The FTC is currently seeking public comment on the proposed rule, which is due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. After the comment period closes, the FTC will consider the comments, and then may adopt and publish a final rule. The proposed rule would go into effect 180 days after the publication of the final rule . . .
Does a contractor in Washington have a complete defense for an alleged construction defect when the defect is related, in part, to a design error and, in part, to a construction defect? As a contractor, you might argue you are completely absolved . . .
President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order, which, among other things, directed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to use its statutory authority to curtail the unfair use of noncompete agreements. The key provision of the Order . . .
Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code grants non-corporate taxpayers a tax break of up to $10,000,000 in capital gains on “qualified small business stock” that the taxpayer holds for more than five years . . .
Construction Executive contacted law firms across the nation specializing in construction law to find the leaders of the industry. Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. ranks as one of the Top 50 Construction Law Firms in the U.S. In addition, CE wanted determined how the industry leaders were addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and advising their clients. Read the full article.
Appellate-practice group persuaded the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to resolve a circuit split on the so-called “gangplank rule” in favor of their client, the Port of Bellingham.
Digital technology has changed how appellate briefs are consumed. Digital reading has become more and more similar to paper reading; it now allows users to highlight, annotate, and bookmark . . .
Earlier last week, the Washington Supreme Court issued a splintered decision, In re Fero, interpreting RAP 13.5(a)’s timeliness requirements for filing a motion for discretionary review of a court . . .
Jay also serves on the firm’s Board of Directors and was the Director of Associates for the past couple of years. His personal practice focuses on resolving and litigating commercial disputes and assisting individuals and businesses with contracting issues and risk identification.
Unlike in the trial court, where the parties build the record as they see fit to support their positions, appellate review is confined to the record developed in the trial court. Absent extraordinary circumstances, parties may not . . .
