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Checklist for making a will: What you need to get started
While every adult should have a will, most people don’t get started with theirs until something makes them start to consider their own mortality. Maybe you just got married and worry about your spouse. Maybe you recently had your first child. Maybe you’re in a...
Severance Agreements: The Basics
Sometimes a severance agreement, which includes a severance package, is offered when an employee is leaving their job. A severance agreement is a contract which outlines both an employee and an employer’s rights and responsibilities at the end of an employment...
Is it possible to challenge a noncompete agreement?
It is standard for employers to have new hires and those accepting internal promotions or transfers into more sensitive positions to execute noncompete agreements. A noncompete agreement limits the ability of an employee to take a job with a competing company or start...
Best Practices for Going to Court during COCVID-19
People ask us all the time if there’s anything they should know before going to court. Before Covid-19 we would tell folks to arrive at the courthouse about 30 minutes early and to dress like they’re going to church. Those tips are still important, but there have been...
Should we increase the minimum driving age?
Age and car accidents are often linked. You have likely heard that the fatal car accident rate for teens is higher than for other age groups and that they get into accidents far too often when considering the percentage of drivers who are teens and the amount of time...
Traffic is increasingly dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians
Pedestrians and cyclists are a major part of Washington traffic. In fact, self-propelled transportation is popular in Spokane and across the rest of the state. Experts estimate that somewhere between 25% to 30% of the population in Washington doesn't drive. There are...
How to protect yourself when dealing with sexual harassment at work
Sexual harassment in the workplace can make a person feel like they have to leave their job and potentially stagnate their professional growth. All too often, sexual harassment claims get dismissed by companies because they strongly feel like the whole case is based...
Under the Limit AND Under Arrest for DUI?
DUI laws can be tricky when it comes to legal limits for marijuana and alcohol. Washington State law allows folks who are 21 and older to have a small amount of alcohol and/or marijuana in their blood and still legally drive. Obviously, drivers will have a problem if...
Understand how a power of attorney can help you
Many people overlook estate planning because they think they will have plenty of time to get everything in writing before something happens. The fact is that you never know when life will throw something unexpected your way. One component of the estate plan that can...
Driver gets DUI in a Tow Truck
Drivers arrested for DUI in Spokane, Washington often deal with their vehicle towed from the scene. Law enforcement often call a towing company to come get the vehicle unless the it’s parked in a safe location or unless someone like a friend or family member can...