by Olivia Johnston | Oct 25, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
Authors: Olivia Johnston, Anna Lloid Olivia and Anna are associate lawyers at Dunn & Black, P.S. We often hear about the increased importance of internet security, such as double authentication and frequently changing passwords. Organizations have implemented... by Olivia Johnston | Sep 10, 2024 | News
Best Lawyers has announced the following for 2025 and we are honored to be a trusted and named firm. At Dunn & Black, we pride ourselves on how our peers and community rate our ability to represent clients in complex matters. We want to recognize the following... by Olivia Johnston | Feb 16, 2024 | Class Action Cases, News
In a published opinion filed on February 6, 2024, Division 3 of the Washington State Court of Appeals recently reversed summary judgment previously granted in favor of the City of Spokane, and held that municipal water companies in Washington State are subject to the... by Olivia Johnston | Jan 4, 2024 | Employment & Civil Rights
Washington State In Washington State, non-competition agreements are subject to earnings thresholds. For 2024, in order for non-compete agreement to be enforceable, the employee’s annual earnings must exceed $120,559.99. For independent contractors, their annual... by Olivia Johnston | Jan 4, 2024 | Construction, Employment & Civil Rights
Legislative Changes for 2024 Beginning January 1, 2024, employers must pay any unused and accrued sick leave to construction workers if employment lasts fewer than 90 days. Payment must occur on or before the next regularly scheduled pay day after separation from... by Olivia Johnston | Jan 4, 2024 | Employment & Civil Rights
In 2012, Washington legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Because lawmakers in Washington consider cannabis use similar to alcohol consumption, the legislature recently passed a law intended to protect employees from adverse employment actions based solely on... by Olivia Johnston | Jan 4, 2024 | Construction
The Washington Supreme Court as well as the Washington Court of Appeals have clarified two important aspects of construction insurance policies. First, who bears the burden of proving coverage in a builders all-risk policy? Second, what is the effect of a resulting... by Leora Wixer | Sep 28, 2023 | Construction Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorneys Our firm has extensive front line experience in alternative dispute resolution, and we strongly believe in its benefits. With lawyers licensed to practice in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, California, Oregon, and Montana, Dunn... by Leora Wixer | Sep 28, 2023 | Construction Services
Our firm is frequently involved in providing legal representation to companies involved in federal and state procurement projects involving FAR regulations and other government procurement regulations. We actively represent clients in Federal Board of Contract Appeals... by Leora Wixer | Sep 28, 2023 | Construction Services
OSHA, MSHA, or WISHA Cases An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) violation can expose your company to significant fines and abatement costs and possibly delay your construction project or bring...