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Protect Yourself While A Dispute Is Pending: Preliminary Injunctions And Temporary Restraining Orders

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Law Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie | 3/1/2022
Real estate disputes frequently involve disagreements over rights of ownership, possession, and use of property.  However, the rigors of the litigation process and the ability of courts to process cases typically means it will take a year or more before the case gets resolved through a trial on the merits.  What do the parties do… Read More

Trust Establishment and Litigation

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 2/14/2022
The trust is one of the most popular tools in estate planning.  Generally speaking, a trustor (also sometimes known as a settlor or grantor) establishes a trust for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries (the parties benefitted by the trust).  A trustee (who controls the trust property) then administers the trust for the benefit of those… Read More

They Made Me Lose My Contract: Liability For Interference With Contractual Relations

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Law Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie | 2/1/2022
In our capitalistic system, the law generally favors freedom of individuals and entities to enter into contracts as they see fit.  Most of the time, when someone breaches a contract, we consider such an event the product of the breaching party’s free choice, and the only liability flowing from the breach is that of the… Read More

Webinar – Civil Discovery Round-up

BeresfordBooth | 1/17/2022
January 13th, 2022 Attorney Ryan JP. Dyer gives a short presentation on Civil Discovery. He defines the basics and how prospective clients can be prepared for it. Read More

Inaugural Case of the Year – Yakuel v. Gluck

Washington State Business and Real Estate Lawyer David C. Tingstad and Drew J. Tingstad | 1/12/2022
As a New Year’s treat, this week’s post will be a twofer. We will now discuss Yakuel v. Gluck, a convoluted case involving the entity Agency Within LLC (hereby referred to as the “Company”). The Company’s Shareholder and LLC Agreements priced a buy-out option subject to the “final and binding” determination of a third-party appraiser,… Read More

Litigation on the Links: Problematic Golf Balls

Washington State Litigation Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 1/10/2022
The golf course is a haven of relaxation and fun for all ages.  But even amid the peace and majesty one may experience at any given hole, there is plenty of frustration and disappointment to be had—and not just the kind that results from a recurring slice.  Golf courses and golfers often find themselves embroiled… Read More

Reserve Studies and Community Associations

Washington State Business & Real Estate Law and Litigation Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 12/8/2021
What is a reserve study?  Community associations, such as condominium associations, homeowners associations, and cooperatives, often have budget planning studies conducted to identify the current financial shape of their reserve fund, a fund meant to ensure the association remains in good repair without the need to impose sudden special assessments, or to seek funding from… Read More