Stop Counterfeiting in its Tracks If you’ve ever purchased a knock-off—like a watch or purse—you know they can be quite convincing. Some are so accurate, you’re convinced you have an original. So, how did counterfeiting become so, well, good? And did you know there is...
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Month: September 2017
1031 Exchange: Is It Right For Me?
With the housing market booming and the economy picking up speed, we are seeing a resurgence in 1031 exchanges. A 1031 exchange allows you (the “exchangor”) to defer paying taxes on investment property when it is sold, so long as those proceeds are reinvested into...
Committed to Serving U.S. Veterans
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL "STAND DOWN" EVENT On Saturday, September 16, 2017, JDSA Law again volunteered to increase awareness for the 2017 Washington Veterans Will Clinic scheduled for October 28, 2017 in Wenatchee, WA. This time, at the Veterans Health and Benefits...
Volunteer Attorney of the Month
Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services (VAS) has awarded JDSA Law partner, Jordan Miller, the August 2018 Volunteer Attorney of the Month recognition for his pro bono work assisting family law clients. Jordan has been practicing law since 2007 and became a...
Volunteering in Our Community
THE 2017 BUILDING NCW HOME TOUR AND REMODELING EXPO The 2017 Building North Central Washington (BNCW) Home Tour and Remodeling Expo kicks off this Friday, September 15 and runs through Sunday. This event showcases ten homes, located throughout the greater Wenatchee...
ICANN Do What?
Fighting Intellectual Property Infringement via Email One advantage attorneys have, in arguing Intellectual Property Law cases in the United States, is the established precedent allowing us to serve notice to international defendants via email. Often, it’s the only...
Equifax Data Breach: What You Need To Know
BE AWARE OF YOUR OPTIONS BEFORE AGREEING TO SERVICES Last week, the well-known credit reporting agency, Equifax, announced a data breach affecting as many as 143 million people between May and July 2017. Personal information at risk includes names, social security...
JDSA Heads to the Washington State Supreme Court
On September 14, JDSA will head to the Washington State Supreme Court to defend Wenatchee-based Dovex Fruit Company in a putative class action lawsuit. At the heart of the case is whether piece-rates paid to agricultural workers cover non-picking tasks such as moving...
Federal Overtime Exemption Rule Invalidated
On Thursday, August 31, 2017, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted summary judgment to business interests and multiple states, permanently invalidating a federal regulation that would have significantly increased the minimum...