Under the “hot potato” rule, a law firm cannot drop a client “like a hot potato” to avoid a conflict.
Read more
Tag: column
Tapping Into Legal Typography
Typography is the visual appearance of a legal document, encompassing everything from type font and size to layout.
Read more
In Conversation with Eastside Legal Assistance Program
A Q&A with Eastside Legal Assistance Program Legal Director Vivian Lee.
Read more
Guest Column > Heroes of Justice
In each issue of Bar News, WSBA President Adewale will ask one Washington legal professional, one “Hero of Justice,” to share how they came to practice law.
Read more
Treasurer’s Report > Forty Years of Clean Audits
For at least the last 40 years, the WSBA’s independent auditor has issued a “clean” audit report.
Read more
Crossing Over: Confidentiality at International Borders
Today’s technology becomes a sensitive point at international borders because inspections of electronic devices do not necessarily include the same legal protections as when operating within a country.
Read more