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A Strong LLC Agreement Isn’t Just Paperwork: It’s Protection.

Washington State Business and Real Estate Lawyer C. Michael Kvistad | 6/18/2025
Kahn v. Warburg Pincus, LLC: A Wake-Up Call for LLC Owners On April 30, 2025, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a decision in Kahn v. Warburg Pincus, LLC, C.A. No. 2024-0523-LWW (April 30, 2025). The case highlights how powerful LLC Agreements can be—and how majority members can use them to shape deals in their… Read More

An Organized Approach to Buying or Selling a Business

Washington State Business and Real Estate Lawyer David C. Tingstad | 6/9/2025
Most small business owners are not familiar with the process associated with buying or selling a business. The process is comprised of four general steps: conversation, letter of intent or term sheet, contracts and closing. Conversation and Confidentiality The first step in the process is the initial conversation between the buyer and the seller, which… Read More

How Movie Theaters and Meme Stocks Can Help You Think About Business Insurance

Washington State Business and Real Estate Lawyer C. Michael Kvistad | 5/20/2025
In AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. v. XL Specialty Insurance Company, No. N23C-05-045 MAA CCLD, 2025 Del. Super. LEXIS 84 (Del. Super. Ct. Feb. 28, 2025), the Delaware Superior Court ruled that AMC’s stock-based settlement counts as a covered “Loss” under its Directors & Officers (“D&O”) liability insurance policy. This case shows how complex insurance coverage can… Read More

Best Practices – Washington Business Partner Buyouts

Washington State Business Lawyer Caleb J. Tingstad | 4/29/2025
When a business partner wants out, things can get emotional—and messy—fast. But with the right planning and paperwork, small business owners in Washington can navigate a buyout without burning bridges or leaving legal loose ends. Whether you’re buying out a longtime friend or parting ways with a co-founder, here are four key things to get… Read More

Corporate Transparency Act Ends Reporting for US Entities/Citizens

Washington State Business, Mergers and Acquisition Lawyers David C. Tingstad and Andrew J. Tingstad | 4/2/2025
After all the back and forth, finally, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) ping pong match is over. On March 26, 2025, the US Department of Treasury, along with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), published their interim rule solidifying CTA compliance obligations on the Federal Register (found here) (the “Interim Rule”). The Interim Rule provides… Read More