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Inside Bar News
In the July-August issue of Bar News, you'll find our summer reading list, some history on voting rights, and solid advice for clients on when it's really worth it to file an appeal.
Law Office Reopening Guide
Read WSBA's new Reopening Guide for Washington State Law Offices.
The Impact of Coronavirus
Now available: results from a member survey conducted by the External and Internal WSBA Coronavirus Response Task Forces.
Bloggers Wanted
Got something to bark about? Blog it on NWSidebar.
How Policing in Washington is Changing After the 2021 Legislative Session
What is needed for police reform? Last summer, in the wake of George Floyd's murder, tens of thousands of protesters rallied in cities throughout America to hi...
A Few Things Everyone Should Know About the WA Cares Fund
Washington is the first state in the nation to create a trust to fund long-term care costs for its residents, which will be funded through a mandatory payroll ...
Enjoy a Summer of Reading With Bar News
Unlike last summer, this year you can do actual things. If you want, you can even go to a beach. While you're there, building up stockpiles of Vitamin D to get...
Federal Court Looks at Prospective Client Rule
The federal district court in Seattle recently discussed the prospective client rule—RPC 1.18—in denying a motion to disqualify a law firm. Collins v. Nova...
Legal Regulatory Sandbox Could Incubate Innovation in Washington
Judiciaries in Washington and other states are wrangling over how the practice of law can catch up with rapidly evolving demand and new technology. The answer ...
Board of Governors Meeting July 16-17
The Board of Governors will meet Friday & Saturday, July 16-17, at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington with remote options available.
Ethical Dilemmas for the Practicing Attorney
Revisit the principles of ethical lawyering, and complete your ethics credits with attorney Dayna Underhill of Portland and a distinguished panel for an interactive discussion of ethics.
Board of Governors Nominations Committee Meeting July 20
The Board of Governors Nominations Committee is meeting July 20 via Zoom.
Immigration Law: Introductory and Advanced Tracks
Experienced faculty will provide a full day of immigration law discussion, including introductory and advanced tracks. The morning speakers will review common issues facing the newer practitioner, and the afternoon faculty will examine emerging trends in more detail.
Washington State Bar Foundation
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Moderate Means Program
The Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a state-wide program designed to bridge this gap with attorneys who offer reduced-fee assistance in family, housing, and consumer law cases.
Lending Library
Borrow books from our Lending Library to expand your expertise on practice management.
