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Most people think an appeal begins when the losing party files a Notice of Appeal. In reality, the success of an appeal is often determined months, or even years, before that document is ever filed. That may sound surprising, but appellate courts do not hear new testimony, consider new evidence, or decide who they believe.… Read More

In my last post I discussed how a statute of limitations can be extended if a potential plaintiff dies before the expiration of the statute of limitations. This discusses the situation where a potential defendant dies before the expiration of the statute of limitations. RCW 4.16.200. As a refresher, RCW 4.16.200 does two different things.… Read More

Many people assume death simply “pauses” the statute of limitations. Under Washington law, that is not quite right. Sometimes there is an extension; sometimes there is a separate probate deadline; and sometimes the claim can still be barred even if probate deadlines have not yet run. RCW 4.16.200. RCW 4.16.200 does two different things. First,… Read More

Most people think settlement ends a dispute. But a settlement agreement is a legally binding contract, and disputes regarding compliance can arise. A recent decision from the Washington Court of Appeals, Cai v. Wen, illustrates how a settlement compliance dispute unfolds. Following an investment dispute, Daoying Cai and Boheng Wen entered into a settlement agreement… Read More

As an attorney, I have been working with clients for over 25 years.  I try my best to achieve the best result I can for clients, but there are things that you, as clients, can do to help achieve the best results.  Often, the best assistance you can provide an attorney will be to take… Read More

In the cattle business, deals often move at the speed of trust. A handshake, a quick inspection, maybe a few words about weight, health, or breeding history — and the cattle are loaded up. But when the buyer later claims the herd wasn’t what was promised, that straightforward deal can turn into a legal dispute… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Marc Rosenberg from our Litigation Group discusses "Dispositive Motions" https://youtu.be/a-Drzgj30ao?si=EIHaHugXL0yLwg6v Read More

Most business owners spend years building something they hope to eventually sell, yet very few think like a buyer until they are already sitting across the table from one. By then, it is often too late to fix the problems that reduce your asking price, slow the deal to a crawl, or kill it entirely.… Read More

A buyer submits a letter of intent (LOI), your broker calls it a major milestone, and excitement fills the room. It is a major milestone—but it is also one of the most misunderstood documents in any M&A transaction. Many sellers sign LOIs without fully understanding what they have agreed to, and by the time they… Read More