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This is Part 2 of my four‑part series on indemnification clauses. In Part 1, we looked at what indemnification is and why it matters; here, we focus on specific red flags I routinely see in Washington contracts. Indemnification clauses are rarely written in plain English. They’re dense, technical, and often intentionally broad. But buried inside… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Anne B. Bennette discusses "Committed Intimate Relationships" Read More

This is Part 1 of a four‑part series on indemnification clauses when buying or selling a Washington business. Indemnification clauses are one of the most powerful, and most underestimated, parts of any business contract. In Washington, they routinely determine who pays when something goes wrong, who carries the legal exposure, and how much of that… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Todd J. Cook discusses "Public Resources for Investigating Boundary Disputes." Read More

Last year, I wrote a blog post here regarding RCW 64.90, known as the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA), which took effect on July 1, 2018. WUCOIA governs all community association formed on or after July 1, 2018, with some limited exceptions. Starting on January 1, 2028, the former homeowner’s association and condominium association statutes… Read More

I am familiar with lawsuits, but what is “discovery”? Many people generally understand that litigation usually arises from an individual’s grievance with another person. These grievances may also arise between business entities. The substance of these types of grievances can range from personal injury, defamation, trademark infringement, property disputes and everything in between. The way… Read More

Joan Lanzner signed her Will in 2012. When she died in 2022, her original Will could not be located. The court admitted an authenticated copy of the Will to probate. That Will left her estate to her biological son and two of her stepsons, Edward and Robert. It excluded her other stepson, Richard, and her… Read More

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In this webinar, Attorney Andrew J. Tingstad discusses "How Do I Get Out of Business with My Business Partner?" Read More