United States: Constitutional & Administrative Law

Lawyers in Washington must follow the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct (“RPC”). These rules impose duties involving competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, candor, fairness, and the administration of justice. Compliance protects clients, supports the legal system, and promotes public confidence in the profession. But does following the RPCs make a lawyer, or any person, virtuous? Not by itself. Following the RPCs is necessary for responsible legal practice, and doing so consistently may reflect important virtues.

California's new Missing Middle Townhome Ownership Act establishes a groundbreaking ministerial approval pathway for townhome developments of up to 150 units, eliminating CEQA review and discretionary hearings. The legislation creates unprecedented opportunities for attainable homeownership by streamlining entitlements, reducing construction timelines, and enabling flexible ownership structures including fee-simple lots, cooperatives, and community land trusts. With the potential to unlock thousands of parc

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's final rule implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act has advanced to White House Office of Management and Budget review, signaling the rulemaking process may be nearing completion. This development creates a narrow window for stakeholders to engage with the Administration through EO 12866 meetings to address concerns about regulatory harmonization, compliance burdens, and implementation timelines before the rule is finali