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Often misperceived as victimless offences, white-collar crimes can ruin the financial standings of unsuspecting investors and upend the public’s trust in legitimate business operations. Coined by sociologist Edwin Sutherland in 1939, the term refer...

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Jocelyn Granados Mejia, 1L, didn’t think a law school education was for her. Growing up with migrant parents and being undocumented herself, she came to believe the law is used as a weapon against her community. But her interest in the legal field ...

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To open season seven of Discovery, we’re discussing voter suppression through a social science lens with UW Law faculty member Danieli Evans. The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election is just weeks away and concerns around preserving voters’ rights are...

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The University of Washington School of Law welcomed its newest cohorts of J.D. and graduate (LL.M., M.J. and Ph.D.) students on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 as part of the weeklong Orientation activities. The opening day engaged students with a series of ...

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Beginning with the tale of an unsolved mystery, and expanding to the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, UW Professor of Law Mary D. Fan takes us through a look at how crimes are being solved through the use of digital searches. Keyword and geofe...

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Some scholars call our politically fraught and hyper-partisan times “the age of impeachment.” They claim the increased use of impeachment and removal proceedings signals an erosion in institutional norms, perhaps that we’ve even “overwhelmed�...

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In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee to personal liberty does not include the right to abortion and returned the power to regulate abortion to individual states. Justice Samuel Alito said in the Court’s m...

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UW Law is proud to celebrate the Class of 2024 with a traditional, in-person ceremony on Monday, June 3 at 12 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Arena on the UW Seattle campus.

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President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act into law on October 27, 1970. This legislation broke down controlled substances into five levels, known as schedules, with substances such as heroin, LSD and cannabis listed under Schedule ...

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Hundreds of immigrants are dropped off each day by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Iris Avenue Transit Center in San Diego, CA, three miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Most have been detained for days, if not weeks, and are diso...

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The Supreme Court has categorically ruled that the application of neuroscience research to the legal culpability of minors committing crimes, no matter how serious, must be considered in the criminal justice system. In addition to maintaining public ...

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On their first day of fall quarter, incoming 1L students jumpstart their legal education with the first in a series of required courses that lay the groundwork for their next three years of law school. And while each subsequent quarter comes with a n...

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In 1963, Terry and two other men were observed to be walking back and forth peering into a store window by a plain clothes policeman who suspected they may be planning a crime. The officer stopped and frisked the men, finding weapons on two of them. ...

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Should you include your race or ethnicity in your college or graduate school applications? For more than half a century, admissions officers were free to factor in an applicant’s race or ethnicity into their decision as part of affirmative action ...

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Was the Colorado Supreme Court justified in excluding former President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot on the basis of Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment, a trial court’s finding that President Trump engaged in insurre...

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In this episode of “Discovery,” we interview our first return guest, Professor Robert Tsai of the Boston University School of Law. Tsai visited the UW Law Faculty Colloquium to discuss his forthcoming (and fourth) book, Demand the Impossible: One...

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If fishing in international waters is legal, what about mining asteroids and the moon for water ice and precious metals? Turns out in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is lawful, as governed by the Outer Space Treaty and Artemis Accords, and embraced ...

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On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against race-based admissions at college campuses nationwide after hearing companion cases by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) that challenged admissions programs at Harvard and the University of Nort...

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Over the last half century, Congress has passed strong laws relating to environmental protection, covering a range of resources and industries. Despite these bold and comprehensive laws, implementation can be challenging, especially when it comes to ...

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On March 20, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Arizona v. Navajo Nation, a case in which UW Law professor Monte Mills, director of the Native American Law Center, filed an amicus brief with other professors and the Native Amer...

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As part of UW Law’s storytelling around Black History Month, the Discovery podcast interviewed Dr. Kara Swanson, professor of law and affiliate professor of history at Northeastern University in Boston, about the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. This l...

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U.S. Attorney Nicholas Brown is the first black U.S. attorney in Washington state history and the chief law enforcement officer in Western Washington. He chairs the Civil Rights subcommittee for all U.S. attorneys in the country. Brown recently visit...

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Many of the performers and composers in legacy Black music have never been compensated for their cultural production, despite longstanding acceptance of their formative influence on the music industry. Copyright law doctrine includes formalities that...

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In 2020, the police-involved killings of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma and George Floyd in Minneapolis were two cases among many incidents across the nation which led to the recent establishment of the Office of Independent Investigations (OII) earlier this...

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Sexual assault affects many Washingtonians, but justice does not always come to survivors and their families. In many cases these violent felonies and sexually motivated offenses become cold cases. As a participant in the National Sexual Assault K...

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The Seattle Mariners have a three-pronged mission: to win championships, create unforgettable experiences for fans, guests and employees, and to serve their communities. In the first episode of Season Five, we take you out to the proverbial ball game...

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As Winter Quarter begins, a lively buzz fills William H. Gates Hall as students return to classes. We asked Law Dawgs across our academic programs to share highlights from 2023 and what they hope to achieve in 2024. Their answers range from personal ...

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Stepping into a classroom for the first time as a law student can come with a mix of excitement and some anxiety. It can feel like uncharted waters with its combination of unfamiliar legal jargon and complex concepts. The Academic Success Fellows pro...

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From his earliest days at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Robert Dowling, 2L, felt the positive impact of how a military career would shape his future as a leader, and ultimately a practicing attorney. Monica Smith, 2L, also felt the transformative power o...

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Signed into law in 1976, the Magnuson-Stevens Act requires fisheries operating within 200 nautical miles off the U.S. coast to allow federal observers onboard its vessels to collect data for preventing overfishing. In a potentially landmark Supreme C...

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Class action lawsuits are a powerful tool in the American judicial system, enabling a large group of individuals to collectively sue an adverse party in a lawsuit. With origins dating back to the early 19th century in West v. Randall, almost two doze...

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In what legal scholars are calling the biggest antitrust trial since the U.S. government’s 1990s case against Microsoft, the Department of Justice — along with dozens of states — alleges that Google has an unlawful monopoly on the search engine...

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We are thrilled to welcome the newest class of law students to UW Law! J.D., M.J., LL.M. and Ph.D. students arrived for their first day of Orientation as they met new classmates and began preparing for their first day of law school next week.

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Spread across four jurisdictions, former President Donald Trump faces both state and federal indictments ranging from mishandling classified documents to election-related falsehoods. With one court date already set for March 2024, observers are begin...

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In the Supreme Court case 303 Creative, LLC v. Elenis, a graphic designer's religious beliefs clash with anti-discrimination laws. As the Court examines the intersection of free speech and public accommodations, the outcome has the potential for cons...

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On November 4, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law a new congressional map with redrawn boundaries for the state’s seven districts. The map included just one majority-Black district, just as it has since 1992, even though Black citizens...

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Congress enacted the Indian Child Welfare Act in 1978 to prevent the state-enforced removal of Native American children from their communities. At the time, studies showed 25 – 35% of Native children were taken from their communities and placed wit...

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Once considered routine congressional practice, the passage of new debt ceiling bills in recent years has turned into politicized showdowns between the nation’s two prominent parties. In January 2023, the previous debt ceiling — a cap imposed by ...

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UW Law is proud to celebrate the Class of 2023 with a traditional, in-person ceremony on Monday, June 5 at 12 p.m. at Alaska Airlines Arena on the UW Seattle campus.

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As spring quarter wraps up and UW Law’s graduating students near the end of their legal coursework, we asked students about their most memorable experiences at UW Law as well as the goals they hope to achieve after Commencement and beyond.

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With more than 2 billion streams on Spotify alone, Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” is one of his most recognizable pieces of work. Composed in collaboration with singer and songwriter Amy Wadge, the song won two Grammy Awards for Song of the Y...

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Mifepristone provides an effective form of abortion for women throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide. In April, a Texas judge issued an order withdrawing the FDA’s 2000 approval of the drug after a group of doctors brought ...

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Medicolegal Day, a joint program combining UW Emergency Medicine residents and UW Law students, aims to prepare both cohorts for the realities of medical malpractice lawsuits. The day includes presentations on the basics of medical malpractice and le...

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Many individuals in rural Alaskan villages face barriers to accessing professional tax services, making it difficult for them to submit their annual returns or resolve certain tax issues. To address this, the University of Washington School of Law Ta...

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Since Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Ukraine claims Russia has forcefully deported thousands of Ukrainian children into Russia. The International Criminal Court (ICC), a global tribunal with 123 member states, classi...

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On January 6, 2023, Seattle Public Schools filed a lawsuit against the companies operating TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, SnapChat and YouTube. The district asserts that the companies should be responsible for their contributions to the mental health c...

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On October 3, 2022, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency where property owners were petitioning for the right to build a home on their property without securing a federal permit. At its core, the case c...

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After passing both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support, President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on December 13, 2022. Proponents of marriage equality celebrated its passage as it provides protections for same-sex and...

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As a data analyst at Google, McVeety understands the importance of emerging technology, but he grew concerned it was also causing unintended harms to groups of people. McVeety took Critical Race Theory at UW Law as a non-matriculating student to s...

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Erick Quezada (Taxation LL.M.) was intrigued by tax, not for a love of numbers, but for a number of other things; the thrill of solving puzzles, being able to lay out sound legal arguments and helping people in need counted among the top. Now, as a m...

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Before the passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act in 1978, Indian families faced the possibility of children being unnecessarily removed from their homes, and often their communities altogether. To address this, ICWA set up a series of legal standar...

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With autumn quarter past its midpoint and finals just over a month away, we gathered a collection of responses to what has piqued students’ interest so far this academic year. Music: Happy Commercial by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music p...

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Upon becoming a lawyer in 2006, Maili Barber began her legal career working for—and on behalf of—several Western Washington municipalities. Eventually, her interests evolved over time. While she found a career in the courtroom representing cities...

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A family member's cancer diagnosis upended Andrew Bryant’s understanding of what gave him, and his career, meaning. This new outlook ultimately motivated him to pursue an LL.M. degree in health care law at UW Law. Learn more about Andrew's journe...

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Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu presided over the annual Swearing-in Ceremony for UW Law's Clinical Law Program at William H. Gates Hall on Friday, October 14, 2022.

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UW Law recently welcomed Tamara F. Lawson, the newly appointed Toni Rembe Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Washington. Distinguished speakers included: Blaine Tamaki, ’82 , UW Regent Mark Richards, UW Provost and Executive Vice ...

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After a year in Miami, Florida at St. Thomas University College of Law, Annalyse Harris, 2L, decided to switch things up. She applied to transfer to the University of Washington School of Law and received her admittance letter soon afterward. Watch...

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William H. Gates Hall rings this week with the lively sounds of our newest members of the pack! Incoming Law Dawgs — J.D., LL.M. and M.J. students — have arrived for UW Law Orientation one week before classes begin on Monday, Sept. 26. We are thr...

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Niyura Jasso (LL.M. '22), who graduates Fall 2022, was determined to study law after witnessing systematic injustices in her home country of Mexico. She enrolled in the University of Washington School of Law’s Sustainable International Development ...

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The pandemic produced two therapeutic updates for UW Law. The school became one of the first law schools in the U.S. to provide mental health counseling to students with an in-house therapist on staff. Legal writing professors also integrated therap...

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In spring 2019, Allison Bolgiano was a newly admitted student to UW Law’s J.D. program. She shared her hopes and plans for law school. Now, we reconnect with Allison as a new graduate who is reflecting on her law school career. Her aspirations for ...

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In spring 2019, Christine McFadden was a newly admitted student to UW Law’s J.D. program. She shared her hopes and plans for law school. Now, we reconnect with Christine as a new graduate who is reflecting on her law school career. Thanks to her le...

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In spring 2019, Moses Merakov was a newly admitted student to UW Law’s J.D. program. He shared his hopes and plans for law school. Now, we reconnect with Moses as a new graduate who is reflecting on his law school career and how his experiences hav...

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In spring 2019, Ali Johnson was a newly admitted student to UW Law’s J.D. program. She shared her hopes and plans for law school. Now, we reconnect with Ali as a new graduate who is reflecting on her law school career and how it has led to a deeper...

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UW Law is proud to celebrate the Class of 2022 with a traditional, in-person ceremony on Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m. on the UW Quad, in the heart of the UW Seattle campus.

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On the first day of spring quarter, we took to the hallways of William H. Gates Hall to find out what Law Dawgs are looking forward to and what has inspired them while at UW Law. Music: bensound.com

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Unprecedented economic measures called sanctions have been adopted by the United States, the 27-state bloc of the European Union and their international partners to penalize Russia, the 11th largest economy in the world. These tough, stringent sanc...

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Selena Ng, UW Law class of 2021, is among numerous practicing lawyers in the Seattle legal market who are alumni of the UW Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. As a student, Selena pursued the hands-on, real-world experience offered by the Clinic in supportin...

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As attorneys prepare for trial, taking depositions is one of the most common methods of discovery. An out-of-court statement given under oath by any person involved in the case enables parties to know in advance what a witness will say at a trial.  ...

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Inventors often wish to protect their intellectual property through obtaining patents. In general, patents have a positive effect on society because they promote innovation and help develop new products.      A patent is the right to exclude other...

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The UW Law community shares its gratitude and reflects on Stan Barer's life and legacy.

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From supporting one another to celebrating successes, we worked together for a world of good. Whether promoting the rule of law, advancing access to justice, advocating for social equity or weighing in on the most pressing current events and societ...

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TV shows and movies present a glimpse into the workings of courtroom trials. Many potential jurors, however, aren't sure what awaits them when they receive a jury summons in the mail. Bill Bailey, a professor from practice at UW Law with experience ...

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After a year and half teaching and working remotely, staff and faculty at UW Law reflect on their return back to in-person instruction and what they hope to see this upcoming academic year.

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A new payroll tax to fund long-term care in Washington state is set to begin once the new year rolls over to 2022. Its goal — to provide long-term care coverage for every person who receives a regular paycheck in Washington — has prompted a lo...

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How the courts will divide a couple’s marital assets during a divorce depends largely on whether the couple lives in a community property or equitable distribution state. Most states are equitable distribution states, which means the court consider...

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Washington’s new capital gains tax goes into effect on Jan 1, 2022. This new tax brings up a number of questions, including: What capital assets are included and excluded? Does it apply to everyone with capital gains? Will this law pave the way for...

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The University of Washington School of Law celebrates the amazing graduates of the Class of 2021, a class like no other, at this year's Commencement exercises.

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Non-fungible tokens — aka NFTs — are the hottest crypto assets on the blockchain these days, and entrepreneurs, artists and corporations are cashing in big. NFTs run the gamut of digital assets, with consumers purchasing tokens for artwork, spor...

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Laya Madhavan, B.A. LL.B. ’17, had wanted to be a lawyer since she was nine years old. Years later, she was a part of a historic case that demonstrated the full power of the law. Madhavan, who has been practicing law in since 2018, played a key ro...

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UW Law student Bill Schrader 2L spent this past summer in the Law Offices of the Public Defender, 12th Judicial District, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He joined a team of passionate, dedicated attorneys, and he was immersed in an environment powered by...

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Each spring, every state but two "spring forward" from the dark winter into the brighter days of daylight saving time. The switch has been in place since World War I, when European countries figured out they could save oil and energy by delaying the...

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Over the course of his distinguished career as a Microsoft executive, Michael Angiulo 3L has presided over some of the biggest innovations in the history of personal computing. From his earliest days as an intern to leading the development of many o...

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On its face, the U.S. Constitution's 20th Amendment is a largely procedural piece of legislation dealing with timelines and processes around transition of power and line of succession for newly elected officials. But in an election year unlike any o...

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COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans are in effect throughout the country, and states are seeing varying degrees of success in efforts to make it as widely available as possible. As vaccination rates continue to rise heading deeper into 2021, communi...

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Law school has never been more challenging as the UW Law community weathers these unprecedented times. With final exams approaching, students are managing studies alongside immeasurable responsibilities that extend far beyond the virtual classroom, ...

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On Nov. 10, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the first case challenging a key component of the Affordable Care Act since the confirmation of its newest justice, Amy Coney Barrett. California v. Texas centers on the constitutionality of the ACA's i...

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Recalls are as old as America itself, and they have gotten no less messy over the centuries. Washington state has particularly stringent guidelines for when an elected official can and cannot be removed from office. In light of the recent petition t...

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The 2020 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most contentious in the nation's history, and there's a strong possibility Americans won't know the results on election night. In the event of a disputed election, a sitting presiden...

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COVID-19 has upended nearly every aspect of everyday life around the globe, and businesses have been hit especially hit hard. Many companies, organizations and start-ups are falling through on loans or failing to meet other contractual obligations, ...

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UW Law staff make up a community of passionate professionals dedicated to supporting students along every step of their law school journeys. From essential behind-the-scenes roles to those who will play a part in students' lives well beyond law scho...

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Every lawyer has a first day of law school, and for most of this year's incoming students, that day is finally here. While students and faculty prepare kick off the 2020-21 academic year, the UW Law community is thrilled to join the J.D. and graduat...

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June Medical Services, LLC v. Russo is a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that had immediate impacts on the national medical community. In a close 5-4 decision, the court reversed a lower court ruling that required doctors who perform abortions to ha...

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On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. This landmark case marks a major victory for the country's LGBTQ+ ...

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As COVID-19 swept into Washington state in early 2020, the UW School of Law faced an uncertain road ahead amid evolving health guidelines and statewide pandemic-response efforts. When the University of Washington announced it was moving to remote in...

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Tax season can be intimidating for many Americans, which is why it helps to get a head start and dial in the details well before the final deadline. Securing a solid tax preparer is one of the biggest keys to make that happen, says Scott Schumacher,...

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Join us as we highlight several spaces, classrooms and works of art that help show why William H. Gates Hall is one of the premiere settings for a legal education. For a more detailed exploration of Gates Hall, download the self-guided tour that of...

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Welcome to spring quarter, Law Dawgs! Though it's a little different this time as UW Law moves to remote operations, members of the UW Law community remain connected and here to support one another. Throughout the quarter, find key resources, addit...

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UW Law alumni explain how the LL.M. Bar Prep Program equipped them with the tools they needed to pass the Washington State Bar exam.

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For new law students, the first quarter is a time of profound change that sets the pace for the next three years. In fall 2019, after months of anticipation, the members of the Class of 2022 officially kicked off their careers at UW Law — with All...

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As we ring in the Roaring '20s, join UW Law in celebrating our students' many accomplishments and proudest moments from the past year. Watch students share their proudest moments and highlights from 2019, and hear what they are looking forward to in ...

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Lawyering is a family affair for Ali Johnson. Yet despite deep roots in the Seattle community, Ali ultimately forged her own path — one that took her to Southern California, Washington, D.C., and back home to realize her biggest dream. As an inter...

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Suellen Camargos and Ijeoma Unachukwu were leading parallel lives long before they met at UW Law. Both had successful careers as attorneys in their home countries of Brazil and Nigeria, respectively. Both watched their countries grow as technology ...

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Ever since she learned about the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established Japanese-American internment during World War II, Christine McFadden knew she wanted to get involved in the legal field. The granddaughter of one of the 120,000 Ja...

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In the week leading up to the start of classes, incoming UW Law students spent a packed four days learning from faculty and staff about what to expect as law students. Orientation, held at William H. Gates Hall Sept. 16-19, 2019, served as a jumping...

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