The Seattle City Council was fully authorized by the state Legislature to enact a personal income tax on high-income residents and should not be … [Read more...] about City is fully within its authority to enact income tax, motion asserts
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City seeks “full and effective compliance” status for SPD
The City of Seattle today asked U.S. District Judge James L. Robart to declare that the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has reached “full and … [Read more...] about City seeks “full and effective compliance” status for SPD
City of Seattle Sues Opioid Makers
The City of Seattle today filed suit in King County Superior Court seeking monetary damages from a host of opioid manufacturers for “the deceptive … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Sues Opioid Makers
Judge orders full hearing into whether Seattle Municipal Court judge exceeded her authority in sexual exploitation case
King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell today granted the City’s request for a full review of the legality of an order that Seattle Municipal … [Read more...] about Judge orders full hearing into whether Seattle Municipal Court judge exceeded her authority in sexual exploitation case
SPD use-of-force policy upheld by federal appeals court
The Seattle Police Department's new use-of-force policy, first implemented in early 2014 after approval by the federal court overseeing the consent … [Read more...] about SPD use-of-force policy upheld by federal appeals court
City Attorney Holmes’ statement on decision to end DACA
“Ending DACA is immoral and counterproductive. I will do everything in my power as City Attorney to ensure that the City of Seattle continues … [Read more...] about City Attorney Holmes’ statement on decision to end DACA
Pete Holmes: Why I settled the Whitlatch case
The City Attorney ordinarily refrains from discussing settlement of employment matters. However, both the public and the Community Police Commission … [Read more...] about Pete Holmes: Why I settled the Whitlatch case
Seattle Wins Again in Challenge to Its First-of-Its-Kind Collective Negotiations Law
Late Thursday afternoon, a federal judge in Seattle rejected a lawsuit by individual Uber drivers, who were represented by the National Right to Work … [Read more...] about Seattle Wins Again in Challenge to Its First-of-Its-Kind Collective Negotiations Law
Washington Supreme Court upholds City’s tax on firearm and ammunition sales
The City of Seattle has the legal authority to enact a $25 per firearm tax on retailers to address the costs of gun violence, the Washington Supreme … [Read more...] about Washington Supreme Court upholds City’s tax on firearm and ammunition sales
Federal judge dismisses challenge to City’s collective negotiations ordinance for Uber, Lyft drivers
A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile challenge to an ordinance allowing people who drive for companies like Uber and Lyft to engage in … [Read more...] about Federal judge dismisses challenge to City’s collective negotiations ordinance for Uber, Lyft drivers
City prevails in land use case brought by the UW
The Washington Supreme Court on July 20 unanimously rejected the University of Washington’s claim of immunity from local development regulations meant … [Read more...] about City prevails in land use case brought by the UW
Seattle commits to accessibility
SEATTLE (July 17, 2017) – The City of Seattle has reached a landmark settlement of a class action lawsuit by committing to the installation or … [Read more...] about Seattle commits to accessibility