As a recent Washington Supreme Court case illustrated, failure to obtain a restraining order prior to a non-judicial foreclosure sale may prevent a borrower from being able to challenge the sale. Further, if a loan is for commercial purposes or…
Read MoreIn Bavand v. OneWest Bank, F.S.B., the original deed of trust named IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. as the “Lender” and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as “the beneficiary” and “as a nominee for the Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns.”…
Read MoreOn May 21, 2013, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law an act that generally prohibits an employer from requiring an employee or applicant to disclose information related to their social media account. If an employer violates the act, an employee…
Read MoreThe City of Seattle has published a new Frequently Asked Questions document (FAQ) concerning its Paid Sick Time and Safe Time Ordinance (the Ordinance). The Ordinance requires employers to provide paid sick/safe time (PSST) to their employees who work within Seattle…
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