On July 30, 2026, the Washington Supreme Court issued its decision in the Martinez v. Washington State University, et al., Case No. 104108-0. The decision reshapes how far a university’s legal responsibility extends into the world of Greek life off…
Read MoreYou’ve gone through all the hoops of litigation: 1) you sent your initial demand letter hoping to settle the matter prior to any litigation; 2) the defendant failed to respond so you started a lawsuit; 3) you conducted expensive discovery…
Read MoreOn November 10, 2023, voters in Bellingham passed Initiative 2023-02 (“Initiative 2”) with 61.98% of tallied votes. Initiative 2 requires landlords to cover relocation expenses for tenants if they raise rent by eight percent or more in a 12-month period.…
Read MoreWashington’s Eviction “Just Cause” Requirement The “just cause” requirement in Washington’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (the “RLTA”) has created unpredictable results that should lead landlords and property owners (collectively, “Landlords”) to tread carefully in considering their basis to pursue an unlawful…
Read MoreWhile assistance animals come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds, one may ask themselves—can a black mamba be an assistance animal covered by the Fair Housing Act (FHA)? The answer is: it depends. Assistance Animals Under the FHA: Domesticated Versus…
Read MoreOwners and General Contractors generally have a duty to provide a safe workplace. But does that duty mean that an Owner or General Contractor is automatically liable for the actions of its Subcontractors when a Subcontractor’s employee suffers an injury…
Read More“How much is this case going to cost?” is a great first question for a client to ask. The answer, however, can be complex. By the time someone walks into an attorney’s office, they are usually prepared for the fact that…
Read MoreRecreational sports, such as skiing, scuba diving and basketball can be a lot of fun but are not without their injury risks. Businesses involved in such sports can limit their liability by having participants sign a waiver, but should be aware…
Read MoreThe Division I Court of Appeals recently split with Division II and held that a lender retains the right to pursue a deficiency action against commercial guarantors after nonjudicially foreclosing on deeds of trust securing the underlying loans. Washington Fed.…
Read MoreEntrepreneurs developing new and original commercial products commonly ask whether it is necessary to register a copyright in order to protect their intellectual property. While technically a registered copyright is not necessary to claim a degree of protection, registering a…
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