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24Jan 2013

Author Joe Hamell

Contractors vs. Employees: A Matter of Context

  • Jan 24, 2013
  • Joe Hamell
  • Employment Law
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Is the person working for you an independent contractor or an employee? You need to recognize the term "independent contractor" has a different definition in different contexts. Your independent contractor may be an employee depending on whether the question is…

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14Jan 2013

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Author Tammy Roe

Is Your Social Media Policy Legal?

  • Jan 14, 2013
  • Tammy Roe
  • Business Law, Employment Law, Labor Law
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A recent report summarizing rulings by the National Labor Relations Board should cause all employers to reexamine their social media policy. Employers should remember that union and non-union employees alike are covered by the National Labor Relations Act, and therefore…

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14Nov 2012

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Author Scott Feir

MPBA Celebrates 100 Years Serving Pacific Northwest Clients

  • Nov 14, 2012
  • Scott Feir
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This year Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin is celebrating 100 years of providing legal services to our community, and I am proud to be a part of its tradition. MPBA traces its roots back to W.W. Montgomery’s (view picture) admission…

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25Jul 2012

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Author Kara Kalenius Novak

New Statute of Limitations Provisions Benefit Trustees

  • Jul 25, 2012
  • Kara Kalenius Novak
  • Fiduciary Services
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In 2011, the Washington State Legislature revised RCW 11.96A.070, the statute of limitations for breach of fiduciary duty claims against trustees. The new statute became effective January 1, 2012. Under prior law, a beneficiary could sue a trustee for breach…

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23Apr 2012

Author Julian Hurst

ERISA - Long Term Disability and Attorney’s Fees

  • Apr 23, 2012
  • Julian Hurst
  • Employment Law
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If you are covered by a long term disability policy provided by your employer (so-called “group” policies), your policy is most likely subject to a federal law called the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). In the event that you…

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18Apr 2012

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Author Tammy Roe

2012 Employment Law Update

  • Apr 18, 2012
  • Tammy Roe
  • Employment Law
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The Seattle City Council has voted to approve mandatory paid sick and safe time for most employees that work in Seattle. All employers with employees that work within the city limits of Seattle need to closely review their personnel policies…

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1Mar 2012

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Author Kristi O'Brien

The CMS Proposed Regulations for the 60-Day Refund Rule: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

  • Mar 1, 2012
  • Kristi O'Brien
  • Health Care Law
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On February 13, 2012, CMS finally issued a set of proposed regulations for compliance with the "60-Day Refund Rule". The proposed rule is published at 77 Fed. Reg. 9179 (February 16, 2012). Buried in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable…

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20Jan 2012

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Author Ryan Montgomery

Estate Planning Law Update January 2012

  • Jan 20, 2012
  • Ryan Montgomery
  • Estate Planning
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Link to Article Estate Planning Law Update January 2012

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19Sep 2011

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Author Tammy Roe

City of Seattle Approves Mandatory Paid Sick Leave

  • Sep 19, 2011
  • Tammy Roe
  • Employment Law
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The Seattle City Council has voted to approve mandatory paid sick and safe time for most employees that work in Seattle. All employers with employees that work within the city limits of Seattle need to closely review their personnel policies…

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14Sep 2011

Author Paige Severson

Kristi O'Brien is a PSBJ "40 Under 40" Recipient

  • Sep 14, 2011
  • Paige Severson
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Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC is pleased to announce the selection of lawyer Kristi O'Brien as a recipient of the Puget Sound Business Journal “40 Under 40” award for 2011. A leading Seattle business and health care attorney, Kristi…

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