News from around the industry highlighting the firm’s achievements and current events
Washington Supreme Court Issues Decision Impacting Storefront Premises Liability
By: Tim Nault The Washington Supreme Court recently issued a new premises liability decision in Galassi v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, of which most businesses
Washington Court of Appeals’ Decision May Expand Residential Landlord Liability
By: Carolyn Powers and Mack Mayo Every property rental agreement in Washington includes an implied warranty of habitability. This warranty requires landlords to exercise reasonable
Treasury Department Suspends CTA Enforcement for U.S. Citizens and Domestic Companies
By: Eric J. Sachtjen, Shareholder On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a significant update to its enforcement approach under the
FinCEN Not Issuing Fines or Penalties In Connection with Beneficial Ownership Reporting Deadlines
By Eric J. Sachtjen, Shareholder On February 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it will not impose fines, penalties, or other
Washington Supreme Court Limits Noncompetes for Workers making less than twice the state minimum wage: What Employers Need to Know About Freedom Vans
Washington Supreme Court Limits Noncompetes for Workers making less than twice the state minimum wage: What Employers Need to Know About Freedom Vans By: Jennifer
Corporate Transparency Act Update: Reporting Requirements Back in Effect
By Eric J. Sachtjen, Shareholder The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is back in the spotlight. On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the
Washington Supreme Court Delivers Victory to Residential Landlords
The Washington Supreme Court issued a huge victory to the Washington residential landlord community in today’s decision in Housing Authority of King County v. Knight.
Court of Appeals Examines Liability in Construction Site Safety
Determining responsibility for workplace injuries can be challenging, especially in construction projects involving multiple parties. The Washington Court of Appeals’ decision in Neice v. Pierce
District Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act from Taking Effect As Deadline Looms
Most people are aware that forming a business entity protects them personally from liability in some fashion. Founding a corporation or a limited liability company
Paine Hamblen Lawyers Honored With Awards of Distinction
Paine Hamblen is excited to announce that Fred Emry and Daniel Gibbons, both Of Counsel to the firm, were selected for inclusion in the 31st
