Pay Attention to Administrative Appeal Deadlines
When practicing administrative law you must pay close attention to deadlines. Sometime the attorney is …
Category: State
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 …
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 …
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 …
Be Aware of the Experience and Logic Test for WA’s Open Court Cases
State v. Halverson, No. 42761 -3 –II (Sept. 24, 2013). One way the court can …
Can a Death Sentence be Predicated on an Alford Plea in Washington?
The Washington Supreme Court answered a resounding Yes. In re Cross, No. 79761-7, (Sept. 26, …