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Seattle Publishes Draft Changes to Industrial Zoning
Seattle's Office of Planning and Community Development released long-anticipated draft legislation proposing changes to the City's industrial zones. Continue Reading »
Are You Ready? Washington's Pay Transparency Law Becomes Effective January 1, 2023
The Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (the "Equal Pay Act") and its new wage disclosure requirements take effect on January 1, 2023. Under the Equal Pay Act, certain employers must disclose a wage scale or... Continue Reading »
HCMP Ranked in 2023 "Best Law Firms"
HCMP is proud to share the firm is once again ranked in the U.S. News-Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" report. Continue Reading »
Washington's New Noncompetition Law
On May 8, 2019, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a new statute regulating noncompetition covenants for employees and independent contractors. The new law, which is effective as of January 1, 2020,... Continue Reading »
Cross-Collateralization and Cross-Default Clauses in Commercial Loan Documents - Know the Difference
Cross-Collateralization and Cross-Default Clauses in Commercial Loan Documents - Know the Difference Continue Reading »