Johnson of The Associated Press has a report that begins, “One year after saying virtual life sentences are unconstitutional for teenage killers, the Washington Supreme Court changed course Thursday in a split ruling that drew irate dissents from four justices.”

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Washington State Bar Seeks Chair to Helm Technology Task Force

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This was just passed along to me from someone at the Washington State Bar Association. Familiarity with the Access to Justice Technology Principles as adopted by the Washington Supreme Court. If you are interested, act fast. The deadline is tomorrow. I am posting the notice verbatim. Ability to represent the task force at BOG meetings.

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Washington Supreme Court holds impoundment of homeless person’s vehicle violates Eighth Amendment

JURIST

AUGUST 14, 2021

The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously held that a homeless person’s vehicle automatically qualifies as a homestead without the need for a declaration and that the impoundment of that vehicle and associated costs constitute excessive fines—a violation of the Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution.

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“Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm”

HowAppealing

MARCH 1, 2023

“Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm”: David Thomas of Reuters has this report. ” The post “Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Feinstein has vowed to return to Washington, but what happens if she doesn’t?”

HowAppealing

APRIL 30, 2023

“Feinstein has vowed to return to Washington, but what happens if she doesn’t?” The post “Feinstein has vowed to return to Washington, but what happens if she doesn’t?” ” Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu and Seema Mehta have this article in today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times.

US Supreme Court rejects Turkish appeal to dismiss Washington DC protests lawsuits

JURIST

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The lawsuits allege that demonstrators were injured by Turkish security forces during a 2017 protest in Washington, DC. The post US Supreme Court rejects Turkish appeal to dismiss Washington DC protests lawsuits appeared first on JURIST - News. Turkey appealed on the basis of immunity under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.

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“A Conversation with Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven C. González; Washington State’s chief justice discusses balls and strikes, diversity on the bench, and the role of state courts in protecting rights”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 23, 2023

“A Conversation with Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven C. González; Washington State’s chief justice discusses balls and strikes, diversity on the bench, and the role of state courts in protecting rights”: Alicia Bannon of the Brennan Center for Justice has this Q&A.

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“Abbie VanSickle will be joining the Washington bureau as a Supreme Court reporter.”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 25, 2023

“Abbie VanSickle will be joining the Washington bureau as a Supreme Court reporter.” The post “Abbie VanSickle will be joining the Washington bureau as a Supreme Court reporter.” ” The New York Times Co. issued this news release today. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Kavanaugh Bests Two Fellow Justice Runners in Washington Race; ACLI Capital Challenge attracts big field, including DC luminaries; Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar bests the three justices”

HowAppealing

MAY 17, 2024

“Kavanaugh Bests Two Fellow Justice Runners in Washington Race; ACLI Capital Challenge attracts big field, including DC luminaries; Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar bests the three justices”: Seth Stern of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Washington Cases To Watch 2024: A Midyear Report

Law 360

JULY 26, 2024

Two Washington tribes are testing whether they can hold Big Oil companies accountable in state court for climate change-related catastrophes, the attorney general is defending a ban on large-capacity gun magazines, and a key test of the state's anti-patent troll law is set for trial.

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HP Moves Washington Pay Transparency Suit To US Court

Law 360

AUGUST 16, 2024

HP has joined the list of major companies to be hit with proposed class claims for allegedly failing to include pay ranges in job postings, in violation of Washington state wage disclosure laws, according to a lawsuit moved to Seattle federal court on Thursday.

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“A conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor | Washington University”

HowAppealing

APRIL 6, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor | Washington University”: Washington University in St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Dana Rieck has an article headlined “ Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talks life — and a little poker — at Washington U.” Louis has posted this video on YouTube.

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“Father Reidy Goes to Washington — As Supreme Court Clerk; Notre Dame law professor Father Patrick Reidy will clerk for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, starting in October”

HowAppealing

JUNE 19, 2024

“Father Reidy Goes to Washington — As Supreme Court Clerk; Notre Dame law professor Father Patrick Reidy will clerk for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, starting in October”: Mary Frances Myler of National Catholic Register has this report.

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Consequences For Drug Possession Could Change in 2023 in Washington State

The Crime Report

JANUARY 10, 2023

Tough decisions on how to handle drug convictions will be on the agenda for legislators in Washington state this year, Laurel Demkovich reports for The Spokeman Review.

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“The Supreme Court: The most powerful, least busy people in Washington; The justices are quietly quitting their day jobs as judges, even as they become more and more political.”

HowAppealing

MAY 6, 2024

“The Supreme Court: The most powerful, least busy people in Washington; The justices are quietly quitting their day jobs as judges, even as they become more and more political.” ” Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Racial covenants in home titles to remain in public record, Washington Supreme Court rules”

HowAppealing

APRIL 1, 2022

“Racial covenants in home titles to remain in public record, Washington Supreme Court rules”: Laurel Demkovich of The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Washington has this report. You can access yesterday’s unanimous ruling of the Washington Supreme Court at this link.

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Washington Workers Sue State Over Impending Vaccine Mandate

LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

By October 18th, many Washington residents working for the state, in public schools, or certain health care settings will have to be vaccinated.

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“Washington Top Court Asked to Weigh in on Birth Defect Damages”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 3, 2022

“Washington Top Court Asked to Weigh in on Birth Defect Damages”: Julie Steinberg of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on an order certifying a question to the Supreme Court of Washington that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued today.

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“Washington Judge Cedes Credit Card Late Fee Suit to Texas Court; Fifth Circuit blocked transfer of the case from Texas; Industry is seeking an injunction blocking $8 fee cap”

HowAppealing

APRIL 11, 2024

“Washington Judge Cedes Credit Card Late Fee Suit to Texas Court; Fifth Circuit blocked transfer of the case from Texas; Industry is seeking an injunction blocking $8 fee cap”: Evan Weinberger of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Court of Appeals of Washington Finds 1981 Newspaper Article Admissible Against Mobil as an Ancient Document

EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 17, 2022

Similar to its federal counterpart, Washington Rule of Evidence 901(b)(8) provides that By way of illustration only, and not by way of limitation, the following are examples of authentication or identification conforming with the requirements of this rule: (8) Ancient.

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“Credit Card Late Fee Case Moved Again to Washington From Texas; No affected banks in Texas district, judge rules again; CFPB’s final rule would slash credit card late fees to $8”

HowAppealing

MAY 29, 2024

“Credit Card Late Fee Case Moved Again to Washington From Texas; No affected banks in Texas district, judge rules again; CFPB’s final rule would slash credit card late fees to $8”: Michael Smallberg of Bloomberg Law has this report on a ruling that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued yesterday.

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Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh is now listed as a speaker at the 2023 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Washington, DC

HowAppealing

AUGUST 11, 2023

Kavanaugh is now listed as a speaker at the 2023 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Washington, DC: Details here. Kavanaugh is now listed as a speaker at the 2023 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Washington, DC appeared first on How Appealing. Justice Brett M. Hope to see you there! The post Justice Brett M.

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“The Anatomy of a Washington Post Smear Campaign; The paper claimed conservative judge Matthew Kacsmaryk violated legal ethics; Ethics experts say otherwise”

HowAppealing

MAY 1, 2023

“The Anatomy of a Washington Post Smear Campaign; The paper claimed conservative judge Matthew Kacsmaryk violated legal ethics; Ethics experts say otherwise”: Aaron Sibarium of The Washington Free Beacon has this report.

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“Justice Alito’s Wife Has Managed to Avoid the Spotlight Until Now; Martha-Ann Alito has built a limited public life since moving to Washington that has mainly centered on apolitical projects and charity work”

HowAppealing

MAY 29, 2024

“Justice Alito’s Wife Has Managed to Avoid the Spotlight Until Now; Martha-Ann Alito has built a limited public life since moving to Washington that has mainly centered on apolitical projects and charity work”: Zach Montague of The New York Times has this report. This is why it’s different.”

Qdoba Strikes Deal To End Washington Pay Transparency Suit

Law 360

JANUARY 17, 2024

Qdoba has agreed to resolve a proposed class action in Washington federal court from a job applicant who alleged the fast casual Mexican restaurant chain violated Washington state's pay transparency law by failing to disclose salary information in its job postings.

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Registration is now open to attend the 2023 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Washington, DC November 2–5, 2023

HowAppealing

JUNE 9, 2023

Registration is now open to attend the 2023 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Washington, DC November 2–5, 2023: More details and a link to register can be accessed here. How many events can you attend at which Fifth Circuit Judge James C.

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“Washington Supreme Court weighing fate of racist covenants in Spokane home deeds”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 23, 2021

“Washington Supreme Court weighing fate of racist covenants in Spokane home deeds”: Laurel Demkovich of The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Washington has an article that begins, “A Spokane homeowner wanted a historic racist covenant removed from his home’s title and deed.

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“Appeals court mulls reviving Felicia Sonmez’s lawsuit against Washington Post; The former Post journalist claims she was banned from #MeToo reporting because she’d experienced sexual assault”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

“Appeals court mulls reviving Felicia Sonmez’s lawsuit against Washington Post; The former Post journalist claims she was banned from #MeToo reporting because she’d experienced sexual assault”: Josh Gerstein of Politico has this report.

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Incendiary attack damages ballots in Washington and Oregon

“Is the Justice Department constitutional? Yes, but. Has Washington lost its ability to prosecute politicians across party lines?”

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Opioid distributors reach $518M settlement with Washington state

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Washington state governor signs bill banning sale of assault weapons

SCOTUS hears oral arguments in bankruptcy amendment, Washington workers’ compensation law cases

Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program

Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused

Greetings from Washington, DC

Washington state AG sues to prevent Albertsons’ $4B dividend issue to shareholders

Washington state expands voting rights for individuals with felony convictions

The Top Biglaw Firms In Washington, DC (2025)

“In a pre-Dobbs world, the Washington Post deferred to a Supreme Court justice”

Amazon to pay $2.25M, shut down price-fixing program after Washington state AG investigation

Washington Post Knew About Alito’s Flag Three Years Ago But Just… Didn’t Tell Anybody

Toward a durable, dictator-proof Washington Post

US Supreme Court reaches unanimous decision in Washington worker’s compensation case

“Washington Supreme Court OKs virtual life term for teen”

Washington State Bar Seeks Chair to Helm Technology Task Force

Washington Supreme Court holds impoundment of homeless person’s vehicle violates Eighth Amendment

“Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm”

“Feinstein has vowed to return to Washington, but what happens if she doesn’t?”

US Supreme Court rejects Turkish appeal to dismiss Washington DC protests lawsuits

“A Conversation with Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven C. González; Washington State’s chief justice discusses balls and strikes, diversity on the bench, and the role of state courts in protecting rights”

“Abbie VanSickle will be joining the Washington bureau as a Supreme Court reporter.”

“Kavanaugh Bests Two Fellow Justice Runners in Washington Race; ACLI Capital Challenge attracts big field, including DC luminaries; Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar bests the three justices”

Washington Cases To Watch 2024: A Midyear Report

HP Moves Washington Pay Transparency Suit To US Court

“A conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor | Washington University”

“Father Reidy Goes to Washington — As Supreme Court Clerk; Notre Dame law professor Father Patrick Reidy will clerk for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, starting in October”

Consequences For Drug Possession Could Change in 2023 in Washington State

“The Supreme Court: The most powerful, least busy people in Washington; The justices are quietly quitting their day jobs as judges, even as they become more and more political.”

“Racial covenants in home titles to remain in public record, Washington Supreme Court rules”

Washington Workers Sue State Over Impending Vaccine Mandate

“Washington Top Court Asked to Weigh in on Birth Defect Damages”

“Washington Judge Cedes Credit Card Late Fee Suit to Texas Court; Fifth Circuit blocked transfer of the case from Texas; Industry is seeking an injunction blocking $8 fee cap”

Court of Appeals of Washington Finds 1981 Newspaper Article Admissible Against Mobil as an Ancient Document

“Credit Card Late Fee Case Moved Again to Washington From Texas; No affected banks in Texas district, judge rules again; CFPB’s final rule would slash credit card late fees to $8”

Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh is now listed as a speaker at the 2023 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Washington, DC

“The Anatomy of a Washington Post Smear Campaign; The paper claimed conservative judge Matthew Kacsmaryk violated legal ethics; Ethics experts say otherwise”

“Justice Alito’s Wife Has Managed to Avoid the Spotlight Until Now; Martha-Ann Alito has built a limited public life since moving to Washington that has mainly centered on apolitical projects and charity work”

Qdoba Strikes Deal To End Washington Pay Transparency Suit

Registration is now open to attend the 2023 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Washington, DC November 2–5, 2023

“Washington Supreme Court weighing fate of racist covenants in Spokane home deeds”

“Appeals court mulls reviving Felicia Sonmez’s lawsuit against Washington Post; The former Post journalist claims she was banned from #MeToo reporting because she’d experienced sexual assault”

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