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For residents of Washington, insurance policies are designed to transfer the risks they might face from unanticipated events. When a natural disaster occurs, many claims might be filed with a single insurance company. For example, a large fire or earthquake could lead...
When a lawsuit alleges that a Washington corporate director violated a duty of care to the corporation, three conditions must be met to uphold the director's decision. This legal doctrine, called the business judgment rule, helps protect members of a corporation's...
Businesses in Washington and other locations in the United States spend far more on business litigation than those in the rest of the world. Companies operating in the real estate sector pay the highest cost for these litigations. As a business grows, it spends less...
Washington residents may take out a variety of insurance policies, including renter's, homeowner's, auto, and commercial liability. Washington state law established rules that an insurance company must follow when selling a policy and assuming a client's risk....
Starting a Washington business with someone else is often rewarding. However, it’s possible for disputes to arise between you. There are several ways you can resolve a partnership dispute in addition to going to court. Partnership agreement If you already had an...
Most companies in Washington carry out their important business matters through contracts. When everything goes well, all parties involved in a contract fulfill their respective sides of an agreement. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. If you're dealing with...
Many different types of lawsuits are filed in Washington. One of them is a class-action lawsuit. You might have heard about this type of case before but may not be familiar with it. Understanding class-action lawsuits A class-action lawsuit is a civil litigation...
A business's reputation is one of its most valuable assets. In fact, when an appraiser is valuing a company, they often give substantial weight to market goodwill. If someone accuses you of jeopardizing how people view their business, the potential consequences, if...
Mediation, arbitration and collaborative law don't always get you the resolution you desire; in some cases, your only recourse is to sue the other party. The process of suing someone in Washington can be complicated and the consequences far-reaching, so it's crucial...
If you own a small business in Seattle, you are likely more concerned about your daily expenses than a potential lawsuit. But approximately 12 million lawsuits are filed against small businesses every year. As a small business owner, consider these facts in order to...