March 28, 2023

- WARNing: Updates to the New Jersey Plant Closing Law Coming Soon by: Jonathan A. Wexler and Taylor A. McCann
- Effects of High Inflation and Interest Rates on Real Estate... by: Aali S. Fidai
- Third Parties May be Entitled to Turnover of Property in Proceedings... by: Cecilio I. Porras
- Incentivizing Employees of an LLC with Profits Interests by: Jeffrey M. Heller and Ryan A. Biller
- Unfair Competition – How To Deal With It? Part 3 by: Marcin S. Wnukowski and Justyna Dereszyńska
- De-scheduling vs. Re-scheduling Marijuana: A Dramatic Difference by: Whitt Steineker
- What’s AI Got to Do with Fashion? by: Anthony V. Lupo and Michelle Mancino Marsh
- FSIS Proposes New Rules Regarding U.S. Origin Claims by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
- Florida’s New Tort Reform Package: Placing Responsibility on... by: Donna M. Krusbe
- U.S. Executive Branch Update – March 28, 2023 by: Stacy A. Swanson
- ECHA Updates Recommendations to Improve REACH Registrations by: Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton
- Weeding Out Employees: The Ups and Downs of Drug-Testing... by: Paige T. Bennett and Matthew F. Nieman
- Registered Scheme and CCIV Compliance: Obligation to Give Notice of... by: Matthew J. Watts and Rebecca Mangos
- Another False Claims Act Salvo in DOJ’s “Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative” by: Vipal Patel
- USCIS Completes Initial FY 2024 H-1B Selection Process by: Jared M. Hooven
- Robotic Systems Compel OSHA to Consider Revising Its Lockout/Tagout... by: Courtney M. Malveaux
- Technical Effect Embodied In Technical Teaching by: Christiane Schweizer
- Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 39 (2023) by: Stanley S. Jones, Jr. and Helen L. Sloat
- $35M SEC Settlement Underscores Processes, Procedures Ensuring... by: Richard J. Cino and Susan M. Corcoran
- The Superior Court Has The Authority To Determine The Validity Of... by: Keith Paul Bishop
March 27, 2023

- Weekly Bankruptcy Alert: March 27 by: Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
- Hydrocarbon Tax Policy Trends by: John T. Woodruff and Christopher G. Cottrell
- Negative Option Practices Under Increased Scrutiny in the US by: Malika Levarlet and Jason Mueller
- Breakfast with Bradley Q1 2023 – It’s a Two-for-One BwB: Retirement... by: Anne R. Yuengert and Caleb L. Barron
- Stripped and Outnumbered: Compromising Guarantee Claims in a CVA by: Rebecca Terrace and Rachael Markham
- Fatal Auto Accident Crashes Up Nearly 33% Over Past Decade by: Lawrence J. Buckfire
- BENEFITS AND LEGAL RISKS OF EMBRACING GENERATIVE AI APPLICATIONS by: Lorena Niebla and Jeremy D. Glaser
- 546(e)’s Not-So-Safe Harbor: Second Influential Judge Echoes Concerns... by: Jason G. Cohen and Robert Grattan
- The U.S. Department of Justice Loses Another Labor-related Antitrust... by: Kaitlin E. Rittgers
- What Medical Expenses Qualify as Tax Deductible Under Section 213 Of... by: Isaac S. Baskin
- Weekly IRS Roundup March 20 – March 24, 2023 by: Sarah M. Raben
- Child Labor: 9 Key Strategies to Mitigate Risk of Child Labor in the... by: Jacqueline A. Hayduk
- Who (Actually) is the Boss? The NLRB, Supervisors, and Non-... by: Jennifer B. Rubin
- House Subcommittee Will Hold Hearing on EPA’s FY 2024 Budget Request by: Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton
- FTC Looks to Crack Down on Subscription and Membership Auto-Renewals by: Antitrust and Consumer Protection at Hunton Andrews Kurth
- Can We Be Good Neighbors? EPA Finalizes Plan To Reduce Interstate Air... by: Bruce White
- Michigan Governor Signs Into Law Two Landmark Bills Repealing Right-... by: Ahmad Chehab and Carrick D. Craig
- Second Circuit Affirms $5.6B Settlement of Antitrust Claims in... by: Jonathan Rubin
- USCIS Conducts Lottery Selection Process for H-1B FY2024 Cap by: John F. Quill
- UK High Court Hands Down Decision in Sova Capital by: Prav Reddy and Sonya Van de Graaff
- Hot Topics in Private M&A Transactions in the UK: Macroeconomic... by: Oliver Williams and Edward A. Tran
- Old North State Report – March 27, 2023 by: George M. Teague
- FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Dietary Guidance Statements on Food... by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
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- NLRB General Counsel Releases Guidance in the Wake of McLaren Macomb by: Delaney M. Busch and Evan M. Piercey
- FTC Focuses on Pixel Tracking, and Not Just at Healthcare Companies by: Joseph J. Lazzarotti
- U.S. Executive Branch Update – March 27, 2023 by: Stacy A. Swanson
- Email Layoffs from the Employment Litigator’s Lens by: Paul M. Huston and Danielle M. Bereznay
- Florida’s New Tort Reform Package: The Modernizing of Florida’s Bad... by: Dale S. Dobuler
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- California Bill Banning Foreign-Influenced Business Entity... by: Keith Paul Bishop
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March 26, 2023

- UPDATE: NLRB GC Abruzzo Makes Clear All Non-Disparagement and... by: Michael J. Lebowich and Joshua S. Fox
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- Mississippi Gaming Commission Meeting Report: March 23 by: Thomas B. Shepherd III and Christopher S. Pace
Washington
Washington is located in the Pacific Northwest and is named after George Washington. The state formed from the portion of the Washington Territory which was ceded by Britain in 1846 under the terms of the Oregon Treaty. The state was the 42nd admitted into the Union on November 11, 1889. The state is often referred to as Washington State to differentiate it from the Capital, Washington DC. Nearly 60% of the state’s population resides in Seattle and the local metropolitan area.
The state’s agricultural and farming industries are very strong. Production of apples, hops, pears, raspberries, and cherries, are among the highest in the US. Commercial fishing, manufacturing industries, and tourism, are all major contributors to the state’s economy.
Popular area attractions include Mount Rainier, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Starbucks (home to the first Starbucks in the country), the Columbia River Gorge, Puget Sound, and Olympic National Park, are just a few of the many popular area attractions locals and tourists alike visit annually. Major company headquarters including Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Nintendo of America, Bungie, Telecom (T-mobile), and Expedia, contribute to the workforce and state’s economy greatly. Universities in the state include the University of Washington, Washington State University, Gonzaga, Seattle University, and Highline College, among others.
The governmental structure of the State of Washington is established by the Constitution of the State of Washington. The executive is composed of the Governor, several other statewide elected officials and the Governor's cabinet. The Washington State Legislature consists of the House of Representatives and State Senate. The judiciary is composed of the Washington Supreme Court and lower courts. There is also local government, consisting of counties, municipalities and special districts.
The Washington Supreme Court is the highest court in the State. It can review lower court decisions, and it has original jurisdiction on complaints against state officers; additionally, all cases involving the death penalty are automatically reviewed by the Supreme Court.
The Washington Court of Appeals is an intermediate level appellate court, and it hears appeals from a variety of sources. The court is divided into three divisions, and judges are elected for six-year terms. Cases are heard by a panel of three judges. Washington superior courts have general jurisdiction, grouped by districts by counties. Washington District courts and Municipal courts have limited jurisdiction involving misdemeanors and small actions. The justices who serve on these courts are elected or appointed to serve four year terms.
The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) licenses and regulates attorneys. The Commission on Judicial Conduct investigates complaints against judges and can recommend judges be removed. The commission consists of 11 members—two attorneys slected by the bar association, judges chosen by sitting judges, and six non-attorneys appointed by the Governor.
Policy developments, paid sick leave, labor and employment laws and legislation, and minimum wage laws are among the stories visitors to the National Law Review covers. Visitors can also read about state litigation, pending legislation, topics including Ban the Box legislation, and federal and state agency news. The National Law Review covers the latest news from the state of Washington and the US Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit.