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I Dream of Shiro, But Will Not Let Him Compete with Me

June 2014 | Blog |

Shiro Kashiba, founder and former executive chef of Shiro’s Sushi Restaurant, filed a declaratory action in King County Superior Court on May 27, 2014, to prevent the restaurant’s current owners from extending a non-compete provision against him.

Is There a Doctor in the House? Responding to Severe, Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions

A restaurant’s first response to an allergic reaction by a customer should be to leave it to the customer’s family member or friend to administer first aid. Further, the restaurant should call 9?1?1, if the customer exhibits a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

Not in My Neighborhood! Marijuana and Zoning Laws in Seattle

If you own property or are looking to start a marijuana-related business in Seattle, you should pay close attention to the zoning laws over the next couple of weeks and months.

Automatic Tips? Not So Fast!

December 2013 | Blog |

Those mandatory 18% tips on checks for large dining parties will get more expensive for restaurateurs starting January 1, 2014.

You Are Not Your Employees’ “Friend”: New Washington Law Restricts Employer Access to Employees’ Social Media Activity

August 2013 | Blog |

Are you curious about what your employees, or applicants for employment, might be saying or doing on Facebook and other social media sites?

Second Chance for Criminals – More Regulations for Employers?

June 2013 | Blog |

The controversial “Second Chance” bill passed the Seattle City Council unanimously on June 10, 2013, and becomes an additional requirement employers must follow in Seattle’s ever restrictive, employee-friendly canon of ordinances.

Caution – Hazardous Materials on Premises!

June 2013 | Blog |

In an article I wrote for the March 2013 issue of Western Real Estate Business Magazine, “A Tenant’s Guide to Environmental Liability Risk Management in Commercial Leases,” I wrote about drafting and negotiating commercial leases to protect the rights of tenants who need to bring and/or use hazardous materials on their leased premises.

Tainted Food Does Not Have to be Eaten to Cause Emotional Distress

May 2013 | Blog |

Just because a customer notices food is tainted before taking a bite does not mean a lawsuit has been averted.