New Law Prohibits Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims
A new law signed by President Joe Biden prevents forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims.
Read MoreNew Name, Same Great Firm
Last year, we published a new website with an updated firm logo and clean, modern design. Since then, we’ve modernized our firm name, updated our email addresses and signatures, and updated our formal letterhead. Why did the name change? The…
Read MoreSeattle City Council Passes Commercial Rent Control for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
On April 13, 2020, the Seattle City Council passed Council Bill No. 119766, which imposes commercial rent control and other protections for small businesses affected by COVID-19. The ordinance may have significant impacts for commercial landlords renting to small businesses…
Read MoreFederal Assistance for Small Businesses Suffering from COVID-19
In response to widespread economic slowdown caused by the Coronavirus, Congress passed the CARES Act, making $349 billion available for small businesses under a new program entitled the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Loans under the PPP are intended to provide…
Read MoreIRS Extends Income and Gift Tax Deadlines Due to COVID-19
The IRS extended the deadline to file individual income tax returns (Form 1040) for all taxpayers from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020 in response to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreWashington allows remote notarization due to COVID-19
Governor Inslee issued a proclamation this week allowing for remote notarization from March 27 to April 26, 2020, in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic. Under the new law, notary services can occur virtually through audio-visual technology such as Skype,…
Read MoreThe Estate Planning Group is Available During Coronavirus Pandemic
We understand that the coronavirus outbreak is a source of high anxiety. The estate planning attorneys at MPBA have transitioned to remote operations during the stay-in-place order to ensure we meet our clients’ needs. We remain available to assist during this challenging…
Read MoreStay Home, Stay Healthy Order
On March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued the Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order for all of Washington state. In brief, the Order does the following: Stay At Home. The Order requires all Washingtonians to stay home except to participate in…
Read MoreA letter from the Managing Partner re: COVID-19
Montgomery Purdue’s plan for addressing issues related to coronavirus (COVID-19), focus on staff and clients, and continued commitment to continued high quality legal services.
Read MoreSeattle’s All-Gender Restroom Ordinance
Community and Compliance During Pride Month in June, many reflected on the important legal victories for LGBT rights achieved over the past few decades. But businesses must do their part to abide by the protections created by federal, state,…
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