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Navigating Board and Management Authority in WA Business Entities Last year, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a decision in West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Co. 211 A.3d 809 (Del. Ch. 2024), striking down several provisions of a stockholder agreement that gave the founder sweeping control over corporate governance. The ruling… Read More

How Poor Structuring and Documentation Led to Litigation In the recent Washington Court of Appeals case of Wake Up, Inc. v. Roasters Holdings, LLC, 2025 Wash. App. LEXIS 1909 (Wash. Ct. App. 2025), the court tackled a complex post-acquisition dispute involving coffee franchises, multiple LLCs, and allegations of fraud and breach of contract. The decision… Read More

Recently the Washington Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict that issued a record $229 million in damages in Bennett v. Providence Health & Services. The jury found that the employer’s payroll and meal break practices violated state wage and hour laws. For business owners, this case is a powerful reminder that wage and break… Read More

October 23rd, 2025 - In this webinar, Attorney Mackenzie O. Bretz discusses "What Do I Need to Know When Entering a Child Support Order" Read More

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Beresford Booth proudly sponsored the Washington Women Lawyers Annual Event, held at The Monte in Snohomish County. This year’s theme, "Leading with Influence and Integrity: Women Lawyers as Change Agents," highlighted the pivotal role women play in advancing justice and leadership within the legal profession. The event offered all attendees… Read More

In any divorce or separation case, the Court must ‘determine the nature and extent of both separate and community property’ before equitably dividing assets and debts.  This means that the Court must first characterize the property as separate or community before deciding on an equitable division.  When disputes arise as to whether property is separate… Read More

3-Part Series – How Accountants Steer M&A—A Lawyer’s Insight Closing day is a milestone, but it’s not the finish line. Post-close, the real work begins. Integration, tax structuring, and compliance all come into play. And once again, accountants are at the center of it. Integration: Where Systems Meet Strategy Post-merger integration is where good deals… Read More

3-Part Series – How Accountants Steer M&A—A Lawyer’s Insight Once the deal structure is set and diligence is underway, the focus shifts to protecting value. This is where accountants and lawyers work side by side crafting representations, making adjustments, and preparing for post-close reconciliation. Representations and Warranties: Built on Financial Reality Representations and warranties are… Read More

When a trial court makes a decision that doesn’t go your way, it can feel frustrating or unfair. Fortunately, you may have the option to ask a higher court to review that decision. However, not every ruling can be appealed automatically, and not every appeal works the same way. In Washington state, there are two… Read More