StokesLaw™ Briefs

The new year will bring new sick-leave requirements for employers in Washington, which result from Initiative 1433. This post summarizes what the new law means to employers.

Washington's new trust decanting law grants trustees decanting powers over irrevocable trusts. Jenna Ichikawa explains what this means for irrevocable trusts in which the trustee has discretionary power to make distributions of principal.

While the statewide mandatory paid sick and safe leave for employees will not go into effect until next year, several cities throughout the state have their own regulations currently in place. The city regulations vary depending on location, type of business, and number of employees.

The Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore Agriculture practice offers guidance for employers facing potential immigration raids.

Tom Lerner provides a recap of key foreclosure cases from 2016.

Washington's new power of attorney act will go info effect January 1, 2017. Ellen Jackson summarizes key points of the new law.