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The April-May issue of Washington State Bar News examines the legal challenges facing emerging technologies and innovation.
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New Advisory Opinion on Malpractice Insurance Disclosure
In September 2021, the Washington Supreme Court adopted amendments to RPC 1.4, which now require disclosure regarding minimum malpractice insurance levels. Wit...
Legal Technology and Practice Management, Part 1: Practice Management Software as a Hub for Your Practice
Making technological investments in a law firm is fundamental for planning for the life of the practice. According to the Thomson Reuters' 2021 Report on the S...
Washington Court of Appeals Addresses ‘Professional Judgment' Rule in Legal Malpractice
Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals recently addressed the “professional judgment†rule in Angelo v. Kindinger, 2022 WL 1008314 (Wn. App. Apr. 4,...
Federal Court Finds No Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Attorney
The federal district court in Tacoma recently concluded that it did not have personal jurisdiction over a Mississippi attorney and his law firm who handled mat...
New Advisory Opinion on ‘Reply All’ Emails
Is it OK to hit “Reply All†when responding to an email from another lawyer when that lawyer cc'd their own client on the initiating email? Have you just v...
Legal Lunchbox: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Legal Services
Much has been made of the "rise of the robo-lawyers." This session will cut through the hype. It will explore the ways in which artificial intelligence is impacting the way licensed legal professionals provide legal services, as well as the ways consumers seek assistance with their legal issues.
Board of Governors Meeting May 19-20
The next Board of Governors meeting is scheduled for May 19 & 20.
2022 Environmental and Land Use Law Section Midyear Meeting & Conference
Join us in person or virtually for the Environmental and Land Use Midyear May 5-7. We will be live from Suncadia Resort as well as broadcasting via the internet.
2022 Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Midyear Meeting and Conference
Join us for the weekend, either in-person or virtually, for the Real Property, Probate and Trust Midyear June 3-5.
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Moderate Means Program
The Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a state-wide program designed to bridge this gap with attorneys who offer reduced-fee assistance in family, housing, and consumer law cases.
Lending Library
Borrow books from our Lending Library to expand your expertise on practice management.
