COVID19 OPMA Updates – Restrictions on Capacity and Physical Distancing Lifted
As of June 30, 2021 Governor Inslee has “opened [...]
Is reposting agency social media an improper use of public facilities? – Election Season Reminders for Municipal Agencies, Officials and Employees
As election season is upon us, local government officials and [...]
PHASE 3 UPDATES – Vaccination Status, Masking and OPMA Attendance
May 24, 2021 June 30th Reopening Date On [...]
PHASE 3 UPDATE – Public Meetings May Increase Occupancy for In-Person Attendees
By Allison Beard of Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. [...]
Knowing the Waters – Public Records Requests
By Frank Chmelik and Allison Beard - February 2021 We [...]
Biden’s Proposed Tax Plan Could Lower the Threshold for Estate Taxes and Abolish the Step-Up in Basis
In the event Joe Biden wins the U.S. presidential election, [...]
If You Renovate Pre-1978 Homes, You Should Become Familiar with the EPA’s RRP Rule.
The EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (“RRP Rule”) [...]
New Requirements and Exemptions under the Washington Public Records Act, Effective June 2020
The Washington State Legislature recently amended the Public Records Act [...]
Update: Effect of Governor’s Orders on Suspension of Public Records Act – Extended to May 11, and Open Public Meetings Act Suspension to May 31, 2020
On May 4, 2020, Governor Inslee extended the Stay Home, [...]
Checklist for Business Restart under Washington SafeStart Phase 1 and 2
All Washingtonians are anxious to “Re-start” our lives. Businesses small [...]