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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Nov
24
2014
CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) Issues Proposed Rule to Regulate Prepaid Products Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
20
2014
Beleaguered D.C. Taxpayers Achieve Another Success in Ongoing Challenges to the Methodology Used in the District’s Transfer Pricing Audit Program McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
20
2014
The District Of Columbia Enacts New Employee Protections, Requires Reasonable Accommodation for Pregnant Employees Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
14
2014
Does the Secret Service Need a BYOD Policy? Addressing Personal Device Usage in the Workplace Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
5
2014
Amendments To DC Accrued Sick And Safe Leave Act Now Fully Apply To Employers Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
5
2014
Oregon, Alaska and D.C. Legalize Recreational Marijuana Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
29
2014
Energy & Environmental Law Update - October 27, 2014 Mintz
Oct
28
2014
D.C. Prepares a Holiday “Gift” for Employers – the Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act of 2014 Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
27
2014
D.C. Amends Wage Theft Prevention Act to Increase Employer Obligations and Penalties Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
23
2014
Health Care Law Qui Tam Update: Recent Developments & Unsealed False Claims Act Cases-October 23, 2014 Mintz
Oct
20
2014
D.C. City Council Removes Final Obstacle to Enforcement of Sick and Safe Leave Amendments Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
15
2014
Nevada and D.C. Courts Give Priority of Position to HOA Assessment "Superliens" Over First Mortgages Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
11
2014
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Filed Suit Today Seeking to Invalidate the 340B Orphan Drug Exclusion Interpretative Rule Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
9
2014
D.C. Bill Ostensibly Lowers Tax on Capital Gains from Qualified High Technology Company (QHTC) Investments… But How? McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
7
2014
Federal Court of Appeals Holds FDA Lacks Authority to Rescind 510(k) Clearance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
3
2014
Don’t Throw It Away: A Company May Not Have Rights to Confidential Information It Puts in the Garbage, Greenpeace, Inc. v. The Dow Chemical Co. McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
3
2014
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Refines Test for Determining Independent Contractor Status Versus Employee Status Armstrong Teasdale
Oct
2
2014
Caldwell Indicates DOJ Criminal Division Will More Heavily Scrutinize Qui Tam Complaints for Criminal Investigation Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
26
2014
Nearly 10% of Americans Have Gone to Work High [INFOGRAPHIC] Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Sep
25
2014
With Immigration: The Advent of Global Entry Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
23
2014
Oxfam America Takes A Stand, But Does It Have Standing? Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
23
2014
EPA Reinforces Standards to Use "Representative Data" After Sierra Club Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Sep
20
2014
D.C. Judge Rules in Favor of CFTC on Cross-Border Application of Dodd-Frank Rules Katten
Sep
20
2014
Court Rejects FDA’s Interpretation of the Statute’s Device Definition as “Erroneous and Unreasonable” Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
19
2014
Department of Justice Criminal Division Will Increase its Review of False Claims Act Cases for Criminal Prosecution Mintz
Sep
18
2014
Oxfam America Sues The SEC (Again) For Dilatory Rule Making Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
17
2014
D.C. the Latest Jurisdiction to Ban the Box Mintz
Sep
13
2014
District of Columbia Enacts Ban-the-Box Legislation Limiting Employers’ Criminal Background Inquiries on Applicants Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
12
2014
Mega-Patchwork of Paid Sick Leave Laws Here and Growing! Jackson Lewis P.C.
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
Sep
2
2014
Federal Court in District of Columbia Dismisses Whistleblower Claims of Former Fannie Mae Employee Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
27
2014
Washington Redskins Challenge the Constitutionality of Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act Mintz
Aug
26
2014
EEOC to Sign National Memorandum of Understanding with Mexico Aug. 29 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Aug
20
2014
Environmental Impact Analysis Required for Natural Gas Facilities Clarified in D.C. Circuit Decision Denying Residents’ Challenge to Compressor Siting Approval McDermott Will & Emery
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
Aug
13
2014
Is 2015 the Beginning of Mandatory Single Sales Factor Apportionment for D.C. Taxpayers? McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
1
2014
When Will D.C. Sick and Safe Leave Act Amendments Apply? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
31
2014
Energy Technology Connections - July 2014 Mintz
May
22
2014
2015 D.C. Budget Bill Includes Several Significant Business Tax Changes McDermott Will & Emery
May
11
2014
Picking Your Jurisdiction In Divorce Law Cases Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
Mar
24
2014
District of Columbia Strengthens Employee Sick and Safe Leave Protections Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
15
2014
D.C. Expands Paid Sick Leave Law Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
8
2014
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Renews Proposal to Limit Time for Elections Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
Jan
31
2014
Washington D.C. Minimum Wage to Go Up Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
17
2014
Sorry D.C., You’re Not a Municipality Re: Bankruptcy Litigation Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
11
2014
Washington D.C. Living Wage Increased to $13.40, Retroactive to January 2013 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
23
2013
Washington Nationals Suit Highlights Value of Commercial Crime Insurance Gilbert LLP
Nov
15
2013
District of Columbia Court Allows Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fraud Claims To Proceed To Trial Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Aug
30
2013
Department of Justice (DOJ) Intervenes in Qui Tam Action Against Lance Armstrong Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Jul
13
2013
Picking Your Jurisdiction Re: State Laws Dealing with Divorce Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
 

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