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Washington Supreme Court reverses its 1960 ruling that allowed Seattle cemetery to discriminate against a Black family

Washington Supreme Court reverses its 1960 ruling that allowed Seattle cemetery to discriminate against a Black family

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In striking down the opinion, the Supreme Court said it was trying to reckon with the court system’s long history of racial discrimination. Professor Theo Myhre is quoted. (Source: The Seattle Times)

Carol Fuller '54, first female superior court judge for Mason and Thurston counties, dies at 90

Carol Fuller '54, first female superior court judge for Mason and Thurston counties, dies at 90

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The judge’s admirers and loved ones remember her as a gentle, but tough pioneer with boundless courage — the personification of grace under pressure. (Source: The Olympian)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg taught me not to panic

Ruth Bader Ginsburg taught me not to panic

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Prof. Liz Porter: From the practice of law to the practice of living, the extraordinary justice stayed focused on the tasks at hand. (Source: Crosscut)

Can Bitcoin Be Sued?
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Can Bitcoin Be Sued?

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The U.S. government files a civil action to seize "in rem" bitcoin account assets tied to terrorist funding. Professor Maureen Howard is quoted. (Source: Forbes)

Coronavirus contact tracing apps were tech's chance to step up. They Haven't.

Coronavirus contact tracing apps were tech's chance to step up. They Haven't.

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Most states are giving the cold shoulder to smartphone apps, though some developers think there's still a chance for them to catch on. Professor Ryan Calo is quoted. (Source: NBC News)

Second State Lets Law Grads Skip the Bar Exam Amid COVID-19

Second State Lets Law Grads Skip the Bar Exam Amid COVID-19

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The Washington Supreme Court, which last month rejected calls for emergency diploma privilege, reversed course at the behest of law graduates and law school administrators. Dean Mario L. Barnes is quoted. (Source: Law.com)