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Business owners and homeowners already manage a long list of responsibilities, from tax filings to ongoing maintenance. Beginning in 2026, they will face a new requirement. Certain residential real estate transfers will trigger reporting obligations under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). Although the CTA’s business entity reporting rules remain on hold due to… Read More

It makes logical sense that any person considering litigation would be emboldened, possibly even motivated, by learning that a relevant statute allows for an award of attorney’s fees to the “prevailing party.” A common misconception is that such an award will automatically follow a favorable outcome in a lawsuit. As is often the case, Washington… Read More

Please join us in congratulating Sherry Bosse Lueders, Beresford Booth’s newest partner. Sherry Bosse Lueders joined the firm two years ago after managing solo practice for over ten years. She chairs our Estate Planning and Probate Group. Her law practice focuses on working with families and businesses to help them successfully navigate transitions. She strives… Read More

As the merger and acquisition (“M&A”) market continues to evolve, buyers and sellers in the $10 million to $100 million range are increasingly looking for ways to manage risk without slowing down the deal process. One option gaining traction is the Transactional Liability Policy Enhancement (“TLPE”). Although it serves a similar purpose as traditional representations… Read More

In Washington, “one whose land is located in or adjacent to an urban or residential area and who has actual or constructive knowledge of defects affecting his trees has a duty to take corrective action.” Lewis v. Krussell, 101 Wn.App. 178 (2000).  This means that if your neighbor has a dangerous tree, such as a… Read More

It can feel encouraging and validating to consult a lawyer who happens to see your case exactly how you do.  When a lawyer and client are aligned in their view on a case, it can mitigate potential conflicts in the relationship.  But clients should take heed not to assume that lawyers are disloyal or the… Read More

Colloquially, this may refer to the inability to engage in proper sanitation habits, but legally, “unclean hands” refers to an equitable doctrine that denies remedy to a party seeking equitable relief because of that party’s inequitable or wrongful conduct. To put it bluntly, it is a principle that the defendant should not have to suffer… Read More

“It’s just a he-said-she-said case.”“It’s only my word against theirs.” I hear this all the time. Many people hesitate to pursue a legal claim because they assume that without a recording, document, or eyewitness, their testimony won’t be enough to win. That concern is understandable — but often wrong. Cases that are truly “he-said-she-said” are… Read More

In any construction project, when changes, modifications, alterations, or deviations are ordered, the risk for delays and extra costs is high. Contractors obligated to implement and supply those changes are vulnerable, incurring costs that may not be paid timely or even paid at all. As a result, contractors often include “extra cost” and “interest rate”… Read More