May 14, 2019 | Construction
Owners seeking to deny contractor claims on Washington construction projects often rely on the so-called “strict compliance rule,” which they assert is a broad principal of construction law barring recovery of claims unless a party strictly complies with contractual...
Apr 22, 2019 | Construction
I have seen many cases where a lien claimant is threatened by an owner stating it will file a motion to declare the lien clearly excessive or frivolous pursuant to RCW 60.04.081. Presumably, the owner or its respective attorney, believes the threat carries enough...
Mar 18, 2019 | Employment
Introduction In 2012 Washington and Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana by adults over the age of 21. Washington’s marijuana stores are managed and overseen by the Washington Liquor Control Board and will operate similarly to how liquor stores...
Jan 2, 2019 | Construction
On August 31, 2018, the Department of Labor & Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“DOSH”), issued an updated Directive to clarify enforcement guidelines regarding Stute citations for upper-tier contractors. Contractors need to be aware of the...
Aug 2, 2017 | Construction
Statutes of limitation provide deadlines for parties to bring legal actions. Once a statutory limitation period expires, an injured party is typically left without recourse to recover damages. Many states have adopted a doctrine known as the “discovery rule” which...