StokesLaw™ Briefs

The gift of higher education is one of the most satisfying contributions that a person can provide to a loved one. Alison Warden explains the things to keep in mind when planning such a gift.

Krista Nelson and Aviva Kamm explain how a new Washington law may require employers using non-disclosure agreements or arbitration clauses to revise their employment agreements.

The Washington Supreme Court ruled that Washington law requires agricultural employers to pay piece workers a separate hourly wage for time spent performing "activities outside the scope of piece-rate picking work." Sarah Wixson explains what ag employers should do next.

A new federal law has changed the way that the IRS audits and collects underpayment of tax (and interest and penalties) from partnerships. Ellen Jackson and Katie Groblewski explain the changes and steps partners should take to comply.

The Building Operators and Managers Association has updated its standards for measuring rentable square footage. This post explains why commercial landlords should consider revising their lease forms.

In Centrum Financial Services v. Union Bank, decided December 17, 2017, the Court of Appeals clarified the limitations on the right of a junior lienholder to cure a default of a senior secured indebtedness. Tom Lerner reminds lenders to use caution when considering whether to foreclose on a second deed of trust.