Washington’s new noncompete rules are already having a national impact, especially as employees are increasingly working remotely. A recent case of Corr Cronin’s was profiled in The Washington Post, outlining some of the complex issues that arise out of noncompetes for both employees and employers…
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Once again, Corr Cronin LLP is ranked on the U.S. News and Best Lawyers® Release 2022 “Best Law Firms” List
Corr Cronin law firm is honored to be listed once again as a “Best Law Firm” rankings.
Firms included in the 2022 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
DAO Formation and Securities Laws
In the past year, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, have gained prominence among blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts as an alternative to traditional corporate governance structures. DAOs, in their simplest form, are a collection of often anonymous individuals who have banded together…
Cryptocurrency Litigation in Washington
Litigation involving cryptocurrency is increasing in Washington and around the country—both between private parties and in regulatory enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”), and similar agencies.
Congratulations to Corr Cronin LLP lawyers being named the Best Lawyers in America and the “Ones to Watch” in 2022 by their peers
Corr Cronin LLP is pleased to announce five of their lawyers were recognized as the 2022 Best Lawyers in America, Kevin Baumgardner, Steve Fogg, Emily Harris, Blake Marks-Dias and Randy Squires.
Congratulations to Corr Cronin’s 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Corr Cronin is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s lawyers were selected as “Super Lawyers” for 2021 and an additional seven lawyers were selected as “Rising Stars.” Two of the firm’s lawyers were ranked in the Top 100 attorneys list in Washington state.
Federal Court Orders Shed Light on Application of New Noncompete Law
Since Washington’s new restrictive covenant law came into effect on January 1, 2020, a few rulings from Washington’s federal district courts provide early indications of how courts will apply the law. All of these rulings were rendered in the context of motions for preliminary injunctions.
Requiem for Mia Zapata – a podcast with guest speakers attorneys Steve Fogg and Tim Bradshaw
Some twenty years later, the death of musician and lead singer of the band The Gits, Mia Zapata, continues to be a tragic story told and remembered in the Seattle community. Her murder shocked and forever changed the grunge music scene in the 1990s…
Zoom Arbitrations: The Good, the Bad, and the Leveling Effect
With Zoom hearings replacing many in-court or in-person hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic — including arbitrations, administrative hearings, voir dire, and more—these virtual hearings have come with both advantages and drawbacks. There are obvious advantages besides…
Evolving Agricultural-Worker Compensation: A Constitutional Right to Overtime Pay
This month the Washington Supreme Court ruled that dairy workers are protected by minimum wage laws and entitled to overtime pay. This ruling could have wide-reaching implications for Washington employers and employees.
Congratulations to Corr Cronin’s 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Corr Cronin is pleased to announce that nine of the firm’s lawyers were selected as “Super Lawyers” for 2020 and an additional eight lawyers were selected as “Rising Stars.” Two of the firm’s lawyers were ranked in the Top 100 attorneys list in Washington state.
Force Majeure Clauses: Potential Relief From Coronavirus Disruptions for Washington Businesses
The COVID-19 crisis is impacting daily lives in devastating and sometimes unpredictable ways. Among these impacts is the massive disruption to business. Goods are not delivered timely…