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Leasing Restrictions in Condominiums Are Still "Use" Restrictions

Sep 03, 2015

Real Estate, From the Ground Up

We wrote about the Filmore v. Unit Owners Association of Centre Pointe Condominium case in a prior blog post, when the Washington Court of Appeals issued its decision in the case. The court of appeals ruled that, based on the language of the Washingt...

Heading Into Muddied Waters

Sep 01, 2015

Environmental, Regulation, From the Ground Up

August 28, 2015, was the effective date of a new regulation that many argue expands permitting requirements for project development and other activities near or in waterbodies. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and Army Corps of Engine...

If Your Company Uses Subcontracted Labor, the NLRB May Find You to Be a "Joint Employer"

Aug 31, 2015

By LeAnne M. Bremer

Construction, From the Ground Up

A new decision by the National Labor Relations Board defining joint employers for the purposes of collective bargaining is a good reminder to employers and contractors to make certain that policies and contracts precisely define who and who is not an...

Employment Law Issues for the Development Industry (February/March Update)

Feb 28, 2018

Legal Developments—National, Legal Developments—Oregon, From the Ground Up

Here are the latest updates and articles from our Employment Law and Labor Relations team, covering a range of current issues. March 1 Deadline for Notification to Existing Employees About Their New Washington Paid Sick Leave Rights By Nancy Anderson...

Five Guideposts for Developing a Tax-Conscious IP Strategy

May 18, 2018

From the Ground Up

Intellectual property ("IP," as it's commonly called) is a class of assets widely recognized by those in the ever-expanding universe of technology-driven professions. Yet the attributes of intellectual property are less widely understood, particularl...