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What Is Sandbagging in an M&A Transaction and Why Does it Matter?

Washington State Business and Real Estate Lawyer David C. Tingstad | 8/27/2026
In the world of mergers and acquisitions, "sandbagging" refers to a buyer's decision to proceed with a transaction despite discovering—before closing—that one or more of the seller's representations and warranties are false. The buyer closes the deal anyway, then later asserts an indemnification claim for the breach. The practice raises a fundamental question: should a… Read More

Beresford Booth Congratulates Our Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2027!

BeresfordBooth | 8/24/2026
Beresford Booth is pleased to celebrate the inclusion of the following lawyers among The Best Lawyers in America® for 2027: David Tingstad, Partner and Chair of the Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Group, has been recognized for his work in the following areas: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and… Read More

I’ve Been Subpoenaed for a Deposition – Now What?

Washington State Divorce and Family Law Lawyer Kelsey L. Affronte | 8/24/2026
Whether you are a party to a case or a potential witness, you may be required to answer the other side’s questions under oath. What is a Deposition? A deposition is like an interview: You are providing testimony under oath and that testimony is being transcribed (written down verbatim). Depositions are a form of discovery… Read More

Five Common TEDRA Disputes in High-Asset Estates

Washington State Litigation and Business Lawyer J Patrick Diener | 8/24/2026
For families with substantial wealth, estate planning is often designed to prevent disputes. Trusts are carefully drafted. Assets are placed into entities or trusts. Professional fiduciaries may be appointed to manage property. Succession plans are developed for family businesses. Yet even the best planning cannot eliminate one fundamental problem: people can disagree. When significant wealth… Read More

“Or” Is More Complicated Than You Think: De Morgan’s Theorem in Legal Interpretation.

Washington State Litigation and Real Estate Lawyer Aaron M. Dunn | 8/24/2026
Disputes centering on how to interpret legal documents are common. Interpretation disputes take multiple forms, with some turning on things like legislative intent, a defined term used in a provision, or harmonizing seemingly conflicting provisions. Other times, interpretation disputes boil down to the meaning of a single word, like “or.” At first glance, “or” may… Read More

What Is a Guardian Ad Litem, And Do I Need One for My Case? (Part 1)

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 8/19/2026
A Guardian ad litem or ‘GAL’ is a neutral third party appointed by the Court in a dissolution action to be the voice for the children and help investigate any concerns. The GAL will write up a report after doing an investigation and make recommendations to the Court. The Court is the ultimate decision maker,… Read More