The Washington Supreme Court’s foundation-shaking decision in Martinez-Cuevas v. DeRuyter Bros. Dairy holds dairy workers entitled to overtime protections.
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Tag: April/May 2021
Using ‘Reasonable Cause’ to Avoid IRS Penalties
Taxpayers ask to have IRS penalties forgiven for many reasons. One of the most common, and most misunderstood, is the assertion that the taxpayer had “reasonable cause.”
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The WSBA’s Commitment to Wellness
Hearing about another attorney’s personal struggles can reinforce that it’s OK to talk about mental health.
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Beyond the Bar Number – Marsha Chien
Marsha Chien > I am a managing assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division of the Washington Attorney General’s Office.
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Frame It: How to Use a Deep Issue Statement to Make a Lasting First Impression
Although there are different approaches to writing issue statements, the “deep issue” method offers many advantages compared to more traditional approaches.
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Hanging It Up
In this column, we’ll look at three risk management aspects of closing a law practice upon retirement.
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