What Is a ‘Necessary’ Witness under the Lawyer-Witness Rule?
The Court of Appeals weighs in on the meaning of “necessary witness” in considering when a trial attorney can be called to the stand in his own case.
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Court of Appeals Revisits ‘Who Is the Client?’ Question in Insurance Defense
The Court of Appeals recently reaffirmed Washington’s “one client” standard for insurance company defense counsel.
Read More…Friday 5: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking Your Next Personal Injury Case
Learn how to avoid the cases that will cause a nightmare for you down the road. For the new attorney, personal injury work can be rewarding and exciting. You are helping the little guy (or gal) take on a giant insurance company, corporation, or government entity. But an attorney new to personal injury work can’t […]
Read More…Does Washington State Law Create a Negligence Cause of Action for Breach of HIPAA?
Yes, if that failure causes harm. Learn more. It’s well known to health lawyers — or should be — that HIPAA does not include or create a private cause of action for breach of its requirements. This wasn’t changed with HITECH and the recently issued HITECH Megarule. It appears, however, that state laws allow individuals […]
Read More…Friday 5: Not-so-sweet lawsuits about treats
Check out five cases where candies bit back. Judging by all the colorful baskets and plastic grass lining store shelves everywhere, it’s about time for a certain bunny to make his annual delivery of dyed eggs, chocolate bunnies, and other treats. But candy isn’t always sweet, as these lawsuits prove. Here are 5 cases where […]
Read More…Temple of Justice Update: Bylsma v. Burger King – Don’t Spit in a Policeman’s Hamburger
Does the Product Liability Act allow emotional distress damages absent a physical injury? In the cult comedy Super Troopers, a policeman orders a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant. The teenager taking his order calls back to the grill, “Double bacon cheeseburger. It’s for a cop.” The policeman asks why he said that, to which the teenager […]
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