Whiskey Truck Crash Near Snoqualmie Pass Highlights Dangers of Speed and Commercial Vehicle Negligence
A recent Snoqualmie Pass semi-truck crash involving a trailer carrying 10,000 bottles of whiskey caused 15 miles of traffic delays and raised serious concerns about negligence and road safety....
RPC 1.15A Trust Accounts: Safeguarding Client Funds & Property
RPC 1.15A trust accounts are a cornerstone of legal ethics in Washington State. Attorneys are required to properly safeguard client property, including funds held in trust,...
Washington Rules of Professional Conduct: RPC 1.11 – Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees
The Washington Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC 1.11) are essential in managing conflicts of interest that arise when government officers or employees transition to private practice or vice versa. This rule is critical...
Qualified Agent Responsibilities in Washington Bail Bond Agencies
Qualified Agent Responsibilities in Washington Bail Bond Agencies In Washington, bail bond agencies must designate a qualified agent who is legally responsible for supervising operations and ensuring...
French Connection Crimes Under Washington State Law
The French Connection (1971) is a classic crime thriller that follows New York City detectives Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle and Buddy "Cloudy" Russo as they attempt to...
Fair Cross-Section Jury in WA: Paul Rivers Case
. The Washington Supreme Court recently considered whether King County violated a defendant’s right to a fair cross-section jury. Paul Rivers, a Black man, argued that...
Bail Bond Forfeiture in Washington After Deportation: What You Need to Know
Immigration and Bail Bond Forfeiture in Washington Immigration enforcement can create unexpected problems in the Washington bail system. A key example is State v. Banuelos, 91...
RPC 1.14 Diminished Capacity: Ethics for Washington Attorneys
RPC 1.14 Diminished Capacity: Legal Duties in Washington State When representing clients who are unable to make fully informed decisions, lawyers must follow RPC 1.14...
RPC 1.10 Washington: Understanding Imputed Conflicts of Interest
RPC 1.10 Washington: Conflict Imputation Rules for Law Firms RPC 1.10 Washington defines how conflicts of interest are handled within law firms, especially when attorneys...
Bail Bond License Washington: Application & Experience Guide
Bail Bond Agency License Washington: Application & Experience Requirements To operate legally as a bail bond business in Washington, you must meet the requirements for...