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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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 18, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 17, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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States and Municipalities Respond to the COVID-19 Second Wave Surge by Tightening Restrictions Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
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Beltway Buzz, December 11, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 8, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 5-7, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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Beltway Buzz, December 4, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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DC Council Enacts Tax Fraud Whistleblower Qui Tam Law Zuckerman Law
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DC Council Expands False Claims Act to Tax Claims McDermott Will & Emery
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – November 23, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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Alleged Price Gouging in the District of Columbia? Attorney General Racine Sets Sights on Local Business Proskauer Rose LLP
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Advancing Primary Care in Washington, DC, in 2021 McDermott Will & Emery
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False Claims Act Tax Expansion Bill Advanced by DC Council McDermott Will & Emery
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Slowdown in the DMV: District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia Tighten Business Restrictions as COVID-19 Cases Climb Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
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Price Gouging Weekly Round Up - November 16, 2020 Proskauer Rose LLP
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Beltway Buzz, November 13, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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D.C. Council’s ‘Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2019’—Not Dead Yet? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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Election 2020: State of Play and What It Means for 2021 K&L Gates
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – November 3-9, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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DC Paid Voting Leave Law Funded in Time for Election Day Proskauer Rose LLP
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Don’t Be Spooked: D.C. COVID-19 Leave Law Is in Effect and Will Be Enforced Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
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Time to Vote: Employee and Employer Voting Leave Rights and Obligations for the 2020 Elections Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – October 6-12, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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DHS Announces Relaxing Travel Restrictions to U.S. Jackson Lewis P.C.
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DCFMLA COVID-19 Leave Extended through October 9, 2020 Proskauer Rose LLP
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Beltway Buzz, September 18, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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Missouri Court Rules in Favor of Business Owners in COVID-19 Coverage Lawsuit Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – August 26, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – August 24, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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D.C. Judge Rules COVID-19 Closure Orders Do Not Constitute “Direct Physical Loss” Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
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DC Court Rules COVID-19 Closure Orders Are Not “Physical Loss” Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – August 10, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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Beltway Buzz, August 7, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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D.C. Decision Finding No “Direct Physical Loss” for COVID-19 Closures Is Not Without Severe Limitations Hunton Andrews Kurth
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 30, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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D.C. Requires Employers To Provide Paid and Unpaid COVID-19 Leave Proskauer Rose LLP
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 27, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 24, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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Beltway Buzz, July 24, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 22, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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Pedal to the Metal: 15 States and D.C. Seek to Achieve 100% Zero Emission Vehicle Sales for New Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicles by 2050 Beveridge & Diamond PC
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COVID-19: US State Policy Report – July 16, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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DC Circuit Upends Long-Standing FERC Practice on Tolling Orders Hunton Andrews Kurth
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Beltway Buzz, July 2, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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COVID-19: "Where I Spent My Summer Vacation" – This Year’s Summer Reading for Employers Pierce Atwood LLP
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Benefits are Available Under D.C.’s Paid Family Leave Law Starting July 1 Jackson Lewis P.C.
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D.C.’s Highly Anticipated Paid Family Leave Program To Launch On Wednesday Jackson Lewis P.C.
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DC’s Paid Family Leave Benefits Available July 1, 2020: What Employers Need to Know Proskauer Rose LLP
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Preparing for the July 2020 DC Paid Family Leave Rollout Vedder Price
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Federal District Court Upholds Hospital Price Transparency Rule; Implementation And Compliance Questions Remain McDermott Will & Emery
 

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