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Recently, in the Copper Leaf, LLC v. Ace Paving CO. INC. decision, the Washington Court of Appeals addressed a case in which one spouse incurred debt and appeared to obligate the marital community by signing a confession of judgment. We must first address the questions, what is a martial community, and what is community property?… Read More

Washington State’s Unfair Business Practices Act, commonly referred to as the Consumer Protection Act, or “CPA”, provides powerful protections and remedies for consumers who have been harmed by a business’s deceptive acts or practices.  You can read more about the CPA here and here to gain a better general understanding. But what about price gouging? … Read More

Often, when considering the possibility of litigation, clients will focus on the remedy of monetary damages to compensate them after suffering a legal injury. However, sometimes, a litigant may find that monetary damages simply cannot accomplish enough - sometimes, a liable party who should have taken some action, must actually take that action in order to make… Read More

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

June 20th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Ryan J.P. Dyer and Eli C. Neal, CPA, ABV, CFF talk about Economic Damages & Lost Profits. Read More

June 6th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Connor M. Wicknick presents an overview of anti-harassment protection orders. Read More

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

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

April 18th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Todd J. Cook talks about Introduction to Promissory Notes: Not Your Average Contract. Read More