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Cascade Crossing project « Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
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Local Projects Requiring Private Property Acquisition Still Moving Forward. Tags: Cascade Crossing project. I-5 Corridor Reinforcement project. Local projects requiring property acquisition. Milwaukie Light Rail project. April 5, 2011. Despite the down economy and budget problems for most governmental agencies, there are a number of big projects in the area still moving forward. The Milwaukie Light Rail Project. The Columbia River Crossing. Is currently working to release a Draft Environmental Impact Sta...
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IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Employee Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses « Employment Update
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IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment of Employee Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses. Tags: Defense of Marriage Act. September 4, 2013. On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued its historic. United States v. Windsor. Decision, which held that the provision of DOMA which excluded a same-sex partner from the definition of “spouse” as applied under federal law was unconstitutional. Washington D.C. does so as well. Key Employee Benefit Implications of IRS Ruling. The value of employer-provided heal...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution: Resolving Your Lawsuit Early and Economically « Business Litigation
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Alternative Dispute Resolution: Resolving Your Lawsuit Early and Economically. August 2, 2010. It is now axiomatic that the vast majority of legal disputes (over 90%) are resolved prior to anyone entering a courtroom for trial. And for good reason – trials are often prohibitively expensive and overly formal, and unfortunately can involve judges and juries unfamiliar with the area of law in question. In the coming weeks and months, the. Business Owner’s Guide to Litigation. A good negotiation is more than...
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Washington Supreme Court: Statutes of Limitation Do Not Apply In Arbitration « Business Litigation
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Washington Supreme Court: Statutes of Limitation Do Not Apply In Arbitration. August 12, 2010. Broom v. Morgan Stanley DW, Inc. Why This Is Important – Issue #1: “Facial Legal Error”. Why This Is Important – Issue #2: Statutes of Limitations. What You Can Do. The impact of the. For further information on the details of this case or for assistance answering a particular question regarding your contracts, contact the Schwabe attorney with whom you work or Stephanie Berntsen at. Or 503-796-2970, or John Dav...
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About Pacific NW Alcohol Law Blog « Pacific Northwest Alcohol Law
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About Pacific NW Alcohol Law Blog. November 5, 2010. Through our blog, we hope to provide members of the Northwest beer, wine, and spirits industries with up-to-date information related to the important legal and business issues they face. Our posts will focus on regulation, legislation, and case law affecting business operations, the industries as a whole, and legal issues such as:. Business formation and succession. Labeling and trademark protection. State and Federal regulatory compliance. I-5 Corrido...
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Condemnation Law « Condemnation Law
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Assemblage Bonanza : An Emerging Sound Transit Board Policy Dispute? June 11, 2010. Earlier this spring, the Sound Transit Board authorized its staff to accelerate the condemnation of property. At planned station locations on Brooklyn Avenue in the University District and in the Roosevelt neighborhood near NE 65th. But the consent came after a rare open debate over the extent to which the Agency needs to condemn private property for the North Link light rail project. Sinking Ship Parking Garage Case.
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It’s Time (It’s Really Time!) to Evaluate Independent-Contractor Classifications « Employment Update
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It’s Time (It’s Really Time! To Evaluate Independent-Contractor Classifications. July 20, 2015. By Jean Ohman Back. Brian K. Keeley. Thomas M. Triplett. Does your business or organization use independent contractors? Do you report any payments using Form 1099? Does your business have “owners,” “partners,” or “members of a limited liability company” who receive payments as distributions in those roles but not compensation as employees? 1) Is the work an integral part of the employer’s business? Employee h...
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New Paid Rest Break Ruling Burdens Washington Agriculture — Oregon May Be Next? « Employment Update
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New Paid Rest Break Ruling Burdens Washington Agriculture Oregon May Be Next? Tags: agriculture works paid rest breaks. Demetrio v. Sakuma Bros. Farms. August 3, 2015. And Jean Ohman Back. The Court looked specifically at the Washington regulation that says: Every employee shall be allowed a rest period of at least ten minutes, on the employer’s time, in each four-hour period of employment. And, it concluded that on the employer’s time means the employer must pay for rest breaks. American Red Cross case.
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Seattle Proposal to Extended Bar Hours Gains Traction « Pacific Northwest Alcohol Law
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Seattle Proposal to Extended Bar Hours Gains Traction. Washington State Liquor Control Board. January 4, 2011. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn has not forgotten about his nightlife initiative. An 8-point plan of proposed changes to encourage a safe and vibrant night economy in Seattle. Mayor McGinn first announced the initiative in July at Century Ballroom. But provided the public with an update. Can be played in Flash Player 9 and up. After soliciting more than 2,400 comments, and surveying. Defense of Marria...
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IRS Issues New Guidance on Affordable Care Act Employer “Play-or-Pay” Mandate « Employment Update
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IRS Issues New Guidance on Affordable Care Act Employer “Play-or-Pay” Mandate. Employee health care coverage. March 18, 2014. The ACA provides for two forms of the play-or-pay penalty. 8220;No Coverage” Penalty. 8220;Inadequate Coverage” Penalty. A summary of the more significant provisions of the final regulations is below. 2015 Transition Relief Rules. Postponement of Effective Date for Mid-Size Employers. The employer must not reduce its work force during the period of February 9, 2014, to December 31...
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