WA Business Law Blog

Legal Insights Into Mergers: Pipe Fitters v. McFarlane

C. Michael Kvistad, Edmonds Lawyer
C. Michael Kvistad
Feb 5, 2025
In December 2024, the Washington Court of Appeals addressed the scope of remedies available to shareholders who dissent to a merger. The case of Pipe Fitters Local Union 120 Pension Plan v. McFarlane, No. 85541-7-I, 2024 Wash. App. LEXIS 2365 (Wash. Ct. App. 2024),interprets what claims dissenting shareholders can make under the Washington Business Corporation Act… Read More

Converting Washington Partnerships

Per E. Oscarsson, Edmonds Lawyer
Per E. Oscarsson
Jan 27, 2025
In the state of Washington, converting an entity from one type of entity to another is a relatively new concept. At one time, to change an entity into another form of entity required the formation of a second entity (the entity intended to be the final, resulting entity), then merging the existing entity into the… Read More

Pacific Northwest M & A Outlook for 2025

David C. Tingstad, Edmonds Lawyer
David C. Tingstad
Jan 15, 2025
In a welcome sign for sellers of privately-held businesses, the outlook for mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) in the Pacific Northwest Region is strong to begin the year. There are several reasons for rosy outlook. Interest, Inflation and Performance have Stabilized Phil Brzytwa, an M & A intermediary at Exit Equity (https://exitequity.com), has an upbeat view… Read More

Do I Have to Report for the Corporate Transparency Act?

David C. Tingstad, Edmonds Lawyer
David C. Tingstad and Andrew J. Tingstad
Jan 2, 2025
Recently, obligatory compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) turned into the judiciary’s version of a sitcom relationship: the penultimate “will they or won’t they.” As you may recall, on December 3, 2024, the Eastern District Court of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction of both the CTA and its respective implementation regulations (the “Reporting… Read More

How Easements are Created

Joshua G. Curtis Edmonds Lawyer
Joshua G. R. Curtis
Dec 31, 2024
An easement is a legal right for a person to use the real property of another person.  Often an easement could be for a driveway and utilities, but it can also be for a well, septic drain fields, water lines, etc.  Most easements are voluntarily created, but there are some situations in which an easement… Read More

Antio, LLC v. Department of Revenue – Deducting Investment Income

C. Michael Kvistad, Edmonds Lawyer
C. Michael Kvistad
Dec 30, 2024
The Washington Supreme Court, in a recent 7-2 decision, upheld a trial court's ruling in favor of the Department of Revenue (“DOR”), denying deductions for investment income claimed by 16 related LLCs. Antio, LLC v. Dep't of Revenue, 557 P.3d 672 (Wash. 2024). Antio highlights the complexities of tax law and the importance of statutory… Read More

Texas District Court Imposes Preliminary Injunction on Corporate Transparency Act and FinCEN Regulations

David C. Tingstad, Edmonds Lawyer
David C. Tingstad and Andrew J. Tingstad
Dec 4, 2024
On December 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas imposed a nationwide preliminary injunction on both the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its respective implementation regulations (the “Reporting Rule”) imposed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCen”). See Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., Et Al., v. Merrick Garland, Et… Read More

Do I Have to Report for the Corporate Transparency Act? – No

David C. Tingstad, Edmonds Lawyer
David C. Tingstad and Andrew J. Tingstad
Dec 4, 2024
On December 3, 2024, both the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its respective implementation regulations (the “Reporting Rule”) imposed by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCen”), were preliminarily enjoined nationwide by the Eastern District Court of Texas in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., Et Al., v. Merrick Garland, Et Al., Cause No. 4:24-CV-478. What This… Read More

LOIs for Business Transactions

C. Michael Kvistad, Edmonds Lawyer
C. Michael Kvistad
Nov 19, 2024
Understanding Letters of Intent When Buying or Selling a Business In the world of business and legal transactions, a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) serves as a crucial document that outlines the preliminary understanding between parties before finalizing a formal agreement. When navigating a potential deal, understanding the nuances of LOIs is essential. This blog post… Read More