Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Most businesses today understand that the internet can be a dangerous place. As an organization grows beyond the very early stage of one or two employees and a few thousand dollars in sales, the cyber strategy of “security by…more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Crimes, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Breach

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James Blankenship

2025 Washington Employment Law Update – Minimum Wage, Exempt Employees, and Noncompete Updates

Beginning on January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Washington will go up to $16.66 per hour, up 2.35% from 2024. In addition to the statewide minimum, various cities and counties have a dizzying array of higher minimum wages…more

Exempt-Employees, Minimum Wage, NLRA, Non-Compete Agreements, Over-Time

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Harman Bual

Pre-Litigation Mediation, Is it For You?

In today’s complex litigation landscape, many individuals and businesses are turning to alternative methods to resolve disputes as a way to avoid the time, expense, and unpredictability of traditional lawsuit. Pre-litigation…more

Arbitration, Attorney's Fees, Business Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Strategies

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Jacinda Carson

Commercial Real Estate Disclosures in Washington: What Sellers Need to Know

In Washington, sellers of commercial property are required to complete and timely provide a buyer with a seller disclosure statement (commonly known as the Form 17 Comm) containing specific information about the property…more

Buyers, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Market, Disclosure Requirements, Due Diligence

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Patrick Carter

Durable Power of Attorney – One of Your Most Important Estate Planning Documents

We all make important decisions and engage in regular financial transactions without giving a second thought about our capacity to do so. But what if you suddenly lost the ability? What would happen? While most of us don’t…more

Advance Directives, Conservators, Durable Power of Attorney, Estate Planning, Guardians

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Hillary Collyer

The Importance of Post-Divorce Beneficiary Planning

When you’re in the throes of a separation or divorce, it is easy to forget the importance of updating your will and your estate plan. With so much happening in the here and now, things like beneficiary designations and estate…more

Beneficiaries, Beneficiary Designations, Divorce, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

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Joseph Evans

Navigating Technical Terminology in Residential Construction Contracts

Residential construction contracts will often contain technical terms or jargon that leave many homeowners with uncertainty. Homeowners should be cautious of implicitly agreeing to language they do not understand when entering a…more

Arbitration, Construction Contracts, Contract Terms, Contractors, Dispute Resolution

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Denver Gant

Estate Planning 101: Making Exempt Gifts

I have yet to meet a client who wants to pay estate taxes. Tax avoidance is among the primary reasons people meet with estate planning attorneys and develop estate plans. In 2022, the federal gift, estate, and generation…more

Capital Gains, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Exclusions, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Desirée Good

How to Reach an Agreement in Divorce: Practical Steps for a Less Contentious Process

Divorce is often an emotionally charged and challenging experience. Beyond the personal heartbreak that may be involved, the legal and financial aspects can feel overwhelming. One of the most difficult tasks in the divorce…more

Child Support, Divorce, Family Law Courts, Marital Assets, Marriage

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Emily Husa

ALERT: New Washington Supreme Court Ruling on Noncompete Agreements

Recently, the Washington Supreme Court held that noncompete agreements for employees earning less than twice the minimum wage must be reasonable and narrowly construed. The court found that prohibiting employees from providing…more

Confidentiality Agreements, Employees, Employment Contract, Employment Policies, Low-Wage Workers

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Jamie Polito Johnston

The Importance of Post-Divorce Beneficiary Planning

Beneficiaries, Beneficiary Designations, Divorce, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

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Konrad Miernowski

I Created An Estate Plan When My Spouse And I Had Kids, Why Should I Update It Now?

When you were younger, after getting married and having children, you met with a lawyer and created an estate plan. Now the kids are grown, finished with college, and are is settled in their adult lives. Of your three…more

Beneficiaries, Divorce, Estate Planning, Public Charities, Trusts

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Julie Pendleton

Breaches of Fiduciary Duties in Closely Held Companies

In Washington State, closely held companies are those in which the ownership is concentrated among a small number of shareholders. These companies may also be family-owned or held by a group of individuals who have a…more

Breach of Duty, Closely Held Businesses, Fiduciary Duty, Joint Ownership, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Will Reingold, Jr.

Establishing a Residential Schedule in a Washington Parenting Plan

If you and your spouse are undergoing a divorce with children, there’s a good chance you are thinking about what kind of custody arrangement you will end up with. In Washington, we refer to these as “Residential Provisions” or…more

Best Interest Standard, Child Custody, Child Support, Co-Parenting, Custody Agreements

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Mina Saudagaran

Cryptocurrency in Divorce

Cryptocurrency is an increasingly common investment in spouses’ portfolios. While cryptocurrency can present unique challenges due to the various exchanges, different forms of recordkeeping, and new vocabulary, the key questions…more

Community Property, Cryptocurrency, Divorce, Marital Assets, Separate Property

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Sharan Sekhon

What You Need to Know About Washington’s New Estate Tax Break for Family Homes

Washington state recently enacted some changes that may impact married couples and registered domestic partners. Under the new Spousal Personal Residence Exclusion, when a spouse/partner passes away on or after January 1, 2025,…more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Homeowners, New Legislation, Real Estate Transactions

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Lisa Ann Sharpe

Can You Lower Spousal Support During a Business Downturn? What Washington Law Says

If your business has taken a hit because of tariffs or market volatility, the law may offer a path to modify your spousal support obligations—but it’s not automatic. A client runs a successful U.S.-based fashion brand that…more

Business Losses, Divorce, Economic Downturn, Family Law Courts, Imports

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Christina Smith

How to Prepare for Your Divorce Consult

So, you have decided to pursue a divorce and you’ve chosen an attorney who you want to meet with. What do you do next? Your first consultation with a divorce attorney usually involves an explanation of your legal options, an…more

Child Support, Divorce, Legal Advice, Marital Assets, Marriage

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Paul Spadafora

Your AI Can Testify Against You: The AI Revolution Comes to the Court of Law

On February 2, 2023, Microsoft released a brand-new suite of features for its popular Microsoft Teams platform under the moniker “Microsoft Teams Premium.” One of the standout features of this premium service is “Intelligent…more

Artificial Intelligence, Consent, Corporate Counsel, Discovery, Hearsay

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James Stensel

Community or Separate Property? Beware The Mortgage Rule

What you don’t know about your mortgage could hurt you. In Washington State, we are not a “title state.” Accordingly, placing your spouse’s name on the title of a separate real estate does not automatically make it community…more

Community Property, Division of Assets, Divorce, Loans, Marital Assets

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Teresa Tallarita

Estate Planning for Young Adult Children

The job of parenting can be consuming with the drive to protect children in all circumstances, including the unthinkable. However, the topic of estate planning for children still looms large on the mind of most parents. Estate…more

Consent, Disclosure Requirements, Estate Planning, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Healthcare

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Faye Washburn

Virtual Family Law Hearings: Are They Here to Stay in 2025?

As a product of the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington courts, like many others, were forced to adopt a virtual format with respect to live hearings and trials. This meant opting to conduct proceedings using Zoom, Microsoft Teams,…more

Child Custody, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Divorce, Family Law Courts, Legal Technology

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Amanda Whitely

2025 Estate Planning Opportunities

Springtime is a great time to review your current estate plan or consider creating one. This year brings a number of opportunities for creating an estate plan, pursuing gifting strategies, and considering philanthropic goals. …more

Beneficiaries, Charitable Donations, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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