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June 17, 2020
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Insights
“Because of Sex”: Supreme Court Finds Title VII Protects Gay and Transgender Workers
On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Bostock v. Clayton County, 590 U.S. ____ (2020). In so deciding, the Court held that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers are protected from discrimination in the workplace. Continue Reading
May 01, 2020
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A Murky Solution: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Application of the Clean Water Act
Under the Clean Water Act, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit (“NPDES permit”) is necessary for the “discharge of any pollutant by any person” “into waters of the United States”.1 Continue Reading
April 07, 2020
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CARES - SFF is here to help navigate uncertain water
In an effort to minimize the potentially devastating economic disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), a $2.2 trillion stimulus package offering rel... Continue Reading
March 18, 2020
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COVID-19 and Economic/Employment Challenges For Distressed Businesses
The impact of COVID-19 is widely affecting businesses, individuals, and the community at large. As circumstances continue to unfold, we understand that the business and legal challenges are far-reaching and rapidly changing. Our attorneys... Continue Reading
March 18, 2020
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COVID-19 and Construction Industry Challenges
With each passing day the effects of the Coronavirus are increasingly impacting our daily lives. In addition to closing restaurants, retail outlets, sporting events, etc. the construction industry is likewise feeling the impact due to sup... Continue Reading
December 07, 2018
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Recommendations for Waterfront Program Planning and Design
Darby DuComb is a land use and real estate lawyer at SF&S. Recently she authored an article in the Puget Sound Business Journal commenting on the Seattle Waterfront Local Improvement District (LID). Continue Reading
July 03, 2018
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Fifth Consecutive Year SFS Named One of 100 Best Companies to Work For
For the FIFTH consecutive year Schlemlein Fick & Sruggs has been named one of Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For by Seattle Business Magazine. Continue Reading
June 27, 2018
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Petition Filed to Appeal City’s Decision On Upper Level Signage at Pioneer Square Tower
Seattle-based real estate company American Life Inc. has appealed the City of Seattle’s decision rejecting a proposal for upper level signage at 255 South King Street, a new hotel and office tower in Pioneer Square. Represen... Continue Reading