NWSidebar, Author at Washington State Bar News

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March 7, 2024 NWSidebar

Citing GenAI

This article attempts to answer two very specific and practical questions about generative AI and legal writing: if you use GenAI to draft a piece of writing, do you need a citation telling the reader as much? And if you are simply citing to content produced by GenAI, what should that citation look like?

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March 7, 2024 NWSidebar

Substance Use Disorder as an Occupational Hazard for Attorneys

I am an attorney and an alcoholic/addict. It took me decades to admit the last two “As” in that description.

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March 7, 2024 NWSidebar

Expecting the Unexpected: Reducing Ambiguity in Law Firm Risk Management

All ambiguity cannot be eliminated. Some potential risks, however, can be reasonably anticipated and addressed prospectively.

March 7, 2024 NWSidebar

Treasurer’s Report > The WSBA’s Business Continuity Plan

A Business Continuity Plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and are able to function quickly in the event of a disaster.

March 7, 2024 NWSidebar

President’s Corner > Lawyers as Guardians

Those of us working on boundary line disputes, parenting plan revisions, or defending misdemeanors may not immediately think of ourselves as Guardians.

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March 7, 2024 NWSidebar

Beyond the Bar Number > Salvador Mungia

Get to know WSBA member Salvador Mungia. Request your own questionnaire at wabarnews@wsba.org.