On January 8, 2015, the Washington State Supreme Court resolved a conflict between the state's Court of Appeals regarding deficiency judgments and guarantor liability following a nonjudicial foreclosure of the borrower's real property. Chris Graving explains the significance of this decision.

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Employers and employees alike often wonder whether their non-compete agreements are enforceable. This post reviews the factors that affect the enforceability of a non-compete agreement.
On December 11, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board cautioned that employer policies that generally prohibit employees from using company email systems for personal or non-work related communications during non-work time are likely unlawful. Krista Nelson highlights key points that employers should keep in mind when reviewing email policies.
This final post of a three-part series lists best practices for employers to follow when conducting background checks.
This second installment of a three-part series outlines the limits employers face under Seattle Ordinance No. 124201.
In conducting job applicant or employee background checks, employers are subject to certain legal requirements.