NOAA North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Rule Comment

NOAA is accepting public comments on its proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Rule. The comment period is open for individuals and organizations to submit feedback on the proposed regulations aimed at protecting the endangered whale species.

Comment on Proposed Pacific Whiting Harvest Specifications

NOAA is accepting public comments on proposed harvest specifications for Pacific Whiting for the 2025-2026 fishing season. The comment period is open for individuals and organizations to submit feedback on the proposed rule.

NOAA Proposed Rule: Marine Mammals

NOAA has issued a proposed rule regarding marine mammals and is seeking public comment. The agency is providing a platform for individuals and organizations to submit their feedback on the proposed regulations.

FCSC Rule for Guam WWII Loyalty Act Claims

The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission (FCSC) issued an interim final rule establishing procedures for adjudicating claims under the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act. The rule defines key terms and addresses attorney's fees, with a comment period closing June 2, 2017.

Washington Supreme Court Opinion on Recall of Emily Clouse

The Washington Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's decision to dismiss a recall petition against Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse. The petition alleged recallable offenses related to hiring an individual with whom she had a personal relationship and accepting money and gifts. The court found the charges were not factually or legally sufficient.

In re Recall of Lauser - Washington Supreme Court Opinion

The Washington Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision to approve a recall petition against Stevenson City Councilmember Lucy Lauser. The court found the recall charge for alleged indecent exposure to be neither factually nor legally sufficient, reversing the certification for ballot synopsis.

Anderson v. Grant County - Washington Supreme Court Opinion

The Washington Supreme Court issued an opinion in Anderson v. Grant County, reversing the Court of Appeals. The court held that statutory defenses under the 1986 tort reform act may be raised by a county jail in a wrongful death suit related to an inmate's death from ingested drugs. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Monro - Attorney Discipline

The Washington Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the disciplinary proceeding against attorney Stephen Kenneth Monro. The court imposed the recommended sanction of disbarment for multiple instances of serious misconduct, including converting client funds and making false statements.

Beard v. Everett Clinic, PLLC - Medical Malpractice Jury Instruction

The Washington Supreme Court issued an opinion in Beard v. Everett Clinic, PLLC, addressing a trial court's decision to provide a specific jury instruction in a medical malpractice case. The court held that sufficient evidence justified the 'exercise of judgment' jury instruction.

Marriage case of Justin Smith and Melanie Smith

The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a commissioner's ruling in a marriage dissolution case. The court upheld sanctions, including a $1,000 civil penalty, against Justin Smith for filing a contempt motion without a reasonable basis and for resisting a motion to compel passport documentation for their child.