On January 19, 2018, the Washington State Legislature passed, and Governor Jay Inslee signed into law, a bill for issues facing rural homeowners stemming from the Washington State Supreme Court decision in Hirst. Since the 2016 Hirst decision, Washington counties had...
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Month: January 2018
Our Newest Partners
Congratulations to Our Newest Partner, Sally F. White Sally F. White, Partner Sally practices intellectual property law, complex commercial litigation, and consumer class actions. Sally assists clients – ranging from individuals and small businesses to multinational...
Recognition For Volunteer Services
Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services (VAS) recently recognized the contributions of many Chelan-Douglas Bar members for their incredible contributions of time and talent in 2017. Together, the attorneys donated over 600 hours in legal aid, to ensure...
Medical Marijuana and The Fate of Rohrabacher-Farr
Last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions repealed the Cole Memo and implemented his own memo to state attorney generals regarding marijuana enforcement and prosecution. If you haven’t already, review last week’s blog post before proceeding. The question I have been...
Lake Chelan Water Rights
Have a water rights application pending within the Lake Chelan Basin? Act fast or you could lose out on a chance to get water. The Department of Ecology (“Ecology”) has initiated a “Coordinated Cost-Reimbursement Program” (the “Program”) to allocate approximately...
The Legacy Continues
On Friday, January 5, 2018, Kristin Ferrera was sworn in as a Chelan County Superior Court Judge, replacing Superior Court Judge Alicia Nakata. Kristin’s appointment continues the legacy of successful JDSA attorneys who have been elevated to judgeships. Judge T.W....
THE REPEAL OF PROTECTION
Attorney General Jefferson Sessions has repealed the Cole Memo, a priority guidance memorandum concerning federal priorities as it pertains to marijuana. While the Cole Memo was not enforceable, and only to be used as guidance, state-licensed marijuana operations may...