The Washington “My Health My Data Act” (WMHMDA) was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on April 27, 2023, and took effect on July 23, 2023.
Read moreCompetition, Consumer Protection, and Artificial Intelligence
(and the Future of Freedom of Thought)
Read moreRules of the Remote
Washington state courts led the country as early adopters of remote technology but we have not yet adopted statewide rules or statutes allowing its permanent use. Now is the time.
Read morePssssst … Want to Buy a Law School?
In a masterful 90-plus-page law review article that reads more like an espionage novel, Annette E. Clark, former dean of Seattle University Law School and current dean emerita and professor emerita, has given us the full backstory of the 1993 sale of U.P.S. Law School.
Read moreA Recap of the 2024 Washington Legislative Session
One of the WSBA’s main priorities during each legislative session is to support Bar-request legislative proposals initiated by WSBA Sections and approved by the Board of Governors.
Read moreBeyond the Bar Number > Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey
Get to know WSBA member Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey. Request your own questionnaire at wabarnews@wsba.org.
Read moreApr./May 2024 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
COLUMN > From the Spindle
Read moreMemorial Day: Duties to Deceased Clients
This Mark J. Fucile column surveys both the duty of confidentiality and the duty of loyalty to deceased clients.
Read moreARTICLES FROM PREVIOUS ISSUES
With Pride
This spring Gonzaga Law will host its first—and one of the first of its kind—LGBTQ+ Legal Rights and Advocacy Summit, bringing together educators, scholars, practitioners, and LGBTQ+ community organizations.
Read moreSubstance Use Disorder as an Occupational Hazard for Attorneys
I am an attorney and an alcoholic/addict. It took me decades to admit the last two “As” in that description.
Read moreChasing Down a Century and Still Practicing Law
The WSBA’s two active soon-to-be centenarians reflect on their prodigious legacies and bright futures
Read moreConfronting a Crisis
Public defenders are notoriously overworked and underpaid, but that bargain was generally good enough. That’s no longer the case. Here’s what you should know about the state of public defense
Read moreMediating Cases on Appeal
This article will explore when and how to propose mediation to a client and how to explain its potential benefits, as well as strategies for preparing for the mediation.
Read moreThe Power of Paralegals
Paralegals ensure tasks are completed on time, provide unique perspectives on a case, and do the heavy lifting to keep clients informed. As attorneys, we know the value paralegals bring to the practice every day.
Read moreA Cyberspace Odyssey Through the U.S. Court System’s Response to Generative AI
Can generated works be copyrighted, trademarked, or patented?
Read moreU.S. Supreme Court’s Free Speech Decision in 303 Creative—a Return to a Dangerous Past?
A look at the June 2023 SCOTUS opinion in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
Read moreAlternative Pathways to Lawyer Licensure
The Washington Bar Licensure Task Force recommends bar exam alternatives and more equity and clarity in the character and fitness process.
Read moreQ&A with 2023-24 WSBA President Hunter M. Abell
Discussing this month’s cover, an illustrated representation of our modern society engaged in navigating our legal system and vindicating constitutional rights.
Read moreMeet Your 2023-24 Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is the governing body of the WSBA that determines the general policies of the Bar and approves its budget each year.
Read more2023 Public Service & Leadership Award Recipients
The Washington Young Lawyers Committee honors two local leaders: Danielle Dallas and Angélica María González.
Read moreThe Sexsomnia Defense: Law, Medicine, and Strategy
A look at the medical science of sleep disorders — known as parasomnias — and case law related to them.
Read moreThis Year’s Winners Are …
The APEX Awards honor exemplary members of the legal community, including legal professionals, judges, and members of the public.
Read moreMy So-Called Disorder
Last year, at age 65, I learned a new fact about myself. I’m autistic. It is a fact that explains nearly everything about my life and career.
Read moreJustice Unveiled
The Attorney General’s new Cold Case Unit for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People embarks on a grim trail for answers.
Read moreMe, Myself, and (A)I
The U.S. Copyright Office is considering the issue of copyright registration for works co-created by humans and AI.
Read moreAnd the Winner Is …
Announcing the champion of the County Courthouse Challenge and a few other front-runners.
Read more40 Years of Administrative Justice
An innovation from its beginning in 1982, the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is celebrating its 40th year of providing administrative justice.
Read moreIs Your Contract Enforceable?
the Washington Supreme Court’s recent opinion in Tadych v. Noble Ridge Constr., Inc., may have just changed the game when it comes to “unconscionability.”
Read moreHow to Volunteer with the WSBA
Learn about the work carried out by some of the people and groups that make up the WSBA’s volunteer community.
Read more24 Ways to Give Back
The WSBA offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for those looking to assist the legal community and serve the public.
Read moreAlphabet Soup: Exploring Washington’s Unique ‘ABC Rule’ on Attorney Fees From Collateral Litigation
In Washington, a unique rule—the ABC Rule—strictly limits the recovery of attorney fees from third-party litigation.
Read more10 Rules to Improve Trial Cross-Examination
Cross-examination requires preparation and planning. The question to ask yourself as you prepare for this part of trial is: What are you trying to tell the jury with your cross-examination?
Read moreA Conversation with Washington Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens
Justice Stephens talks with Judge Lisa H. Mansfield about rights and responsibilities, the role of the judiciary, and the rule of law.
Read moreHow the U.S. Patent System Fails Small Businesses
The inefficiencies, lack of rigor, and hefty fees in the U.S. patent system cut against the value of patents. For small businesses with limited resources, these obstacles hit especially hard.
Read moreThis Year’s Winners Are …
The Acknowledging Professional Excellence (APEX) Awards honor exemplary members of the legal community, including legal professionals, judges, and members of the public.
Read moreWSBA Diversity Committee Transitions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
At its July 2022 meeting, the Board of Governors voted to approve the change.
Read moreWhatever Doesn’t Kill You … Can Make You a Better Lawyer
One lawyer shares his reflections on living and practicing law with mental illness.
Read moreThe No Surprises Act: A Federal Cure for Unexpected Medical Bills
What you need to know about the No Surprises Act.
Read moreA Backward Glance: Reflecting on Family Law Practice Over the Years
The Washington Family Law Deskbook editors share some thoughts on their long careers, how the practice of family law has changed, and more. […]
Answers to Your Questions About Amended APR 11
Answers to some of the common questions about amendments to Washington APR 11.
Read moreA Failure to Plan is a Plan to Fail
Tips for converting your law practice into a successful business.
Read moreCarl Maxey: Boxer, Lawyer, Civil Rights Champion
A look back at the career of Carl Maxey, a legal giant and civil rights champion from the Spokane area.
Read moreMotivation, Mentorship, and Managing Your Time
What new lawyers want to know > A few questions from new lawyers, answered by three experienced practitioners.
Read moreA Portrait of Justice
Until recently, the history of many Washington Supreme Court portraits—how they were acquired and even who they depicted—was lost.
Read moreFostering Hope
Legal professionals are uniquely situated to step up and support youth in the foster care system and help them to overcome barriers they may face.
Read moreGender, Justice, and the Power of Data
The Washington Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission’s latest report is an update to a fact-finding study undertaken in 1989
Read moreWashington State Racial Justice Consortium
The Racial Justice Consortium is one response to the Supreme Court’s invitation to take specific and concrete steps to eradicate racism.
Read moreHow to Close Your Law Practice
So it’s time to close your law practice. Whether it’s because of a change in career, family matters, or a hard-earned retirement, you’re ready to shutter the windows and close the door to your business. Now what?
Read moreTips for Buying a Law Practice
Whether you have started a law practice and are looking to expand rapidly or are thinking about leaving a large firm and venturing out on your own, buying a law practice may be right for you.
Read moreThe ABCs of NFTs
What started as a blockchain-based game allowing users to trade and sell virtual kittens has grown into a diverse—and sometimes wild—online marketplace
Read moreRebooting In-Person Arts
Support for the arts by attorneys, who play a prominent role in public life, can help preserve the health of the cultural sector coming out of the pandemic and for years to come.
Read moreLawyers Against Systemic Racism
How Pierce County lawyers reimagined their role as community allies in the movement for systemic change
Read moreThree Big Developments in Soft IP Law
This article highlights the key elements of each of these new legal frameworks and suggests key practice pointers.
Read moreReturning to the Office?
ASK A LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR > While a return to the workplace may be up in the air for some, this new column asks a group […]