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In 2009, Washington’s Supreme Court announced in In re F5 Networks that Washington follows Delaware with respect to its standard for pleading demand futility in derivative actions. A previous blog discussed that here. In 2021, Delaware’s Supreme Court announced an updated test for demand futility. This posed a question to Washington practitioners as to whether… Read More

As someone who has been deeply involved with limited liability companies since their inception in Washington in 1995, I am surprised by the questions that repeatedly arise.  One such question is: Am I a member?  A brand new Washington Court of Appeals case highlights some issues.  In Fisch v. FRR-Harmon, LLC (June 2026, WA), Michael… Read More

Many property owners are familiar with letter solicitations offering out of the blue to buy real estate.  Almost invariably, these offers propose to purchase property will little to no due diligence and for far below market value.  Solicitations may also come by text, email, cold calls, or even door knocking.  While sellers statistically ignore the… Read More

In today's webinar, Attorney Kelsey L. Affronte discusses, "When Can I Get a Protection Order?" https://youtu.be/lmb-StHvSpo?si=3U9v_yyIeMnOBBj5&t=13 Read More

I had previously looked at Taylor Swift as a case study in trademark law, but her success isn't just about a name or a logo. It’s about brand ownership and control. For instance, when Swift decided to re-record her entire catalog, she wasn't just making a creative choice, she was executing a massive shift in… Read More

Partition is a legal cause of action stemming from common law, but now a statutory right for property owners (RCW 7.52). If you own a property with another person, you are likely tenants-in-common. Partition allows one owner to force a sale of the property – either at auction or on the market – if your… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Eli K. Yim discusses, "Boilerplate Provisions in Contracts" https://youtu.be/ve7rGffITOc?si=mOuxVFslfRvlJcMe&t=13 Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz discusses "A DVPO Was Entered Against Your Ex Partner, What Now?" Read More

Real estate syndications are often built on optimism. Investors gather around a promising apartment acquisition, development opportunity, or value-add project with the expectation that the sponsor will execute the business plan, distribute returns, and communicate clearly along the way. In strong markets, many problems remain hidden beneath rising property values and easy refinancing conditions. When… Read More