Recent News

The U.S. Senate passed a $484 billion deal Tuesday to replenish the SBA loan programs that have been overrun by demand. The package would increase funding for the PPP by $310 billion. It also includes $60 billion to help the depleted SBA emergency grant and loan program, $75 billion for hospitals, and $25 billion for… Read More

In these uncertain times, good news is hard to find.  As such, it is vital to highlight the amazing community organizations working diligently in response to the coronavirus epidemic.  One shining example in our community is Homage Senior Services. Homage is the largest provider of services for older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish… Read More

In response to the financial impact of the COVID-19 virus, Washington State has delayed payment deadlines for the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax owed by small businesses.  Specifically, those who file monthly returns can request an extension from the Department of Revenue, while quarterly filers have an automatic extension to June 30, 2020 for their… Read More

On April 6, 2020, I posted a blog discussing Emergency EIDL Grants to small businesses, which can be found here.  This more recent post serves to provide an update. On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into the law the CARES Act. The Act authorizes the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to provide Emergency EIDL Grants… Read More

On April 16, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 20-19.1 extending and expanding the scope of the residential eviction moratorium originally imposed in Proclamation No. 20-19 issued on March 18, 2020.  As originally imposed, the residential eviction moratorium prohibited residential landlords and local law enforcement from engaging in certain residential eviction activities until April… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised numerous questions concerning Parenting Plans and whether parents must abide by court-ordered residential schedules during this time. The short answer is yes; although there may be limited exceptions. The following are common questions heard by our Family Law Group. Responses follow the guidelines related to parenting plans issued by Snohomish… Read More

Like most industries in Washington State, the construction industry has suffered at the hands of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Virtually everyone in the chain from material suppliers, general contractors, subcontractors, individual construction workers, and project owners feel the toll inflicted by risks, obstacles, and uncertainties as they try to preserve and advance construction projects.  On March… Read More

Local access to government programs to assist with financial challenges, including a discussion with David C. Tingstad and Mountain Pacific Bank President & CEO, Mark Duffy. An overview of the Governor’s Stay Home Stay Healthy Order with Todd J. Cook. The current state of operations and emergency procedures in Snohomish County and King County Superior… Read More

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has made a few significant clarifications to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which the federal government passed as part of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (CARES Act).  These clarifications may affect small business owners who have applied under this program, or who plan to apply in the… Read More