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Washington State Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Measure

Washington State Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Measure

  On Wednesday, the state senate in Washington passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. This sets the stage for Washington to become the seventh state in the nation…

Federal Government Says US Growers and Regulators Could be Prosecuted

Federal Government Says US Growers and Regulators Could be Prosecuted

In recent weeks, US attorneys have warned states that those who are licensed to grow marijuana or even those who regulate it could be subjected to prosecution.  Because of this,…

Perkins Coie Cuts Associate Salaries — a Bit

Perkins Coie Cuts Associate Salaries — a Bit

Perkins Coie, which in April cut 12 attorneys and 26 staff, has announced minor salary cuts for associates. The cuts will average a mere 3.8%, and go into effect September…

Perkins Coie Poaches IP Team from Proskauer Rose

Perkins Coie Poaches IP Team from Proskauer Rose

Washington State’s Perkins Coie, which cut 12 attorneys and 26 staff in April, has hired seven intellectual property attorneys away from Proskauer Rose. Proskauer Rose partners Colin Sandercock, Paul Booth,…

Foster Pepper Spins Off Portland Office

Foster Pepper Spins Off Portland Office

The Portland office of Seattle’s Foster Pepper is striking out on its own. The new law firm, Roberts Kaplan LLP, keeps Foster Pepper’s 26 Portland-based attorneys and their staffs. The…

Fenwick & West Lays Off 15 Associates, 7 Staffers

Fenwick & West Lays Off 15 Associates, 7 Staffers

The Bay Area’s Fenwick & West, which in January laid off 36 staff and froze associate salaries, has laid off 15 associates and seven staffers. According to online sources, the…