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Seller Financing in Washington State

Washington State Real Estate Law Lawyer Babak Shamsi | 4/28/2026
A few years ago, I wrote an article regarding seller financing here. The real estate market in Western Washington has cooled down since then, but nonetheless, opportunities continue to abound for buyers seeking to purchase a home. Unfortunately, sometimes purchasing a home with conventional lending involves too many requirements that certain prospective purchasers cannot meet. Sometimes,… Read More

Extension of Prohibition on Assigning Legal Malpractice Claims

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Marc Rosenberg | 4/22/2026
I am one of a number of attorneys defending attorneys and law firms against legal malpractice claims brought by an insurance company, in the case Great American E&S Insurance Company v. Houston Casualty Company, et al.[1]  This case may eventually go to the Washington Supreme Court but, for today, the Court of Appeals has extended… Read More

My Attorney Told Me They Need to Conduct a CR26(i) Conference… What Does That Mean?

Washington State Divorce & Family Law Lawyer Mackenzie O. Bretz | 4/22/2026
At some point in your dissolution matter, you will have to conduct discovery. Discovery is the process by which both parties exchange information and documents, primarily financial. This can be done through agreement or through formal discovery, which consists of interrogatories and requests for production. Interrogatories are questions the client must answer under penalty of… Read More

The Rotary Club of Everett Chooses Deserving Scholarship Recipients

BeresfordBooth | 4/15/2026
The Rotary Club of Everett will be selecting the next group of deserving students to receive scholarships. High school seniors who applied for the scholarships will be interviewed this Saturday, April 11th. These interviews will determine which students receive the Club’s approximately $400,000 in scholarships, which will be formally announced at a celebratory awards event… Read More

Delaware Clarifies Buyer Knowledge – Why Washington LLCs Take Note

Washington State Business Lawyer C. Michael Kvistad | 4/15/2026
When Delaware speaks, deal lawyers listen. And in In re Dura Medic Holdings, Inc., Consolidated Litigation, Cons. C.A. No. 2019-0474-JTL (Del. Ch. Feb. 20, 2025), the Delaware Court of Chancery clarified two issues that routinely shape private M&A negotiations: (1) Whether Delaware remains a pro‑sandbagging jurisdiction, and(2) When a buyer can use a transaction multiple… Read More

What Taylor Swift’s Trademark Strategy Teaches Washington Businesses

Washington State Business Lawyer C. Michael Kvistad | 4/15/2026
Taylor Swift is many things – artist, cultural force, economic engine – but she’s also something business owners sometimes overlook: a disciplined, strategic brand manager. Her recent trademark activity is a reminder that protecting your brand is not optional. It’s a core business function. Swift’s team has filed trademark applications for everything from album titles… Read More