Written by Robert Siderius, Jr and Peter Schoening | Nov 6, 2023 | Firm News How can employers effectively recruit new talent and simultaneously maintain a financially secure position? Employers sometimes offer signing bonuses as an incentive to job applicants....
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Shifting Roles and the Mastery of Mediation
As a J.D. candidate immersed in the world of law, I have been consistently exposed to a variety of legal fields. This exposure has broadened my perspective and shown me the diverse roles an attorney can assume. In particular, mediation is an area where an attorney’s...
Legal action following a confidentiality breach
As a business owner, you've likely taken steps to protect your company's sensitive information, trade secrets and intellectual property by implementing confidentiality agreements. These legal documents are designed to create a trusted environment where employees and...
Considerations when choosing a commercial investment property
Investing in a commercial property can be lucrative but it's a decision that requires thorough analysis and strategic thinking. A hasty or uninformed choice may result in costly missteps, which can hinder your success. Every investment property has its unique...
Boom and Bust: Contractors Getting Bucked
This article first appeared in the Wenatchee Valley Business World on 7/1/2023. When the economy is strong, customers love to plan big. They want the nicest, newest, latest, greatest stuff. Contractors love to ride this bull (market) and meet this demand because it...
Can farms add petting zoos to monetize their domestic animals?
Agricultural enterprises often develop slowly, sometimes over multiple generations. At times, those who invest in farmland may have to readjust their business plan because the crop they intended to grow is no longer profitable enough or because their margins are...
3 times a business could take action over unfair competition
For the most part, businesses have no control over what their competitors do. They need to be ready to adapt in an instant to innovations in their industry or to a competitor becoming incredibly popular due to a social media marketing campaign. The requirement to...
Birdnesting as a child custody plan
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s important to think outside of the box. For example, maybe you and your spouse are parents. You’re trying to figure out custody of your children. But it’s getting very complicated to figure out when they’re going to live with you...
2 ways to limit the risk of intellectual property violations
A company's intellectual property can help to make its efforts competitive and can play a major role in creating a memorable brand. Unfortunately, intellectual property violations are quite common and can damage a company's reputation and/or profit margins....
Ten Things You Need to Know About Divorce Law in Washington
1. Residency Requirement You can file for divorce in Washington State if you are a Washington state resident, a member of the armed forces that is stationed in Washington State, or if you are married to a Washington State resident or member of the armed forces that is...