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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and businesses find themselves in unprecedented circumstances where they do not believe they can perform under contracts that they have entered into, such as construction contracts, leases, or purchase and sale agreements. Parties who have difficulties performing under their contracts due to the COVID-19 pandemic face… Read More

In addition to the many proclamations by Governor Inslee referenced in the comprehensive recent article by Todd J. Cook, found here:  https://beresfordlaw.com/understanding-governor-inslees-covid-19-proclamations-and-guidance/, Washington State, by order of Governor Inslee, now offers its own Small Business Emergency Grant (SBEG) in addition to the myriad of programs enacted under the federal CARES Act. Specifically, the SBEG will provide… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to large scale unemployment throughout the nation.  Washington State’s businesses and workers have been hit hard by the effects of this pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (CARES Act), which contains many provisions to help small businesses, including the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) discussed here: https://beresfordlaw.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-payroll-protection-program/; as well… Read More

On March 18, 2020, the federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which also includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) among its provisions.  The EPSLA and EFMLEA apply to employers who have fewer than 500 employees, and cover new federal… Read More

In addition to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) – discussed in the following article:  https://beresfordlaw.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-payroll-protection-program/ – small businesses should also consider taking advantage of other forms of assistance offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) pursuant to the  Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (CARES Act).  One of these additional programs is the expansion of… Read More

Do you remember that old real estate contract your parents entered into in the 1970s to buy the family home?  Or perhaps that loan they took out against the home in the 1980s that they paid off after a few years?  It is possible that your parents decided that these long completed real estate transactions… Read More

Selling a home involves an almost overwhelming number of considerations.  How should you stage your home?  What will be your listing price?  How many open houses should you have?  Does your house need any touch ups?  The list can go on and on.  Indeed, even after an offer is accepted, a seller still has to… Read More

The decision to initiate litigation can be a complicated calculation fraught with emotional and financial consequences.  It behooves individuals to proceed deliberately, and with caution, so that they can see the road ahead of them as clearly as possible.  In many instances, this involves consultation with legal counsel to understand the legal ramifications of a… Read More

Each district court in Washington State has a small claims division that provides an avenue for parties to resolve small monetary disputes.  This division is generally referred to as small claims court.  Small claims court utilizes a very streamlined process so that parties can resolve small disputes without having to spend extensive time and money… Read More