On March 28, 2024, Washington State's Governor, Jay Inslee, signed into law a bill that creates a new state-run retirement program called "Washington Saves."

Leases of real estate will no longer require acknowledgment, witness, or seals, regardless of the term or period of the lease.

One of the most notable privacy law developments from 2023, in what was a landmark year for the field, was the passage of Washington state's My Health My Data..

On April 17, 2023, the Washington State Legislature passed the "My Health My Data Act" (WMHMDA or the Act), which took effect for most companies March 31, 2024.

The first quarter of 2024 has brought multiple updates to the State of Washington's and the City of Seattle's respective paid sick leave laws, addressing..

Effective January 1, 2020, Washington enacted a noncompete statute which, among other things, required employers to satisfy notice obligations and..

The 2024 Washington State Legislature passed Substitute Senate Bill (S.S.B.) 5935 in February 2024, and Governor Jay Inslee signed the bill into law on March 13,..

Two snowmobilers were killed in separate avalanches in Washington state and in Idaho. In Yakima, Washington, riders triggered a slide in Cascade Mountains near..

Fashion retailers and manufacturers need to monitor industry-focused corporate responsibility bills on both sides of the United States.

Jeff Bezos's move to Miami from Seattle has allowed him to sell 24 million shares of Amazon, worth over $4 billion. His relocation saves him $288 million in..

Five people were killed in a shooting at a Washington state home where police said the deceased included the suspected shooter, according to a news report. The..

A federal judge in Florida has refused to delay Donald Trump's classified documents trial, stating that the defence's request was premature. The trial is..

Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate in Washington State will increase to $16.28 per hour for employees sixteen years of age...

With its private right of action and expansive scope – extending far beyond Washington state's borders and applying to a wide swath of health- and..