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April 04, 2018
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Insights
New Washington Laws on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, and Protection of Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Stalking
The Washington State Legislature passed a series of laws in its 2018 session aimed at protecting and empowering victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. These laws impose new restrictions and obl... Continue Reading
March 22, 2018
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Land Use attorney Darby DuComb interviews with Crosscut and releases PSBJ editorial on the SODO parking battles ignited by SDOT and business growth
Due to increased growth, the outdated right-of-way management practices are creating logistical nightmares in SODO. The City of Seattle and businesses along Occidental and Utah Avenues are at odds over the rights to keep loading areas clear. Dar... Continue Reading
March 15, 2018
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SFS Attorney and Legal Assistant Spearhead Successful Bar Association Dinner Meeting and Seminar
For the last five years, SFC senior counsel Robert Olson and legal assistant Laurel Barton have teamed up to plan and present an annual dinner meeting and mini-seminar for the members of the Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Associ... Continue Reading
March 15, 2018
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Fifth Annual WSBA Construction Law Section Dinner Meeting – Another Success
The Construction Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association, under the guidance of SFS senior attorney Robert Olson and legal assistant Laurel Barton, held its fifth annual dinner meeting/mini CLE at Cutter’s Crabhouse in the Pike Plac... Continue Reading
March 15, 2018
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SF&S Named one of the Best Law Firms in 2018 by U.S. News & World Report
Schlemlein Fick & Scruggs is very pleased to have been named one of the Best Law Firms in 2018 by U.S. News & World Report. Continue Reading
February 15, 2018
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RE: ERISA Union Pension Withdrawal Liability and the Building and Construction Industry Exclusion
To Our Building and Construction Industry Clients: We frequently hear concerns from some of you about your union pension withdrawal liability as you start to plan your retirement, wind down, or sell your businesses. So recently we dug into this issu... Continue Reading
March 15, 2017
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SF&S Named One of 100 Best Companies to Work For
We here at SF&S try to keep our bragging to a minimum and our practice as the focus, but we are pleased to have been named as one of 100 Best Companies to Work For in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine for four years running. Continue Reading
January 18, 2017
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Welcome Darby To The Firm
Schlemlein Fick and Scruggs, PLLC announces the arrival of Darby DuComb who will lead the firm's new land use practice. Darby's land use and local government experience brings a wealth of fresh talent to the firm and its real estate developme... Continue Reading