AI is here to stay, and lawyers who don’t learn how to embrace it risk getting left behind. Like it or not, AI has now worked its way into every corner of the legal system. For some, this is a welcome change that will propel the legal profession forward …
The sun is shining, outdoor adventures are happening, and it’s time again for the WSBA CLE Summer Sale. Through July 30, save 50% on hundreds of on-demand seminars across the WSBA CLE Store spanning a wide range of legal topics. In addition to big savings …
As a legal nurse, I help attorneys make sense of the medical data in their cases. Medical records often contain hundreds, or even thousands of pages, and pinpointing what truly matters requires both clinical expertise and context. Knowledge gaps can …
As the result of a recent change in law, all community associations in Washington must now comply with new requirements for responding to inquiries from unit owners. House Bill 1501, which went into effect on June 11, 2026, added a new section detailing …
Are you “assisting” in the unauthorized practice of law when the opposing party appears to be represented by a person without a law license? Many lawyers have called the ethics line asking this question. The unauthorized practice of law (UPL) remains an …
In May, the WSBA Well-Being Task Force released its Final Report, which describes a continuing high incidence of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse among members of the Bar. This has been a long-standing issue, having been described by Beck and …
After completing her undergrad and moving to Oregon, Bayley Rea decided to enroll in law school and take the traditional route to becoming a lawyer. That traditional route, it turned out, was not for her. Rea’s father was diagnosed with cancer at the same …
Court rules vary widely on the mechanics of withdrawal. Some simply allow withdrawal by notice. Others, however, require a motion and court approval. The Alaska Bar in Ethics Opinion 2026-01 recently took up the always-difficult issue of what can be …
When we hear the phrase “claim against a lawyer,” most of us, understandably, think of negligence-based legal malpractice claims. The Idaho Supreme Court recently provided a reminder that lawyers there are also subject to breach of fiduciary duty and …
In health care litigation, the most consequential evidence is not always found in the medical record. Frequently, the documentation that most significantly shapes a case is administrative — the patient grievance log. While clinical records describe the …
On a brilliantly sunny May 1 in Olympia, lawyers, judges, legislators, and educators gathered to talk to the next generation of young leaders about the importance of the rule of law. In the cavernous and more than century-old Washington Supreme Court …
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