News from around the industry highlighting the firm’s achievements and current events
Paine Hamblen Legal Intern Graduates First in Class from GU Law
Congratulations to one of our own, Carolyn Powers, for graduating first in her class from Gonzaga Law! We know you will accomplish incredible things throughout
How Account Titling Can Disrupt Estate Plans
By: Eric J. Sachtjen, Shareholder and Cayden C. Hennessey, Summer Associate A single oversight in how a bank account is titled can unravel years of
Cayden Hennessey Joins Paine Hamblen as 2025 Summer Associate
We’re excited to welcome Cayden C. Hennessey as our 2025 Summer Associate! A Gonzaga J.D. candidate with a WSU psychology degree, he competed in the
Paine Hamblen Attorney Mack Mayo to Present at Multiple Seminars in April and May 2025
Paine Hamblen Attorney Mack Mayo is set to present at multiple seminars in April and May, 2025, including the following: April 8, 2025, 10:30AM-12:00 PM.
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
