General Government
Annexation - Interlocal Agreements, Fiscal Models and Annexation, by Ted Gathe, City Attorney of Vancouver. Information Bulletin No. 529 (2007), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 3-5, 2007, pp. 8-1--8-15.
Annexation - Annexations Under the Growth Management Act: Barriers and Potential Solutions, by Michael D. Katterman, Associate Principal, AHBL, Inc. Information Bulletin No. 521 (2005) Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 27-29, 2005, pp. 4-1 - 4-12.
Annexation - Nuts and Bolts of the Election and Other Remaining Annexation Methods, by Charles D. Zimmerman, Ogden Murphy Wallce. Information Bulletin No. 514 (2002), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 2-4, 2002, pp. 5A-1 - 5A-33.
Annexation - Land Use Law Update: The Death of Petition Method Annexations and Other Unpleasant Developments, by Phil Olbrechts, Ogden Murphy Wallace. Information Bulletin No. 512 (2002), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 24-26, 2002, pp. 10-1 - 10-12.
Annexation - The Effect of Annexation on Vested Rights, by James E. Haney, Ogden Murphy & Wallace. Information Bulletin No. 465 (1990), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 25-27, 1989, pp. 85-91.
Annexation - Annexation Basics and Procedures, by William C. Cameron, City Attorney of Kennewick. Information Bulletin No. 462 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 15-16, 1989, pp. 175-178.
Appearance of Fairness - Clash of Free Speech v. Appearance Doctrine at Council Meetings, by Brent F. Dille, Owens Davies, P.S. Information Bulletin No. 524 (2006) Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 3-5, 2006, pp. 8-1 - 8-8.
Attorney General - Matters of Current Interest -- Update on Article VIII, Section 7 -- Municipal Bread and Circuses, by James K. Pharris, Senior Asst. Attorney General, State of Washington. Information Bulletin No. 446 (1988), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 18-19, 1987, pp. 65-68.
Auditor - Matters of Current Interest -- The State Auditor's Role in City Government, by James K. Pharris, Senior Asst. Attorney General, State of Washington. Information Bulletin No. 442 (1986), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 26-27, 1986, pp. 137-142.
City Officials - Nuts and Bolts of Executive/Council Authority in First Class Cities, Mayor-Council Cities and Council-Manager Cities, by James Haney, Ogden Murphy Wallace; Roger Lubovich, City Attorney of Bremerton; Heidi Wachter, City Attorney of Lakewood. Information Bulletin No. 531 (2008), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 15-17, 2008.
City Officials - Basics of Local Government for Newly Elected City Officials -- Instruction by City Attorney, by Ralph I. Thomas, City Attorney, City of Kirkland. Information Bulletin No. 467 (1990), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 14-15, 1990, pp. 146-192.
City Officials - The Authority of the Legislative Body to Regulate Administration of City Business, by Susan Rae Sampson, Sampson Wilson & Combs, Inc., P.S. Information Bulletin No. 467 (1990), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 14-15, 1990, pp. 193-201.
City Officials - Terminating City Managers in Code Cities Statutory and Practical Considerations, by Scott M. Missall, The Du Bey Law Firm, City Attorney of Mill Creek. Information Bulletin No. 465 (1990), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 25-27, 1989, pp. 34-39.
Classification - Should Third Class Cities and Fourth Class Towns Become Code Cities Pursuant to RCW 35A, by Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney of Sunnyside. Information Bulletin No. 469 (1991), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 24-26, 1990, pp. 60-64.
Conflict of Interest - To Screen Ethically or to Shop for Outside Counsel: Circumventing Conflicts of Interest, Dodging Disqualification and Abiding by the Duty of Loyalty, by Suzanne Skinner, Seattle Law Department. Information Bulletin No. 526 (2006), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 4-6, 2006.
Conflict of Interest - Conflicts of Interest -- Regulation in Municipal Government, by Maureen Hart, Senior Asst. Attorney General, State of Washington. Information Bulletin No. 465 (1990), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 25-27, 1989, pp. 72-78.
Conflict of Interest - The Municipal Attorney -- Multiple Clients in City Government with Conflicting Interests, by Rod P. Kaseguma, Attorney, Roberts & Shefelman. WSAMA Proceedings, June 20-21, 1985. Information Bulletin No. 435, Legal Notes (1985), pp. 40-47.
Conflict of Interest - Conflict of Interest and Incompatible Offices, by Gary McLean, City Attorney of Des Moines. Information Bulletin No. 512 (2002), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 24-26, 2002, pp. 1-1 - 1-26.
Executive Sessions - How to Conduct a Proper Executive Session, by John E. Vanek, City Attorney of Yakima. Information Bulletin No. 479 (1992), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 14-16, 1992, pp. 11-1 11-4.
Open Public Meetings - Whose Meetings Are These Anyway? The Public Mike, the First Amendment and the Conduct of the Council's Business. Information Bulletin No. 524 (2006) Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 3-5, 2006, pp. 9-1 - 9-4.
Open Public Meetings - Clash of Free Speech v. Appearance Doctrine at Council Meetings, by Brent F. Dille, Owens Davies, P.S. Information Bulletin No. 524 (2006) Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 3-5, 2006, pp. 8-1 - 8-8.
Open Public Meetings - Open Public Meetings Act: A Primer, by Ted Inkley, Seattle Law Department. Information Bulletin No. 520 (2004) Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 6-8, 2004, pp. 9a-1 - 9a-20.
Open Public Meetings - Open Meeting Act Update: Advisory Boards, Executive Sessions, E-Mail, by Cynthia McMullen, McMullen Law Office. Information Bulletin No. 514 (2002), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 2-4, 2002, pp. 1-1 - 1-10.
Open Public Meetings - Open Public Meetings: Current Issues and Developments, by Nyle G. Barnes, Attorney, Riddell, Williams, Bullitt, & Walkinshaw. Information Bulletin No. 458 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 26-28, 1988, pp. 26-33.
Open Public Meetings - Public Records and Open Meetings Potpourri : Case Updates and Practice Tips, by Gary E. Keese, Asst. City Attorney, City of Seattle. Information Bulletin No. 494 (1996), Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 8-10, 1996, pp. 2-1 - 2-8.
Open Public Meetings - Status of the Attorney-Client Privilege Under the Open Public Meetings Act, by Robert F. Hauth, Owens Davies Mackie and Gary Keese, Seattle Law Department. Information Bulletin No. 486 (1994), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 27-29, 1994, pp. 15-1 - 15-9.
Ordinance Procedures - Defending Ordinances from Constitutional Challenge: a Practical Guide, by Hugh Spitzer, Foster Pepper & Shefelman PLLC. Information Bulletin No. 500 (1998), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 29- May 1, 1998, pp. 14-1 - 14-12.
Ordinance Procedures - Drafting Ordinances - "Nuts and Bolts - Strange and Wonderful Ordinances," by Michael D. Howe, Callaway, Howe & DeTro P.L.L.C. Information Bulletin No.496 (1996), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 2-4, 1996, pp. 15-1 - 15-7.
Ordinance Procedures - Emergency Ordinances--How to Keep Inside the Law, by John Vanek, City Attorney of Yakima, and Henry Hamilton, III (Applicant for Rule 9 Intern). Information Bulletin No. 473 (1992), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 20-21, 1991, pp. 184-190.
Ordinance Procedures - Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions: When to Use Which -- How to Adopt Personnel Policies, by James K. Pharris, Senior Asst. Attorney General and Robert J. Fallis, Asst. Attorney General, State of Washington. WSAMA Proceedings, November 8-9, 1985. Information Bulletin No. 437, Legal Notes (1986), pp. 155-168.
Ordinance Procedures - Preparation of Ordinances and Resolutions by Municipal Attorneys, by Ronald C. Dickinson, City Attorney of Mercer Island. Information Bulletin No. 458 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 26-28, 1988, pp. 141-146.
Ordinance Procedures - Publication of Ordinances, by Patrick L. Brock, City Attorney of Kelso. Information Bulletin No. 458 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 26-28, 1988, pp. 137-140.
Public Development Corporations - Public/Private Partnerships, by Gerry Johnson, Preston Gates & Ellis. Information Bulletin No. 526 (2006), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 4-6, 2006.
Public Development Corporations - Efficient and Effective Uses of Public Corporations/PDA's, by B. Gerald Johnson, Attorney, Preston Thorgrimson Shidler Gates & Ellis. Information Bulletin No. 473 (1992), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 20-21, 1991, pp. 191-197.
Public Development Corporations - Public Development Authorities in Seattle, by Donald H. Stout, General Counsel, City of Seattle Law Department. Information Bulletin No. 473 (1992), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 20-21, 1991, pp. 198-214.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Records Forum, By Ramsey Ramerman, Foster Pepper; Victoria Lincoln, Lobbyist for Association of Washington Cities. Information Bulletin No. 531 (2008), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 15-17, 2008.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Records Act: Spring 2008 Update (Appendix A), By Ramsey Ramerman, Foster Pepper PLLC. Information Bulletin No. 530 (2008), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 30 - May 2, 2008.
Public Records Disclosure - Washington's Public Records Act in the Digital Age, By Matthew J. Segal, K & L Preston Gates Ellis. Information Bulletin No. 530 (2008), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 30 - May 2, 2008.
Public Records Disclosure - New Model Rules on Electronic Records, by Tim Ford, Ofice of the Attorney General. Information Bulletin No. 529 (2007), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 3-5, 2007, pp. 1-1 +
Public Records Disclosure - Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Electronic Data Retention OR What Is Meta Data, and Why Should I Care? by Shannon M. Ragonesi, Keating, Bucklin & McCormack. Information Bulletin No. 529 (2007), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 3-5, 2007, pp. 1B-1 - 1B-9
Public Records Disclosure - Criminal Records Privacy Act, by Craig Adams, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Pierce County. Information Bulletin No. 526 (2006), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 4-6, 2006.
Public Records Disclosure - Chapter 44-14 WAC, Public Records Act - Model Rules. Information Bulletin No. 524 (2006), Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 3-5, 2006, pp. 4-1 - 4-20.
Public Records Disclosure - The Public Disclosure Act (RCW 42.17) - An Overview of the Law and Field Guide to Spotting Nettlesome Issues, by Ted Inkley, Seattle Law Departmentt. Information Bulletin No. 524 (2006) Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 3-5, 2006, pp. 5-1 - 5-23
Public Records Disclosure - The Public Disclosure Act (RCW 42.17) - An Overview of the Law and Field Guide to Spotting Nettlesome Issues, by Ted Inkley, Seattle Law Departmentt. Information Bulletin No. 523 (2005) Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 12-14, 2005, pp. 13-1 - 13-23
Public Records Disclosure - Medical Privacy Laws and Their Impact on Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel, by David Stevens, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane County Drug Unit. Information Bulletin No. 521 (2005) Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 27-29, 2005, pp. 15-1 - 15-20+
Public Records Disclosure - The Public Disclosure Act: An Overview and Update, by Shelley Kerslake, Kenyon Disend. Information Bulletin No. 520 (2004) Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 6-8, 2004, pp.9b-1 - 9b-12.
Public Disclosure - Public Disclosure and the Pending Criminal Case, by Joe Svoboda, City Prosecutor of Lacey. Information Bulletin No. 518 (2004), Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 12-14, 2004, pp. 18-1 - 18-10.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Disclosure Commission Update, Including Use of Public Facilities and Labor Union Contributions to Campaigns, by Mike Connelly, City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 517 (2003), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 1-3, 2003 pp. 6-1 - 6-9.
Public Records Disclosure - Recent Legal Issues in the City of Seattle: Growth Management, Public Disclosure and Pipeline Regulation, by Tom Carr, Seattle City Attorney. Information Bulletin No. 517 (2003), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 1-3, 2003 pp. 17-1 - 17-6.
Public Records Disclosure - Defensive Driving Through the Intersection of the Public Disclosure Act and the Criminal Records Privacy Act, by Heidi Ann Horst, City Attorney of Lakewood. Information Bulletin No. 512 (2002), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 24-26, 2002, pp. 5-1 - 5-8.
Public Records Disclosure - Update on the Public Records Act: Recent Cases and Amendments with Attention to Email, by Bob Beaumier, Assistant City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 515 (2003), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 30-May 2, 2003, pp. 19b-1 - 19b5-15.
Public Records Disclosure - Does the Public Disclosure Act Exempt Attorney-Client Communications Where No "Controversy" is Present? by Roger Wynne, Asst. City Attorney, Seattle City Attorney's Office. Information Bulletin No. 512 (2002), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 24-26, 2002, pp. 17-1 - 17-6.
Public Records Disclosure - Expunging, Vacating and Sealing Misdemeanor Records, by Pamela Loginsky, Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Information Bulletin No. 510 (2001), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 3-5, 2001, pp. 14-1 - 14-10.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Disclosure in an Internet World, by Londi Lindell, City Attorney of Mercer Island. Information Bulletin No. 510 (2001), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 3-5, 2001, pp. 1-1 - 1-15.
Public Records Disclosure - Government Contractors and the Washington Public Disclosure Act: When Private Documents Become Public Records, by Michael R. Kenyon and Stepehn R. King, Kenyon Dornay Marshall. Information Bulletin No. 509 (2001) Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 2-4, 2001, pp. 8a-1 - 8a-8.
Public Records Disclosure - Electronic Records, Privacy and the Public Records Law, by Ted Inkley and Steve Gross, Seattle Law Department. Information Bulletin No. 508 (2000), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 4-6, 2000, p. 2-1 - 2-28.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Records Disclosure in the New Millennium, by Chip Holcomb, Asst. City Attorney for Olympia, and Greg Rubstello, Bothell City Attorney. Information Bulletin No. 505, Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 6-8, 1999, pp. 19b-1 - 19b-24.
Public Records Disclosure - Deleting Criminal History Record Information in Washington AKA Expungements, by Cheryl F. Carlson, Asst. City Attorney, City of Tacoma. Information Bulletin No. 503 (1999), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 28-30, 1999, pp. 8c-1 - 8c-15.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Disclosure Jeopardy: Round II, by Gary Keese and Trish Nellermoe, Seattle Law Department. Information Bulletin No. 502, Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 7-9, 1998, pp. 6-1 - 6-23.
Public Records Disclosure - Disclosure of Public Records : the Ten Commandments of Records Creation, by Gary Keese and Trish Nellermoe, Seattle Law Department. Information Bulletin No. 500 (1998), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 29-May 1, 1998, pp. 3-1 - 3-12.
Public Records Disclosure - Municipal Policies on Internet Usage and E-Mail Document Retention, by Isabel R. Safora, Senior Port Council, City of Seattle. Information Bulletin No. 497 (1997), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 23-25, 1997, pp. 16-1 - 16-19.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Records and Open Meetings Potpourri : Case Updates and Practice Tips, by Gary E. Keese, Asst. City Attorney, City of Seattle. Information Bulletin No. 494 (1996), Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 8-10, 1996, pp. 2-1 - 2-8.
Public Records Disclosure - Second Update on Public Disclosure: Public Bidding Documents, E-Mail, GIS Data, Public Employment Records, by Kyle J. Crews, Asst. City Attorney, City of Tacoma. Information Bulletin No. 491 (1995), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 11-13, 1995, pp 12-1 - 12-13.
Public Records Disclosure - Is It Promotion or Information? Avoiding Problems with the Public Disclosure Commission, by Zanetta L. Fontes, Asst. City Attorney, City of Renton. Information Bulletin No. 491 (1995), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 11-13, 1995, pp. 6-1 - 6-D-1.
Public Records Disclosure - Update on Public Disclosure After PAWS, GIS Data, Litigation Disclosure; Trade Secrets Act, by Laurie Flinn Connelly, Asst. City Attorney, City of Spokane Information Bulletin No. 489 (1995), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 26-28, 1995, pp. 10-1 - 10-8.
Public Records Disclosure - “To Disclose or Not to Disclose...?” : Rules Applicable to Release of Police Department Records, by Leo E. Poort and Carol Newell Pidduck, Seattle Police Department Legal Advisors. Information Bulletin No. 488 (1994), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 5-7, 1994, pp. 12-1 - 12-17.
Public Records Disclosure - The Status of Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product in Municipal Law Practice and Relationship to Public Records Act, by Laurie Flinn Connelly, Asst. City Attorney, City of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 486 (1994), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 27-29, 1994, pp. 14-1 - 14-7.
Public Records Disclosure - Disclosure of Electronic Public Records Under the Public Disclosure, by Carol A. Morris, Ogden Murphy Wallace. Information Bulletin No. 484 (1993), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 27-29, 1993, pp. 9-1 - 9-12.
Public Records Disclosure - Overview of Public Records, by Chip Holcomb, Senior Counsel, Asst. Attorney General. Information Bulletin No. 481 (1993), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 24-25, 1993, pp. 6-1 -6-24.
Public Records Disclosure - Disclosure of Health Care Information under the Health Care Information Act, by Patrice Cole, Asst. City Attorney of Bellevue. Information Bulletin No. 479 (1992), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 14-16, 1992, pp. 3-11 -3-26.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Records and the Public Disclosure Act - RCW 42.17, by Frank J. Chmelik, Attorney, Port of Bellingham. Information Bulletin No. 479 (1992), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 14-16, 1992, pp. 7-1 - 7-14.
Public Records Disclosure - Confidentiality of Police Personnel and Other Police Records under the Public Disclosure Act (Ch. 42.17 RCW) and the Washington State Criminal Records Privacy Act (Ch. 10.97 RCW), by James Pidduck, Asst. City Attorney of Seattle. Information Bulletin No. 458 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 26-28, 1988, pp. 18-25.
Public Records Disclosure - Overview of Public Records, by Chip Holcomb, Asst. Attorney General. Information Bulletin No. 458 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 26-28, 1989, pp. 1-11.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Disclosure and Sexual Misconduct Cases: An Overview and Commentary on Recent Litigation, by William A. Coats, Attorney, Kane, Vandeberg, Hartinger and Walker. Information Bulletin No. 458 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 26-28, 1988, pp. 12-17.
Public Records Disclosure - Protecting Computer Software under Public Disclosure Laws, by Donald H. Stout, Chief, Advisory Division, Seattle Law Department. Information Bulletin No. 446 (1988), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 18-19, 1987, pp. 76-80.
Public Records Disclosure - Disclosing Proprietary Information Obtained in Competitive Bidding, by Rocco N. Treppiedi, Asst. City Attorney of Spokane. WSAMA Proceedings, November 9-10, 1984. Information Bulletin No. 432, Legal Notes (1985), pp. 206-210.
Public Records Disclosure - Disclosure of City Records or How to Stop Fretting and Live in a Fishbowl, by Douglas N. Jewett, City Attorney of Seattle and Susan Rae Sampson, Asst. City Attorney of Seattle. WSAMA Proceedings, November 9-10, 1984. Information Bulletin No. 432, Legal Notes (1985), pp. 191-205.
Public Records Disclosure - Public Disclosure of Customer Records, by Grant K. Weed, Asst. City Attorney of Everett. WSAMA Proceedings, November 9-10, 1984. Information Bulletin No. 432, Legal Notes (1985), pp. 211-217.
Public Records Management - Public Record Retention and Statute of Limitations (Presentation), By Jeffrey Myers, Law, Lyman, Daniel, Kamerrer & Bogdanobich, PS [presentation].Information Bulletin No. 530 (2008), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 30 - May 2, 2008.
Public Records Management - Records Retention, by Jodi Hoffman, Asst. City Attorney of Tacoma. Information Bulletin No. 476 (1992), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 9-11, 1991, pp. 141-145.
Public Records Management - Records Retention: What Cities Need to Know, by Pam James, MRSC Legal Consultant. Information Bulletin No. 500 (1998), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 29- May 1, 1998, pp. 4-1 - 4-22.
Public Trust Doctrine - Public Duty Doctrine Update, by Milton G. Rowland, Assistant City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 526 (2006), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 4-6, 2006.
Public Trust Doctrine - Recent Developments in the Public Trust Doctrine, by Richard L. Settle. Professor of Law, University of Puget Sound School of Law, Of Counsel Foster, Pepper & Shefelman. Information Bulletin No. 454 (1988), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 30-July 1, 1988, pp. 57-61.
Subcontracting - Contracting Out of Governmental Services, by James M. Vache, Associate Professor, Gonzaga University School of Law and Milton G. Rowland, Attorney, Paine, Hamblen, Coffin & Brooke, Spokane. WSAMA Proceedings, June 20-21, 1985. Information Bulletin No. 435, Legal Notes (1985), pp. 26-34.
Tort Law Update - Tort Law Update, By Milt Rowland, Foster Pepper. Information Bulletin No. 531 (2008), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 15-17, 2008, pp. 15-1--15-17.
Tort Law Update - Tort Law Update, by Milt Rowland, Foster Pepper. Information Bulletin No. 529 (2007), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 3-5, 2007, pp. 15-1 - 15-15.
Tort Law Update - Tort Law Update, by Milt Rowland, Asst. City Attorney, City of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 523 (2005), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 12-14, 2005, pp. 1-1 - 1-20.
Tort Law Update - Tort Law Update, by Milt Rowland, Asst. City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 520 (2004) Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 6-8, 2004, pp. 13-1 - 13-19.
Tort Law Update - Tort Law Update and the Impact of Mission Springs on Municipal Settlements, by Milt Rowland, Assistant City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 517 (2003), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 1-3, 2003, pp. 16-1 - 16-30.
Tort Law Update - Tort Law Update, by Milton G. Rowland, Asst. City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 514 (2002), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 2-4, 2002, pp. 2-1 - 2-30.
Tort Law Update - Tort Law Update, by Milt Rowland, Asst. City Attorney, City of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 502, Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 7-9, 1998, pp. 15-1 - 15-12.
Tort Law Update - Update - Selected Tort Law Issues of Interest to Municipalities. Information Bulletin No. 499 (1997), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 8-10, 1997, pp. 6-1 - 6-5.
Tort Law Update - Case Law Update: General Municipal and Tort Law, by Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney of Port Angeles. Information Bulletin No. 486 (1994), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 27-29, 1994, pp. 4-1 - 4-13.
Tort Law Update - Update on Tort Cases Involving Municipalities, by Milton G. Rowland, Asst. City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 481 (1993), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 24-25, 1993, pp. 4-1 - 4-14.
Tort Law Update - U.S. Supreme Court Legal Update, by Patricia Bosmans, Asst. City Attorney of Tacoma. Information Bulletin No. 462 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 15-16, 1989, pp. 144-147.
Tort Liability - Land Use Torts, by Michael C. Walter, Keating Bucklin & McCormack, Inc., P.S. Information Bulletin No. 524 (2006), Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 3-5, 2006, pp. 21-1 - 21-52.
Tort Liability - Utility Related Torts, by William H. Patton, Foster Pepper PLLC. Information Bulletin No. 524 (2006), Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 3-5, 2006, pp. 20-1 - 20-15.
Tort Liability - Extent of Liability of Public Officials Under 42 Sec. 1983, by Rocky L. Jackson and Kirk A. Ehlis, Menke Jackson Beyer Elofson & Harper. Information Bulletin No. 514 (2002), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 2-4, 2002, pp. 12-1 - 12-10.
Tort Liability - Hot Topics in Municipal Liability, Milt Rowland, Asst. City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 509 (2001) Legal Notes, Proceedings of May 2-4, 2001, pp. 1-1 - 1-17.
Tort Liability - Government Liability for Acts of Parolees/Probationers, by Marcia M. Nelson, Seattle City Attorney. Information Bulletin No. 505, Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 6-8, 1999, pp. 17-1 - 17-8.
Tort Liability - Section 1983: A Primer, by Robert L. Christie, Johnson & Martens, Seattle, Washington Information Bulletin No. 489 (1995), Legal Notes, Proceedings of April 26-28, 1995, pp. 16a-1 - 16a-30.
Tort Liability - Drafting Employee Defense Ordinances, by Sean Sheehan, Asst. City Attorney of Seattle, Director of Torts Section. Information Bulletin No. 488 (1994), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 5-7, 1994, pp. 18b-1 - 18b-19.
Tort Liability - Recreational Immunity, by William L. Cameron, City Attorney of Kennewick. Information Bulletin No. 488 (1994), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 5-7, 1994, pp. 7-1 - 7-9.
Tort Liability - A State's Failure to Protect an Individual Against Private Violence Simply Does Not Constitute a Violation of the Due Process Clause: A Review of the Decision in the Case of DeShaney v. Winnebago County, 489 U.S. --, 103 L. Ed. 2d 249, 109 S. Ct. --, by Martin F. Muench, Puyallup City Attorney. Information Bulletin No. 462 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 15-16, 1989, pp. 156-160.
Tort Liability - Police Misconduct Litigation -- A Context for Municipal/Supervisory Liability and the Immunity Defense under Section 1983; Practical Suggestions for Limiting Police Misconduct Liability Exposure; Looking Ahead -- The Future Course of Section 1983 Litigation; The Public Employment Termination Case, by John Francis Kennedy, Attorney, Burgess, Kennedy, Fitzer & Strombom, P.S. Information Bulletin No. 458 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 26-28, 1988, pp. 97-126.
Tort Liability - The Public Duty Doctrine Revisited, by Rocco N. Treppiedi, Asst. City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 458 (1989), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 26-28, 1988, pp. 93-96.
Tort Liability - Parkridge II and the Tort of Interference, by Gordon F. Crandall, Asst. City Attorney of Seattle. Information Bulletin No. 454 (1988), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 30-July 1, 1988, pp. 1-14.
Tort Liability - The Public Duty Doctrine Is Alive (and Well?) in Washington; A Review of Bailey v. Town of Forks, 108 Wn.2d 262 (1987), by Rocco N. Treppiedi, Asst. City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 451 (1988), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 22-24, 1987, pp. 39-47.
Tort Liability - Recent Developments Concerning Government Immunity from Liability for the Quasi-Judicial Acts of Officers and Employees, by P. Stephen DiJulio, Attorney, Robert & Shefelman, Seattle. Information Bulletin No. 444 (1987), Legal Notes, Proceedings of October 12-15, 1986, pp. 235-242.
Tort Liability - The Expansion on Tort Liability Exposure of Municipal Government, 1975-1985, The Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity Declines and the Public Duty Doctrine Evolves, by James C. Sloane, City Attorney of Spokane. Information Bulletin No. 442 (1986), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 26-27, 1986, pp. 10-25.
Tort Liability - Legislative Update: What Liability and Insurance Matters Passed and Didn't Pass in the 1986 Legislative Session, by Robert F. Hauth, General Counsel, Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington and Secretary, WSAMA. Information Bulletin No. 442 (1986), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 26-27, 1986, pp. 32-35.
Tort Liability - Minimizing Municipal Liability Through Risk Management, by Douglas N. Jewett, City Attorney of Seattle. Information Bulletin No. 442 (1986), Legal Notes, Proceedings of June 26-27, 1986, pp. 25-29.
Tort Liability - Local Government Liability and the Model Conservation Standards in Washington State, by Maureen J. Dightman, Attorney at Law, Seattle (formerly General Counsel, AWC). WSAMA Proceedings, November 8-9, 1985. Information Bulletin No. 437, Legal Notes (1986), pp. 42-55.
Tort Liability - Alphabet Soup -- An Overview of Hazardous Waste Control, Regulation and Municipal Liability, by P. Stephen DiJulio, City Attorney of Kent. WSAMA Proceedings, November 9-10, 1984. Information Bulletin No. 432, Legal Notes (1985), pp. 75-81.
Tort Liability - Municipal Liability, by Robert J, Backstein, City Attorney of Tacoma. WSAMA Proceedings, November 9-10, 1984. Information Bulletin No. 432, Legal Notes (1985), pp. 139-144.