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On January 1, 2028, RCW 64.90, known as the as the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act or more commonly, “WUCIOA”, will apply to all common interest communities, with a handful of exceptions. In other words, it will apply to most condominium and homeowners’ associations and will effectively repeal the prior statutory schemes: the Homeowners’… Read More

Run To Win hosted their annual golf tournament in September to continue to raise money to support their ongoing vision of developing young people who are equipped to lead by example, live with integrity, grow in faith, and positively impact their families, teams, schools and communities, through sports. Beresford Booth is a proud Gold Sponsor and… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Trevor H. Lane from our Litigation Group discusses "Everyday Contracts: 5 Takeaways" https://youtu.be/-pkrEAKVEBA?si=s7-0Dx7BW35BC0oo&t=13 Read More

Legal due diligence is the process by which a buyer’s attorneys systematically review the legal health of a target business before committing to a purchase. It is not glamorous work, but it is among the most valuable work done in any transaction. The goal is not to find reasons to walk away from a deal—it… Read More

Past webinars and blog posts have addressed several principles of insurance law in Washington, including: (a) the duty to defend is broader than the duty to indemnify; and (b) an insurer must deal fairly with its insured, giving equal consideration in all matters to the insured’s interests. Title insurance, however, is unique. Differing from other… Read More

[NOTE: This blog entry originally published on September 3, 2026, has been updated to address new developments in the case.] The King County Superior Court’s recent rulings in favor of the plaintiff in an unfair competition business dispute (Elysian One, Inc. v. Evasick et al., No. 24-2-27142-2 SEA) will have a major impact on the… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney C. Michael Kvistad from our Business, Mergers and Acquisitions Group discusses "Working with Accountants in MNA Transactions” https://youtu.be/1UTjHRq8-Xg?si=sYw9QzBXlx9R-SEZ&t=13 Read More

After the fall of the Empire in China in 1912, and before the takeover of China by the Communists in 1949, there was a period in which a number of warlords controlled different areas of China.  The United States felt that there was a need for certainty in the dealings of its citizens abroad therefore,… Read More

Under Washington State law, failing to act in a timely manner at any stage of a lawsuit, from pre-suit initiation through active litigation to post-judgment proceedings, can carry severe procedural and substantive consequences. These consequences range from the absolute bar of a claim or defense to monetary sanctions, evidentiary exclusions, dismissal of the action, and… Read More