Learn more about how WSBA’s Elder Law Section participates in the legislative process. What does elder law have to do with the legislative process? More than you might think. Elder law encompasses many areas, including estate and disability planning, trusts, guardianships, probate, healthcare, long-term care planning, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, and retirement issues. The WSBA Elder […]
Read More…Review legislative session highlights relating to the healthcare field and medical-related issues. Washington State’s legislative session just concluded at the end of June 2013. While thousands of bills were introduced, here are just a few of the session highlights that passed as they relate to the healthcare field and medical-related issues. Senate Bill 5601: Donation […]
Read More…The proposed GR 12.1 amendment wouldn’t nullify last year’s referendum vote reducing license fees. You may have heard about the suggested amendment to GR 12.1, which is currently pending at the Supreme Court and open for comment. It’s important to note that the suggested amendment before the Court would in no way nullify last year’s […]
Read More…The Legislature is beginning week 8 in Olympia. Learn more about the activity that may affect you. The Legislature is beginning week 8 in Olympia, which means bill cut-off for House of Origin has come and gone, and through that process the WSBA-backed bills have survived and appear to be heading toward success. Here’s an […]
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