We are compelled to respond to the tragic death of George Floyd and countless other racial injustices that have decimated our nation’s African American community, and, therefore, affected us all. The cumulative effect of a history of systemic racial injustices has brought us to this moment and requires that we be collectively and individually accountable. . .
Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-25, the Stay Home-Stay Healthy emergency order (“Stay Home Order”) for the state of Washington, which goes into effect at Midnight on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 for companies doing business in Washington.
Pursuant to the Stay Home Order, “all people in Washington State are immediately prohibited from leaving their home or place of residence except to conduct or participate in (1) essential activities, and/or (2) employment in providing essential business services[.]”
It’s an “act of God,” a “superior force,” an extraordinary event that is beyond your control, so it has to be a force majeure event – – doesn’t it? ince the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Seattle area and across the State of Washington, Carney Badley Spellman has – understandably – received an increasing number of inquiries from construction industry clients regarding the legal ramifications of what is now a growing pandemic . . .
Mark Rosencrantz’s practice focuses on solving business and commercial disputes for clients throughout the United States. Mark has successfully handled cases involving a wide array of large-dollar business and commercial disputes, with particular emphasis on trade secret misappropriation, violations of non-compete agreements, fraud, bankruptcy, unfair trade practices, and partnership and corporate disputes. In construction matters, Mark has represented all levels of contractors, as well as owners, in a wide variety of cases.
Mr. Weber practices in Carney’s Real Estate Practice Group, focusing on real estate, banking and corporate transactions. Within his real estate practice, he represents landlords and tenants in commercial, office, medical and retail lease negotiations. Mr. Weber also represents owners and purchasers in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties, including shopping centers and commercial, office and mixed use properties.
