January 2026 Knowing the Waters

January is the month to put resolutions into action and boost any neglected goals from the previous year to the top of your agency’s queue. This month’s column is an legal checklist of items that your port should review annually.

January 2026 Knowing the Waters2026-01-13T16:28:23-08:00

New Public Records Act Closure Letter Requirements

On April 11, 2024, the Washington State Supreme Court decided Cousins v. State, setting new criteria for how public agencies can sufficiently close public records requests to start the one-year statute of limitations under the Public Records Act (“PRA”).

New Public Records Act Closure Letter Requirements2024-05-22T12:46:24-07:00

Social Media Blocking

US Supreme Court Establishes New Test for When Municipal Officials Can be Sued for First Amendment Violations for Blocking of Persons from Social Media Accounts.

Social Media Blocking2024-04-03T13:22:59-07:00

New Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) Reporting Requirement

You may have recently heard that there is a new federal reporting requirement for businesses referred to as “BOI Reporting,” and this may have left you wondering if it applies to your business and what deadlines you may need to meet.

New Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) Reporting Requirement2024-02-07T10:50:12-08:00
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