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Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101-3034
206.464.4224

Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101-3034
206.464.4224

Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101-3034
206.464.4224

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Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Of Counsel Gretchen J. Hoog (April, 2023)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson's International Legal Alliance TAGLaw Named “Elite” by Chambers & Partners (March, 2023)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson's International Alliance Ranked Third Globally for Eleventh Consecutive Year (February, 2023)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Associate Daniel F. Bugni (February, 2023)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Attorney Brad W. Carnine (December, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Reinikka, Park, Forthun & Yerigan Funk as Associates (September, 2022)
Press Release: 9 Ryan Swanson Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® 2023 List (August, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Matthew Audish as Associate (May, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Abtin Bahador as Associate (March, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires John P. Halski as Of Counsel (March, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Jennifer L. Truong as Of Counsel (January, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Christopher R. Conley as Associate (January, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Celebrates 125th Anniversary in 2022 (January, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Elects Adam Doupé as Member (January, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Elects Cody Suzuko Nunn as Member (January, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Mari Maccarini as Associate (November, 2021)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Elects Bryan C. Graff as its Twelfth Managing Director (September, 2021)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Fleming & Peterson as Associates (September, 2021)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Cason, Dedeaux & Ernst as Associates (October, 2020)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Announces Kevin A. Bay As Member, Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Groups (May, 2020)
Press Release: Brian L. Lewis Admitted to American College of Real Estate Lawyers (May, 2020)
COVID-19: Alerts & Resources for Businesses (March, 2020)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Announces Joe Sakay as Member and New Chair of Banking Services, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Group (October, 2019)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Adam Doupé as Associate (September, 2019)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Helen M. Hapner as Associate (March, 2019)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Elects Shannon J. Lawless and Marsha T. Mavunkel as Members (December, 2018)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Cody Suzuko Nunn as Associate (August, 2018)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Jeng-Ya (Jen) Chen as Associate (July, 2018)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Elects Hans P. Juhl and Derek D. Crick as Members (December, 2017)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Celebrates 120th Anniversary (May, 2017)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Elects Dave Tift as its Eleventh Managing Director (September, 2015)
Press Release: John R. Ruhl Appointed to King County Superior Court (January, 2014)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Wins AWB’s Better Workplace Award for Innovative Compensation & Benefits (May, 2013)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Wins AWB's Community Service Award for Helping People in Need (May, 2013)
Ryan Swanson Named One of Washington's Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal (May, 2012)
Press Release: Tim Dore Appointed to United States Bankruptcy Court (May, 2011)

Business Group

Navigating Financing for Blockchain Ventures – A Guide for Entrepreneurs: Considerations When Seeking Capital to Develop Pre-Functional Utility Tokens (April, 2022)
The New Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act: What You Need to Know Before January 1, 2022 (October, 2021)
State Announces $5M Grant Program for Small Business (April, 2020)
COVID-19: CARES Act – Key Provisions for Small to Mid-Sized American Businesses (March, 2020)
COVID-19: Resources for Washington Businesses (March, 2020)
NWSidebar: A New Standard for Overtime in Washington? State Looks to Expand Overtime Eligibility (July, 2019)
Governor Inslee Signs New Law Restricting Noncompetition Agreements (April, 2019)
Guide for Starting a New Business in Washington State (March, 2017)
Limited Partnerships in Washington State (July, 2016)
Guide for Businesses Using Testimonials and Endorsements (June, 2016)
Ten Tips for Avoiding Problems with Employees (May, 2012)
Federal Law Update (June, 2009)

Corporate Bankruptcy, Receivership & Finance

Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy Gaining Momentum with Bipartisan Support (September, 2021)
Updated Homestead Exemption Amounts (August, 2021)
Security Exchange Commission vs. Ripple XRP Case Update (August, 2021)
Cryptocurrency in Bankruptcy: When an Irresistible Force Meets an Unmovable Object (May, 2021)
Where Did All the Chapter Elevens Go? Washington's Little-Known Statute That Could Topple a Monolith (March, 2021)
Temporary Changes to Bankruptcy Code in New COVID-19 Legislation (January, 2021)
The SBRA During the COVID-19 Pandemic (October, 2020)
Small Business Bankruptcy and Receiverships (March, 2020)
COVID-19: Options for Commercial Property Owners in Washington, Oregon, and California (March, 2020)
President Trump Signs Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into Law (March, 2020)
COVID-19: Options for Distressed Small Businesses in Washington, Oregon, and California (March, 2020)
Three Recent Significant Changes to the Bankruptcy Code Affecting Veterans, Reservists, and Family Farmers (January, 2020)
What Commercial Lenders Need to Know About the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (January, 2020)
New Small Business Reorganization Act to Provide Powerful Tools for Small Business Debtors (January, 2020)
Tenant-Occupied Foreclosure Checklist (May, 2015)

COVID-19 Legal Support Team

The U.S. Government Imposes One-Day COVID Test Requirement for All International Travelers to the U.S. (December, 2021)
BREAKING NEWS: White House Says Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Can Start Entering the U.S. on November 8 (October, 2021)
BREAKING NEWS: United States Will Lift Travel Ban for Fully Vaccinated Travelers Beginning November 2021 (September, 2021)
Canada Loosens Border Restrictions while the U.S. Extends Restrictions on Travelers Via Land Borders with Canada and Mexico (July, 2021)
ICE Announces Extension of Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility due to COVID-19 (June, 2021)
Urgent Travel Alert: U.S. Imposes Travel Ban on India as of Tuesday, May 4th (May, 2021)
Biden Signs Proclamation Limiting Entry by Non-U.S. Citizens from the Schengen Area, U.K., Ireland, Brazil and South Africa (January, 2021)
Biden Administration Day-One Executive Orders Rescinding Trump Travel Bans and Fortifying DACA (January, 2021)
Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Required for International Travelers Flying to the U.S. (January, 2021)
Proclamations on Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Extended Until March 31, 2021 (January, 2021)
The SBRA During the COVID-19 Pandemic (October, 2020)
USCIS Updates I-9 Rule Due to Delay in Production of EADs (August, 2020)
What Seattle’s Suspension of Personal Lease Guarantees Means for Commercial Landlords and Tenants (August, 2020)
Department of State Announces Additional Exceptions to Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants In National Interest (August, 2020)
ICE Announces New Policy Impacting Foreign Students Attending Online Classes (July, 2020)
White House Extends Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants into the U.S. (June, 2020)
USCIS Fee Increase for Filing Petitions and Applications (June, 2020)
Trump Limits Entry of Students and Researchers in F-1 and J-1 Status from the People’s Republic of China (June, 2020)
USCIS Announces Premium Processing to Resume in June (May, 2020)
Latest Version of Form I-9 Now Required and New Updates to the Handbook for Employers M-274 (May, 2020)
Ongoing Construction Projects Allowed to Restart with Safety Restrictions (April, 2020)
White House Proclamation Suspends the Entry of Certain Immigrants to the U.S. (April, 2020)
President Trump Announces Plan to Sign Executive Order Temporarily Suspending Immigration into the United States (April, 2020)
COVID-19: Seattle Creates Protections for Small Business and Nonprofit Tenants (April, 2020)
COVID-19 Impact on Construction and Development in Washington (April, 2020)
State Announces $5M Grant Program for Small Business (April, 2020)
What the Residential Eviction Moratorium Means for Washington Landlords and Tenants (April, 2020)
Governor Issues Additional Guidance Bulletin; Includes Important Guidance for Automotive Dealers (April, 2020)
COVID-19: CARES Act – Key Provisions for Small to Mid-Sized American Businesses (March, 2020)
Small Business Bankruptcy and Receiverships (March, 2020)
COVID-19: Options for Commercial Property Owners in Washington, Oregon, and California (March, 2020)
President Trump Signs Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into Law (March, 2020)
COVID-19: Resources for Washington Businesses (March, 2020)
COVID-19 & Your Automobile Dealership: Resources and Dealer FAQs (March, 2020)
Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions Temporarily Suspended Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (March, 2020)
DHS Provides COVID-19 Exceptions to I-9 Compliance (March, 2020)
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Cancel Visa Appointments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak (March, 2020)
USCIS Suspends In-person Services (March, 2020)
COVID-19: Options for Distressed Small Businesses in Washington, Oregon, and California (March, 2020)
COVID-19: Immigration Updates and Resources (March, 2020)
Canada Cancels All Routine Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments and Restricts International Travel (March, 2020)
Immigration Alert: COVID-19 Travel Ban Impacting Travel from Europe (March, 2020)
Impact of Coronavirus on Travel from China to U.S. (February, 2020)

Employment Rights, Benefits & Labor Group

NLRB Issues New Decision Restricting Nondisparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements (March, 2023)
Equal Pay and Opportunities Act Job Posting Requirements (December, 2022)
2023 Minimum Wage Increases and Exempt Salary Thresholds (October, 2022)
Employer Premiums for Washington Cares Fund Paused by Governor Inslee (December, 2021)
Washington Workers Now Protected from Wildfire Smoke (July, 2021)
White House Issues Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy (July, 2021)
Washington’s Long-Term Care Act (June, 2021)
Job Interview DO's and DON'Ts (March, 2021)
Snow Day – Should you pay? (January, 2021)
Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act is in Effect: Are You Ready? (February, 2020)
Update to Equal Pay Law - Salary History Ban and Mandatory Disclosure of Salary Ranges (July, 2019)
Employer Alert: Include disclaimers for service charges or risk costly lawsuits and penalties (May, 2019)
Governor Inslee Signs New Law Restricting Noncompetition Agreements (April, 2019)
Increase in Penalties by U.S. Department of Labor Now Effective (January, 2019)
Ryan Swanson's 30th Annual Employment Seminar - Presentation Slides (September, 2018)
Washington Fair Chance Act Signed Into Law (March, 2018)
New Proposed Amendments to Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time and Minimum Wage (November, 2017)
Email Etiquette (August, 2017)
Age Discrimination in the Workplace – Employment Law Q&A (May, 2017)
Answers to 9 Frequently Asked Employer Questions (November, 2016)
How to Properly Classify Independent Contractors and Employees in Washington (October, 2016)
3 Laws You Should Be Aware of to Help Prevent Discrimination and Harassment (July, 2016)
What Employers Need to Know About the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) (July, 2016)
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace - What Companies Need to Know (April, 2016)
Beginning April 1, 2016, Employees May Bring Private Lawsuits for Violation of Seattle Labor Laws (March, 2016)
Discrimination and Harassment - Title VII and Related State Laws (March, 2016)

Estate Planning & Probate Group

Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Of Counsel Gretchen J. Hoog (April, 2023)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Associate Daniel F. Bugni (February, 2023)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Attorney Brad W. Carnine (December, 2022)
Planning Opportunities to Consider for the Remainder of 2020 (November, 2020)
4 Ways to Organize Your Estate Plan from Home (May, 2020)
Income and Estate Tax Planning on a Linear Basis for the Inbound and Outbound Resident (May, 2019)
5 Easiest Ways to Update Your Estate Plan to Incorporate Charitable Giving (July, 2017)
Taking Care of Your Family with Estate Planning (May, 2016)
Time May Be Running Out on Valuation Discounts for Gifts to Family Members (August, 2015)
Isn’t estate and gift planning just for the ultra-wealthy? - Estate Planning Q&A (June, 2015)
Ways to navigate tax on net investment income (April, 2015)
Estate and Business Succession Planning in 2015: Are You Prepared? (April, 2015)
Q&A: Why is it important to review the titling of my assets and my beneficiary designations? (April, 2015)
Income and Estate Planning for the Inbound and Outbound Resident (April, 2013)
Q&A: Should I name a charity as beneficiary of my traditional IRA or retirement plan? (April, 2013)
What Action Did Congress Take That Impacts Estate and Gift Tax Planning? (January, 2013)
Q&A: I have heard the federal tax laws may be changing. Should I consider making gifts this year? (June, 2012)
9 Answers to Your Estate Planning & Tax Questions (May, 2012)
Dos and Don'ts of Selecting Assets to Give as Gifts (April, 2012)
Q&A: What is a GST Trust? Why should I create one in 2012? (February, 2012)
Q&A: My spouse recently passed away. Even though a federal estate tax return is not required to be filed, should the estate file one anyway (June, 2011)
Recent Changes to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax: What Does this Mean to You? (May, 2011)

Franchise & Distribution Group

Final Rule on Joint Employer Status (January, 2020)
No More ‘Double-Dip:’ FIPA Ensures Franchisees Receive ‘Fair and Reasonable Prices’ in Washington (October, 2019)
Online Privacy Issues for Franchisors and Franchisees (June, 2015)
U.S. Franchising Basics (April, 2012)

Healthcare

Immigration Group

H-1B Lottery FY-2024: Record Number of Registrations and USCIS Likely to Conduct Fraud Investigation (May, 2023)
USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for OPT and STEM OPT Employment Authorization Applications (March, 2023)
Time to Start Preparing for H-1B Cap Petitions for FY 2024 (February, 2023)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is Expanding a Pilot Program to Eliminate Admission Stamps in Passports (December, 2022)
PERM Labor Certification Applications May be Impacted by Washington’s New Equal Pay Opportunities Act (November, 2022)
Maintaining Lawful Status In The U.S. After A Layoff (November, 2022)
BREAKING NEWS: Biden Administration to end COVID Testing Requirement for Entry into U.S. (June, 2022)
USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for EB-1C and EB-2 NIW Form I-140 Petitions (May, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Matthew Audish as Associate (May, 2022)
Department of Homeland Security Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine and Sudan (April, 2022)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Abtin Bahador as Associate (March, 2022)
Department of Homeland Security Announces Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine (March, 2022)
H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens March 1st (January, 2022)
The U.S. Government Imposes One-Day COVID Test Requirement for All International Travelers to the U.S. (December, 2021)
Press Release: Ryan Swanson Hires Mari Maccarini as Associate (November, 2021)
USCIS Allows Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization for H-4, E, and L-2 Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses (November, 2021)
BREAKING NEWS: Major Settlement Agreement Impacts H-4 and L-2 Spouse EAD Policies (November, 2021)
BREAKING NEWS: White House Says Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Can Start Entering the U.S. on November 8 (October, 2021)
USCIS Starts Online Registration for Diversity Visa (DV) Program for FY-2023 (October, 2021)
BREAKING NEWS: United States Will Lift Travel Ban for Fully Vaccinated Travelers Beginning November 2021 (September, 2021)
Canada Loosens Border Restrictions while the U.S. Extends Restrictions on Travelers Via Land Borders with Canada and Mexico (July, 2021)
Late Breaking Immigration News from AILA Conference (June, 2021)
ICE Announces Extension of Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility due to COVID-19 (June, 2021)
USCIS Resumes Deference to Prior Approvals (May, 2021)
USCIS Will No Longer Require Biometrics from Certain H-4, L-2, and E Visa Extension of Stay and Change of Status Applicants (May, 2021)
Urgent Travel Alert: U.S. Imposes Travel Ban on India as of Tuesday, May 4th (May, 2021)
Public Charge Final Rule No Longer in Effect (March, 2021)
U.S. House of Representatives Delays Vote on President Biden’s Immigration Reform Bill (March, 2021)
White House Cancels Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Certain Immigrants to the U.S. (March, 2021)
H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens March 9th and USCIS Delays Effective Date of H-1B Wage-Based Preference System (February, 2021)
USCIS Restores Policy That Computer Programmers Qualify for H-1B Status (February, 2021)
Time To Start Preparing for H-1B Cap Petitions for FY 2022 (January, 2021)
Biden Signs Proclamation Limiting Entry by Non-U.S. Citizens from the Schengen Area, U.K., Ireland, Brazil and South Africa (January, 2021)
Biden Administration Day-One Executive Orders Rescinding Trump Travel Bans and Fortifying DACA (January, 2021)
Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Required for International Travelers Flying to the U.S. (January, 2021)
DHS Announces Final Rule Imposing New Wage-Based H-1B Selection Process (January, 2021)
Proclamations on Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Extended Until March 31, 2021 (January, 2021)
Federal Court Enjoins DOL Prevailing Wage Rule and DHS H-1B Rule (December, 2020)
DHS Proposes New Rule Which Would Drastically Change the H-1B Lottery Selection Process (November, 2020)
November Visa Bulletin Update - USCIS Will Accept Green Card Applications in November Based on "Dates for Filing" (October, 2020)
USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fee (October, 2020)
DHS and DOL Publish New Rules Which Significantly Restrict H-1B and Green Card Sponsorship for U.S. Employers (October, 2020)
The U.S. Department of State Updates National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland (October, 2020)
Department of State publishes October 2020 Visa Bulletin and USCIS to Honor Dates of Filing for Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Preference Categories Next Month (September, 2020)
USCIS Updates I-9 Rule Due to Delay in Production of EADs (August, 2020)
Department of State Announces Additional Exceptions to Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants In National Interest (August, 2020)
USCIS to Increase Fees and Make Other Service Adjustments on October 2, 2020 (August, 2020)
District Court Enjoins Public Charge Rule (July, 2020)
ICE Announces New Policy Impacting Foreign Students Attending Online Classes (July, 2020)
White House Extends Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants into the U.S. (June, 2020)
USCIS Fee Increase for Filing Petitions and Applications (June, 2020)
Trump Limits Entry of Students and Researchers in F-1 and J-1 Status from the People’s Republic of China (June, 2020)
USCIS Announces Premium Processing to Resume in June (May, 2020)
Latest Version of Form I-9 Now Required and New Updates to the Handbook for Employers M-274 (May, 2020)
White House Proclamation Suspends the Entry of Certain Immigrants to the U.S. (April, 2020)
President Trump Announces Plan to Sign Executive Order Temporarily Suspending Immigration into the United States (April, 2020)
Webinar Recording: COVID-19: Updates for Employers on the Impact of the Pandemic on U.S. Immigration Processes and Policies (March, 2020)
Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions Temporarily Suspended Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (March, 2020)
DHS Provides COVID-19 Exceptions to I-9 Compliance (March, 2020)
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Cancel Visa Appointments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak (March, 2020)
USCIS Suspends In-person Services (March, 2020)
COVID-19: Immigration Updates and Resources (March, 2020)
Canada Cancels All Routine Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments and Restricts International Travel (March, 2020)
USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions (March, 2020)
Immigration Alert: COVID-19 Travel Ban Impacting Travel from Europe (March, 2020)
How to Prepare for the H-1B Lottery and New Electronic Registration System (February, 2020)
New Version of Form I-9 Released by USCIS (February, 2020)
Impact of Coronavirus on Travel from China to U.S. (February, 2020)
President Trump Signs Proclamation Suspending Immigrant Visa Issuance for Six Countries (January, 2020)
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Enforce Public Charge Rule (January, 2020)
Nationals of Iran Subject to Additional Screening at U.S. Port of Entry (January, 2020)
USCIS Announces Implementation and Timeline for Electronic Registration Process for Upcoming H-1B Cap Season (December, 2019)
BREAKING NEWS: Public Charge Rule Enjoined (October, 2019)
Trump Issues Proclamation to Deny Visas to Intending Immigrants Without Health Care (October, 2019)
Registration Fee to be Required for FY 2021 for H-1B Cap-Subject Petition Pre-Registration (September, 2019)
ICE Begins Conducting STEM OPT Site Visits (August, 2019)
Proposed Senate Bill 386 to Increase Processing Times for Permanent Residency for Most Countries (August, 2019)
The First E-2 Visa Issued out of U.S. Embassy in New Zealand goes to Ryan Swanson Client (July, 2019)
Significant Delays by USCIS in Processing and Issuance of Post-Completion OPT EADs for International Students (June, 2019)
USCIS Announces Premium Processing Available for all Remaining FY 2020 H-1B Cap Petitions on June 10 (June, 2019)
Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visa Applicants Must Now Disclose Social Media Platform Information (May, 2019)
Income and Estate Tax Planning on a Linear Basis for the Inbound and Outbound Resident (May, 2019)
USCIS Announces Premium Processing Available for some FY 2020 H-1B Cap Petitions (March, 2019)
Premium Processing to Resume for H-1B Petitions (March, 2019)
New Form for Nonimmigrant Extension and Change of Status Application to be Required Soon (March, 2019)
Proposed Rule for the Removal of the H-4 EAD Program Under Federal Review (February, 2019)
USCIS Announces Partial Implementation of New H-1B Process (January, 2019)
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for FY 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions (January, 2019)
Department of Labor Operations during the Government Shutdown (January, 2019)
Time to Start Preparing H-1B Cap Petitions for FY 2020 (January, 2019)
Reforms to H-1B Lottery Process Proposed (November, 2018)
DHS Proposes new Rule on Public Charge and Inadmissibility (November, 2018)
November Visa Bulletin – accepting applications based on filing dates (November, 2018)
Proposed Rule for the Removal of the H-4 EAD Program May Be Published in November of 2018 (November, 2018)
Employers May Face New H-1B Cap Lottery Process for FY2020 (November, 2018)
Update to Validity Period of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (October, 2018)
REAL ID Driver's Licenses - Apply Now and Beat the Rush (October, 2018)
Diversity Lottery (October, 2018)
The Invisible Wall: Limits to Business Immigration Under the Current Administration (September, 2018)
Premium Processing Fee Increase (September, 2018)
September 2018 Visa Bulletin Update (September, 2018)
Premium Processing for Most H-1B Petition Categories Suspended (August, 2018)
Electronic Device Searches at U.S. Ports of Entry (August, 2018)
Immigration Alert: Significant Procedural Policy Changes (August, 2018)
Marijuana and Non-Citizens (August, 2018)
Long Wait Times for Visa Appointments at U.S. Consulates in India (July, 2018)
Supreme Court Rules 5-4 to Uphold Travel Ban (June, 2018)
No Premium Processing for H-1B Cap Petitions until September 10, 2018 (March, 2018)
Get Ready for H-1B Cap Filings on April 2, 2018 (January, 2018)
Department of Homeland Security Considers Policy Change That Would Prevent H-1B Extensions (January, 2018)
Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban (December, 2017)
Updates to USCIS Policies Impacting Employers and Temporary Visa Holders (November, 2017)
FY-2019 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Period Open Until November 22, 2017 (October, 2017)
USCIS and SSA Working Together (October, 2017)
Is Your Business Prepared for an I-9 Audit? (September, 2017)
Policy Change Regarding Advance Parole for Adjustment of Status (AOS) Applicants (August, 2017)
Number of H-2B Visas For Fiscal Year Ending 9/30/17 to Increase by 15,000 (July, 2017)
New Version of Form I-9 Released Today, July 17 (July, 2017)
Supreme Court Decision Upholds Limited Version of Travel Ban (June, 2017)
Extreme Vetting: Plan Ahead and Prepare for Possible Delays in Visa Processing (June, 2017)
New Executive Order Calls for H-1B Reform and Increased Enforcement (April, 2017)
5 Things You Should Know About the President's Executive Order on Immigration (March, 2017)
Workplace Site Visits - What You Can Do To Prepare (February, 2017)
President's Immigration Ban Temporarily Suspended (February, 2017)
Impact of Proposed White House Executive Order on Employment-Based Immigration (February, 2017)
Employers Advised to File H-1B Petitions for Employees in TN Status (February, 2017)
President's Executive Order Suspends Entry Into U.S. for Foreign Nationals from Seven Countries and Impacts Visa Processing (January, 2017)
President's Executive Order Expected to Suspend Entry into U.S. for Foreign Nationals from Seven Countries (January, 2017)
Department of Homeland Security Issues Final Rule - Expect Changes to Some Aspects of Employment-Based Visa Programs (November, 2016)
USCIS Fees to Increase December 23, 2016 (October, 2016)
Significantly Reduced Visa Wait Times at U.S. Consulates in India (October, 2016)
Recent Changes Make Entry Into The U.S. Easier For International Travelers (October, 2016)
Immigration Law Update: August 2016 Visa Bulletin (July, 2016)
Visas Revoked Based on DUI Arrest (April, 2016)
Important Information for Employers and Students on Implementation of the New 24-Month STEM OPT Regulation (April, 2016)
The STEM OPT Extension Lawsuit and Its Impact on Employers and Employees (January, 2016)
Proposed New Rule to Benefit Employees on Temporary Visas and in Employment-Based Green Card Process (January, 2016)
Domestic Travel Identification Requirements to Change in Early 2016 (December, 2015)
Department of State 2017 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program Ends November 3rd (October, 2015)
USCIS Announces Revised Procedure for Determining Immigrant Visa Availability - Likely to Help Many File I-485 Applications (September, 2015)
The Moving Executive: Preserving Residency for Naturalization a/k/a "Perma-Shaving Naturalization” (February, 2015)
Update: Future Employment for Certain H-4 Dependents (February, 2015)
Immigration Law Update: November 2014 (November, 2014)
Immigration Law Update: Our Predictions for 2014 & H-1B Cap News (January, 2014)
Immigration Law Update: October 2013 (October, 2013)
Update: ICE Increases Inspections, Export Control Laws &USCIS New Tool Validation (June, 2013)
10 Things Every Employer Should Know About the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill Being Considered by Congress (June, 2013)
Immigration Law Update: Summer 2013 (June, 2013)
Income and Estate Planning for the Inbound and Outbound Resident (April, 2013)
Immigration Law Update: New Form I-9 & Employer Handbook (March, 2013)
Update: 2014 Diversity Visa Program, New Filing Option Announced by USCIS and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (October, 2012)
Ryan Swanson's Immigration Group Currently Accepting “DREAM” Deferred Action Program Cases (August, 2012)
Your Turn for a Form I-9 Audit is Coming...SOON (July, 2012)
So You Thought Your Employee Was Terminated, Guess Again! (June, 2012)
Naturalization and Citizenship Requirements (June, 2012)
Update: H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa (February, 2012)

Litigation Group

What the Residential Eviction Moratorium Means for Washington Landlords and Tenants (April, 2020)
Governor Inslee Signs Two New Landlord-Tenant Bills into Law (May, 2019)
Copyright Registration Now Required to Recover Infringement Damages (April, 2019)
Highlights of Key State Court Cases of Interest (February, 2017)
Health Care Providers Are Subject to Civil Liability When Employees Fail to Report the Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult (June, 2016)
Defending Against Employee Complaints and Litigating (May, 2015)

Real Estate Development Finance

What Seattle’s Suspension of Personal Lease Guarantees Means for Commercial Landlords and Tenants (August, 2020)
Ongoing Construction Projects Allowed to Restart with Safety Restrictions (April, 2020)
COVID-19: Seattle Creates Protections for Small Business and Nonprofit Tenants (April, 2020)
COVID-19 Impact on Construction and Development in Washington (April, 2020)
What the Residential Eviction Moratorium Means for Washington Landlords and Tenants (April, 2020)
Governor Inslee Signs Two New Landlord-Tenant Bills into Law (May, 2019)

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