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Boundary line disputes represent a highly common real property conflict in Washington. These disputes typically arise when the physical boundary line between adjoining parcels of land is uncertain, disputed, or inconsistent with public records, monuments, or landmarks. Washington law provides many statutory and common law frameworks for resolving these boundary disputes. Statutory Boundary Resolution Framework.… Read More

‘Crypto’ was once a niche concept but has now become commonplace.  Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, etc. are now used in everyday vernacular and are becoming more ordinary methods of payment. Most digital asset platforms provide account holders with a degree of anonymity.  This means that it is incredibly difficult to obtain information regarding your partner’s assets… Read More

In this webinar, Attorney Caleb J. Tingstad from our Business Mergers and Acquisition Group will be discussing "Lawyer Conflicts of Interest in Washington Shareholder Disputes” https://youtu.be/g0kOHxHscZM?si=VntTCALXK3Zrpmqp&t=13 Read More

Most people alive today were born after the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.  We may be inclined to take for granted that civil rights are so engrained in our society that racial discrimination is only a thing of the past.  Yet, cases still come up in Washington where racial discrimination is at… Read More

Separation and divorce change the structure of a family, but they don't end the lifelong relationship parents share in raising their children. While legal agreements establish responsibilities and schedules, successful co-parenting depends just as much on communication, emotional regulation, and a shared commitment to putting children first. Whether you're beginning your co-parenting journey or working… Read More

Beresford Booth is a proud sponsor of the third annual Edmonds Dragon Boat Festival taking place on Friday, July 31st, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Edmonds Waterfront Center (220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds, WA 98020). Hosted by the Asian Service Center (ASC) of Edmonds, the event is open to everyone. There will be food… Read More

In my last post I discussed how a statute of limitations can be extended if a potential plaintiff dies before the expiration of the statute of limitations. This discusses the situation where a potential defendant dies before the expiration of the statute of limitations. RCW 4.16.200. As a refresher, RCW 4.16.200 does two different things.… Read More

Many people assume death simply “pauses” the statute of limitations. Under Washington law, that is not quite right. Sometimes there is an extension; sometimes there is a separate probate deadline; and sometimes the claim can still be barred even if probate deadlines have not yet run. RCW 4.16.200. RCW 4.16.200 does two different things. First,… Read More

It is one of the most jarring moments in any M&A transaction: a buyer’s attorney asks to see IP assignment agreements for the core technology or brand assets, and the seller’s attorney realizes those agreements either do not exist or are incomplete. The company’s most valuable asset—the thing the buyer is most excited to acquire—may… Read More