Succession planning is crucial for family-owned businesses. It ensures continuity, stability and growth when key leaders retire or move on. Without a solid plan, the business risks operational disruptions and potential conflicts. A recent report from Deloitte...
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Land Use for renewable energy in Washington: Balancing growth and regulations
Washington State’s commitment to renewable energy is evident through recent legislation, including the signing of House Bill 1216. This bill streamlines the process for developing renewable energy projects, making it easier and faster to build wind and solar...
Differences between mergers and acquisitions
There are many ways for businesses to grow and expand. For some companies, mergers and acquisitions are the best options. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they hold distinct meanings with significant implications for the companies involved....
Corporate Executive? That Alone Won’t Get You Out of a Deposition
In Washington, the right to discovery (including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and depositions) is a key component of the right to access the courts. Discovery, after all, is designed to get all relevant facts of a case out in the...
Certain mergers may now be subject to heightened federal review
Mergers and acquisitions are common in the business world. Particularly in rapidly developing sectors, like technology, startups with cutting-edge concepts often merge with bigger, existing businesses. Other times, power players in an industry acquire companies that...
Appeals 101: An Overview of the Appellate Process
By Jacqueline O’Keefe Before coming to JDSA, I spent two years working at Division Three of the Washington State Court of Appeals in Spokane. I worked on dozens of cases, read hundreds of briefs, and listened to countless oral arguments. During this time, I learned a...