Antitrust, Consumer Protection & Unfair Business Practices Section

The Antitrust, Consumer Protection, and Unfair Business Practices Section is primarily devoted to keeping its members informed about significant developments in the field of trade regulation law. The Section serves as a forum for members of the Washington State Bar Association to exchange information and ideas and to develop and conduct educational programs regarding public and private aspects of trade regulation law, including antitrust, consumer protection, and unfair business practices.

The Section provides benefits to members by hosting CLEs and publishing resource materials that address current topics of interest. Meetings provide an opportunity to network with experienced trade regulation practitioners from around the state, including private practice, in-house, and government attorneys.

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The Antitrust, Consumer Protection & Unfair Business Practices Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, resources the section offers, and information about the section's executive committee.

Upcoming Programs

Application Portal for Executive Committee Elections Open!

Election season is here! If you are interested in applying to serve on your section's executive committee, head over to the ACPUBP Election Page to see a list of open positions and how to apply.

If you have any questions, please email sections@wsba.org.

NEW In-person Seminar! Social Media: Legislation and Litigation

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Developed in partnership with the WSBA ACPUBP Section

Join us for a one-hour CLE featuring a cross sector panel examining how law and policy are responding to the harms and opportunities of social media. Danica Noble will moderate a conversation with Joe Kanada from the Washington Attorney General's Office, Matt Bergman of the Social media Victims Law Center, and Representatitive Lisa Callan (5th LD). Together, they will discuss emerging litigation trends, current and proposed legislative responses in Washington, and practical considerations for practitioners navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

When: April 29, 2026

Time: 1–2 p.m. PDT

Where: Stoel Rives LLP, 600 University St, Ste 3600, Seattle, WA 98101-3197

Credits: 1.00 Law & Legal Procedure

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Hiring in Our Region

Northwest Consumer Law Center

Northwest Consumer Law Center is hiring a staff attorney to join the team of consumer advocates. Learn more on their website: https://nwclc.org/join-our-team/ or contact Executive Director Amanda Martin at amanda@nwclc.org.

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Resources

Putting the Brakes on Washington's Garnishment Treadmill

Although Washington has some of the best consumer laws in the country, our state's approach to wage garnishment is inadequate. Washington's wage garnishment law does too little to protect low-income debtors and their dependents. In this article, the authors propose several reforms — including higher earnings exemptions, annual garnishment caps, and express judicial discretion to limit garnishment for hardship — that would help vulnerable consumers, unburden taxpayers, and improve the administration of justice in Washington.

Green Guide Summary

Green Guide

The Federal Trade Commission

Antitrust Division – Department of Justice

American Bar Association – Section of Antitrust Law

Washington Antitrust and Consumer Protection Handbook, 3rd Edition, 2001, plus 2007 Supplement. Available online via annual subscription ($65).

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Executive Committee

For general questions, please email your inquiries to sections@wsba.org. To get involved with the Section and learn more, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.

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