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David Tingstad has been named to the Washington Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in Washington for 2012. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. "Super Lawyers, a Thomas Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice… Read More

Friday- June 8, 2012 - 90 minute webinar David C. Tingstad (Moderator), Lawyer, Beresford Booth and Ashley N. Wicks, Associate, Jones Walker, Waecter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre LLP, Jackson, MS This program will discuss practical and state law compliance issues arising out of the liquidation and unwinding of an LLC. Register by Phone 800.285.2221 Monday… Read More

When you consider the composition of your workforce, it is likely the vast majority of your employees have or will have caregiving responsibilities.  In today’s society, caregivers are not defined by gender.  Both male and female workers may be responsible for the care of a child, sick spouse, or elderly parent.  Yet, caregiver discrimination is… Read More

Always have an attorney’s fee provision in your controlling documents.  It seems like a simple concept to understand.  Repeat it now:  Always have a fee provision.  Without a fee provision, the party contemplating litigation only has to answer the question: “How am I going to pay my lawyer to pursue my claims in this case?”… Read More

A power of attorney authorizes a person (the attorney-in-fact) to act on behalf of another person (the principal).  Sometimes the power of attorney authorizes the attorney-in-fact to make decisions on behalf of the principal relating to the principal’s health care as well as to the principal’s non-health care, or financial, matters.  Sometimes the power may… Read More

Criminal background information is another valuable tool utilized by companies making employment related decisions, such as hiring and termination.  Should your company consider this information when making critical employment decisions?  Absolutely, but do so informed about the risks and with a policies in place to ensure your company does not inadvertently subject itself to liability… Read More

Frequently, we hear from clients on the topic of interviewing. Specifically, what can be asked and what can't be asked of an applicant. As much as you may want to know if an applicant has children, and thus there is an allegedly higher possibility of missing work when the kids are sick, or if she… Read More

Republishing an interesting article on social media issues from The Huffington Post | By Rieva Lesonsky Should bosses and employees be friends on Facebook? With rules about personal and professional behavior blurring, it's a bit surprising that only 21 percent of respondents in a recent Russell Herder survey said they are Facebook friends with their… Read More

With the rise of social networking as a form of expression and communication, employers have found these websites to be useful tools when determining an applicant’s suitability.  Recent news reports demonstrate how prevalent the practice has become and how far employers will go to review social networking sites.  For example, if unable to view an… Read More