AG’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Seattle meeting set for Aug 15
The Office of the Attorney General is holding its fourth Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting on August 15, 2023, between […]
Ben Bridge Jeweler invests in Seattle’s future with new downtown flagship store
Ben Bridge Jeweler, a longtime Seattle-based company, is again demonstrating its belief in the city’s core by opening a new flagship […]
How to use ChatGPT and Google’s Bard to build your brand (and what not to do)
ChatGPT, and similar advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as Bard by Google, can be powerful tools for retail businesses looking […]
Most Trusted Brands 2023
Morning Consult released its Most Trusted Brands report for 2023 earlier this month, which includes 15 brand rankings, 24 case studies, […]
Heat ruling effective date imminent
While working outdoors can offer numerous benefits, it also comes with certain risks, particularly when dealing with extreme weather conditions. Heat-related illnesses […]
Washington My Health My Data Act – Part 2: The Scope of “Consumer Health Data”
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law Welcome to the second installment of my blog series focusing on the Washington My Health My […]
WR signs on to letter supporting the Credit Card Competition Act
WR signed on to a letter to congress along with over 200 state and national associations and other business groups in support […]
Lessons learned from $200,000 Lululemon elaborate return-fraud scheme
The Sarasota Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit in Florida has arrested a man from Bradenton, Mark Tilley, on charges of defrauding athletic […]
Wildfire smoke rule comment period in July
The Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) began enacting emergency rules to protect workers from ambient heat exposure and wildfire smoke […]
State appropriates $400 billion to fund Blake Fix
By: Emily Makings | The Washington Research Council On May 16, the Legislature held a special session to pass 2E2SSB 5536, […]
Washington’s new capital gains tax exceeds expectations
Capital gains tax collections in Washington state have surpassed expectations, with revenues totaling $849 million for fiscal year 2023 (ending on […]
Employer duties for exempt employees under WA Cares tax
The legislature has provided conditional exemptions under WA Cares (Washington’s long-term healthcare tax) for certain eligible employees. Both employers and employees […]