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  • non-compete-time-limit-washington

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    Washington’s New 2020 Non-Compete Law

    As of 2020, there is a new law in Washington that restricts the use of non-compete agreements in Washington.

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    • Employment
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    Washington's Social Media Privacy Law

    Social media can offer an unvarnished view of a job applicant or current employee. But to what lengths are Washington employers permitted to go to gain access to this view?

  • washington-corporation-shareholder-meetings

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    • Corporate Governance

    Corporate Shareholder Meetings In Washington State

    If you woke up this morning brimming with curiosity about corporate shareholder meetings in Washington, you’re in for a real treat with this post.

  • employment-law-seattle

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    Washington State Employment Law FAQs

    Find answers to all (or at least some) of your most pressing questions about Washington employment law.

  • severance-washington

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    Severance Agreements In Washington State

    The main reason severance agreements are appealing to departing employees is clear—additional compensation. But the reasons why employers use severance agreements are often more complex and varied.

  • foreign-entity-registration-washington

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    • Corporate Governance

    4 Steps To Register An Out-Of-State Business In Washington State

    Is your business formed out-of-state but operating in Washington? Learn the essentials of registering as a foreign entity in Washington State. Discover the basic yet critical steps to navigate this process for LLCs, corporations, and more.

  • indpendent-contractor-washington

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    Independent Contractors vs. Employees In Washington State

    While some Washington companies may reap the benefits of using independent contractors, others may be seriously harmed.

  • seattle-trademark-registration-attorney

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    • Intellectual Property

    Trademark Registration FAQs

    Find answers to all (or at least some) of your most pressing questions about the trademark registration process.

  • non-solicitation-clause-washington

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    • Employment
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    Non-Solicitation Agreements In Washington State

    Employee non-solicitation agreements generally prevent employees from poaching customers and recruiting employees for a period of time after they’ve left their job.

  • employee-offer-letter-washington

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    • Employment

    Employee Offer Letters In Washington State

    These are some of the common terms included in offer letters, as well as some potential traps for the person who downloads and uses the first free offer letter they can find in a Google search.

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    • Contracts

    Common Contract Clauses: Indemnification

    An indemnification clause in a contract represents an agreement by one party to compensate the other party for certain costs and expenses.

  • nondisclosure-agreement

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    Non-Disclosure Agreements In Washington State

    As with most contracts, when it comes to creating an employee non-disclosure agreement, there’s the right way and then there’s the risky way.