31 Williams Kastner Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers® Rankings
Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers® awards. Twenty-three attorneys were selected for The Best Lawyers in America®, and eight were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Best Lawyers recognizes attorneys based on peer review, honoring those who have demonstrated professional excellence in their...
Washington Supreme Court Ends Overtime Exclusion for Live-In Healthcare Providers
On July 9, 2026, the Washington Supreme Court affirmed partial summary judgment in the matter of Bolina v. Assurecare Adult Home, LLC, Case No. 103519-5, (Wash. July 9, 2026), holding that RCW 49.46.010(3)(j)’s[1] “live-in” exemption to the Minimum Wage Act (MWA) violates article I, section 12 as applied to live-in caregivers. Until now, RCW 49.46.010(3)(j)...
Washington Advances Bills Regulating Employer Use of AI and Electronic Monitoring
Despite federal discouragement of state-level regulation of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, AI regulation in various domains, including the workplace, remains a top priority for Washington lawmakers. The Washington Legislature began its 2026 Regular Session on January 12, 2026, which is scheduled to run for 60 days through March 12, 2026. Below are two examples—HB 2144...
Williams Kastner Recognizes 2026 Best Lawyers Honorees
Williams Kastner is proud to announce that 20 of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. In addition, seven attorneys have been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. We are especially pleased to share that Heidi Mandt has been honored as Lawyer of the Year in...