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Frequently, we hear from clients on the topic of interviewing. Specifically, what can be asked and what can't be asked of an applicant. As much as you may want to know if an applicant has children, and thus there is an allegedly higher possibility of missing work when the kids are sick, or if she… Read More

Republishing an interesting article on social media issues from The Huffington Post | By Rieva Lesonsky Should bosses and employees be friends on Facebook? With rules about personal and professional behavior blurring, it's a bit surprising that only 21 percent of respondents in a recent Russell Herder survey said they are Facebook friends with their… Read More

With the rise of social networking as a form of expression and communication, employers have found these websites to be useful tools when determining an applicant’s suitability.  Recent news reports demonstrate how prevalent the practice has become and how far employers will go to review social networking sites.  For example, if unable to view an… Read More

In the recent case Summerhill Vill. Homeowners Ass'n v. Roughley, the Washington Court of Appeals decided the foreclosure redemption statute does not allow a first position lender to redeem following a judicial foreclosure by a condominium association.  This means the following easily-envisioned scenario is possible: Person P buys a condo for $250,000, owns it for… Read More

I regularly represent small business owners that share ownership interest with a small group of owners. What many of those business owners fail to recognize is that they need the cooperation of the other owners and cannot act unilaterally. When you are a minority owner in a small business you lack any authority to manage… Read More