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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Jul
18
2016
D.C. Circuit Court Decision Dismisses Constitutional Challenge to Gun Lake Band’s Trust Land Varnum LLP
Oct
7
2014
Federal Court of Appeals Holds FDA Lacks Authority to Rescind 510(k) Clearance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
23
2024
Show Me the Washingtons: D.C. Adopts Pay Transparency Requirements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
15
2013
NLRB Bypasses DC Circuit Rehearing and Intends to Proceed to Supreme Court Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
23
2015
Another Paid Family and Medical Leave Proposal: District of Columbia Considers 16 Weeks of Paid Leave under a Local Government-Administered Mandatory Fund Using a Payroll Tax Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
2
2014
Caldwell Indicates DOJ Criminal Division Will More Heavily Scrutinize Qui Tam Complaints for Criminal Investigation Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
22
2016
For Workers in Washington, D.C., Minimum Wage Is On The Rise Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
20
2020
D.C.’s COVID-19 Emergency Legislation Impacts Unemployment Benefits and D.C. FMLA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
3
2014
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Refines Test for Determining Independent Contractor Status Versus Employee Status Armstrong Teasdale
Feb
14
2015
The D.C. Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2014 Amended Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
17
2017
DC Mayor Permits Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act to Proceed to Congressional Review Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
12
2015
Food Service Company Settles Whistleblower Suit Alleging Overcharging and Poor Performance of Contracts with DC School System for $19.4 Million Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
10
2015
D.C.’s Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Sep
7
2014
Trans Energy Inc. to Restore Streams and Wetland Damaged By Natural Gas Extraction Activities in West Virginia U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Aug
14
2021
EPA agreement with Kennedy Center protects water quality of Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep
23
2022
Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of Historic Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to D.C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
14
2014
EEOC Sued Blinded Veterans Association for Age Discrimination U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Aug
26
2014
EEOC to Sign National Memorandum of Understanding with Mexico Aug. 29 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jun
8
2020
Waters of the United States Litigation: Practical Considerations for the Regulated Community Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
25
2020
District of Columbia Orders March 25, 2020 Shutdown for Non-Essential Services and Prohibits Gatherings of More Than 10 People Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
17
2014
Sorry D.C., You’re Not a Municipality Re: Bankruptcy Litigation Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
6
2017
Change is on the Horizon for State Estate Tax Laws Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
31
2020
Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Issue Stay-at-Home Orders on March 30, 2020 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
17
2024
New Pay Transparency and Wage History Requirements in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
25
2014
With Immigration: The Advent of Global Entry Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
20
2019
Washington, D.C. Weighs in on Auto-Renewal Programs Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
15
2014
Circuits Split Over Legality of IRS Rule Mandating Tax Credits for Individuals Covered Through Federal Exchanges under the Affordable Care Act Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
20
2016
D.C. Lawmakers Join California and New York Raising Minimum Wage to $15 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
24
2014
CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) Issues Proposed Rule to Regulate Prepaid Products Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
26
2020
ReOpen DC Advisory Group Recommends Four-Stage Reopening Plan Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
8
2021
Beltway Buzz, January 8, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
23
2024
Beltway Buzz, March 22, 2024 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
1
2020
District of Columbia Enters Phase One of ‘Reopen D.C.’ Plan: What Businesses Need to Know Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
24
2020
Beltway Buzz, July 24, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
4
2020
Beltway Buzz, December 4, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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