The FIFA World Cup has arrived in Seattle. Experts and journalists predict that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) may ramp up enforcement actions against Seattle …
On March 23, 2026, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (ESHB 1155), which bans nearly all noncompete agreements between companies and …
The Washington State Legislature has been busy this year, imposing several new requirements for Washington employers. Here’s a snapshot of amendments that took effect in 2025. Amendments …
Washington employers should take note: courts in King County are seeing a sharp rise in employment-related lawsuits, particularly class actions and wage-and-hour claims. In just the past …
Business owners, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements are back in effect, with new deadlines for compliance. A US District Court has lifted the nationwide injunction …
Business owners, we’re back with another update—the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements are once again on hold. There has been yet another volley in the legal …
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is back in effect following a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Business owners should prepare …
The CTA requires all entities to submit information about the business itself (such as EINs) as well as personal information of all the company’s “Beneficial Owners” (corroborated …