RCWs and WACs and Bears “OH MY!” In Washington, we are governed by a system of laws. These include federal, state, and local (municipal) statutes, regulations, rules, and ordinances. In addition, there is a whole body of case law, that serves to interpret the application of these underlying laws. For example, there are many laws…
Business succession planning (i.e., an estate plan for your business) is a crucial component of personal estate planning that ensures a smooth transition of ownership and management of a business from one generation to the next. Succession planning involves the development of a comprehensive strategy to identify potential successors within the organization, as well as…
Forming a new business is an exciting venture thousands of Americans take on each year. According to the Small Business Association (SBA), over 627,000 businesses are formed annually. When forming a new company, it is imperative to legitimize your operations by establishing it as a legal entity. This will help you protect yourself, your partners,…
Article By Amy Fischer, Columbian City Government Reporter Stephen Kirby, who owns Tikor Consulting, had sought information from multiple governments about how much they were being charged by outside attorneys for their work, said his attorney, Michael Whipple of the Spokane-based Whipple Law Group. Kirby, whose aim was to do a public service to help…
STARBUCK — Spokane attorney Stephen Kirby says he mailed a request for public records that was ignored more than a year ago. Part-time Clerk Candice Harrison says the request never arrived. Now the town of Starbuck, with an annual budget under $300,000, may be facing tens of thousands of dollars in penalties under a lawsuit…