A Q&A with the Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society.
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Doing Justice: RPC 3.8 and the Special Responsibilities of Prosecutors
Although most lawyers think their practice area is unique, only one group of practitioners has its own rule: prosecutors.
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President’s Corner > Federal Congressional Funding for the Justice System and Protecting Our Impartial Courts
One of the principal tasks of state bar presidents all over the country is to go to Congress annually to advocate for funding for legal aid and the justice system.
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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.
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Bar in Brief > Take the Pledge to Connect With Schools on Law Day 2026
While Americans are feeling more divided than ever, the legal community is united around the rule of law and continually striving toward its promise—that the same laws apply to everyone, that everyone is treated equally under the law, and that human rights are guaranteed to all.
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The ‘Hot Potato’ Rule: The Coolest Name in Legal Ethics
Under the “hot potato” rule, a law firm cannot drop a client “like a hot potato” to avoid a conflict.
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