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Latest News in Washington

  • April 29, 2026

    Hanes Must Face Email Suit After State Law Declared Legal

    Hanes can't get out of a lawsuit accusing it of sending marketing emails that make untrue claims by arguing that a Washington state law banning commercial emails with false or misleading subject lines is unconstitutional, a Washington federal judge has found.

  • April 29, 2026

    Wash. High Court To Review $230M Hospital Wage Suit Award

    Washington's highest court has agreed to consider hospital system Providence Health & Services' appeal of a $230 million judgment for workers who accused the provider of illegally adjusting their clock-in and clock-out times and failing to ensure they took required meal breaks.

  • April 29, 2026

    9th Circ. Revives Death Sentence For Murder In Habeas Case

    A man must face the death penalty for the rape and murder of a California woman, a Ninth Circuit panel said Wednesday, reversing the grant of a habeas petition and finding that his attorney was not constitutionally ineffective.

  • April 29, 2026

    Psych Facility Not Covered For Sexual Misconduct, Court Told

    An insurer said it owes no coverage to a behavioral health facility in an underlying suit alleging that an employee carried out an inappropriate relationship with a patient, telling a Washington federal court Wednesday that the policy bars coverage for sexual misconduct.

  • April 29, 2026

    Ulta Loses Bid To Toss Wash. Consumers' Spam Email Claims

    A Spokane federal judge refused to toss a proposed class action alleging cosmetics giant Ulta sent Washington residents deceptive emails advertising "free gifts" and discounts without disclosing purchase qualifications, saying the complaint plausibly alleges the emails violate state consumer protection laws.

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