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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

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

Beresford Booth has served clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond for 80 years: since 1946! We continue to expand, learn and find new ways to meet the growing demands of our clients. Our lawyers are licensed to practice law outside of Washington State: David Tingstad and J Patrick Diener are licensed in Idaho, Anne… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Caleb J. Tingstad presents "Compensation for Washington Shareholders and LLC Members" Read More

In civil lawsuits, each side normally pays its own legal bills. However, a contract, statute, or “recognized equitable doctrine” may force the loser to pay the winner’s fees and costs. A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision called Fid. Nat’l Title Ins. Co. v. Horton examined three arguments for awarding attorney fees. In June 2021,… Read More

While receiving a letter from an attorney can lead you to jump to worst-case scenarios, it does not always mean you’re being sued. Attorneys send letters for many reasons, whether it is formal communication or to resolve issues before they escalate into legal disputes. There is a broad scope of what type of letters exist.… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Rachel J. Wright discusses "Due Diligence: A Practical Guide to Protecting Yourself Before You Sign" Read More

The Washington State Legislature has just declared “… all noncompetition covenants are void and unenforceable.”  In the same statute, the legislature substantially restricted a business’ ability to enforce nonsolicitation agreements.  The statute goes on to provide that all employers must notify all current and former employees and independent contractors that their noncompetition agreement is unenforceable.… Read More

The decision to call a family law attorney is not one you are making lightly. There are likely a lot of questions running through your mind. How long does this process take? When will I see my kids? How am I going to pay for this? Will I be able to support myself after the… Read More