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The United States Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Seattle’s “First-in-Time” ordinance today. Without even asking the City to respond, … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court Rejects First-in-Time Appeal

Following years of litigation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Rasier LLC (wholly owned subsidiary of Uber), and the City of Seattle agreed to dismiss … [Read more...] about City, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Rasier LLC Agree to Dismiss Collective Negotiations Ordinance Lawsuit

The United States Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Seattle’s Democracy Voucher program today. The Court denied a petition for certiorari … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court Rejects Democracy Voucher Appeal

Seattle City Attorney’s Office facilities are closed this week after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, and staff have been operating … [Read more...] about Update on Seattle City Attorney’s Office Operations

The Seattle City Attorney’s Office will close for at least one week, March 16 to March 20, after an office employee was diagnosed with COVID-19 today. … [Read more...] about Seattle City Attorney’s Office Closed March 16 to March 20 Due to Confirmed COVID-19 Exposure

Groups challenging two ordinances implementing the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) program chose not to appeal the Growth Management … [Read more...] about Deadline Passes for Mandatory Housing Affordability Appeal

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes petitioned the Washington State Supreme Court today, asking that the Justices hear arguments related to the City of … [Read more...] about City Attorney Petitions WA Supreme Court to Hear High Earner Income Tax Case

SEATTLE - The Washington State Supreme Court unanimously upheld the City’s “first-in-time” ordinance today. The First-in-Time (“FIT”) Rule … [Read more...] about City Prevails in “First-in-Time” Lawsuit at State Supreme Court

A lawsuit filed by plaintiffs across Washington claims I-976 is a “poorly drafted hodge-podge that violates multiple provisions of the Constitution,” … [Read more...] about Local governments, transit agencies and others join in lawsuit against I-976

Superior Court Judge John McHale issued a ruling today vacating an arbitrator’s decision to reinstate Officer Adley Shepherd after he punched a … [Read more...] about Durkan, Holmes Statement on Judge’s Order Overturning Reinstatement of Officer Adley Shepherd