Trial Court May Award Separate Property in Dissolution Even if Community Property Amply Provides
In re Marriage of Larson v. Calhoun, No. 69833-8-1 (Nov. 25, 2013) Before …
Tacking Trademark Rights on Appeal, Question of Law or Fact?
Hana Financial Inc. v. Hana Bank, No. 11-56678 (9th Cir. Nov. …
Under WEAJA, No Judicial Review, No Attorneys’ Fees
More on Attorneys’ Fees In re Dependency of A.P., No. 30925-8-III (Nov. 14, …
State Does Not Get Attorneys’ Fees for PRP Challenging DOC’s Administrative Disciplinary Action
When prisoner Derek Gronquist was sanctioned loss of early release credits for …
90 Day Presuit Notice Requirements Do Not Violate Equal Protection
McDevitt v. Harborview Medical Center, No. 85367-3 (Nov. 14, 2013) Glen McDevitt had a …
The Battle of the Presumptions: No Majority Rule In WA On Conflicting Presumptions
The Court of Appeals recently declined to make a bright line rule about conflicting presumptions …
No Relief for Presumed Wicked, Mistreated Guantanamo Bay Detainees Not Entitled to Day in Court
This post is quite long, but worth reading. It summarizes what we are left with …
What to Expect in Ninth Circuit Oral Arguments
Last week I spent two days in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals where …
Ninth Circuit holds Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Conviction in Tribal Court, Predicate Offense for Federal Gun Laws
In last week’s decision, United States v. First, No. 11-30346 (Oct. …
Criminal Defendant Cannot Claim Public’s Right to Open Court After Waiving Personal Right
State v. Herron, No. 26354-1-III (Oct. 3, 2013) The Washington Constitution …