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New law impacting Seattle employers – Effective November 1, 2013

Washington State Employment Law Lawyer Dimitra S. Scott | 10/31/2013
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously to adopt a new ordinance that grants criminal offenders special rights in job application processes.  Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 14.17 regulates the use of criminal background information in employment decisions.  Absent a “legitimate business reason”, employers are prohibited from using criminal convictions as the basis for denying employment for… Read More

Federal Courts To Stay Open But U.S. Attorneys Postponing Civil Litigation During Government Shutdown.

the Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 10/11/2013
Despite politicians’ inability to resolve the budget impasse in Washington D.C., the Executive Office of the United States Courts recently announced Federal Courts will remain open through at least October 17—possibly through Friday, October 18th.  The Federal Courts have been operating on fee income and no-year appropriated funds to keep operations functioning since the shutdown… Read More

Do Not Wait Too Long To Protect Your Rights In Washington State

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Per E. Oscarsson | 10/8/2013
If you think your rights have been violated in Washington State, then don’t wait too long to protect them.  The case of Anderson v. Dussault, et al helps illustrate this point.  How much time is “too long” will vary depending upon the situation and the rights involved.   This case is specific to trusts, however, other… Read More

David Tingstad Presented And Co-Authored LLCs And Partnerships: Organization And Operation In Washington

Washington State Business and Real Estate Lawyer David C. Tingstad | 10/3/2013
Washington LLC Attorney David C. Tingstad  was co-author and presenter in Lorman's Continuing Legal Education recent seminar titled, "LLCs and Partnerships: Organization and Operation in Washington." The seminar, which is intended for lawyers, discusses the various implications of choosing an entity option such as LLCs and partnerships.  This seminar and resulting CD and reference materials… Read More