Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time to honor and remember those in the transgender community who have suffered from, and whose lives have been taken through acts of transphobic violence. Learn more here: glaad.org/tdor

Founders, dive into critical formation considerations for your startup, covering transfer restrictions, governance, IP ownership, and effective recordkeeping. Start strong and scale smart—read the latest here: bit.ly/4fRo2Yc #Startups #FounderTips

The failure of an initiative to repeal Washington state's capital gains tax has emboldened three Seattle council members to float a Seattle city capital gains tax modeled on the state tax. Read on to learn why this effort may not survive a judicial review: bit.ly/3Z5arG0

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued new guidance requiring skilled nursing facilities to provide more detailed disclosures about their ownership and management structures. Learn more about the new requirements here: bit.ly/3ZA6N8R

We hope you and your loved ones have a happy #Thanksgiving!

Aaron C. Johnson will present at the Federation of Tax Administrators’ 2024 Compliance Workshop tomorrow, discussing voluntary disclosure agreement alternatives and how these may help taxpayers in addition to increasing state revenues. Learn more: bit.ly/3BiUCnd

It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to encourage generosity in helping those around us however we can. This month, our firm is making donations to organizations fighting homelessness and hunger in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington — learn & participate here: bit.ly/3Gih6DS

Today is International Day of Persons With Disabilities, an important opportunity to promote and foster the rights and wellness of those with disabilities all throughout our world. Learn more about how you can support this vital cause today and every day: bit.ly/3ol2hs8

Overturning 75 years of precedent, the NLRB banned captive audience meetings in Amazon.com Services LLC, issued on November 13, 2024. Click below to understand how this decision impacts the workplace and what this means for employers: lnkd.in/gCrrhheP

On 12/3/24, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, concluding that the CTA exceeds the U.S. Constitution’s limits on Congress’ power. Read more: bit.ly/4f2NAkv

Today, we recognize Human Rights Day, and affirm that all people across the world are entitled to their fundamental human rights. Learn more about this important day and the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights here: bit.ly/41gNPmK

Katie Matison recently authored an article in the Association of Transportation Law Professionals’ Highlights Blog, where she discusses the management of ship’s biofouling to reduce the spread of invasive aquatic species. Read the article here: bit.ly/49o9ywW

Last week, Aaron C. Johnson and Brett Durbin presented at a Washington State Bar Association CLE, discussing the Washington Supreme Court’s upholding of the reversal of the business and occupation tax. Read more here: bit.ly/4isSpql

Congratulations to Mike Reilly, who has been appointed Chairman of the Gonzaga University Board of Trustees! Read more here: bit.ly/407f5Fv

As we look ahead to the next chapter in our story, we wish you the happiest of holidays! bit.ly/4gJmd04

On Dec. 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency stay pending appeal, reversing a Texas court’s decision that the CTA exceeds the constitutional limits on Congress’s power. Here's how this impacts FinCEN BOI deadlines: lnkd.in/gqC6Yi4Z

Why do most founders choose C Corporations for their startups? From investor preference to QSBS tax benefits, John Coughlan explains the four key factors that make C Corporations the dominant choice for startups: bit.ly/4gQykZb

Katie Matison was featured in a Washington State Bar Association news article on Washington women in maritime law. Katie comments on her career, the challenges female attorneys face in the industry, her most memorable sea stories, and more. Read more: bit.ly/3PdN1tr

The shifting status of reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act continues to swing back and forth. In a second ruling over the holiday week, a court blocked the filing requirement again. Read on for the latest update: lnkd.in/gBAP4VsS