PPP Loans: Saved Before the Bell
On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, the Treasury Department, after consultation with the Small Business Administration, issued new guidance regarding good faith certifications for businesses that received Paycheck Protection Loan (PPP) funds. After issuance of multiple statements starting in April, 2020 regarding the impact of accepting PPP funds if a business had access to other sources...
The Ever-Changing Landscape of PPP Loans
On April 23, 2020, in response to the hue and cry from many members of the public that large businesses such as the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse had received PPP funds, the Small Business Administration announced that large businesses with adequate sources of liquidity would not likely be entitled to the funds through this new program.[1]...
May 7, 2020 @ 11:00 AM
Labor & Employment and Insurance Coverage Webinar: Best Practices to Return to Work During COVID-19
Thursday, May 7th 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Register Now Join our Seattle partners, Sheryl Willert, and Jeff Wells from our Labor & Employment group along with Insurance group partner Eliot Harris in a webinar discussion on the challenges to employers and insurers as businesses return to work in the coming weeks and months. We will highlight...
New Proclamation from Washington Governor Establishes Employer Obligations to COVID-19 At-Risk Employees
On April 13, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-46 High Risk Employees- Workers’ Rights amending his previous February 29, 2020 Proclamation 20-05 which declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a public disaster. According to the new Proclamation, the threat of severe illness or death caused by COVID-19 to Washington State’s public and private sector workers who...
April 13, 2020 @ 11:00 AM
Webinar: COVID-19 Impact on Labor & Employment
Sheryl Willert Jefferey Wells Bryan Churchill April 13th 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Register Now Join our Seattle partners, Sheryl Willert and Jefferey Wells along with Portland Of Counsel, Bryan Churchill from Williams Kastner in a discussion on the current impact of COVID-19. Employers face a multitude of challenges as they navigate through COVID-19 and its effect on their workforce and businesses. We...
Labor & Employment COVID-19 Updates
The rapid spread of coronavirus has widely affected employers throughout the U.S. We are closely monitoring the developing situation and will offer regular updates on labor and Employment guidelines and mandates. Employers face a multitude of challenges as they navigate through the outbreak of COVID-19 and its effect on their workforce and business. Below we’ve...
13 Williams Kastner Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers in America©
Williams Kastner is pleased to announce 13 lawyers in 10 different legal categories were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2020. This distinction is the most esteemed in the entire legal profession, recognizing only the top 4 percent of attorneys in the country. The attorneys recognized as Best...
October 10, 2019 @ 1:00 PM
2019 Williams Kastner Labor and Employment Fall Seminar
Bellevue ClubPlease join the Labor & Employment Practice Group at Williams Kastner for a look at the newest issues in federal, state and local labor and employment laws. This seminar is focused on areas of interest to corporate counsel and owners and managers of businesses. Registration/Welcome 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Me Too/Innovative Training/Risk Management Rashelle...
12 Williams Kastner Attorneys Named to 2019 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists
SEATTLE, WA (June 20, 2019) — Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2019. Receiving recognition are: Super Lawyers Seattle Daniel Brown, Member Arley Harrel, Member Jessie Harris, Managing Director Douglas Hofmann, Member Mark Lorbiecki, Member Rodney Umberger, Member Sheryl Willert, Member Portland...
A Little Advance Notice on Employment Issues That Will Be Faced by General Counsel in 2018
In the summer of 2017, ALM and a major American law firm launched what was described as the inaugural “General Counsel Up-At-Night” report. That report listed five major areas of concern for general counsel. The areas of focus for the general counsel who participated in the A Little Advance Notice on Employment Issues That Will...
100 Black Men of Seattle, Inc. with Women Presidents’ Organization Honor Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs Leading Successful Businesses
Seattle, WA (October 25, 2018) – Sheryl J. Willert, Member, Williams Kastner is proud to announce she is among the recipients of the 2018 Women of Color Achievement Awards, selected in partnership by 100 Black Men of Seattle, Inc. and the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO). A total of eleven women representing a variety of industries...
October 30, 2018 @ 8:00 AM
2018 Williams Kastner Labor and Employment Fall Seminar
Washington Athletic ClubPlease join the Labor & Employment Practice Group at Williams Kastner for a look at the newest issues in federal, state and local labor and employment laws. This seminar is focused on areas of interest to owners and managers of businesses and their corporate counsel. RSVP: Call 206.233.2932. To request disability accommodation, please contact us in advance of...