ABA Says Lawyers May Passively view a Juror’s Electronic Social Media
Formal Opinion 466 Lawyer Reviewing Jurors’ Internet Presence The AB’s Standing Committee on …
A New Scheme to Defraud Homeowners: 7th Circuit follows 9th in Holding No Specific Unanimity as to the Means
United States v. Daniel, No. 13-2399, (7th Cir. Apr. 15, 2014) When unsuspecting homeowners were …
Alternative Means Crime Trafficking in Stolen Property and Jury Unanimity
State v. Owens, No. 88905-8 (Mar. 27, 2014) How many alternative means does RCW 9A.82.050 …
Exceptions to Public Duty Doctrine in Negligence Cases
Fabre v. Ruston, No. 43459-8-II, (Mar. 19, 2014). The issue in this case were the …
Duty of Good Faith: No Contract Violation No Bad Faith
GMAC v. Everett Chevrolet, No. 68374-8-I (Ct. App. Jan. 27, 2014) In this case the …
New Seattle Ordinance Requires Landlords to Register Rental Property
Seattle’s new Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance requires landlords to register all rental housing …
Confrontation Clause: New test for expert witnesses in WA
State v. Lui, No. 84045-8 (Jan. 2, …
Pay Attention to Administrative Appeal Deadlines
When practicing administrative law you must pay close attention to deadlines. Sometime the attorney is …
Division III Breaks the Tie – Attorney Fees for LUPA Actions
Attorney Fees for LUPA Actions In Gresh v. Okanogan County, No. 31394-8-III, …
ER 404(b) Does Not Violate Accused’s Constitutional Right to Present a Defense
State v. Donald, No. 68429-9-I (Dec. 9, 2013) Defendant Harold Donald was charged with first …