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Earn-Outs
Newer companies may see an earn-out as a way to sell high on its growth potential and bet on future success to maximize the payout under the deal.
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Scam Alert For Newly Formed Washington Businesses
Find out how to avoid a common scam targeting newly formed Washington businesses.
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Dissolving A Washington LLC
Starting your LLC required you to observe certain formalities; ending it will too. Make sure you’re aware of your responsibilities in dissolving the LLC and winding up its affairs.
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Buying A Business In Washington
If you’re prepared to spend hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars to buy a business, don’t cut corners on the deal. DIY can be fine for basic legal tasks, but the task of buying a business is anything but basic.
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Common Provisions In Washington Non-Compete Agreements
Due to the interest generated by a previous post on non-compete agreements in Washington State, I decided to write this follow-up post to discuss some of the common provisions found in non-competes.
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Questions You Can't Ask Job Applicants In Washington
Employers understandably want to thoroughly vet job applicants before offering them a job. However, in Washington, there are many restrictions in on what types of questions an employer can ask a job applicant.
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Legal Issues In Developing A Mobile App
Thinking of creating a mobile app? Discover the legal landscape beyond coding and user acquisition. Learn about potential legal issues that, if ignored, can jeopardize your app's success.
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Changes Coming For Independent Contractors In California
A bill that could alter how the gig economy runs in California could presage similar changes for Washington in the near future.
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IP Rights In Software Development Agreements
Find out a few of the key considerations for allocating IP rights between developer and customer in software development agreements.
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Amazon Brand Registry & The Value Of Trademark Registration
With the advent of Amazon Brand Registry, trademark registration has never been more important than it is now for businesses using the Amazon platform.
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Changes Coming For Washington's Business Corporation Act
Legislative changes are on the way for how Washington corporate shareholders may acquire preemptive rights and cumulative voting.
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The PLLC: Forming A Professional Services Business In Washington
The PLLC is a great choice for professional service providers (e.g., psychologists, dentists, lawyers, etc.) looking to start their own business in Washington.
