WRITINGS FROM MARC S. STERN

Marilyn (R) is having a good laugh while showing Zigmund "Ziggy" (L) the ropes today.

S5406, Washington’s New Homestead Law1 Marc S. Stern and Christina Latta Henry On April 19, 2021 the Washington Legislature passed S5406 dealing with the Homestead law in the State of Washington. This article will deal with four (4) aspects of the law that practitioners need to know when the law becomes effective. The effective date is not yet known but the legislation contains an emergency clause that makes it effective upon signing by Governor Inslee. [...]

As Americans, we are privileged to live in a free and open society. The Constitution guarantees our rights. However, “the Constitution is not ‘a suicide pact.’”2 Sheriffs, clergy and others claim a constitutional right to ignore stay at home orders, go unmasked, and gather in large groups. These claims are patently ridiculous. Public health is a primary reason for the formation of government. This article explores the legal bases of the government's right to order [...]