No “Direct Nexus” Required: Washington Supreme Court Upholds BA/UA Monitoring of Valid Sobriety and Drug-Use Conditions Under Article I, § 7 Introduction In State v. Nelson, No. 102942-0 (Wash. Mar....
Strict Enforcement of Appellate Deadlines in Recall Appeals: Washington Supreme Court Affirms Inherent Power to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute Introduction In In re Recall of Ruelas, the Washington...
"Only Constituents May Recall": Washington Supreme Court Establishes Constitutional Standing Rule for Local Recalls and Affirms Fee Sanctions for Bad-Faith Petitions Introduction In In re Recall of...
Beyond Procedure: RAP 2.3(b)(3) Authorizes Discretionary Review for Substantive Departures from the Accepted Course of Proceedings Case: In re Dependency of C.J.J.I., C.V.I., and R.A.R., Jr. Court:...
Raab v. Nu Skin: CR 12(b)(3) Is Not the Vehicle to Enforce Out-of-State Forum-Selection Clauses in Washington; Voicelink Overruled Introduction In a significant procedural ruling with statewide...
Only Actions Specifically Permitted by Nonenumerated Regulators Qualify for Washington’s CPA Safe Harbor Hall v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., No. 102829-6 (Wash. Mar. 20, 2025) (en banc)...
Reaffirming the Reasonable Foreseeability Exception in Premises Liability: Implications for Falling Merchandise Cases Introduction In the case of HWAYO JENNY GALASSI and MICHAEL GALASSI, wife and...
Galassi v. Lowe’s: Reasonable Foreseeability Exception Applies to Falling Merchandise and Defendants Must Carry the Initial Summary-Judgment Burden Court: Supreme Court of Washington (En Banc) Date:...
Redefining the Boundaries of Consent Searches: The Limited Reach of Ferrier Warnings Introduction In State of Washington, Respondent, v. Mary Margaret Mercedes, Petitioner, the Supreme Court of...
Constitutional Endorsement of Signature Verification Coupled with Expansive Cure Provisions in Washington Elections Introduction The case before the Supreme Court of Washington – Vet Voice...
New Precedent: 30-Day Eviction Notice under the CARES Act Applies Only to Nonpayment Evictions Introduction This commentary examines the recent Supreme Court of Washington decision in THE HOUSING...
Public Employee Conduct in Public Events: Clarifying Privacy Limits and PRA Disclosure Standards Introduction This Judgment, rendered by the Supreme Court of Washington on February 13, 2025,...
Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of RCW 4.24.595(1) in Child Abuse Investigations Introduction The case of Ian Atkerson v. State of Washington, Department of Children, Youth, and Families...
Mandatory CVCA Restitution: Washington Supreme Court Upholds Non-Discretionary Restitution Orders in State v. Morgan Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Montreal Leanthony...
Supreme Court of Washington Clarifies Limits on Noncompete Agreements for Low-Wage Workers under RCW 49.62.070 Introduction The case of Jeremy David and Mark Springer v. Freedom Vans LLC addresses...
Ensuring Judicial Impartiality: State of Washington v. J.M.H. Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington, Respondent, v. J.M.H., Petitioner, decided on January 16, 2025, the Supreme...
Broad Immunity Affirmed for Forestland Owners under RCW 76.09.330: Public Utility District No. 1 v. State of Washington Introduction In the landmark case Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish...
Vasquez v. State: Expanding Judicial Discretion in Resentencing Proceedings Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington in State of Washington v. Anthony Rene Vasquez addresses critical aspects of...
State v. Kelly: Upholding Time Bar on Collateral Resentencing and Mandating Consecutive Firearm Enhancements Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Timothy Michael Kelly, the...
Envolve Pharmacy Solutions Exempted from B&O Tax Under RCW 82.04.320: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of Envolve Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. v. Department of Revenue adjudicated...