District of Columbia

Washington D.C., formally known as the District of Columbia, is the Capital of the United States. It is often referred to as “the Capital”, or “D.C”, and it was created by the signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790. A federal district was created under the US Constitution’s Exclusive jurisdiction clause, meaning the Capital isn’t part of any state.

The federal district was formed in Maryland and Virginia, as each state donated land; the City was founded in 1791, and named after George Washington. The district has an estimated population of under 700,000, while the Washington metropolitan area including surrounding cities and suburbs, has a total population of nearly 6 million residents. It is the 6th largest metropolitan area in the US.

Congress, the Executive and Judicial branches are all situated in the Capital. House representatives are elected by local residents, however no Senate representation is present in the district. During presidential elections, 3 electoral votes are afforded to the District of Columbia.

Washington D.C is a planned city which was formally created under the  McMillan Plan, and finalized in 1901. Buildings in the capital are limited to being no taller than the width of adjacent streets, plus 20 feet, under the federal  Height of Buildings Act of 1910. The city is made up of four-quadrants, which are unequal in area. Among the many well known architectural buildings in the capital are: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the White House, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the United States Capital, and the Lincoln Memorial.  A number of historical sites, including national monuments and buildings, are predominant in the Capital. Additionally, the National Mall, the Jefferson Pier, the National World War II Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial are situated in DC. National Archives, including the Declaration of Independence, State Constitutions, and the Bill of Rights are located in the Capital. The Smithsonian Art Museum, National Zoo, Woodley Park, and various art exhibits, are also located in the Capital.

Under Article I Section VIII of the US Constitution, Congress has exclusive jurisdiction over the City. There are 21 departments under the federal government in the city including the Metro Police, City Works, Employment Services, Environment, and others. District party strength lies greatly with the Democratic Party in the Capital.

The National Law Review covers a broad range of stories, news, and topics from the Capital. General election news, agency news, litigation, federal reviews, bankruptcy and tax cases, Supreme Court decisions, and more. Visitors will find the latest, most relevant news stories, discussions, and information coming directly from the Capital on the National Law Review.

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Feb
2
2023
Once, Twice, Gone: After Two Ballot Initiatives, D.C.’s Minimum Wage Tip Credit Set to Be Phased Out Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
30
2023
District of Columbia’s New Human Rights Enhancement Amendment Act Changes Definitions of Harassment and Employee Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
26
2023
District of Columbia Council Delays Effective Date of Act Eliminating Tip Credit to May 2023 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
19
2023
D.C. District Court Rules HHS Will be in Charge of OPPS Repayments Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jan
19
2023
The Intersection of Historic Preservation and Urban Planning Goulston & Storrs
Jan
13
2023
SEC Suit Against Covington & Burling Threatens More Than Attorney-Client Privileged Information Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jan
12
2023
SEC Demands That Covington & Burling "Name Names" Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jan
9
2023
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert January 9, 2023 Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
6
2023
District of Columbia Medical Cannabis Amendment Act Makes Sweeping Changes to Local Cannabis Laws ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
3
2023
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert - January 3, 2023 Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
19
2022
District of Columbia to Eliminate the Tip Credit: a Specter of the Future? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
13
2022
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert December 13, 2022 Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
1
2022
D.C., Nebraska, and Nevada Voters Approve Minimum Wage Increases Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
21
2022
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert - November 21, 2022 Pierce Atwood LLP
Nov
15
2022
D.C. Votes to Eliminate the Tip Credit By 2027 Polsinelli PC
Nov
10
2022
D.C. Voters Vote to Phase out Tip Credit and Nebraska Voters Raise State Minimum Wage Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
9
2022
Are You Ready for District of Columbia’s Transportation Benefits Equity Law (Parking Cash Out Law)? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
3
2022
With Election Day Around the Corner, Employers Need to Remember You May Have to Give Employees Time Off to Vote Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Nov
3
2022
New Law Changes Non-Compete Landscape for D.C. Employers Nelson Mullins
Nov
2
2022
California Privacy Exemptions Set to Expire, Status of DOL Independent Contractor Rule, D.C. Non-Compete Notices Take Effect [PODCAST] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
28
2022
D.C. Employers: Have You Complied With the Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
14
2022
What Most Employers in Washington D.C. Need to Do Before October 31 Hunton Andrews Kurth
Oct
4
2022
The District of Columbia Revises Ban on Non-Competes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
30
2022
New Non-Compete Restrictions to Take Effect in the District of Columbia in October 2022 Katz Banks Kumin LLP
Sep
29
2022
D.C.’s New Restrictive Non-Compete Law Goes Into Effect October 1, 2022 Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
27
2022
Washington, D.C. to Expand Antidiscrimination Protections to Include Independent Contractors and Homeless Individuals Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
23
2022
Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
16
2022
D.C. Paid Leave Law Changes Go Into Effect October 1, 2022 Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
6
2022
Wawa Inc. Settles Multi-State AG Breach Investigation for $8 Million Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
2
2022
Tax That DC?!?! FCA Suit on Residency Brings Business Intelligence Company into the Crosshairs McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
30
2022
District of Columbia to Implement Broad Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements Vedder Price
Aug
29
2022
District of Columbia’s Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act: Mandatory Training and Notice Requirements Take Effect Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
29
2022
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert - August 29, 2022 Pierce Atwood LLP
Aug
24
2022
‘It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again’: the District of Columbia’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Takes Effect on October 1, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
23
2022
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert: August 23, 2022 Pierce Atwood LLP
Aug
23
2022
District of Columbia Relaxes its Non-Compete Ban to Allow Restrictive Covenants for Certain Employees Polsinelli PC
Aug
19
2022
District of Columbia Employers of Tipped Workers Must Conduct Sexual Harassment Training Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
15
2022
Impaired Brilliance: SEC and US Attorney Sue Veteran Investor for Insider Trading Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Aug
13
2022
D.C. Mayor’s Signature Puts Modified Non-Compete Ban on Track for October 1st Effective Date Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
5
2022
Washington, DC, Aims to Ban Fossil Fuel in New Construction ArentFox Schiff LLP
Aug
2
2022
Healthcare Noncompete Laws Get a Checkup in Four States and the District of Columbia Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
27
2022
Employment Law This Week: New COVID-19 Testing Guidance, NLRB Increases Use of Injunctive Relief, D.C. Amends Near-Universal Ban on Non-Competes [PODCAST] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
26
2022
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert: July 26, 2022 Pierce Atwood LLP
Jul
22
2022
McDermottPlus Check-Up: July 22, 2022 McDermott Will & Emery
Jul
21
2022
D.C. Council Passes Law Significantly Scaling Back Non-Compete Ban Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
21
2022
District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections for Off-Duty Cannabis Use Polsinelli PC
Jul
18
2022
Washington, D.C. Scales Back Ban on Non-Competes Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
8
2022
Waste Not Want Not: The Impact of EPA's Decision to Consider Reclassifying Discarded Polyvinyl Chloride as A Hazardous Waste K&L Gates
Jul
1
2022
UPDATE: Washington, D.C. Universal Paid Leave Increases Will Begin October 2022 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
30
2022
State Law Restrictive Covenants Update Nelson Mullins
 

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