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Oral Contracts And Oral Modifications To Contracts

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie | 7/19/2024
It is a common misconception, particularly among non-lawyers, that contracts must be in writing to be enforceable.  That is true some of the time, but the general rule is that oral agreements are enforceable, so long as the requirements for a contract are met.  A contract is a legally enforceable promise or set of promises. … Read More

Liquor litigation: Suppliers vs. Distributors

Washington State Litigation Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 5/28/2024
The world of beer, wine and liquor regulation is complex, to say the least.  It is full of twists and turns, with statutes compounded by administrative rules.  Navigating that landscape as a business owner can be tricky, especially if you are a supplier or a distributor.  In Washington, the relationship between suppliers and distributors is… Read More

Fifth Amendment Rights in the Protection Order Process

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Kelsey L. Affronte | 5/21/2024
Often, a criminal offense is a catalyst for a domestic violence victim to seek protection from their abuser. An abuser assaults a victim, the victim reports the assault and abuser to the police, the police investigate, and the prosecutor is considering or has filed charges against the abuser. Separate from the criminal proceedings, the victim… Read More

UCC Article 2’s Statute of Frauds (RCW 62A.2-201)

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Todd J. Cook and Licensed Legal Intern Andrew J. Tingstad | 4/30/2024
Part 2: Statute of Frauds – General Rule Continuing our series on UCC Article 2, this post asks, “what contracts for the sale of goods must be in writing, and why?” While many non-lawyers believe contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, that is not always the case. Rather, a series of laws that… Read More