This article was originally published as one of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn’s Employee Benefits Update, our occasional e-mail newsletter focusing on the latest developments in employee benefits. From The Ground Up editor George Kaai felt that this information would
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From the Ground Up, published by Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP, covers legal issues relevant to the construction industry and related sectors. The blog addresses topics such as construction contracts, insurance coverage, liability exposure, regulatory developments, and workforce matters including vaccination policies. It also discusses broader industry trends like renewable energy projects impacting construction, including offshore wind development. The blog provides updates on legislative changes, court decisions, and practical guidance for construction professionals and stakeholders navigating legal challenges in their projects and operations.
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Court of Appeals Holds That “Call Before You Dig” Creates Strict Liability
By Brian Esler
As we’ve reported before, Washington strengthened its “Call Before You Dig” laws about five years ago to create a much stricter regime, with significant penalties for property owners, utility providers, and contractors that fail to comply with its requirements. And…
NWP: Insurance Coverage Can Help Businesses Impacted by Wildfires or Hurricanes
This post originally appeared on The Northwest Policyholder, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn’s insurance recovery blog.
Many Northwest businesses are being impacted by the wildfires close to home, and also by the hurricanes that have or will hit Texas, Florida…
Guest Feature: Portland Seeks Public Comment on Affordable Housing Bond Framework
Thanks to our friends at HFO Investment Real Estate for this important notice regarding new developments from the Portland Housing Bureau regarding the Affordable Housing Bond.
The Portland Housing Bureau released a report written by the Affordable Housing Bond Stakeholder Advisory…
Panel Discussion: The Opioid Epidemic & The Building Industry
We would like to inform those of you in the Oregon/SWWA building industry about a special panel discussion being hosted by the Daily Journal of Commerce on Thursday, August 24, 2017. The presentation is titled “The Opioid Epidemic & The Building Industry,” and the…
Washington Employees Can Waive Their Meal Breaks
This article was originally published as one of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn’s News You Can Use e-flashes, our occasional e-mail newsletter focusing on the latest developments in employment law and labor relations. From The Ground Up editor George Kaai felt that…
Succession Planning Strategies for West Coast Apartment Owners [VIDEO]
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn partner June Wiyrick Flores gave a special presentation for HFO Investment Real Estate, discussing estate planning and taxes, highlighting real estate and succession planning for the group. Watch the video of the full presentation below.
Ninth Circuit Opens the Door, IRS Slams It Shut (an update to IRS: “Shea It Ain’t So!” The Ninth Circuit Opens the Door for Real Estate Developer to Defer Income Tax)
On April 7, 2017, the IRS issued Action on Decision 2017-03, confirming that the IRS would not follow the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in Shea Homes, Inc. v. Commissioner, 834 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2016). The Ninth Circuit’s decision in Shea…
Washington Subcontractors Can Seek Bond for Early Release of Retainage
By Jim Yand
Governor Jay Inslee recently signed into law Washington House Bill 1538 which authorizes subcontractors on public projects to request the prime contractor submit to the public owner a bond to release its portion of the retainage before the public project…
Hidden Hazards: Oregon Proposes New Burdens on Charities Seeking Property Tax Exemption
Oregon has a long tradition of narrowing the scope of the property tax exemption afforded to charities operating in the state. This tradition is alive and well in 2017, as the Oregon legislature contemplates imposing an annual reporting requirement on…