Knowing the Waters – Homelessness, Port Property, and COVID-19 Proclamations
By Frank Chmelik of Chmelik Sitkin & Davis, P.S. - [...]
Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28.14: The Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act
On December 8, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-28.14 (the [...]
Federal Court Clarifies Scope of Stormwater Permit Coverage for “Industrial Activities”
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance v. APM Terminals Tacoma, LLC, et al. [...]
Biden’s Proposed Tax Plan Could Lower the Threshold for Estate Taxes and Abolish the Step-Up in Basis
In the event Joe Biden wins the U.S. presidential election, [...]
CDC Eviction Order
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has issued [...]
If You Renovate Pre-1978 Homes, You Should Become Familiar with the EPA’s RRP Rule.
The EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (“RRP Rule”) [...]
Construction Law Update: Binding Subcontractors to Terms of a Prime Contract
A recent Washington court case indicates that contractors should take [...]
Updates to the Industrial Stormwater General Permit
When the usual grey Washington weather turns to dry summertime [...]
More Changes in Store for Residential Landlord Tenant Laws July 2020
A year after the legislature overhauled the Washington Residential Landlord [...]
New Requirements and Exemptions under the Washington Public Records Act, Effective June 2020
The Washington State Legislature recently amended the Public Records Act [...]