StokesLaw™ Briefs

As the rainy (and icy) season begins in Washington State, many property owners should consider their obligations regarding maintaining adjacent sidewalks.

Stokes Lawrence attorneys continue to monitor the evolving legal implications of the pandemic.

Amy Alexander explains that the Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice temporarily suspended any local or state court rule that requires administering an oath or affirmation in-person where they can be done remotely.

Ray Weber answers the question of whether businesses are covered during the COVID-19 crisis.

Large retail chains and financial institutions are not the only entities at risk when it comes to data breaches; small businesses are just as vulnerable to large-scale security breaches of their information technology systems. Olivia Gonzalez explains a business' requirements under Washington's updated data breach notification law.

The Department of Justice considers websites places of public accommodation and has shown an increasing interest in ensuring that goods and services offered online are equally accessible to persons with disabilities. Krista Nelson and Aviva Kamm suggest steps that companies can take to make their sites more accessible.