http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:13:52 -0700 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:16:05 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Podcast?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner Click here to listen. Time for a new episode of the Supreme Court of Washington Podcast -- a monthly recap of significant rulings and activities at the state Supreme Court.This episode we discuss constitutional interpretation, judicial statistics a... Supreme Court Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:16:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Podcast?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Michael-Jacksons-death-a-good-reminder-to-prepare-a-will?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner The death of the King of Pop is a reminder to each of us: life can end quickly, and we should provide directives for how our estates should be handled. The Washington State Bar Association has prepared a pamphlet for individuals who wish to prepare a... estate planning Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:58:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Michael-Jacksons-death-a-good-reminder-to-prepare-a-will?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Do-minors-have-a-constitutional-right-to-possess-guns?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner A fascinating gun rights case was argued yesterday before the Supreme Court of Washington, involving a tangle of state and federal issues. In 2007, Christopher Sieyes, a 17 year old, was charged and convicted with unlawful possession of a firearm. St... Supreme Court Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:33:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Do-minors-have-a-constitutional-right-to-possess-guns?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Are-salary-disparities-in-school-districts-unconstitutional?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner The Supreme Court of Washington is evaluating whether the Legislature is constitutionally compelled to equalize state allocations to school districts for school employee salaries. In 2006, the Federal Way School District, along with district employee... education Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:14:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Are-salary-disparities-in-school-districts-unconstitutional?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Are-courts-subject-to-the-Public-Records-Act?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner  Two cases argued today before the Supreme Court of Washington present a significant question about public access to court records and could result in a major expansion of the state’s Public Records Act (chap. 42.56 RCW). The cases are Mo... Supreme Court Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:24:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Are-courts-subject-to-the-Public-Records-Act?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d29-New-episode-of-Supreme-Court-of-Washington-Podcast?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner A new episode of the Supreme Court of Washington Podcast is available. This month we discuss police squeeze searches, the defense of public officials, and public disclosure of government email headers, with a bonus conversation about Judge Sonia Soto... Supreme Court Fri, 29 May 2009 15:56:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d29-New-episode-of-Supreme-Court-of-Washington-Podcast?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Bolick-Republicans-Should-Not-Oppose-Sotomayor?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner I ordinarily write my own content in this space, but this Forbes.com commentary is very thoughtful.  Regardless of Republican opposition, I expect Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be confirmed by the Senate. No one should be surprised that President Oba... Supreme Court Thu, 28 May 2009 14:50:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Bolick-Republicans-Should-Not-Oppose-Sotomayor?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Can-police-conduct-a-squeeze-search?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner Tomorrow the Washington Supreme Court will issue a ruling a case to determine whether police officers limited to pat downs, or whether they can “squeeze” a suspect’s pockets to determine the nature of objects in the pocket.  In... Supreme Court crime Wed, 27 May 2009 17:04:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Can-police-conduct-a-squeeze-search?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d14-State-should-get-out-of-the-booze-business?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner Next time you have a cocktail, be sure to toast Lorraine Lee and Roger Hoen.Never heard of them?These two members of the state Liquor Control Board (LCB) unilaterally voted May 6 to increase the price of hard alcohol. Starting in August, prices will ... legislature Thu, 14 May 2009 17:29:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d14-State-should-get-out-of-the-booze-business?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Court-Insane-killer-cant-inherit-his-mothers-estate?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner Can Joshua Hoge, who killed his mother and was ruled not guilty by reason of insanity, not inherit a portion of the wrongful death settlement obtained by his mother’s estate? The Supreme Court of Washington unanimously said “no,” wi... Supreme Court Thu, 07 May 2009 10:43:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Court-Insane-killer-cant-inherit-his-mothers-estate?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d6-WA-State-hikes-price-of-liquor?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner As predicted, the Liquor Control Board has voted to increase the price of alcohol in state-run liquor stores. The Associated Press reports that this raises the state's markup from the current 39.2 percent to 51.9 percent. (Markup is the percentage of... taxes Wed, 06 May 2009 17:31:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d6-WA-State-hikes-price-of-liquor?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Board-may-increase-price-of-liquor?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner The Liquor Control Board is meeting today to discuss a liquor price increase of $1.05 per liter, reports The News Tribune. The state Liquor Board, which controls the sale of alcohol in Washington state, says it needs to raise millions to offset legis... taxes Wed, 06 May 2009 12:33:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Board-may-increase-price-of-liquor?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Group-releases-Washington-school-report-card?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner Our schools measure our kids, but who measures our schools? A new tool from the Evergreen Freedom Foundation will help parents evaluate how their school measures against other schools in the state. The Report Card on Washington State’s Elementa... education Wed, 06 May 2009 11:01:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Group-releases-Washington-school-report-card?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d5-The-consequences-of-illegal-teacher-strikes?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner Students in the Bethel School District recently participated in walkouts to protest teacher layoffs. According to The New Tribune, the school district faces a $12 million shortfall this year, and was forced to give layoff notices to 220 teachers.Some... education Tue, 05 May 2009 11:47:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d5-The-consequences-of-illegal-teacher-strikes?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Domestic-partnership-foes-file-referendum?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner This past session the Washington Legislature passed an expansive domestic partnership bill. Senate Bill 5688, also known as the "everything but marriage bill" extends the benefits and responsibilities of married people to domestic partners ... new laws Tue, 05 May 2009 10:36:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Domestic-partnership-foes-file-referendum?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d1-WA-Gov-Gregoire-possible-replacement-for-Justice-Souter?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner It's widely reported that Justice David H. Souter will step down from the U.S. Supreme Court. This comes as surprise, as several older members of the court (Stevens, Ginsburg) have received more retirement predictions of late. Justice Souter was appo... Supreme Court Fri, 01 May 2009 12:18:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m5d1-WA-Gov-Gregoire-possible-replacement-for-Justice-Souter?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m4d30-State-Supreme-Court-issues-new-rulings?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner The Washington State Supreme Court issued rulings in two criminal cases this morning.State v. Knippling, No. 80848-1. Defendant Tucero Knippling was convicted on ten felony counts for several home invasion robberies. The prosecutor sought sentencing ... Supreme Court Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:09:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m4d30-State-Supreme-Court-issues-new-rulings?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m4d29-New-episode-of-Supreme-Court-of-Washington-Podcast?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner  A new episode of the Supreme Court of Washington Podcast is available. This month we discuss jury misconduct, consumer protection claims, reversals of criminal convictions, and a potential romantic comedy. Supreme Court of Washington Podcast... Supreme Court Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:59:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m4d29-New-episode-of-Supreme-Court-of-Washington-Podcast?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Courts-to-offer-break-on-overdue-traffic-fines?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner In an effort to help Washington drivers reduce their traffic fines and and regain their drivers licenses, several local courts are participating in a “Debt Reduction Program” throughout the month of May. “Everyone has financial prob... traffic Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:12:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Courts-to-offer-break-on-overdue-traffic-fines?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m4d14-More-on-a-state-income-tax?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner In this episode of the Legally Speaking podcast, Jonathan Bechtle and I review the much-discussed idea of a state income tax. Lawmakers are wrestling with whether an income tax requires a constitutional amendment. To answer that question, you have to... taxes Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:10:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-484-Washington-Law-Examiner~y2009m4d14-More-on-a-state-income-tax?cid=exrss-Washington-Law-Examiner