NRF releases 2023 Top 100 Retailers list
The National Retail Federation today released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar, a global marketing data, […]
Unincorporated King County businesses will soon be required to accept cash
Businesses in unincorporated parts of King County will be required to accept cash transactions as early as 2025. Along with requiring […]
Washington My Health My Data Act – Part 6: Data Subject Rights
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law This article represents the sixth installment of our blog series focusing on the Washington My Health My […]
Heat ruling now in effect
While working outdoors can offer numerous benefits, it also comes with certain risks, particularly when dealing with extreme weather conditions. Heat-related […]
Bed Bath & Beyond auctions off name and ‘top-notch’ store leases
Many Bed Bath & Beyond locations across America will soon be replaced by Burlington Stores, while Overstock.com bought the company’s name […]
Penalty increases for violations of workers’ comp laws now in effect
Increased penalties for infractions of workers’ compensation laws took effect on July 1. This amendment is a result of legislation enacted […]
Shop local to celebrate Independent Retailers’ Month
Independent Retailer Month is celebrated in July to recognize the contribution of independent retailers who help our economy by creating sustainable cities, […]
Washington state grapples with rising crime and dwindling police numbers
For the second consecutive year, Washington State has witnessed a concerning rise in violent crimes alongside a decreasing number of police […]
Seattle leads nation in hotel occupancy rates as tourism boosts the Puget Sound economy
Before the Major League Baseball All-Star game throngs descended on Seattle, the city’s hotels already led all American cities with an […]
RiseUp coordinator Jessica Viera to boost retail workforce development in Western Washington
The Washington Retail (WR) Workforce Initiative is pleased to announce an upcoming visit by Jessica Viera, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation’s […]
AG provides guidance for businesses to comply with Washington My Health My Data Act
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law On June 30, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) issued its highly-anticipated clarifying guidance […]
Washington My Health My Data Act – Part 5: Consent Requirements
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law Welcome to the fifth installment of our blog series focusing on the Washington My Health My Data […]