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When the Contractor Lies About the Lumber: Bankruptcy Court Carves Out a $129,948.72 Non-Dischargeable Judgment
A Washington bankruptcy judge just held that a contractor's lie about buying materials makes the resulting debt non-dischargeable. The judge also refused to extend that holding to the rest of the project. The decision, In re Sleater, Adv. No. 25-0106...
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Clark County’s 20-Year Plan Update, Part 2: Rezoning, Overlays, and New Code Standards
This is the second article in a three-part series on Clark County’s 2025 comprehensive plan update. Part 1 covers urban growth area expansions and agricultural land; Part 2 covers rezoning, overlays, and code changes; and Part 3 covers impact fees, n...
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Washington EHB 2294 Prohibits New Grocery and Pharmacy Use Restrictions: What This Changes in Leasing, Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Financing
Washington has enacted Engrossed House Bill 2294 (“EHB 2294,” or the “Act”), which took effect on June 11, 2026, and adds a new chapter to Title 19 of the Revised Code of Washington.1
EHB 2294 voids most private agreements, including provisions in le...
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Clark County’s 20-Year Plan Update, Part 1: Where Growth Goes
This is the first article in a three-part series on Clark County’s 2025 comprehensive plan update. Part 1 covers urban growth area expansions and agricultural land; Part 2 covers rezoning, overlays, and code changes; and Part 3 covers impact fees, ne...
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Can Businesses Be Blamed for Murder? Washington Court Reaffirms That Retailer Is Not Liable for Unforeseeable Third-Party Criminal Acts
A recent ruling out of the Thurston County Superior Court is a welcome reminder for retailers, property owners, and the attorneys who represent them: Washington law does not require businesses to predict and prevent every conceivable criminal act on...
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2025 Washington Growth Management Act and Housing Laws - At a Glance
2025 saw a number of Growth Management Act (GMA) and housing related bills in Washington, which are particularly relevant as planning counties and cities are in the middle of preparing their comprehensive plan updates and as certain counties and citi...
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