Most everyone has heard of the “sovereign immunity doctrine” or SID.  Simply put, SID means no person or entity can sue the government...

Two private organizations are at the center of developing standards used to evaluate the quality of materials and services sold and...

The State of Washington recently announced attorney's may be licensed to practice law there without passing the State bar exam. Does that...

As a young attorney, my principal focus was learning and perfecting my chosen legal craft and profession - construction law. Once I...

The “green movement” seems to be all the rage in political circles, including under the so-called “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...

Most parties negotiating contracts focus upon the big 3 contract terms – scope, price, and schedule. Such a focus makes sense, given...

Clients often inquire about the various types of claims or lawsuits they may need to defend against. Many non-lawyers question whether...

Nowadays, clients often ask what laws govern contracts for the the purchase and sale of “goods” between private companies during...

We in America are constantly swiping our credit cards to make purchases. In 2022, credit card transactions in the US alone totaled 54.8...

Once upon a time, arbitration was fast, efficient, and economical. Arbitration proceedings were typically completed in no more than 12...

Most every state has adopted a legal principle known as the Parol Evidence Rule. In theory it prohibits the use of prior or...

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I represented a victim of domestic violence. The client was a 45-year-old single mother raising a...