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Governor Inslee Issues Vaccination Requirement for Most State Employees, Including Workers on State Construction Projects
Governor Inslee issued a new emergency proclamation on Monday, August 9, 2021 that now mandates vaccinations for workers on state projects after October 18, 2021. This vaccine mandate appears to be the trend for both public and private entities in Wa...
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Washington Supreme Court Provides First Guidance on CDC Eviction Moratorium Days Before the Emergency Measure is Set to Expire
Jul 26, 2021
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Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, scant interpretive guidance has been provided to help businesses, individuals, and attorneys to navigate the various emergency orders and moratoriums concerning evictions in Washington. On July 22, just over...
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New Homestead Exemption Significantly Impacts Property Owners
In case you missed our blog post on Bank Law Monitor last month regarding the Homestead Exemption, significant changes to the Washington homestead statute were made that impacts property owners and contractors alike. Senate Bill 5408 became effective...
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Bid Shopping Protection Extended to Steel and Rebar Subcontractors on Public Works Projects
Washington continues to expand its protection of subcontractors from the dubious business practice of bid shopping, at least on public works projects.
Washington law requires that general contractors list subcontractors that are to perform certain p...
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Oregon & Washington Construction Impacted by Governors’ New Orders
Nov 18, 2020
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2020 has been the year of continuous changes in the construction industry brought about by the COVID-19 virus and its regulatory impact. Our construction team continues to monitor and provide timely counsel on meeting those challenges, whether on the...
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Washington Supreme Court: Consumer Protection Act Applies Broadly, Federal Courts Wrong
In Peoples v. USAA, decided on November 27, 2019, the Washington Supreme Court held that insurance companies can be liable under Washington's Consumer Protection Act (RCW Ch. 19.86) if they violate Washington claims-handling regulations and wrongfu...
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