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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…
Insurance Coverage for Covid-19 Related Losses
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage businesses in Seattle and around the globe, many are wondering whether commercial lines insurance may protect them against COVID-19 related losses. Fortunately for many, the answer may be yes. The viability of a given claim will turn…
The Securities Act of Washington Protects the Public, Rely on It
On October 3, 2019, the Washington Supreme Court issued a decision in a case arising out of the 2007-08 financial crisis that will have a major impact on litigation under the Securities Act of Washington…
Reshaping Noncompetes in Washington
With the passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450 (ESHB 1450), signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on May 8, 2019, the Washington Legislature dramatically reshaped the landscape of Washington’s noncompetition law…
Jurisdiction to Venue – Examining RCW 4.12.010 in a Post-Ralph World
In 2014, the Washington State Supreme Court upended a century of precedent when it issued Ralph v. Department of Natural Resources, 182 Wn.2d 242, 343 P.3d 342 (Wash. 2014) (“Ralph I”). In Ralph I, the Court considered “the distinction…
Noncompetes: The Landscape has Changed
Washington Governor Jay Inslee recently signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450, which substantially reforms Washington State’s common law of noncompetition covenants. As a result, employers who use noncompetition covenants…
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