James Yand

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...more Retainage is commonly used in construction to withhold funds until project completion. Unfortunately for some contractors, this means their payment for the project may get delayed for years until the project is completed....more The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) revised its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program—effective October 3, 2025—to eliminate race- or gender-based presumptions of disadvantage and requiring individualized...more The Department of Justice (DOJ) has now issued guidance outlining how federal antidiscrimination laws such as Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 apply to federal contractors that receive federal funding. ...more