March is Women’s History Month, and we’d like to take a moment to honor some trailblazing women from Washington’s legal history. Do you have a favorite figure in Washington women’s history that we missed? Please leave a comment and add to our list!
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Fantasy sports is no longer an isolated niche for fans of football or baseball who want additional incentive to watch the game. Daily fantasy sports (or “DFS,” as it’s known for short) have made the industry big business, as players can win money based on putting together teams in a variety of sports.
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Sitting on my ancient sagging couch, listening to the police sirens going by, I stared at the pile of loan papers in front of me and felt hopeless. How had I possibly reached a point where I was $68K in student loan debt?
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February is Black History Month, and we’d like to recognize some of Washington’s notable African-American legal historical figures.
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If you’re like many of the attorneys I know, you want to do pro bono work, but it can be hard to find the time. Most lawyers are busy, with important responsibilities to current clients, families and friends. If this describes you, good news: a new way to serve low-income clients has arrived in Washington.
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If anyone at your firm is routinely inputting lots of information, you might want to explore whether you could automate that system. Tacoma immigration attorney Greg McLawsen explains how it’s done.
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Attorney David Wilkinson offers his four-step guide to driving clear of conflict-of-interest sand traps.
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The WSBA’s psychologist Dan Crystal offers a few simple tips to ward off the Grinch inside you this holiday season. WSBA psychologist Dan Crystal offers a few simple tips to ward off the Grinch inside you this holiday season.
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The federal district court in Spokane recently addressed lateral-hire screening to avoid disqualification in Assenberg v. County of Whitman, No. 2:14-CV-0145-TOR, 2015 WL 5178032 (E.D. Wash. Sept. 4, 2015) (unpublished). While the court rejected disqualification in this case, the ruling underscores the importance of early and thorough screening when law firms take on new lateral […]
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Liven up your daily commute or your weekly workout with these entertaining and educational podcasts, chosen especially for lawyers by WSBA member Randy Trick.
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Tacoma defense attorney Hayley Fulton examines the differences between boys and girls navigating the juvenile justice system.
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WSBA has a new Web page about unbundled legal services. Here are five great reasons to check it out.
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WSBA practice management advisor Charity Anastasio suggests three take-action titles to help set the stage for a new generation of lawyers.
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An appeals court ruling recently upheld a three-year limitation period for repayment of lawyer’s fees on claims of negligence.
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The Washington Supreme Court on Aug. 17, 2015, issued its ruling in Nissen v. Pierce County, which ruled that the personal cellphone of a public employee, if used to conduct public business, is now subject to disclosure under the state’s Public Records Act.
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Attorney Kristina Larry offers up her top four secrets to happiness in the stressful legal profession.
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