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Earlier this year, I wrote a blog post about assigning commercial leases generally.  Sometimes, contractual rights or obligations get transferred without an express assignment.  This can happen, for example, where a party to the contract gets acquired by someone else, or where the party’s ownership or control changes hands.  An entity tenant under a commercial… Read More

August 5th, 2021 Attorneys David Tingstad and Eli Yim discuss what a Protected Series LLC is and why you would want to form one. Read More

A possessor of real property can be liable for dangerous conditions on land which cause injury to people who enter the land.  However, the legal standard of care owed by the possessor is tied to the status of the visitor.  The law classifies visitors as either trespassers, licensees, or invitees.  As to trespassers and licensees,… Read More

A person close to you passed away and you are devastated.  Sometime after, someone files a last will and testament for your loved one in the court and begins the probate process.  You review the will and realize there is something terribly wrong.  Maybe the will doesn’t appear genuine, maybe it gives a giant chunk… Read More

Contractor liens are powerful tools. When contractors are not paid for their work, they may record a contractor lien (aka “materialman’s lien” or “mechanic’s lien”) against the property to ensure payment. RCW 60.04 governs the requirements for these liens. If a contractor records a proper lien against the property, RCW 60.04 allows them to foreclose… Read More

Many people have one or more social media accounts.  Many people have one or more e-mail accounts.  These accounts are used to communicate with others in one way or another.  Online banking is another type of account.  Often, the user of the account does not want anyone else to have access to their account.  But,… Read More

July 29th, 2021 Attorney Anne Bennette spoke about how to distinguish separate and community property. Read More

Recently, the tragic and shocking collapse of the Surfside condominium in Florida has made national headlines. This truly devastating event left many questions unanswered regarding the causes of the collapse. News reports have indicated that in the years leading up to the collapse, the Board of Directors for the condominium had become frustrated by internal… Read More

If you manage or own a business with employees, you have likely faced (or will face) the need to address poor employee performance. This task is neither fun nor comfortable. Keep in mind, however, that providing honest, routine feedback can help protect employers from liability down the line, especially if the employment relationship goes sour. … Read More