Sept. 2022 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
Summaries of significant cases decided by the Washington Supreme Court in the summer of 2022. […]
Disqualification: The ‘Red Card’ of Litigation Ethics
Mark Fucile writes about the procedural and the substantive elements of disqualification as applied in […]
Coach the Court: Writing Tips from the Bench
Benjamin S. Halasz, associate teaching professor at the University of Washington School of Law, discusses […]
Embrace Your Softer Side
Effective communication, attention to detail, working within time constraints, and overall professionalism—all deemed “soft skills”—are […]
Check Please! Risk Management for Timekeeping and Billing
Accurate timekeeping and billing play equally critical roles in law firm risk management. […]
Done Deal: Settlement Ethics
Mark Fucile writes about three important facets of settlement ethics. […]
Say Goodbye to Bad Digital Presentations
A Write to Counsel column on how to create excellent digital presentations for […]
Tough Call: Reporting Misconduct Under RPC 8.3
The duty to report professional misconduct is not new. In this column, we’ll look at two aspects […]
Apr./May 2022 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
Summaries of significant cases decided by the Washington Supreme Court in early 2022. […]
RPC 1.13: Organizational Clients
While not a heavily litigated rule in either a regulatory or civil context, RPC 1.13 provides important […]
‘Sent From My iPhone’
With more people than ever reading and writing emails on mobile devices, it is more important than […]
Motivation, Mentorship, and Managing Your Time
Questions from new lawyers, answered by experienced practitioners. […]
Common Problems With Common Representation
Examining conflicts that can arise when representing clients whose interests may not remain aligned. […]
New Normal: Risk Management for ‘Hybrid’ Offices
One of the most profound impacts of the pandemic on the legal profession has been on the […]
From Anecdata to Data on Writing a Winning Brief
It’s difficult to know whether to take writing advice from even the most successful attorneys. […]
Returning to the Office?
ASK A LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR > While a return to the workplace may be up in the air for some, this new column asks a group […]
Hanging It Up
In this column, we’ll look at three risk management aspects of closing a law practice upon retirement. […]
Frame It: How to Use a Deep Issue Statement to Make a Lasting First Impression
Although there are different approaches to writing issue statements, the "deep issue" method offers many advantages compared […]
Words Matter: Interpreting RPCs
Interpretation of the words of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs) can determine whether a lawyer will […]
The Importance of Being Earnest
Lauren E. Sancken discusses writing an effective supplemental authorities letter. […]
Legal Tech is Boring Now
Yes, legal tech is really boring now, and it’s not just me who thinks so. But don’t […]
Deed of Trust: Lawyer as Escrow
While a time-honored role, serving as an escrow can create significant risks for a lawyer and the […]
July/Aug. 2021 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
This column by Bryan Harnetiaux is based on slip opinions of the court, which are not necessarily […]
Client Centrism: The Next Wave of Legal Innovation
We already have the technology; we simply need to adopt it and incrementally improve the way we […]