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WA Supreme Court Says No Special Treatment Shielding High Ranking Corporate Officers From Depositions

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Andrew M. McKenzie | 11/1/2023
Litigation against corporations can often involve large amounts in controversy.  Even when the underlying dispute is a small one, plaintiffs suing corporations may wish to motivate the corporation to settle on more favorable terms by demanding to take the depositions of high ranking corporate officers.  The officer may fear a loss or their valuable time,… Read More

What is Ademption in a Washington Probate?

The Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 10/31/2023
Sometimes, a Will provides a bequest of specific property to a beneficiary. For example, "I give, devise, and bequeath my 1965 Ford Mustang to my uncle, John Smith." Sometimes, such a bequest cannot be fulfilled because the item of property is no longer owned by the maker of the Will at the time of their… Read More

What is Extrapolated Income in a Child Support Order and When Will It Be Awarded?

Washington State Family Law Lawyer Anne B. Bennette | 10/31/2023
In Washington State, child support is a statutory calculation based on the parent’s combined net income.  This figure can be found in RCW 26.19.020 (the ‘Child Support Economic Table.’).  For example, if the combined net income of each parent equals $11,000/month, then Washington State has determined that the basic support obligation in a one-child family… Read More

Employee or Independent Contractor? How to Classify Your Workers Correctly

the Lawyers at Beresford Booth | 10/27/2023
If you are an employer who hires workers to perform services for your business, you need to know how to classify them correctly as either employees or independent contractors. This is not just a matter of preference or convenience, but a legal obligation that can have serious consequences if you get it wrong. The difference… Read More