It is illegal under State and Federal law to discriminate against an employee at a workplace. Disparate treatment occurs when an employer treats some people less favorably than others because…Continue readingDiscrimination in Employment
Likelihood of Confusion is one of the main reasons why your trademark application may get denied by United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Federal agency in charge of…Continue readingLikelihood of Confusion in Trademarks
Adverse Possession is the ownership of property of another. When a person adversely possesses real property for ten years, such possession ripens into an original title. A person would have…Continue readingAdverse Possession
As of July 25, 2021, except for occupant limits on group living arrangements regulated under state law or on short-term rentals as defined in RCW 64.37.010, and any lawful limits…Continue readingOccupancy Limits in Washington State
Generally, officers of a company are not personally liable for any acts of the company, as long as the company is properly registered or incorporated. There are a few exceptions…Continue readingPersonal Liability of Officers
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692-1692p controls what a collection agency can or cannot do when collecting debt. It is important to note that this…Continue readingFair Debt Collections
Unions have a duty to fairly represent its members and may not discriminate against them. The Courts have held that the Unions could no more unfairly discriminate in carrying out…Continue readingUnions and Fair Representation
If you’re planning on starting a small business that involves selling any type of packaged food products such as breads, cereals, canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, or drinks, you…Continue readingFood Product Labeling
