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.
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An Unregistered Contractor Can’t Commence a Lawsuit to Recover for Unpaid Work
Most contractors are aware the State of Washington requires a contractor to be licensed/registered. Additionally, some are aware RCW 18.27.080 prohibits an unlicensed contractor from bringing a lawsuit against an owner to recover a contract balance. Recently, in Dobson v.…
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Washington Has a New Nonprofit Corporation Act – Are You Prepared?
After over fifty years without comprehensive revision, Washington has a new Nonprofit Corporation Act. Last year, the Washington Legislature adopted, and Governor Jay Inslee signed into law, a new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (“New Act”) replacing the old chapter of…
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2022 IRS Increases to Federal Transfer Tax Exemption and Annual Exclusion for Gifts
In recently issued Revenue Procedure 2021-45, the IRS announced calendar year 2022 increases to the federal estate and gift tax exemption, and to the gift tax annual exclusion. The 2022 federal estate and gift tax exemption has been increased to…
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Washington to Allow Electronic Wills Beginning January 1, 2022
Earlier this year, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5132. Among various other changes to Washington trust and estate law, the Bill adopts the Uniform Electronic Wills Act (the “Act”), which allows Washingtonians to create valid digital Wills…
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The Washington Cares Act: How Will It Work For Me?
A recent article by Beth Taylor on SuperLawyers.com was written with input from one of our experienced labor and employment attorneys, Tammy Roe. The article discusses our state's new Washington Cares Act and "offers a primer on the state’s new…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Implementation Guidance for Physician Practices
Healthcare workers in Washington are required by order to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. Together with the Washington State Medical Association, attorneys at Montgomery Purdue are assisting physicians and practices across Washington implement the new mandate…
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Warranty Work Does Not Extend Time to Lien
Timing is critical when dealing with construction liens because a notice of claim of lien must be filed within 90 days after the "person has ceased to furnish labor." Correctly identifying that last day of work is critical. In the…
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Tax Impacts of the American Families Plan
President Joe Biden recently announced the American Families Plan (“the Plan”), which is summarized in the Fact Sheet provided by the President. The Plan is a proposal that has not passed Congress. If adopted, it would make several changes to…
Read MoreWashington Legislators Pass New Capital Gains Tax
The Washington Legislature passed a new state capital gains tax on April 5, 2021. Governor Inslee signed the bill, Senate Bill 5096, into law on May 4, 2021. The new law imposes a 7% tax on gains exceeding $250,000 in…
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