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Behind on Paid Leave Premiums? Interest, Penalties, and a Grant You Could Lose
Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program is funded by a premium that nearly every Washington employer has to…
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Goodbye, Pet Rent: Everything You Need to Know About Seattle’s New Rental Junk Fee Ban
Finding an apartment in Seattle has long been an exercise in complex math. For years, prospective tenants have browsed rental…
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FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for Millions of Small Business Owners
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing a final rule that permanently removes the requirement for…
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Long-Term Rentals Are Not Subject to Washington’s B&O Tax
If you rent out residential or commercial real estate in Washington on a long-term basis, that rental income is not…
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Legal Update: Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act
Washington has amended its Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) for the first time since the statute was enacted in 1998….
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Beware the Use of AI
AI can be a useful tool for improving productivity and coming up with ideas you might not come up with…
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M&A Trends – Survival Periods and No-Recourse Terms
In the high-stakes arena of M&A, the survival period—the window during which a buyer can bring claims for breaches of…
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Foreign Money Judgments in Washington Still Need a Washington Hook
In Alterna Aircraft V B Ltd. v. SpiceJet Ltd., the Washington Supreme Court held that a creditor seeking recognition of…
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Washington Manufacturers: Do Not Overlook the Sales/Use Tax Exemption for Machinery and Equipment
Washington manufacturers often focus on income, payroll, and B&O tax planning, but the sales/use tax treatment of machinery and equipment…
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Termination & Expiration – They’re Different?
Hat tip to @RobertFreundLaw for finding this gem. "Dimebag Darrell (former guitarist for heavy metal band Pantera)'s trust sued Dean…
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What Washington’s Montes Decision Means for False-Discount Pricing Claims
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a false "sale" price alone does not constitute "business or property" injury under the…
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Washington Expands Background Check Protections for Workers with Criminal Records
Washington’s Fair Chance Act has limited when employers can ask about criminal history (i.e., conduct background checks) since 2018. But…
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Insights into the 2025 Deal Points Study: Navigating Baskets and the Ubiquity of Materiality Scrapes
Risk allocation in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) isn't just about how long a buyer has to make a claim, but…
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Regulatory Shift: DOL Proposes New Standards for Independent Contractor Classification
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a Proposed Rule aimed at redefining the boundaries between employees…
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Ninth Circuit Upholds Religious Hiring Preferences
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently bolstered the legal standing of religious employers in Union Gospel Mission of Yakima…
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Understanding Washington’s Tax Penalties and How the Voluntary Disclosure Program Can Help
Operating a business in Washington comes with many responsibilities, and staying on top of state tax obligations is one of…
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Navigating the AI Landscape: Employer Update
AI landscape has shifted from a "wild west" of innovation to a high-stakes arena of regulation and litigation. Organizations are…
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New reporting classifications for Service and Other Activities B&O
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the following Service and Other Activities B&O tax classifications have been renamed as follows: If you…
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LLC vs. PLLC in Washington: A Guide for Professionals
If you are an architect, doctor, dentist, lawyer, or accountant looking to hang your shingle in Washington, you might hit…
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Navigating Contractor Liens in Washington
For contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in Washington, understanding construction lien laws is crucial for ensuring payment for your hard work…
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