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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.

Date	Title	Organization
17 May	Paid Family Leave Expands to DC	Hunton Andrews Kurth
25 Apr	DC Council Introduces False Claims Expansion – Taxpayers Beware!	McDermott Will & Emery
12 Apr	D.C. Universal Paid Family Leave Law Now In Effect	Proskauer Rose LLP
12 Apr	NOW IN EFFECT: D.C. Law Restricts Employers From Making Credit Check Inquiries	Proskauer Rose LLP
4 Apr	International Limousine Service Secures Landmark Tax Victory in District of Columbia Superior Court	Keller and Heckman LLP
15 Mar	D.C. Universal Paid Family Leave Bill Submitted To Congress, But Changes Are Still Possible	Proskauer Rose LLP
1 Mar	2016 DC Metro Area Employment Law Year In Review	Mintz
27 Feb	New D.C. Law Restricts Employer Use of Credit Histories in Employment Decisions	Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
23 Feb	Mayor Signs District of Columbia Ban on Most Employment Credit Inquiries	Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
20 Feb	Washington, DC City Council Passes Expansive Paid Sick and Family Leave Bill	Vedder Price
17 Feb	DC Mayor Permits Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act to Proceed to Congressional Review	Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
17 Feb	D.C. Mayor Signs Bill Restricting Employers From Making Credit Check Inquiries	Proskauer Rose LLP
17 Feb	D.C. One Step Closer To Providing Employees Up To 8 Weeks Of Paid Leave	Proskauer Rose LLP
15 Feb	District of Columbia Proposes Much-Anticipated Synthetic Minor Air Permitting Regulations	Beveridge & Diamond PC
10 Feb	D.C. Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act Sent To Mayor For Approval	Proskauer Rose LLP
7 Feb	New York, D.C., Texas: State Attorneys General February 6 Update	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
11 Jan	DC Council Passes Amendments to Alcohol Beverage Code	McDermott Will & Emery
10 Jan	D.C. Council Passes Ban on Credit History Screens on Job Applicants, Interns, Employees	Jackson Lewis P.C.
3 Jan	2017 Labor and Employment Legislative Developments: Illinois, California, New York, Washington D.C., Georgia, Michigan, and Texas	Schiff Hardin LLP
28 Dec	Ho-Ho . . . NO! Universal Paid Leave Act Will Create Significant New Costs for District of Columbia Employers	Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
22 Dec	Paid Family Leave Law Approved by D.C. Council in Veto-Proof Vote	Jackson Lewis P.C.
21 Dec	Breaking: D.C. Council Passes Generous Employee Paid Leave Mandate	Proskauer Rose LLP
8 Dec	DC High Court Adopts Daubert Approach to Expert Testimony	Beveridge & Diamond PC
21 Nov	State Attorneys General November 21 Update	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
11 Nov	Seven States Pass New Marijuana Laws on Election Day	Jackson Lewis P.C.
4 Nov	CFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee To Hold Meeting	Katten
13 Sep	Federal Intervention in Dakota Access Pipeline Project Focuses on Tribal Consultation Process	Van Ness Feldman LLP
18 Jul	D.C. Circuit Court Decision Dismisses Constitutional Challenge to Gun Lake Band’s Trust Land	Varnum LLP
12 Jul	D.C. Council Postpones Vote On Two Controversial Employment Bills	Proskauer Rose LLP
6 Jul	Injunction Enjoining Enforcement of HHS Attestation Rule Affirmed	Foley & Lardner LLP
1 Jul	Tax Bar Has Serious and Substantial Comments to the Proposed IRC Section 385 Regulations	McDermott Will & Emery
24 Jun	District of Columbia Office of Human Rights Publishes Best Practices Guide Regarding Transgender Workers	Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
22 Jun	Washington, DC, Increases Minimum Wage to $15 – and Tipped Minimum Wage to $5.00 – by July 2, 2020	Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
22 Jun	For Workers in Washington, D.C., Minimum Wage Is On The Rise	Barnes & Thornburg LLP
20 Jun	D.C. Lawmakers Join California and New York Raising Minimum Wage to $15	Greenberg Traurig, LLP
9 Jun	Washington, D.C. Prepares to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 — and Tipped Minimum Wage to $5.00 — by July 1, 2020	Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
9 Jun	District of Columbia Passes Minimum Wage Increase	Proskauer Rose LLP
25 May	Washington D.C. Water Utility Sheds Negligence, Consumer Protection Claims in Lead-in-Water Litigation	Beveridge & Diamond PC
21 Apr	Caring for Pets As Part of Your Estate Plan	Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
19 Apr	The District of Columbia and Washington State Pass Back-to-Back Bans on Flame Retardants	Beveridge & Diamond PC
16 Mar	DC Proposes New Telemedicine Rules: What You Need to Know	Foley & Lardner LLP
29 Jan	Public Hearings Held On Two Additional District of Columbia Employment-Related Bills	Proskauer Rose LLP
4 Jan	2016 Employment Law Legislative Developments	Schiff Hardin LLP
31 Dec	D.C. Council Introduces Legislation to Protect Retail and Food Service Employees	Proskauer Rose LLP
15 Dec	D.C. Council Announces 2016 Hearing Dates for Universal Paid Leave Act	Proskauer Rose LLP
10 Dec	New Transit Benefit Requirements for D.C. and New York Employers Effective January 1, 2016	McDermott Will & Emery
4 Dec	November 2015 Tax Credits and Incentives Update	Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
3 Dec	D.C. Council Holds Hearing on New Tax to Fund Unprecedented Family Leave Benefits	McDermott Will & Emery
4 Nov	October 2015 Tax Credits and Incentives Update	Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
4 Nov	Tax Haven List Repealed by D.C. Council	McDermott Will & Emery