News from around the industry highlighting the firm’s achievements and current events
9th Circuit BAP Provides Clarity for When a Debtor Can Exempt Property Post-Petition
Recently, in In re De Jesus Gomez, 592 B.R. 698 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2018), the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel clarified how 11 U.S.C. §
Past Criminal Convictions: Permanent Disqualification To Work In Child Care Facility? Washington Supreme Court Says, Maybe Not.
The Department of Early Learning (DEL), now included with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), is the agency responsible for determining which applicants
No Adjustment For The 2019 Washington Estate Tax Exemption?
The Washington Department of Revenue has informally stated it does not intend to raise the Washington estate tax exemption for 2019. The exemption was indexed
Tax Court Denies Deductions For Marijuana Dispensary
While states continue to push toward legalization, marijuana remains classified as a controlled substance under federal law. Federal law still largely views such businesses as
Jeremy Zener Made Partner
Paine Hamblen is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeremy Zener as Partner. Jeremy Zener’s practice primarily focuses on insurance defense matters, including auto/trucking accidents,
Paine Hamblen Legal Intern Nicole Luth Helps Others Dress for Success at Gonzaga Law’s Fashion Week
Paine Hamblen and Startup Spokane
On July 18th, Paine Hamblen partner Keith Trefry spoke to a group of new entrepreneurs at Startup Spokane about the challenges and pitfalls of scaling,
Paine Hamblen Partners Fred Emry and Kathryn McKinley have been selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers list!
Paine Hamblen is proud to announce that partners, Kathryn McKinley and Fred Emry have been selected to the 2018 Washington Super Lawyers list. Kathryn McKinley’s
U.S. Supreme Court Determines that Class Action Waivers are Legal
On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the legality of class action waivers in individual employment agreements. This means that employees who sign
NEWSLETTER – FALL 2017
We are proud of our law firm’s legacy that began over 110 years ago. As one of the leading firms serving Eastern Washington and Northern
