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Miska the Tabby Cat Headed for Day in Court

October 16, 2020

By possingeradmin

Lawyers seek a court ruling to find the City of Bellevue’s City Code to be invalid for Animal Control Cases before the King County Hearing Examiner. TACOMA, WASHINGTON A several year-long legal journey involving Miska, a brown tabby cat in Bellevue, reaches a new stage this upcoming Friday, October 23, 2020; and it may impact many more cases involving pets and their owners residing in the City of Bellevue and other cities in King County.  Miska, a Bellevue family’s pet...

New Opening Conditions Create Potential Data Breach Liabilities for Business Owners

May 15, 2020

By possingeradmin

On May 12, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee approved several Washington counties to move to Phase 2 of the Four-Phase Plan to reopen the state. With this approval, the Governor has released a set of requirements for different business activities, the implementation of which is required as a condition of being able to open business to the public. Among those requirements is the obligation for dine-in restaurants and taverns to create a daily log of all customers. That daily log must...

“Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order Issued to Combat COVID-19 in Washington State

March 25, 2020

By possingeradmin

On March 23, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order, a proclamation that functions as part of the State of Washington’s efforts to prevent the further spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) within the state. The Order will last for two weeks, beginning March 25, 2020 and lasting until April 8, 2020 (although it may be extended, depending on transmission rates). Under the terms of this proclamation, the following is required: Every Washington resident will be required to stay...

Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic for Washington Businesses

March 17, 2020

By possingeradmin

At the time of this article’s release, it is clear that the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having and will continue to have a significant impact on the economy, effecting businesses of all kinds – particularly small businesses. To survive, there is an important sentiment to remember: Nobody ever regrets making fast and decisive adjustments to changing circumstances. The current pandemic presents both operational and legal issues for small- to medium-sized businesses; which are the primary clients of Possinger Law...

Interim Advice to Washington Business Owners in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 13, 2020

By possingeradmin

In just a short period, Washington State has become an epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Responding rapidly to this emerging health crisis, the Federal government, the State of Washington, and various local authorities have taken action to combat the spread of the disease. These actions have direct impacted the community as a whole, but businesses have been particularly affected by new closures, supply-chain deficiencies, and in-office protocols. The general advice below is directed to small- and...