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Recent Legal Alerts
Information for Class Members in the Orvis v. Spokane County Lawsuit
The Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Washington has certified a class action lawsuit. The class includes:
All individuals who were incarcerated in Spokane County more...
Washington public entities must meet new electronic record requirements by end of 2010
All local government agencies in Washington need to come into compliance with requirements for preserving electronic records and, if they prefer to have their records archived more...
Washington high court to insurance companies: Defend your insured
The legal climate in the state of Washington has become one of the most unfavorable in the country for the insurance industry. Insurance claims departments more...
Schools must review practices on child abuse interviews of students
School officials tend to defer to law enforcement and social workers who are investigating possible child abuse and wanting to interview students on campus. But more...
Huss v. Spokane County
Huss v. Spokane County, Class Action Lawsuit- All individuals who were booked into the Spokane County Jail from May 5, 2004 to December 20, 2006, more...