Climate Sols. v. State: Washington Clarifies “Horizontal” and “Vertical” Rational Unity Under Article II, Section 19 and Rejects an Omnibus Exception I. Introduction In Climate Solutions, et al. v....
State v. Peterson: CrR 7.8(b)(5) Reaches Criminal “Orders,” but Due Process Does Not Require Refund of Voluntary Drug Court Participation Fees After Blake 1. Introduction Parties: The State of...
Earl v. Campbell: Negligent Retention May Be Pleaded with Vicarious Liability; Scope of Employment Not an Element 1. Introduction In Earl v. Campbell (Wash. Sept. 3, 2026), the Supreme Court of...
State v. Sliger: “Foreign Substances” in Breath Testing Means Substances Capable of Affecting Reliability; Expert Testimony May Be Required in Debatable Cases 1. Introduction Case: State v. Sliger,...
Relocation Presumption in Phased Parenting Plans: Residential Time Is Measured at Service of Relocation Notice Case: In re Marriage of Hauk Court: Supreme Court of Washington (en banc) Date: August...
Deadly Weapon Enhancements Are Waived When a Mental Health Sentencing Alternative Is Imposed Case: State v. Perrin (Wash. July 30, 2026) Court: Supreme Court of Washington (En Banc) Core Holding:...
University Duty to Control Recognized Fraternities Under Restatement (Second) of Torts § 315(a) to Prevent Foreseeable Hazing and Alcohol Harm I. Introduction Martinez v. Wash. State Univ. (Wash....
Accounting Convenience Is Not a “Reasonable Ground” to Deny Minimum-Wage Protections to Dangerous Live-In Caregivers 1. Introduction Bolina v. AssureCare Adult Home LLC (Wash. July 9, 2026) addresses...
Supplier-Focused Agricultural Fuel Exemption Under Washington’s Climate Commitment Act: Ecology May Implement Certificate-Based Exemptions But Cannot Police Fuel Surcharges Absent Statutory Authority...
Digital Platforms May Be Compelled to Disclose Political-Ad Targeting and Delivery Data Under Washington’s FCPA Without Violating the First Amendment (As Applied) Commentary on State v. Meta...
McLellan v. Brown: The Second Amendment Permits Categorical, Temporary Disarmament of Recidivist DUI Offenders Without Individualized Dangerousness Findings 1. Introduction In McLellan v. Brown...
Attorney Discipline Bias Claims: Henderson Not Extended; Disbarment for Submitting False Evidence to ODC Case: In re Disciplinary Proc. Against Feyissa (Wash. June 11, 2026) Court: Supreme Court of...
Verduzco v. King County: Ambiguous WLAD “Adverse Employment Action” Instruction Is Misleading but Not Reversible Absent Proven Prejudice 1. Introduction In Verduzco v. King County (Wash. June 11,...
State v. Hogan: GR 37 Preservation by “Simple Citation,” Corroboration Bar for Demeanor Reasons, and Rebuttable Presumption When GR 37(h) Reasons Are Used 1. Introduction In State v. Hogan (Wash....
State v. Korsakas: No Structural “Complete Denial of Counsel” When Plea-Withdrawal Motion Is Raised at Sentencing but Counsel Remains Appointed; CrR 4.2(f) Motions May Be Oral Before Judgment 1....
State v. Buck: RCW 9A.36.150 Is Not an Alternative-Means Crime—“Means” Must Track the Defendant’s Criminal Conduct Court: Supreme Court of Washington (En Banc) Date: May 14, 2026 Case: State v. Buck,...
Preston v. SB&C, Ltd.: Charity-Care Notice Duty Extends to Collection Agencies Collecting Hospital Debt Under RCW 70.170.060(8)(a) Court: Supreme Court of Washington (En Banc) Date: April 30, 2026...
HELOCs Are Nonnegotiable; DTA “Holder” Proof Requires a Negotiable-Note Holder for Nonjudicial Foreclosure Marquez Vargas v. RRA CP Opportunity Trust 1 (Wash. Apr. 30, 2026) Court: Supreme Court of...
Construction Statute of Repose Bars Claims “Arising From” Integral Construction Work, but Not Claims Based on Independent Product Seller/Supplier Duties 1. Introduction Case: Polinder v. Aecom Energy...
State v. Abrams: Washington Vacatur Requires Release from All Confinement and Evidence of Rehabilitation Introduction In State v. Abrams, the Washington Supreme Court interpreted RCW 9.94A.640,...