Business And Corporate Law

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...

Attention: Cannabis Businesses in Unincorporated Yakima County ACTION REQUIRED BY MARCH 1, 2019 In late November, letters were mailed to operators of businesses engaged in the production, processing and/or retail sale of marijuana and/or marijuana-infused products...

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...

CHANGE IS ON THE HORIZON Certain cannabis-infused candy could start vanishing from store shelves across Washington next year. In an article published by the Seattle Times, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) announced it is going to ‘reevaluate’ all...

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...

On August 24, the Washington department of Financial Institution joined forces with 12 other states, urging Congressional leaders to provide clarity on regulations for serving state-licensed cannabis businesses.  This request to Congress is an act of persistence – as...