Publications
Carney Badley Spellman is a Pacific Northwest law firm known for providing exceptional value in legal services. We have counseled clients for forty years on issues from business formation to litigation, from construction contracts to insurance claims. Our clients, whether individuals, privately-held businesses or Fortune 500 companies around the world, are supported by our transactional and litigation practitioners who jointly work together to provide the best service.
2011
Timothy J. Parker September 2011
Are Insurers Safe When the Legislature is in Session?Dean V. Butler and Richard P. Matthews January 2011
Two-Year Extension of the Bush Tax Cuts—What it Means to You and Your Estate2010
C. Scott Penner, Emilia L. Sweeney and John R. Welch September 2010
Warning: State Supreme Court Says Statutes of Limitations Do Not Apply to Arbitration Proceedings Without Express AgreementJohn R. Welch May 2010
Williams v. Athletic Field Vividly Illustrates That Construction Claims are Subject to Strict Procedural RequirementsApril 2010
Washington State Tax Legislation Containing an "Emergency Clause" was Recently Passed by the Legislature and is Awaiting Signature by Governor Christine GregoireJason M. Kettrick March 2010
Challenging Performance Evaluation as "Claims" Under the Contracts Disputes ActDean V. Butler January 2010
Temporary Repeal of Federal Estate Tax Requires Review of Estate Plans2009
Kevin M. Sullivan September 2009
Washington State Reseller's Permits to Replace Resale CertificatesDean V. Butler May 2009
Life Insurance Policy Review RecommendedApril 2009
How Do You Get Paid in These Difficult Economic Times?March 2009
Tips for Ensuring Payment in a Difficult Economy2008
Emilia L. Sweeney November 2008
Are You Compliant With the New Product Safety Act?Jason M. Kettrick September 2008
Attorneys' Fees Recoverable in Performance Bond Coverage LitigationJason M. Kettrick September 2008
When the Owner Bonds Around Your Mechanics' Lien, You Still Have to Litigate the Lien's ValidityJune 2008
Beware of Deceptive "Official" DocumentsDean V. Butler June 2008
Estate Planning – Increasing Federal Exemption and the Washington Estate TaxTana M. Materi June 2008
International Domain Name Registration AlertElizabeth K. Maurer June 2008
Occupational Safety: New Rules for Outdoor WorkersS. Jay Terry June 2008
Recent Court Cases Raise Questions About Construction LiensJason M. Kettrick March 2008
Attorneys' Fees Recoverable in Performance Bond Coverage Litigation2007
July 2007
New Licensing Requirements for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in WashingtonJohn D. Spellman June 2007
Governor Spellman "The Do-Something Politician"Dean V. Butler May 2007
Estate Planning: News from the IRSMay 2007
Statute of Repose for Construction Defects2006
Jason W. Anderson September 2006
Appeals: AdviceFrederick M. Robinson June 2006
Washington Department of Revenue Audit Project on Use Tax for Artwork2005
June 2005
Do You Have a Living Will?Dean V. Butler June 2005
Washington Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Taxpayers Challenging Washington Estate TaxApril 2005
Do You have a Living Will and Medical Power of Attorney?