The latest issue of Bar News asks why prosecutor offices are struggling with staffing shortages and difficulty attracting applicants. We also look into implicit bias and discrimination facing Asian American female litigators and the broader systemic issues, including underrepresentation, and implicit bias.
The WSBA's Legal Assistance to Military Personnel (LAMP) Section recently gave a substantial donation to the Inland Northwest Honor Flight organization, whose mission is to transport our war veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials dedicated to honoring military service and sacrifices.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson seeks candidates for judicial appointments. Positions are open in King County Superior Court and Court of Appeals, District 1.
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Under ABA Model Rule 1.16(d), lawyers must surrender client papers upon withdrawal, but the definition of "papers and property" is unclear. Following this ambi...
The 2025 legislative session began Jan. 13 and will focus on addressing a $15 billion budget deficit. Key bills being monitored include those related to loan r...
This post discusses the process and benefits of seller financing when purchasing land, particularly for buyers unable to secure traditional financing. It explo...
The Washington State Bar Association's Advisory Opinion 202402 addresses lawyers' duties regarding client confidentiality, particularly in light of AI and data...
Last month, a rise in divorce inquiries was noted at a family law firm, possibly linked to political rhetoric surrounding no-fault divorce. California pioneere...
Join us for valuable seminar — free to WSBA members — about the changes and new requirements in the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA) over lunch on Jan. 28.
This event on April 4 is hosted by Gonzaga University School of Law, in partnership with the WSBA Small Town & Rural Practice Committee, Seattle University School of Law, and the University of Washington School of Law.
Join us March 26 to get the latest on employment law. The WSBA Practice Primer is a CLE series of three learning tracks that build upon one another to provide a solid educational foundation for practice in a substantive area of law.
The WSBA's MentorLink Mixers are unique, free-to-attend, one-time events that bring together people with similar interests in the legal profession. This mixer on Feb. 25 will focus on the topic of "You Passed the Bar! Now What?"
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