At-Large Governor Alec Stephens will finish his term this year, and the search is on for the next WSBA member to fill his seat. The three at-large positions are intended to help increase the diversity of the board by including people who have been historically underrepresented.
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On Nov. 5, 2019, the WSBA Board of Governors voted to change the name of the WBSA’s award-winning member magazine back to its original title of Washington State Bar News. After taking some time to handle publication logistics, redesign, and a few technical tweaks, that change has come to fruition with the unveiling of the April/May issue of Bar News.
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Pursuant to the governor’s orders, many are working remotely. Your ethics obligations remain the same. Here’s a rundown of the basics:
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As Justice Wiggins whiles away his last days on the bench, we asked him his views on judicial elections, among other things he’s learned as a Supreme Court justice.
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Our days have a completely new schedule. I have spoken to attorneys who are lounging too much and not getting their work done, and then I have spoken to those who are trying too hard to prove they are connected and committed. It’s harder to compartmentalize work and personal life when they are one room apart.
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Lately it seems like even normal social pleasantries no longer apply. With so much going wrong with the world, it’s heartening to know that there are still stories of people doing good, compassionate, and often selfless work to make things better for others.
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The first in our new legal film review series, “Just Mercy” comes under examination by our esteemed reviewers Paris Eriksen and Julianne Unite.
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We’ve seen it time and time again: Scammers preying on fear and panic. It’s an old and, sadly, often effective trick. When individuals are emotional, they’re more likely to go against their better judgment.
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For those of you struggling to figure out how your business can adapt to the age of COVID-19, I have good news: If you’re reading this, you have a computer, and if you have a computer, I can help.
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Even on a good day, trust accounts can be a source of anxiety for legal professionals. As we contend with this new normal of remote work and social distancing, you may be concerned about how issues stemming from the coronavirus will affect the management of your client trust accounts.
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“Where aren’t people hurting right now?” That was the assessment from a Seattle-based social justice and anti-poverty group as outfall from the coronavirus outbreak continues to extend beyond the virus itself.
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Legislators passed a number of policy measures, as well as a $10.4B state transportation budget intended to mitigate Initiative 976’s potential effects on transportation spending and a $53.4B supplemental state budget that directs $200M to COVID-19 response.
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In just one year, two WSBA members devoted 2,000 hours each to help their clients at no cost. Meet Benjamin Flick; he’s one of them.
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The ERA battle is very much alive in court. To get a handle on the trio of lawsuits surrounding it, you first need to know a little about David Ferriero.
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Should you represent a witness in the same case in which you are representing a party? Mark Fucile examines Alaska Bar Association’s opinion.
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