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An amicus curiae, or “friend of the court” brief, is submitted to the court when an individual or group has an interest in a particular case, even though they are not a party. Amicus briefs may be filed by consumer protection groups, non-profits, private corporations,...
On July 28, 2019, changes to Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act took effect, largely prohibiting employers from requesting wage or salary history from job applicants or the applicant’s previous employer. The Equal Pay and Opportunities Act also provides that...
On July 11, 2019, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that obesity is now considered a protected class under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD). In a 7-2 ruling, the high court said obesity is covered by the WLAD, Washington State’s discrimination law...
You have written a persuasive appellate brief. Months have passed and your case is finally on for oral argument. In the interim you have been busy with other cases and the day-to-day obligations of your law practice, and you may think that re-reading the briefs,...
In May of 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5997 into effect, which changes the way Washington businesses handle and collect retail sales tax for nonresidents. Beginning July 1, 2019, businesses who make retail sales of tangible personal property, digital...
Congress made several significant changes to the individual income tax when it passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The creation of the Opportunity Zone program is among these changes. This law, codified in the Internal Revenue Code, creates tax breaks and...
Marijuana legislation experienced major victories during this week’s midterm election. Across the nation, several key measures passed, and with the Democrats taking over the majority party in the U.S. House of Representatives, lawmakers are more confident that federal...
Continuing Education Opportunity The legalization of marijuana has created business opportunities. It has also created many questions and uncertainties for professionals who advise businesses – due to the position of the federal government. Questions such as: What are...
So, you’ve decided to start a business. It’s an exciting idea. Owning your own business provides an opportunity to escape the rat race, to work how you want to work, and to reap the rewards of your own labor. However, there are some potential pitfalls and obstacles to...
On June 28, the U.S. Senate passed its 2018 Farm Bill that includes provisions to legalize hemp as an agricultural commodity for the first time since the 1930’s. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell initially proposed the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 as a stand-alone...