Under Washington State canons of statutory construction, how do courts interpret agency rules–particularly those of the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC/HRC)? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Agency Rules”
The Harmonizing Rule
Under Washington State canons of statutory construction, what is the Harmonizing Rule? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “The Harmonizing Rule”
The General-Terms Rule
Under Washington State canons of statutory construction, what is the General-Terms Rule? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “The General-Terms Rule”
Inadvertent Waiver of Res Judicata
Under Washington State Superior Court Civil Rules, how is the inadvertent waiver of the affirmative defenses of res judicata, priority of action, and claim splitting addressed? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Inadvertent Waiver of Res Judicata”
The Plain Meaning Rule
Under Washington State canons of statutory construction, what is the Plain Meaning Rule? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “The Plain Meaning Rule”
Definition of “full enjoyment of” (WLAD)
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), what is the definition of “full enjoyment of” in relation to public accommodations discrimination? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Definition of “full enjoyment of” (WLAD)”
Definition of Labor Organization (WLAD)
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), what is the definition of “labor organization”? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Definition of Labor Organization (WLAD)”
Definition of Insurance Transaction (WLAD)
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), what is the definition of “insurance transaction”? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Definition of Insurance Transaction (WLAD)”
Definition of Service Animal (WLAD)
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), what is the definition of “service animal”? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Definition of Service Animal (WLAD)”
Definition of Employer (WLAD)
Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), what is the definition of “employer”? Here’s my point of view. Continue reading “Definition of Employer (WLAD)”