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Litigation

We are a preeminent litigation firm, representing clients in the Northwest and nationally in dispute resolution ranging from arbitration to complex litigation and class actions. 

Areas of Focus

  • Antitrust, Competition, & Trade
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  • Class Actions
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction
  • Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy
  • Electronic Discovery, Technology & Strategy
  • ERISA, Life, Health & Disability
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  • Financial Institutions Litigation & Investigations
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • International Arbitration
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  • Benchmark Litigation 2018 Northwest Firm of the Year

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  • Intellectual Property Litigation (53)
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Experience

 

Our Insights

  • January 1, 2021News
    Lane Powell Elects New Shareholders and Counsel to the Firm
    Firm Announcement
  • December 18, 2020Publication
    Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s Executive Order to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Survives First Legal Challenge
    Construction & Environment Legal Update
  • October 15 - December 17, 2020Event / CLE
    'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Webinar Series
    Lane Powell | Virtual
  • December 17, 2020Event / CLE
    The Positive Path Forward: Integrating a Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Plan to Drive Real Change
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • December 3, 2020Event / CLE
    BREAKING NEWS: Legal Updates Through an Election Year Lens (Legal Update Part 2)
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • December 1, 2020Event / CLE
    Cutting Edge Transportation Issues for Litigation and Transactional Cases
    ProLawCLE | Virtual
  • November 17, 2020Event / CLE
    Major Developments at the NLRB: COVID-19, Employer Policies, Investigations, Union Organizing and Much More
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • November 12, 2020Event / CLE
    What Business Steps Employers Need to Do Now to Survive COVID-19
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • November 5, 2020Event / CLE
    'Phoning it In': Effectively Managing the Telecommuting Employee
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • November 5, 2020News
    US News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Lane Powell Among Nation’s Top Law Firms for 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • November 4, 2020Publication
    Overtime Salary Thresholds Increasing for Washington Employees
    Labor & Employment Legal Update
  • October 29, 2020Event / CLE
    'If You Leave Me Now': What Employers Need to Know About Leave and Accommodation Obligations During the Pandemic
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • October 29, 2020Event / CLE
    Faithless Electors — Chiafalo v. Washington and the Battle to Define the Role of the Electoral College
    King County Library System | Virtual
  • October 28, 2020News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • October 22, 2020Event / CLE
    Investigation of Workplace Complaints
    Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys Fall Conference | Virtual
  • October 20, 2020Event / CLE
    A New Guide for Private Employers Managing Employee Speech in the Workplace
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • October 15, 2020Event / CLE
    BREAKING NEWS: Keeping Up With COVID (Legal Updates Part 1)
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • October 8, 2020Publication
    Washington State Agencies Solicit Public Comment on Draft PFAS Chemical Action Plan and Issue Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Action Levels
    Construction & Environment Legal Update
  • October 5, 2020Publication
    3 Key Takeaways From Wash. Spearin Doctrine Ruling
    Law360
  • September 30, 2020Event / CLE
    Employer Considerations 
    LeadingAge Oregon Annual Meeting | Virtual
  • September 25, 2020Publication
    Narrow Appellate Court Ruling Excuses Project Contractor From Quitting Due to Partially Withheld Payments
    Construction Legal Update
  • September 25, 2020Publication
    … But Wait, There’s More! DOL’s Revised FFCRA Regulations Clarify but Also Raise More Questions
    COVID-19 Resource
  • September 23, 2020Publication
    Delay Days for Liquidated Damages May Be Apportioned Where Permitted by Contract
    Construction Legal Update
  • September 22, 2020Event / CLE
    Employment in the Age of COVID-19: Employee Testing, Time Off, Accommodations and Other Issues
    Washington Health Care Association Fall Conference | Virtual
  • September 16, 2020Publication
    Washington Appellate Court Reaffirms Rule That Contractors’ Defense of Deficient Plans or Specifications Must be the Sole Cause of the Breach in Order to Shield Contractors From Liability
    Construction Legal Update
  • September 3, 2020Publication
    Another Court Tells the SBA That PPPs Are Not Like Other SBA 7(a) Loans
    COVID-19 Resource
  • August 31, 2020News
    Lane Powell Launches COVID-19 Landlord/Tenant Response Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 20, 2020News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 17, 2020Publication
    Federal Court Ruling Partially Vacating the DOL’s FFCRA Rules Creates Dilemma for Employers
    COVID-19 Resource
  • August 6, 2020News
    Three Lane Powell Attorneys Named in Lawdragon 500 Leading US Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • July 28, 2020News
    Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • July 16, 2020News
    Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • July 14, 2020Publication
    Religious Employers Given Greater Freedom and Latitude Over Employment Decisions as the US Supreme Court Adopts a Broad View of the 'Ministerial Exception'
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • July 9, 2020News
    Lane Powell Again Receives Top Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • July 6, 2020News
    Ten Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Oregon for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • June 24, 2020News
    Lane Powell Ranked Among The Top 50 Construction Law Firms For the Second Year
    Awards & Honors
  • June 19, 2020Publication
    US Supreme Court Says Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination Violate Federal Law
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • June 17, 2020Publication
    Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration in Washington
    Washington State Bar Association Deskbook
  • June 5, 2020News
    Stone Mentioned in Law360 Article 'Calif. Court Greenlights Challenges To Travel Ban Waivers'
    In the News
  • May 10, 2020News
    Duffy Quoted in Barron’s Article ‘Residents Fear Nursing-Home Legal Immunity Amid Crisis’
    In the News
  • May 8, 2020Blog
    ERISA and the Pandemic: Quick Guidance on New, Temporary Changes to DOL Regulations Affecting Timing of Health/Disability Claims and Appeals
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 27, 2020Publication
    Will Congressional Amendments to the CARES Act Actually Help 'Mom and Pop' -Sized, and Women and Minority-Owned, Small Businesses?
    COVID-19 Resource
  • April 23, 2020Publication
    Potential Lender Liability Under the CARES Act
    COVID-19 Resource
  • April 23, 2020 News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2020 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • April 3, 2020Publication
    Update: Courts Further Postpone Cases and Change Rules in Response to COVID-19
    COVID-19 Resource
  • April 2, 2020Blog
    ERISA: Mini-Primer on Choice of Law Issues to Determine the Standard of Review
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 28, 2020Publication
    Why Everyone CARES About SBA Loans: Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Relief for ‘Small’ Businesses
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 25, 2020Publication
    Courts Postpone Cases and Change Rules in Response to COVID-19
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 18, 2020Publication
    Will Coronavirus Make Some Contracts Unenforceable?
    COVID-19 Resource
  • March 16, 2020News
    Price Joins Commercial Litigation Team
    Firm Announcement
  • February 24, 2020News
    K. Davis, Jagla and Swanson Recognized in 2020 World Trademark Review 1000
    Awards & Honors
  • February 19, 2020News
    Geppert Joins Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Team
    Firm Announcement
  • February 12, 2020News
    Lane Powell Wins Transgender Rights Lawsuit Before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
    Firm Announcement
  • February 7, 2020Publication
    Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Oregon
    Practical Law
  • February 7, 2020Publication
    Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Oregon
    Practical Law
  • February 4, 2020Blog
    ERISA (1st Cir.): What is the Remedy for Providing Inadequate Notice of Reason for Claim Denial?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 22, 2020Event / CLE
    Employment Law Workshop
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • January 21, 2020News
    Jamieson Quoted in KTVA Article 'Judge Slows Down Recall Dunleavy Timeline'
    In the News
  • January 16, 2020Publication
    Book Review: Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts
    King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin
  • January 10, 2020News
    Palachuk Receives Diversity Scholarship for ABA Forum on Construction Law
    Awards & Honors
  • January 1, 2020News
    Lane Powell Elects New Shareholders in Portland and Seattle
    Firm Announcement
  • January 1, 2020Publication
    Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Oregon
    Practical Law
  • January 1, 2020Publication
    Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Oregon
    Practical Law
  • December 20, 2019News

    Maloney Appointed National Chair of Membership for the National Center for State Courts

    Awards & Honors
  • December 20, 2019Publication
    Washington Supreme Court Rules That State Legislators Must Comply With the Washington Public Records Act
    Government Law Update
  • December 19, 2019Publication
    Washington State Overtime Salary Thresholds to Go Up in 2020 (and Up and Up in Coming Years)
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Update
  • December 17, 2019Event / CLE
    Defenses and Key Statutes 
    The Seminar Group's Condominiums, HOA’s and the Future of Construction Defect Claims Seminar | Seattle
  • December 6, 2019Publication
    Additional Civil Appeals: Oregon
    Practical Law
  • December 6, 2019Publication
    Initial Civil Appeals: Oregon
    Practical Law
  • November 25, 2019Publication
    Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Washington
    Practical Law
  • November 18, 2019Publication
    Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Washington
    Practical Law
  • November 15, 2019Blog
    ERISA: When Social Security Disability Benefit Decisions Do NOT Have to Be Considered
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 9, 2019News
    Lane Powell Receives Iranian American Bar Association Pro Bono Award
    Awards & Honors
  • November 4, 2019Event / CLE
    Let’s Get Digital: Privacy & Data Security Best Practices in the Workplace
    Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries 35th Annual Employment Law Conference | Portland, Oregon
  • November 1, 2019News
    US News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Lane Powell Among Nation’s Top Law Firms for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • November 1, 2019News
    Castillo Joins Lane Powell on Commercial Litigation and Appellate Teams
    Firm Announcement
  • October 29, 2019Event / CLE
    Lending Horror Stories - A Cautionary Tale From Industry Professionals
    The Puget Sound Developing Professional Group | Seattle
  • October 25, 2019Event / CLE
    Licensing in the Joint Development Context
    Law Seminars International | Seattle
  • October 11, 2019Event / CLE
    Show Me the Money: What You Need to Know to Comply with Pay Equity Laws
    Northwest Human Resource Management Association Annual Conference | Portland, Oregon
  • October 7, 2019Blog
    ERISA (10th Circuit): ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT - Death by Speeding Vehicle Excluded Under "Crime" Exclusion
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 3, 2019News

    Forbes Lists Lane Powell Among America's Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms

    Awards & Honors
  • October 1, 2019Event / CLE
    SOLD OUT: 37th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • September 24, 2019News
    Lane Powell Named to Honor Roll in BTI Litigation Outlook 2020 Report
    Awards & Honors
  • September 23, 2019News
    Workicho Rejoins Lane Powell on Commercial Litigation Team
    Firm Announcement
  • September 18, 2019Event / CLE
    Electronic Discovery IRL: Spend Less and Accomplish More
    Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Lighthouse & Lane Powell Lunch & Learn CLE | Seattle
  • September 17, 2019News
    Wilson Named to 2019 ’40 & Under Hot List’ by Benchmark Litigation
    Awards & Honors
  • August 26, 2019News
    Kitson Joins Labor, Employment & Benefits Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 26, 2019News
    Lou-Magnuson Joins Labor, Employment & Benefits Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 20, 2019Blog
    ERISA: When Can Plan Administrators Get Into Trouble by Deciding a Disability Claim Too Quickly?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 19, 2019News
    Stebbins Joins the Labor, Employment & Benefits Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 15, 2019News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2019News
    Brown Joins Commercial Litigation and Insurance Teams
    Firm Announcement
  • August 15, 2019News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ for 2019 by Benchmark Litigation 
    Awards & Honors
  • August 8, 2019Event / CLE
    Bank Fraud and Other Litigation Trends
    Oregon Banker’s Association | Salem, Oregon
  • July 31, 2019News
    Stone Mentioned in Law360 Article 'Groups Want To Merge Travel Ban Waiver Suits'
    In the News
  • July 29, 2019News
    Cushing Joins the Labor, Employment & Benefits Team
    Firm Announcement
  • July 25, 2019News
    Stone Mentioned in Law360 Article 'Lawsuits Challenging Travel Ban Waiver Process Barrel Ahead'
    In the News
  • July 22, 2019Blog
    ERISA: "I Only Missed It By That Much" — Why the "Substantial Compliance" Doctrine May NOT Excuse Late-Issued Benefit Decisions Anymore
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 17, 2019News
    Duffy Recognized as National Legal Influencer by The Business Journals
    Awards & Honors
  • July 16, 2019Event / CLE
    Employment Hot Topics and Best Practices for In-Home Care and Home Health Agencies
    Oregon Health Care Association In-Home Care Committee Meeting | Portland, Oregon
  • July 12, 2019News
    Fiduciary Litigation and Trusts & Estates Teams Receive Top Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2019
    Awards & Honors
  • July 8, 2019Publication
    Oregon Employers Required to Update Anti-Discrimination Policies and Agreements After Legislature Tilts the Playing Field for Employees
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Update
  • July 5, 2019News
    Twenty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
    Awards & Honors
  • July 1, 2019News
    Devlin Featured in Super Lawyers Magazine Article ‘Call of Duty’
    In the News
  • July 1, 2019News
    Larsen Appointed Secretary for Oregon Chapter of Federal Bar Association
    Awards & Honors
  • June 29, 2019Event / CLE
    Critical Cross-Border Considerations for Clients Who Travel and Live Internationally
    ACTEC Summer Meeting | Vancouver, British Columbia
  • June 28, 2019News
    Stone Mentioned in Law360 Article 'Gov't Can't Escape Travel Ban Waiver Cases, Judge Told'
    In the News
  • June 18, 2019Event / CLE
    Boeing 737 Max Grounding and LEAP-1B Early Removal: Legal Issues
    Bird & Bird Aviation, Space & Defense Conference | Paris
  • June 17, 2019News
    Palachuk Joins Lane Powell Construction Team
    Firm Announcement
  • June 10, 2019News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 10, 2019Publication
    Commencing an Action: Washington
    Practical Law
  • June 10, 2019Publication
    Responding to a Complaint: Washington
    Practical Law
  • June 9, 2019Event / CLE
    Charitable Gifts Gone Awry: Equitable Deviation and Cy Pres
    Washington State Bar Association RPPT Mid-Year Meeting | Spokane, Washington
  • June 7, 2019Event / CLE
    Construction Doctrines: Is There a Doctrine in the House?
    Washington State Bar Association Construction Law Section | Seattle
  • June 7, 2019Publication
    New Washington Law Allows Affirmative Action Efforts by Public Employers
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Update
  • June 5, 2019Publication
    Oregon Passes Law Expanding Pregnancy-Related Accommodations for Employees
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • June 5, 2019Blog
    ERISA (5th Circuit): COLD TRUTH - New Case Gives Critical Guidance on What You Should Know About the Term "Regular Occupation"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 3, 2019Publication
    Oregon Employers Face Another Hurdle as Legislature Amends Non-Compete Law (Once Again)
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • June 2, 2019News
    Lane Powell Named Among Top 50 Construction Law Firms by Construction Executive
    Awards & Honors
  • May 15, 2019Blog
    ERISA: Defeating Motions to Compel Discovery Related to Medical Review Experts
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 9, 2019Publication
    Competition Just Got Stiffer: New Washington Law Changes Non-Compete Landscape
    Labor & Employment Legal Update
  • May 1, 2019Event / CLE
    36th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • April 30, 2019News
    Swanson Quoted in LA Times Article ‘A Legal Conflict Brings a Sour Note to the Sweet History of California Strawberries’
    In the News
  • April 29, 2019Blog
    ERISA (5th Circuit): When An Attorney's Headaches Are Not Disabling
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 26, 2019News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2019 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • April 10, 2019Event / CLE
    Legal HR Update
    Washington Bankers Association Education/Human Resources Conference | Spokane, Washington
  • April 9, 2019News
    Swanson Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Article ‘Driscoll’s Strawberry Dispute Could Sweeten Plant Patent Case Law’
    In the News
  • March 29, 2019Publication
    Tipoff: New Washington State Guidance on Tips, Gratuities and Service Charges
    Wage & Hour Legal Update
  • March 29, 2019News
    M. Reilly Named One of the ‘100 Most Powerful Corporate Employment Lawyers’ in the Nation
    Awards & Honors
  • March 26, 2019News
    Antitrust Team Wins GCR’s ‘Litigation of the Year – Cartel Defense’ Award
    Awards & Honors
  • March 25, 2019Blog
    ERISA — 8th Circuit: When Malingering Justifies Disability Claim Denial
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 22, 2019News
    Evans Quoted in Capital Press Article ‘FDA Starts On-Farm Inspections in Oregon’
    In the News
  • March 20, 2019Event / CLE
    Best Practices for Complying With Pay Equity Laws
    East Portland Chamber of Commerce | Portland, Oregon
  • March 8, 2019Event / CLE
    Recent Changes in Estate Planning
    Washington State Bar Association Law and Practice Refresher Seminar | Seattle
  • March 8, 2019Publication
    Washington Construction Law Deskbook
    Washington State Bar Association
  • February 28, 2019Blog
    ERISA: 1st Circuit - Can a Claimant Save an Untimely Administrative Appeal by Arguing the "Substantial Compliance" Doctrine?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 22, 2019Event / CLE
    Turning the Tables: Taking the Offensive to Defend Bad Faith Lawsuits
    Lorman Education Services | Webinar
  • February 20, 2019Blog
    ERISA: Can a Claimant Seek a Declaration Regarding Future Benefits?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 11, 2019News
    Jackson Joins Lane Powell Litigation Department
    In the News
  • February 6, 2019Blog
    ERISA and Awards of Attorney Fees: So What Does "Some Degree of Success on the Merits" Really Mean?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 5, 2019Blog
    ERISA: How Abuse of Discretion Standard Wins Arguments About Ambiguous Contract Terms
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 31, 2019Event / CLE
    Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in China
    Washington State Bar Association International Practice Section CLE | Seattle
  • January 31, 2019Event / CLE
    Mama Wanted Me to Have the Teacups
    East King County Estate Planning Council Meeting | Bellevue, Washington
  • January 16, 2019Event / CLE
    Farmers’ Rights When Regulators Knock
    Oregon State University North Willamette Research and Extension Center | Canby, Oregon
  • January 15, 2019Event / CLE
    Capacity and Undue Influence Issues Encountered by Professional Advisors
    Walla Walla Valley Estate Planning Council Meeting | Walla Walla, Washington
  • January 8, 2019Event / CLE
    The Expert Witness
    American Boat and Yacht Council Marine Law Symposium | Seattle
  • January 7, 2019News
    Fox Elected Member of American Law Institute
    Awards & Honors
  • January/February 2019Publication
    Olney vs. Nelson vs. Beard: The Recipe Copyright Bout of the 20th Century
    IP Litigator
  • December 21, 2018News
    Thelen Quoted in The Oregonian Article ‘Oregon’s New Pay Equity Law Raises Prospects, Worries’
    In the News
  • December 6, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Is Discovery Allowed When A Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Claim Is Asserted?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 4, 2018Event / CLE
    Conducting a Fair Investigation in the #MeToo and #HeToo Era
    Washington Public Ports Association | Bellevue, Washington
  • November 29, 2018Event / CLE
    A Litigation Paralegal’s Guide to Case Management
    Institute for Paralegal Education Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • November 14, 2018Event / CLE
    Public Works Contracting and Best Practices
    Municipal Research and Services Center | Webinar
  • November 13, 2018Event / CLE
    Legal Issues in Recruiting and Hiring
    National Business Institute Human Resource Law From A to Z Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • November 12, 2018Blog
    ERISA: California's Ban on Discretionary Language does NOT Apply to Health Insurance
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 12, 2018News
    Adamson Joins Lane Powell on Commercial Litigation and Antitrust, Competition & Trade Teams
    Firm Announcement
  • November 1, 2018News
    US News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Lane Powell Among Nation’s Top Law Firms for 2019
    Awards & Honors
  • October 23, 2018Event / CLE
    36th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • October 22, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Winning the Self-Reported Diagnosis Limitation in Disability Claims
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 18, 2018News
    Fiduciary Litigation and Trusts & Estates Teams Receive High Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • October 12, 2018News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2019
    Awards & Honors
  • October 11, 2018Event / CLE
    'Money Can't Buy Me Love, or Can It?' — Best Practices to Comply With New Pay Equity Laws
    Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys | Spokane, Washington
  • October 4, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Easy Insights into Neutralizing the Effects of "Conflict of Interest" in Disability Determinations
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 3, 2018News
    Lane Powell Obtains Dismissal of Safeway Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit
    Client Conversations
  • October 1, 2018Publication
    Ready to Comply? State Law Mandates Equal Career Opportunities
    Seattle Business Magazine
  • September 28, 2018Publication
    If One Client Is Good, How About Two?
    DRI Lawyers’ Professionalism and Ethics Committee Professionalism Perspectives Newsletter
  • September 27, 2018Event / CLE
    How NOT to Run a Foundation: Lessons From the Trump Foundation Lawsuit
    Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable Annual Conference | Portland, Oregon
  • September 27, 2018Event / CLE
    IHCA/WHCA Fall Conference
    Idaho Health Care Association & Washington Health Care Association | Spokane, Washington
  • September 26, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Seven Tips on Whether Equitable Defenses Can Defeat Subrogation Claims for Overpayment After Tort Settlement
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 25, 2018Event / CLE
    From Taxes to Taxidermy: A Taxonomy of Topics for High Net Worth Clients
    Lane Powell Trusts & ‘Tinis Seminar | Seattle
  • September 13, 2018Event / CLE
    Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Seattle Seminar
    EEOC Training Institute | Bellevue, Washington
  • September 11, 2018Publication
    Alaska State Commission for Human Rights Limits Right of Alaska Employers to Have Representative Attend Investigative Interviews
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • August 24, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Two Key Ways to Limit Overbroad Discovery in Disability Cases
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 16, 2018News
    Yates Quoted in Law360 Article ‘8th Circ. BNSF Ruling Clarifies Federal Preemption’
    In the News
  • August 15, 2018News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Recognizes 62 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2018News
    Brunnquell Joins Lane Powell on Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 9, 2018Publication
    New Polls in the #MeToo Era Suggest 3 Changes to Human Resources Practices and Investigations
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • August 6, 2018Blog
    ERISA: New Case Provides Tips on Effective Use of Video Surveillance in Disability Claim Decisions
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 1, 2018News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ and on ‘40 & Under Hot List’ for 2018 by Benchmark Litigation
    Awards & Honors
  • July 24, 2018News
    Twenty-three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
    Awards & Honors
  • July 23, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Rethinking Opposition of Attorney Fee Awards — Tips on Successfully Arguing Against Fees
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 18, 2018Publication
    Terminating an Employee
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • July 10, 2018Publication
    Public Sector Union Fees Are Unconstitutional, Says the US Supreme Court
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • July 9, 2018News
    Lane Powell Obtains Dismissal of Disability and Retaliation Wrongful Discharge Claims on Behalf of Home Depot
    Client Conversations
  • July 1, 2018Publication
    Know Your Role: Ambiguity in Commercial Leases Leads to Dubious Benefits and Uncertain Liability
    Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate & Trust Newsletter
  • June 25, 2018News
    Evans Joins Lane Powell on Litigation Teams
    Firm Announcement
  • June 19, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Tips on Handling Disputes in the Definition of "Regular Occupation" When the Employer's "Unique" Job Description Differs from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 18, 2018News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 12, 2018Event / CLE
    Talc and Cancer: The Science and the Litigation
    Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Run-off Companies | Chicago
  • June 8, 2018Event / CLE
    Construction Law Section Annual Seminar
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • June 5, 2018Event / CLE
    Northwest Receivership & Insolvency Professionals Forum
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • June 2018Publication
    Supreme Court to Consider Clarity Required to Authorize Class Arbitration (Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela)
    Class Actions Legal Update
  • June 2018Publication
    Supreme Court to Consider Propriety of Cy Pres Awards (In re Google Referrer Header Privacy Litigation (Frank v. Gaos)
    Class Actions Legal Update
  • June 2018Publication
    Ninth Circuit Confirms Evidence Relied on for Class Certification Does Not Have To Be Admissible (Sali v. Corona Regional Medical Center)
    Class Actions Legal Update
  • June 1, 2018Publication
    Washington Supreme Court Clarifies MTCA “Owner or Operator” Liability Status
    Construction & Environmental Legal Update
  • May 20-23Event / CLE
    2018 LeadingAge Oregon Annual Conference
    LeadingAge Oregon | Redmond, Oregon
  • May 11, 2018News
    Beck and Wackerbarth Honored by America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators®
    Awards & Honors
  • May 3, 2018News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2018 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • May 1, 2018News
    Bradley Quoted in Seattle Times Article ‘Long Before #MeToo, These Women Sued, Won, Strengthened Anti-Harassment Law’
    In the News
  • April 30, 2018Blog
    ERISA: How to Argue that "Conflict Discovery" Should Not Supplement the Administrative Record
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 27, 2018Publication
    Washington Court of Appeals Holds That an Insurance Adjuster May Be Individually Liable to an Insured for Bad Faith and Consumer Protection Act Violations
    Transportation Legal Update
  • April 18, 2018Event / CLE
    Professional Liability: Key Issues Facing the Design Industry
    Lane Powell, Servco Pacific Insurance and Starr Companies | Seattle
  • April 13, 2018Event / CLE
    From Fade Away to Liquating Plan: Considerations When Advising How to Liquidate a Distressed Business
    Oregon Bar Association & Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • April 11, 2018Event / CLE
    Wage & Hour Compliance in Washington State
    Association of Washington Business | Webinar
  • April 9, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Two Ways the New DOL Regulations Will Change Litigation
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 3, 2018Publication
    Washington Court of Appeals Dismisses Oregon Contractor’s Collection Action for Failure to Strictly Comply With Registration Requirements
    Construction Legal Update
  • March 28, 2018News
    Devlin Appointed Vice Chair of American Bar Association International Arbitration Committee
    Awards & Honors
  • March 19, 2018Blog
    ERISA: What Must be in a Summary Plan Description for the "Average Plan Participant"?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 13, 2018Publication
    Washington Lawmakers Aim to Stop Workplace Sexual Harassment and Close Gender Pay Gaps
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • March 5, 2018Blog
    ERISA: Using the 24 Month Mental/Nervous Limitation to Win Claims Alleging Physical Disability
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 5, 2018Blog
    ERISA: The Denial Letter is Only as Good as the Analysis Contained in the IME Report
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 26, 2018News
    Lane Powell Featured in Oregon Business Magazine Article ‘Safeway Prevails at Jury Trial on Ex-Employee’s 10-Count Suit’
    In the News
  • February 22, 2018News
    Lane Powell Named Benchmark Litigation’s 2018 ‘Northwest Firm of the Year’
    Awards & Honors
  • February 16, 2018Event / CLE
    Patent Law Review
    Oregon State Bar Association | Tigard, Oregon
  • February 13, 2018News
    IP Teams Recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 for Fifth Consecutive Year
    Awards & Honors
  • February 7, 2018Publication
    Sweating the Details: It’s the Things You Overlook That Can Come Back to Bite
    Food, Beverage and Hospitality Legal Update
  • January 31, 2018Publication
    Washington Legislature to Consider Reforms to Statute Governing Residential Construction Disputes
    Construction Legal Update
  • January 26, 2018Publication
    New Washington State Petroleum Cleanup Program May Speed Up Opinion Letter Process
    Construction and Environmental Legal Update
  • January 25, 2018News
    Maloney Selected Co-Chair of NCSC National Membership Committee
    Awards & Honors
  • January 25, 2018Publication
    Washington Legislature to Address Condominium Development Reform Efforts Next Week
    Construction Legal Update
  • January 18, 2018Publication
    Washington Supreme Court Upholds Rule That Property Owner and General Contractor Are Not Indispensable Parties in a Lien Foreclosure Action Against the Surety of the Lien Release Bond
    Construction Legal Update
  • January 18, 2018Blog
    Are Forum Selection Clauses in ERISA Plan Documents Enforceable?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 11, 2018Publication
    ‘Don’t Panic’: Members of the Public Have Opportunity to Address Seattle Hotel Worker Rule
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • January 9, 2018Event / CLE
    Contracts and Risk Management
    American Council of Engineering Companies | Bellevue, Washington
  • January 3, 2018News
    Congratulations to Lane Powell’s Newest Shareholders
    Firm Announcement
  • December 21, 2017Publication
    Washington Supreme Court Upholds Investigation Costs as a Remedial Action Under the Model Toxics Control Act But Restricts Recovery of Cleanup Costs
    Construction and Environmental Legal Update
  • December 8, 2017Event / CLE
    Employer Strategies for Creating a Trans-Inclusive Workplace
    Lane Powell | Webinar
  • December 8, 2017Event / CLE
    Anatomy of Trust and Estate Litigation – Disputes, Nuts and Bolts of TEDRA and ADR Plus Case Law and Statutory Updates
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • December 5, 2017Blog
    ERISA: Successfully Opposing Motions to Supplement the Record with Social Security Disability Determinations- the Advantage to De Novo Review
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 5, 2017Blog
    ERISA: How Missing an Appeal Decision Deadline Can Change Policy Terms
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 16, 2017Event / CLE
    Public Spaces/Institutions: Operating Partnerships
    The Seminar Group | Seattle
  • November 15, 2017Event / CLE
    Tick Tick Tick to 'The Paid Sick': Washington's New Paid Sick Leave Starts January 2018
    Lane Powell | Webinar
  • November 13, 2017News
    Beck Quoted in Architect Magazine About What Firms Should Consider When Relocating
    In the News
  • November 7, 2017Publication
    Federal Claims Must Meet Diversity Jurisdiction Burden
    Law360
  • November 1, 2017News
    U.S. News and Best Lawyers Ranks Lane Powell Among the Nation’s Top Law Firms for 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • October 31, 2017Event / CLE
    Legal Implications of Social Media Usage by Caregivers and Families
    Oregon Health Care Association | Webinar
  • October 26, 2017News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • October 20, 2017Publication
    Washington Paid Sick Leave Update: Top 10 Things Every Washington Employer Needs to Know Now
    Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update
  • October 12, 2017Blog
    BREAKING NEWS — ERISA: DOL Publishes TODAY Proposed Rule to Delay Implementation of New ERISA Claims Regulations?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 9, 2017Blog
    ERISA: Can a Court Invalidate the Social Security Offset Provision Because Benefits Were "Wrongfully Denied"?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 7, 2017Publication
    Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Challenge to Risk Factors and Earnings Projections, in Williams v. Globus Medical, Inc. (July 28, 2017)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • October 3, 2017Publication
    Don’t Be the Next Headline: Protect Your Company’s Trade Secrets!
    Seattle Business Magazine
  • October 2, 2017Blog
    ERISA: New Expectations for Vocational Assessments of "Any Occupation"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 28, 2017Event / CLE
    You Decant Take It With You… But We Have a Few Ideas to Share
    Lane Powell Trusts & ‘Tinis Seminar | Seattle
  • September 24, 2017Event / CLE
    Pacific Northwest Aviation Law Conference
    King County Bar Association | Bellingham, Washington
  • September 20, 2017Publication
    Compelling and Staying Arbitration in Washington State
    Practical Law
  • September 20, 2017Blog
    ERISA: Discovery of Claims Procedures to Assess Compliance with DOL Regulations? Not So Fast.
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 14, 2017Event / CLE
    EEOC Seminar
    Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Seattle
  • September 14, 2017Publication
    Ninth Circuit Rules Settling a Non-CERCLA Environmental Claim Can Trigger the Time-Period to Bring a CERCLA Contribution Claim
    Construction Legal Update
  • September 13, 2017Event / CLE
    Secondary Actor Liability for Lawyers under State Securities Statutes
    National Legal Malpractice Conference | Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • September 7, 2017Event / CLE
    Project Risk — From a Construction Law Perspective
    American Public Works Association | Redmond, Washington
  • September 5, 2017Publication
    New DOL ‘White Collar’ Overtime Rule Remains on Indefinite Hold
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • September 5, 2017News
    Swanson Featured in NPR ‘The Salt’ Blog Post ‘The Rise of Mock Meat: How Its Story Reflects America’s Ever-Changing Values’
    In the News
  • September 1, 2017Publication
    Workers on Demand: A Tailored Approach to Worker Classification in the Gig Economy
    Oregon Business Magazine
  • August 31, 2017Blog
    ERISA: When Bad Surgery Results Create New Disabling Conditions: Still Excluded by the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 24, 2017News
    K. Bradley Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal  Article 'Seattle’s New Secure Scheduling Law is Full of Nuances, Labor Attorney Explains'
    In the News
  • August 24, 2017Blog
    9th Circuit — ERISA: How "Wrap Documents" Can Satisfy ERISA Plan Requirements?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 23, 2017Event / CLE
    Best Practices and Emerging Issues to Protect Immigrant Workers in the Workplace
    City of Seattle | Seattle
  • August 22, 2017News
    Cahn Joins Lane Powell’s Commercial Litigation Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 15, 2017News
    Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • August 14, 2017News
    Criswell Joins Lane Powell’s Creditors’ Rights Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 14, 2017News
    Summers Joins Lane Powell’s Creditors’ Rights Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 14, 2017Blog
    Wage/Hour — Washington Supreme Court — Two Recent Tips Regarding Meal Break Liability
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 14, 2017Blog
    ERISA (7th Circuit): Are ERISA Plan Forum Selection Clauses Enforceable?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 3, 2017Publication
    Is There a Possible Limit to an Insurer’s Duty to Defend in Washington State?
    Insurance Legal Update
  • August 3, 2017Blog
    ERISA: Winning Early Motions to Dismiss Breach of Fiduciary Claims — the Ministerial Defense
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 1, 2017News
    Washburn Quoted in Law360 About Antitrust Takeaways in Petrobras Ruling
    In the News
  • August 1, 2017Publication
    Mitigating Risk at the Intersection of Business and Patents
    The Practical Lawyer
  • August 1, 2017News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ and on ‘Under 40 Hot List’ for 2017 by Benchmark Litigation
    Awards & Honors
  • July 26, 2017News
    M. Reilly Only One in Puget Sound Named Among ‘Top 100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys in the Nation’
    Awards & Honors
  • July 25, 2017Publication
    No Idle Matter — D.C. Circuit Holds that State’s Attempt to Regulate Locomotive Noise is Preempted by ICA and ICCTA
    Transportation Legal Update
  • July 21, 2017Publication
    Second Circuit Applies Morrison to Rule 23 Predominance Analysis, in In re Petrobras Securities, but Rejects Third Circuit's "Heightened" Ascertainability Requirement (July 7, 2017)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • July 18, 2017Blog
    ERISA: Whether the Ability to Work Only Part-Time Disqualifies Claimant from "Any Occupation" Benefits?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 10, 2017News
    Twenty-three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
    Awards & Honors
  • July 6, 2017Publication
    What Employers Need to Know About Washington’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Law
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • July 6, 2017Blog
    ERISA 2nd Cir.: Four Things to Know When Trying to Offset Personal Injury Lump Sum Settlements — It Can Be Off-Putting and Tricky
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 29, 2017Publication
    From Sea to Shining Sea: The Ninth Circuit Aligns With the Second Circuit in Affirming Omnicare Decision’s Benefits for Securities-Suit Targets
    The Legal Pulse Blog
  • June 28, 2017Publication
    Resh Exposes Defendants to Serial Class Cert. Relitigation
    Law360
  • June 28, 2017Publication
    The Supreme Court Holds that the Securities Act's Statute of Repose Is Not Subject to American Pipe Tolling, in CalPERS v. ANZ Securities (June 26, 2017)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • June 22, 2017Publication
    1st Circuit Clarifies Scienter Requirements
    Law360
  • June 22, 2017Blog
    ERISA Plan Choice-of-Law Provisions: Dog Whisperer's Disability Claim Reviewed Under Abuse of Discretion Standard of Review
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 20, 2017Publication
    Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance: Critical Questions Answered
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • June 15, 2017Publication
    Boeing, Bombardier, and the Government of Canada Engage in Escalating Dispute Over Alleged Dumping and Future Purchases of Fighter Jets
    Antitrust and Trade Regulation and Transportation Legal Update
  • June 13, 2017Blog
    ERISA: New Questions for Church-Affiliated Organizations After The Supreme Court Expands ERISA Church-Plan Exemption
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 11, 2017Publication
    Ninth Circuit Extends American Pipe Tolling to Subsequent Class Actions, in Resh v. China Agritech, Inc. (May 24, 2017)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • June 9, 2017News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 9, 2017Event / CLE
    Statutory Limitation Periods
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • June 6, 2017Event / CLE
    Seattle’s Secure Scheduling Ordinance: What Covered Employers Must Do to Prepare Now
    Lane Powell and Washington Retail Association | Webinar
  • June 5, 2017Blog
    ERISA — Prayers Answered: Supreme Court Establishes Broader Application of Religious Exemption
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 4, 2017Event / CLE
    The Gotchas That Getcha: Selected Loan Documentation Issues Involving Third Parties
    Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys | Richmond, Virginia
  • June 2, 2017Blog
    ERISA: 4 Quick Responses to Claimant's Typical Challenges to Disability Benefit Denials
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 31, 2017Event / CLE
    The Value of Trademarks
    WeWork | Seattle
  • May 30, 2017News
    Chambers® USA  Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • May 25, 2017Publication
    Mitigating Risk at the Intersection of Business and Patents
    Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Update
  • May 23, 2017Event / CLE
    The Requirements of Participation — What You Need to Know Now
    Washington Health Care Association | Tacoma, Washington
  • May 22, 2017Event / CLE
    Employment Law for Senior Living and Long Term Care Employers: Hot Issues on Hiring, Discipline and Whistleblowing
    LeadingAge Oregon | Redmond, Oregon
  • May 17, 2017Event / CLE
    The Future of eDiscovery and Litigation Strategies Under the New Federal Rules of Civil Procedures
    The Knowledge Group | Webinar
  • May 16, 2017Publication
    Ninth Circuit Applies Omnicare Standard for Pleading False Statements of Opinion to Section 10(b) Claims, in City of Dearborn Heights v. Align Technology (May 5, 2017)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • May 12, 2017Event / CLE
    Succession Planning and Policies
    World Law Group | Warsaw, Poland
  • May 11, 2017Event / CLE
    Some Pros and Cons of Litigating Patent Cases in the Eastern District of Texas
    Seattle IP American Inn of Court | Seattle
  • May 9, 2017Blog
    ERISA Benefits and a Claimant's Bankruptcy: When Judicial Estoppel Requires Dismissal of Lawsuits Seeking Long Term Disability Benefits
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 1, 2017Publication
    First Circuit Holds that Scienter Requires Knowledge That Non-Disclosure Risked Misleading Investors, Not Just Knowledge of Omitted Facts, in Brennan v. Zafgen, Inc. (April 7, 2017)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • April 26, 2017Event / CLE
    34th Annual Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • April 18, 2017Publication
    Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance Checklist | What You Need to Know
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • April 5, 2017Publication
    Homeland Security Is at the Reception Desk: Increased Worksite Enforcement
    Oregon Business Magazine
  • March 31, 2017News
    Lane Powell Achieves Trial Victory for Lundberg LLC
    Awards & Honors
  • March 30, 2017Blog
    ERISA: US Supreme Court Grapples with the Church Plan Exemption — Early Analysis
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 28, 2017Publication
    Ten Things You Must Know About the Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • March 28, 2017News
    Joffe Quoted in Human Resource Executive Online Article
    In the News
  • March 24, 2017Event / CLE
    Construction Law
    Construction Management Association of America | Bellevue, Washington
  • March 20, 2017Blog
    ERISA Attorney Fee Awards: What Are "Reasonable Hours" for a Plaintiff's Attorney to Spend on a Summary Judgment Motion?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 15, 2017Event / CLE
    Talc and Cancer: The Science and the Litigation
    Association of Insurance and Reinsurance | New York City
  • March 6, 2017News
    Denton Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court
    Awards & Honors
  • March 1, 2017News
    Johnston Joins Lane Powell’s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • February 27, 2017Blog
    ERISA (10th Circuit): Does the ERISA Plan Breach Fiduciary Duties by Informing the Employer of an Employee/Disability Claimant's Substance Abuse Problem?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 21, 2017Blog
    ERISA: Winning Tactic on Summary Judgment to Prove Claimant Received the Policy: Get Key Evidence into the Administrative Record
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 17, 2017News
    Lane Powell Named ‘Oregon Firm of the Year’ by Benchmark Litigation for Third Year Running
    Awards & Honors
  • February 15, 2017Blog
    ERISA: 7 Things to Know About Limited Discovery in ERISA Long Term Disability Cases
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 9, 2017News
    Swanson Wins IP/Trademarks Lexology Client Choice Award
    Awards & Honors
  • February 7, 2017Event / CLE
    Impact Investing 101
    CAIA Association | Seattle
  • February 7, 2017News
    State of Washington v. Trump: Lane Powell Authors Two Amicus Briefs on Behalf of Law Professors
    Firm Announcement
  • February 7, 2017Blog
    ERISA: Fibromyalgia - "[D]iagnosis is not the automatic equivalent to a finding of disability."
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 6, 2017Blog
    Washington Supreme Court Restricts Claims Under the Insurance Fair Conduct Act
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 1, 2017News
    Huggler Admitted to Washington State Bar
    Awards & Honors
  • January 25, 2017News
    Lane Powell and Attorneys Davis, Mehrbani, Jagla and Swanson Listed in 2017 World Trademark Review 1000
    Awards & Honors
  • January 24, 2017News
    Joffe Joins Labor and Employment Department
    Firm Announcement
  • January 20, 2017Publication
    Great Expectations: First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Complaint Challenging Unrealized Projections, in Ganem v. InVivo (January 9, 2017)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • January 14, 2017Publication
    Eleventh Circuit Upholds District Court Dismissal of Claims Against Pharma Company Related to Undisclosed Payments to Stock Promoters, in In re Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Litigation (December 15, 2016)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • January 10, 2017Event / CLE
    Contracts and Risk Management
    American Council of Engineering Companies | Bellevue, Washington
  • January 9, 2017Blog
    ERISA (7th Circuit): Four Ways To Inoculate Claims Denials From Allegations That a 'Conflict of Interest' Affected Your Decision
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 6, 2017Blog
    ERISA: Happy New Year? 10 Things You Need to Know About the Newly Published Regulations Affecting Future ERISA Claims/Appeals
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 21, 2016Publication
    OCR’s 2016 Ransomware ‘Guidance’: A Health Care Provider’s New Best Friend?
    Health Care Liability & Litigation
  • December 8, 2016Event / CLE
    Third Annual Startups and Emerging Companies Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • December 5, 2016Blog
    ERISA (D.C. Cir.): Do You Know the Difference Between a "Payroll Practice," and Short Term Disability Benefits Governed by ERISA?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 2, 2016Event / CLE
    Tips, Tricks and Traps for Information Technology Agreements
    Law Seminars International | Seattle
  • December 1, 2016Publication
    New Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Effective January 1 (Bankers’ Edition)
    Financial Institutions Legal Update
  • November 23, 2016Publication
    What Employers Need to Know NOW About Washington State’s Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • November 23, 2016Publication
    New DOL “White Collar” Overtime Rule Blocked by Federal Court
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • November 21, 2016News
    Washburn Admitted to Washington State Bar
    Awards & Honors
  • November 15, 2016Event / CLE
    Whistleblowing and Employee Complaints: What Every Oregon Employer Should Know (and Do)
    Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries | Portland, Oregon
  • November 9, 2016Event / CLE
    Hiring/Recruiting
    National Business Institute | Vancouver, Washington
  • November 8, 2016Event / CLE
    Estate Planning for the Creative Person; Grantor Retained Annuity Trust Update and Operation Considerations
    Estate Planning Council of Seattle and the University of Washington School of Law | Seattle
  • November 7, 2016Blog
    ERISA (9th Circuit): How Long Can a Sedentary Person Sit? You Better Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 1, 2016Publication
    Ninth Circuit Smells a Rat: Failure to Disclose FDA Concerns about Rat Study Gives Rise to Strong Inference of Scienter in Schwartz v. Arena Pharmaceuticals (October 26, 2016)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • October 31, 2016Blog
    ERISA: Failure to Present "Objective Findings of Impairment" Supports Denial of Mental Disability Claim
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 27, 2016Event / CLE
    Views From the Bench: Employment Litigation
    College of Labor and Employment Lawyers | Seattle
  • October 26, 2016News
    Paganelli Quoted in GreekWire Article "Calling for Reform, Obama Administration Says There Is ‘Gross Overuse of Non-Compete Clauses’"
    In the News
  • October 25, 2016Event / CLE
    Mitigating Deal Risk From Beginning to End
    National Association of Corporate Directors | Portland, Oregon
  • October 21, 2016Publication
    Washington Supreme Court Announces New Rule on Attorney-Client Privilege: Post-Employment Communications Between Corporate Counsel and Former Employees Are Discoverable
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • October 20, 2016News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • October 19, 2016Publication
    Puget Sound Area Should Get in on Fintech Revolution
    Puget Sound Business Journal
  • October 19, 2016News
    Lane Powell Hosts Successful CAIA Association Educational Event
    Firm Announcement
  • October 14, 2016Publication
    First Circuit Finds Too Few Brushstrokes to Paint a Portrait of Scienter, in Local No. 8 v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (October 3, 2016)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • October 11, 2016Event / CLE
    You Have Won Your Arbitration; Now What? — Enforcing International Arbitration Awards in Foreign Jurisdictions
    American Bar Association | Tokyo, Japan
  • October 11, 2016Event / CLE
    34th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers’ Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • October 11, 2016Event / CLE
    Tips and Tools to Manage Trademark Projects
    International Trademark Association | Seattle
  • October 10, 2016Blog
    ERISA: Are Social Security Administration Disability Decisions, Made After the Final Claim Decision, Part of the Administrative Record?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 2, 2016News
    Lane Powell Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Special Insert About Oct. 11 Labor and Employment Seminar
    In the News
  • September 30, 2016Publication
    Keeping It Confidential: How to Build a Better Nondisclosure Agreement
    Seattle Business Magazine
  • September 30, 2016Publication
    No Small Potatoes: Patenting Spuds in an Era of Gene Silencing
    Landslide
  • September 22, 2016Blog
    ERISA: Court Establishes New Incentive to Bring Early Motions to Dismiss "Breach of Fiduciary Duty" Claims
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 22, 2016Blog
    ERISA: How Do You Spell (Equitable) Relief?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 19, 2016Event / CLE
    Employment Law for Employers: Hot Issues on Hiring, Discipline and Workers Compensation
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • September 13, 2016Publication
    Don’t Wait: Review Your Company’s Arbitration Agreement Now
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • September 6, 2016News
    Greenlee Joins Lane Powell’s Litigation Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • September 1, 2016Event / CLE
    Minimizing the Blind Spots: What the EO Lawyer Needs to Know About Trusts and Estate Planning and Administration
    Adler & Colvin | San Francisco
  • August 30, 2016News
    Odom Rejoins Lane Powell’s Litigation Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • August 29, 2016Publication
    Attention, Businesses! Federal Law Provides New Tools for Protecting Your Trade Secrets
    Seattle Business Magazine
  • August 23, 2016Blog
    ERISA Preempts State Law Requiring Insurer "Prompt Payment"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 17, 2016News
    Fifty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2016Blog
    DOL Increases Penalties on ERISA Plans - August 2, 2016
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 15, 2016Blog
    ERISA: "Key Evidence Needed to Prove the Intoxication Exclusion"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 9, 2016News
    Marquez-Garrett Named to Benchmark Litigation’s ‘Under 40 Hot List’ for 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • August 4, 2016News
    Reilly Quoted in Human Resource Executive Online Article About Unpaid Internships
    In the News
  • August 1, 2016Blog
    ERISA: 2nd Circuit — Mental Health Provider Lacks Standing to Challenge ERISA Benefit Denial
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 1, 2016Blog
    ERISA — 7th Circuit: Under De Novo Review, the Court "Should NOT Resolve[] Doubts or Gaps in the Evidence in [the Claimant's] Favor"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 11, 2016News
    Twenty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
    Awards & Honors
  • July 1, 2016News
    Lane Powell’s Trust and Estates Practice Group Received High Rankings in Chambers® High Net Worth for 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • June 21, 2016News
    Duffy, Mautner and Payton Named 2016 ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ by Benchmark Litigation
    Awards & Honors
  • June 20, 2016Blog
    For ERISA Section 502(c) Penalties — Must Plaintiff Prove "Actual Injury"? A Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Creates the Argument
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 20, 2016Blog
    ERISA: Is It Wrong to Take an Offset for Social Security Benefits Received by the Children of a Long Term Disability Claimant?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 15, 2016Event / CLE
    Elections Have Consequences: Discussing Employment Law Issues in 2016
    Essentials of Employment | Portland, Oregon
  • June 15, 2016Blog
    ERISA: Court's Short Checklist to Reduce Plaintiff/Claimant Attorney Fees
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 14, 2016Event / CLE
    Managing Risk Through Contracts
    AIA Seattle | Seattle
  • June 14, 2016Publication
    Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal on Scienter Grounds in Doshi v. Gen'l Cable Corp. (May 24, 2016)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • June 7, 2016Publication
    Eighth Circuit Becomes First Appeals Court to Interpret Halliburton II in IBEW Local 98 Pension Fund, et al. v. Best Buy Co., Inc. (April 12, 2016)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • June 2, 2016News
    Hamlin Rejoins Lane Powell’s Litigation Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • June 1, 2016Event / CLE
    Contracts and Liability Update
    American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington | Bellevue, Washington
  • May 27, 2016News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • May 26, 2016Event / CLE
    Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate
    Building Owners and Managers Association | Seattle
  • May 26, 2016Publication
    Eighth Circuit Rules Safe Harbor Does Not Protect CEO's Statements Because He Had Actual Knowledge They Were Misleading, in Rand-Heart of New York, Inc. v. Dolan (February 10, 2016)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • May 25, 2016Blog
    ERISA — 9th Circuit: Plaintiffs Can Now Simultaneously Bring Benefit Payment and Equitable Claims
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 25, 2016Publication
    Ninth Circuit Clarifies When Revelation of an Investigation Can Constitute a Corrective Disclosure, in Lloyd v. CVB Financial Corporation (February 1, 2016)
    Securities Litigation Legal Update
  • May 21, 2016Blog
    ERISA: Reviewing What Needs to Be Proved to Establish the Suicide Exclusion
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 17, 2016Event / CLE
    Employers and Employees Working Together
    Cancer Pathways | Seattle
  • May 17, 2016Event / CLE
    Resident Sexuality and Consent in Long Term Care; Modern Technology in Long Term Care: Uses and Regulatory Implications
    Washington Health Care Association | Spokane, Washington
  • May 10, 2016Blog
    ERISA (6th Circuit): Mental Nervous Limitations and Dealing with Arguments of "Organic Cause"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 9, 2016Publication
    Navigating Environmental Regulations: Tips for Staying in Compliance
    Seattle Business Magazine
  • May 9, 2016News
    Moseley Joins the Estate Planning Council of Seattle
    Firm Announcement
  • May 3, 2016Event / CLE
    When Obscure Laws Attack! A Discussion of Traps for the Unwary Commercial Lender
    Risk Management Association | Seattle
  • April 29, 2016Event / CLE
    Rules Amendments Roadshow
    American Bar Association Section of Litigation | Seattle
  • April 27, 2016News
    Seidenstein Joins Lane Powell’s Real Estate Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • April 27, 2016Blog
    What Constitutes "Reasonable Efforts" to Inform Plan Participants of Plan Amendments, Which Include a Forum Selection Clause?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 26, 2016Event / CLE
    Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make: What Your Employment Lawyer Would Tell You if You Would Just Return His Call
    Washington Bankers Association | Marysville, Washington
  • April 17, 2016Event / CLE
    Long Term Care: The Mystery of Repayment
    Health Care Compliance Association | Las Vegas, Nevada
  • April 7, 2016Event / CLE
    33rd Annual Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • April 4, 2016Blog
    ERISA (9th Circuit): Denial Letters — Sometimes Forgotten Arguments to Enforce Contractual Limitations Provisions
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 1, 2016Publication
    Department of Justice Launches 10 Regional Elder Justice Task Forces
    Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Legal Update
  • March 24, 2016Publication
    US Supreme Court Fails to Resolve Guarantors’ Status Under ECOA
    Financial Institutions Legal Update
  • March 7, 2016Blog
    ERISA: Sixth Circuit — No Conflict of Interest with Multi-Employer Benefit Plan, Saving Abuse of Discretion Standard of Review
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 1, 2016Publication
    Major Employment Law Challenges Facing Employers in 2016
    Oregon Business
  • March 1, 2016Blog
    BIG NEWS: ERISA Preempts Hodgepodge of State Insurance Reporting Regulations
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 29, 2016News
    Fox Elected as Fellow of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers
    Awards & Honors
  • February 22, 2016Blog
    ERISA — 10th Circuit: What Happens When a "Procedural Irregularity" Occurs in an Appeal Denial?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 19, 2016News
    Lane Powell Named ‘Oregon Firm of the Year’ by Benchmark Litigation for 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • February 8, 2016Blog
    ERISA (5th Circuit): Are There Exceptions to the Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Requirement
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 2, 2016News
    Twenty-five Lane Powell Attorneys and 11 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • January 29, 2016Publication
    Business Success: How to Establish a Winning Company Culture
    Seattle Business magazine
  • January 20, 2016News
    Lane Powell and Attorneys Davis, Mehrbani, Jagla and Swanson Named as ‘Top’ in 2016 World Trademark Review 1000
    Awards & Honors
  • January 20, 2016News
    Reilly Quoted in Human Resource Executive on Workplace Changes Mentioned in State of the Union Speech
    In the News
  • January 20, 2016Blog
    Bad News for ERISA Plan Reimbursements: Chase The Money Before Settlement Funds Dissipate, Supreme Court Rules
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 8, 2016Publication
    Federal Court Dismisses Insurance Fair Conduct Act Claims
    Insurance Legal Update
  • December 28, 2015Blog
    Avoiding ERISA Medical Treatment Class Actions with Arbitration Provisions?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 7, 2015Blog
    ERISA (6th Circuit): So How Many Hours Is Working "Full-time," Anyway?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 2, 2015Event / CLE
    Second Annual Startups and Emerging Companies Seminar: The Startup Journey — Idea to Exit
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • November 25, 2015News
    Swanson Quoted in Law360 Article Regarding IP Malpractice Suits
    In the News
  • November 24, 2015Blog
    Be On The Lookout: New Proposed Claims Procedures For ERISA-Governed Disability Benefits Are Coming
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 20, 2015Event / CLE
    Tax Incentives, Development Rights and Dedications of Historic Easements
    Seminar | Seattle
  • November 17, 2015Publication
    My Business Was Hit With a Class Action! What Do I Do?
    Seattle Business
  • November 17, 2015News
    Lane Powell Obtains Motion to Dismiss for JP Morgan Securities
    Firm Announcement
  • November 16, 2015Blog
    ERISA: Medical Providers Lack Standing For Reimbursement — Anti-Assignment Provisions Enforceable
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 4, 2015Event / CLE
    Professional Liability: Key Issues Facing the Design Industry
    Seminar | Seattle
  • November 4, 2015News
    Duffy Reappointed as Chair of the American Health Care Association Legal Committee
    Awards & Honors
  • November 3, 2015Event / CLE
    A Practical Walk Through of the 706, 709 and Washington Filings
    Estate Planning Council of Seattle and the University of Washington School of Law | Seattle
  • October 29, 2015Blog
    ERISA: Shutting Down Equitable Relief Claims — Disgorgement Claim Dismissed On Rule 12(c) Motion
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 27, 2015News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in 2016 Benchmark Litigation
  • October 27, 2015Blog
    ERISA — ATTORNEY FEES: What Happens When The Plan And The Insurer Don't Agree On The Benefit Denial?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 26, 2015Publication
    Can an Offer of Complete Relief to the Named Plaintiff Moot a Class Action?
    Litigation Journal
  • October 23, 2015Publication
    Three Quick Strategic Responses to Title III ADA Class Action Claims
    Lane Powell White Paper
  • October 20, 2015Event / CLE
    Hot Topics in Construction Law and Insurance
    Lane Powell and Propel Insurance Seminar | Seattle
  • October 20, 2015Publication
    Third Circuit Upholds Certification in Mortgage Loan Case
    American Bar Association Section of Litigation
  • October 20, 2015Publication
    Southwest Airlines In-flight Alcohol Suit Causes Circuit Split
    American Bar Association Section of Litigation
  • October 14, 2015Event / CLE
    The New Era of Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
    Washington Association of Corporate Counsel Continuing Legal Education | Seattle
  • October 6, 2015Publication
    Lane Powell Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Special Insert on Startups and Emerging Companies Seminar
    Puget Sound Business Journal
  • October 6, 2015News
    Lane Powell Wins Unanimous Victory for Keller Williams Alaska Group in Alaska Supreme Court
  • October 2, 2015Publication
    Intellectual Property: Should You File Trademark Applications On Your Own?
    Seattle Business
  • September 29, 2015Blog
    ERISA - Subrogation: Summary Plan Descriptions Can Be A "Controlling Document" Requiring Reimbursement… Sometimes
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 21, 2015Publication
    Whose Privilege Is It, Anyway? Asserting the Attorney-Client Privilege in Insurance Coverage Disputes
    Litigation Journal
  • September 21, 2015News
    Huggler Joins Lane Powell’s Litigation Practice Group
  • September 18, 2015Event / CLE
    Claims Against Design Professionals
    Washington Construction Law Conference | Seattle
  • September 17, 2015Event / CLE
    The Interactive Process and the Interplay of the ADA, FMLA and Worker’s Compensation
    Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Bellevue, Washington
  • September 17, 2015Blog
    ERISA — 7th Circuit: Illinois State Law Ban On Discretionary Clauses Upheld
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 15, 2015Event / CLE
    33rd Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers’ Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • September 15, 2015Event / CLE
    Marijuana Legalization and Long Term Care in Oregon: Policies and Procedures for Resident Rights and Resident Safety
    Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
  • September 11, 2015Event / CLE
    Overview of Federal Criminal Antitrust Enforcements and Tips On Effectively Responding to the Same
    Federal Bar Association | Salt Lake City, Utah
  • September 10, 2015Blog
    ERISA: When Does A Claimant Get To "Augment" The Administrative Record?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 2, 2015Blog
    ERISA: 3rd Circuit — Denial Letters That Fail to Detail Plan's Limitation Period Are Invalid
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 27, 2015Publication
    Your Oregon Legislature in Action: Employers Face Statewide Sick Leave, ”Ban the Box” and More
    Oregon Business
  • August 24, 2015News
    Jamieson Interviewed by Alaska Public Radio Network Regarding Anti-Medicaid Lawsuit
    In the News
  • August 21, 2015Event / CLE
    Advanced Concepts in Licensing IP and Technology
    Seminar | Seattle
  • August 21, 2015Publication
    Lane Powell Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Special Insert About Sept. 15 Labor and Employment Seminar
    Puget Sound Business Journal
  • August 17, 2015News
    Forty-eight Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • August 14, 2015Blog
    ERISA: Clarity on When ERISA Applies to Working Owners of Small Companies
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 6, 2015Blog
    ERISA (Sixth Circuit) — Medical Reviews: You Need to Explain WHY You are Rejecting the Treating Physician's Opinions; and Don't Overuse Your Independent Medical Advisors
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 29, 2015Publication
    The Heat of the Moment: When Inking That Big Deal, Make Sure Dispute Resolution Provisions Are on Your Checklist
    Seattle Business
  • July 21, 2015Blog
    ERISA (11th Cir.): Tougher for Claimants to Win ERISA Statutory Penalty Claims
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 16, 2015Publication
    Proceed With Caution: Does HIPAA Apply to Your Business?
    Oregon Business
  • July 9, 2015Publication
    The Cost of Bad Performance Reviews: ‘I’m Getting Sued Because My Evaluations Were Too Nice?’
    Seattle Business
  • July 8, 2015News
    Fifteen Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Oregon Super Lawyers’ and Four Named as ‘Oregon Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 19, 2015News
    Duffy, Mautner and Payton Named as 2015 ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ by Benchmark Litigation
  • June 12, 2015News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 11, 2015Blog
    ERISA 11th Circuit: Claimant Has "Duty to Investigate" When Asserting Equitable Tolling of a Contractual Limitations Provision
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 2, 2015Blog
    ERISA (9th Cir.) A Day Late, But Not A Dollar Short — Counting The 180 Day Appeal Period Gets Easier For Claimants
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 21, 2015News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • May 20, 2015Blog
    ERISA (3rd Circuit): Even a Voluntary Settlement Can Mean "Some Success on the Merits" When Awarding Attorney Fees?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 4, 2015Publication
    Back to the ‘Useful Arts’ — Supreme Court Reins in the Expansive Interpretation of Patent Eligibility
    Seattle Business
  • April 30, 2015Blog
    ERISA: Public School Teacher's Employee Benefits Governed by ERISA? Yes!
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 28, 2015News
    Wilson Returns to Litigation Department
  • April 22, 2015Event / CLE
    Separation Anxiety: Top 10 Issues in Ushering Out Mr./Ms. Big
    Western Pension & Benefits Council | Seattle
  • April 22, 2015Event / CLE
    How Did I Find Myself in a Reality TV Show? Tips for Estate Planners Hoping to Avoid Estate Litigation
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • April 9, 2015Event / CLE
    32nd Annual Labor and Employment Seminar
    Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • April 8, 2015News
    Sanchez and Brecht Join Lane Powell’s Litigation Practice Group
    Firm Announcement
  • April 6, 2015Blog
    ERISA: Supreme Court to Determine Whether Money is Fungible…When it Comes to Recovery of Overpayments from ERISA Beneficiaries
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 2, 2015Event / CLE
    Anchorage Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Anchorage, Alaska
  • April 1, 2015Event / CLE
    Accommodating Psychiatric Disabilities in the Workplace
    Alaska Bar Association | Anchorage, Alaska
  • March 31, 2015Publication
    Online Contests: Make Them Effective by Simplifying the Mechanics
    Seattle Business
  • March 27, 2015Blog
    ERISA: 6 New Trends in DOL Enforcement Actions
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 23, 2015Blog
    ERISA — 5 Quick Points: Blowing a Deadline for Decision is Not Necessarily Fatal to Abuse of Discretion Standard
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 13, 2015Event / CLE
    Building Sustainable Regional Foodsheds
    Lewis & Clark Law School | Portland, Oregon
  • March 11, 2015Event / CLE
    ‘Stump the Lawyers’ — Answers to Your Stormwater Questions
    Northwest Environmental Business Council | Tacoma, Washington
  • March 11, 2015Publication
    The ‘Legalities’ of Ambient Scent Marketing
    SoFAB Magazine
  • March 11, 2015Blog
    ERISA: 6th Circuit — Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz: Oh What A RELIEF It Is: No Disgorgement For Arbitrary Denial Of Benefits
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 10, 2015Event / CLE
    Internships A to Z
    Lake Washington Human Resource Association | Bellevue, Washington
  • 2015Event / CLE
    Making the Most of Millennials
    Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
  • February 26, 2015Publication
    POM Wonderful: The New Prescription for False Advertising
    World Trademark Review
  • February 26, 2015Blog
    ERISA: Sometimes A Government Employee's Benefits Could Be Governed By ERISA?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 19, 2015Publication
    Oregon Court of Appeals Issues Decision Interpreting Antifraud Provisions of Oregon Securities Law
    Securities Legal Update
  • February 19, 2015News
    Lane Powell Named a ‘Go-To Law Firm®’ for 2015 by Corporate Counsel Magazine
  • February 11, 2015News
    Twenty-one Lane Powell Attorneys and 11 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • February 10, 2015Blog
    ERISA - 9th Cir. Telephonic Beneficiary Designation Enforced — Beneficiary Designation Forms Are NOT Plan Documents
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 9, 2015Publication
    Assessing the Validity of Food Processing Patents, Post-Alice
    Lane Powell White Paper
  • February 9, 2015News
    Lane Powell Named ‘Oregon Firm of the Year’ by Benchmark Litigation for 2015
  • February 2, 2015News
    Lane Powell Obtains $1.1 Million Monetary Sanction in State Court Proceedings
  • January 30, 2015Event / CLE
    Defending Against Plaintiffs’ Firms’ Latest Practices Under the False Claims Act
    Preventing and Defending Long Term Care Litigation | Miami, Florida
  • January 30, 2015Publication
    The BYOD Question: Sound Advice on ‘Bring Your Own Device’ to Work
    Seattle Business magazine
  • January 28, 2015Blog
    ERISA-Disability: 1 in 3 Social Security Administration Disability Determinations Involve Mental Disorder Diagnosis
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 16, 2015Event / CLE
    The Fallout From the Fallout for Mortgage Servicing
    National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement | Los Angeles
  • January 8, 2015Publication
    Washington Supreme Court Affirms Washington Federal v. Gentry and Confirms Lenders’ Right to Obtain Deficiency Judgments Against Guarantors Following Nonjudicial Foreclosure
    The Supreme Court of the State of Washington
  • January 8, 2015Blog
    ERISA: 8th Circuit: Choice-Of-Law Provision Trumps Insurance Regulation Banning Discretionary Review
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 5, 2015Blog
    ERISA: 4th Circuit: When Is A Plan Administrator Obligated To Obtain Medical Records?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 29, 2014Publication
    State Supreme Court Rules on Scope of B&O Tax Mortgage Interest Deduction
    Issues and Answers
  • December 17, 2014Event / CLE
    Beyond the Basics — Balancing Employee Privacy Rights vs. Employer’s Right to Know
    Advanced Employment Law | Seattle
  • December 8, 2014Blog
    ERISA (11th Cir.): Claim Barred by Statute of Limitations Even When Administrator Cannot Produce Denial Letter
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 4, 2014Event / CLE
    Startups and Emerging Companies: Kick-start Your New Year
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • December 4, 2014Event / CLE
    How AHCA’s Legal Committee Serves State Affiliates
    American Health Care Association | Dallas, Texas
  • November 26, 2014Publication
    Your Contract May Not Be as Confidential as You Think: Another Lesson in Safeguarding Trade Secrets in Government Procurement
    Construction Legal Update
  • November 25, 2014Publication
    Trustee Selection: Choose Wisely if Your Family-owned Business Will Be Held in a Trust
    Seattle Business
  • November 24, 2014Publication
    Is the Issue of Whether Pilots Are ‘Professionals’ for Purposes of Wage and Hour Laws Still up in the Air? You May Be Surprised at How This Alaska Ruling Could Affect All Employers.
    Labor and Employment Legal Update
  • November 21, 2014Event / CLE
    Advanced Psychiatric Disabilities and Leave Issues: Accommodations Beyond Leave
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • November 20, 2014Event / CLE
    The Erosion of Privity
    Design Professional Liability | Seattle
  • November 11, 2014Blog
    Watch For A New Wave Of ERISA Stock Drop Cases
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 7, 2014Event / CLE
    The ‘Legalities’ of Scent Marketing
    Southern Food and Beverage Institute | New Orleans, Louisiana
  • November 5, 2014Event / CLE
    Impact of the Anti-indemnification Statute
    American Council of Engineering Companies | Bellevue, Washington
  • November 5, 2014News
    Lane Powell Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Special Insert About Dec 4 Startups and Emerging Companies Seminar
    In the News
  • November 4, 2014Publication
    Why Plant Patenting Floats Free of GMO Crop Controversies
    Oregon Business magazine
  • November 4, 2014News
    U.S. News and Best Lawyers Ranks Lane Powell Among the Nation’s Top Law Firms
  • October 30, 2014Event / CLE
    Peculiarities of Unique Easements
    Easements in Washington | Seattle
  • October 29, 2014Blog
    ERISA (6th Circuit): Venue Selection Clauses Enforceable Despite Secretary of Labor Opposition
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 22, 2014News
    Lane Powell Wins Victory for World Class Technologies
  • October 21, 2014Publication
    Banks and the EB-5 Funds: Look Before You Leap
    Issues and Answers
  • October 20, 2014News
    Eleven Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as “Litigation Stars;” Two Named as “Future Stars” in 2015 Benchmark Litigation Legal Guide
  • October 10, 2014Event / CLE
    National Labor Relations Board Update
    Oregon State Bar | Portland, Oregon
  • October 7, 2014News
    Lane Powell Named in ‘Who Represents America’s Biggest Companies 2014’ by Corporate Counsel Magazine
  • October 6, 2014Blog
    ERISA: 11th Circuit Says "Show Me The Money" In Equitable Recovery Of Medical Expenses Even After Disbursement Or Commingling Of Funds
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 1, 2014Event / CLE
    Hot Topics and Key Issues in Washington Construction Law
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • September 23, 2014Publication
    The Power of Smell: Scent Marketing Meets the Future of Gaming and Internet Surfing
    Seattle Business
  • September 19, 2014Event / CLE
    Claims Against Design Professionals
    Washington Construction Law | Seattle
  • September 18, 2014Blog
    ERISA: 2nd Circuit — Tough to Appeal District Court's ERISA Remand Order
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 10, 2014Event / CLE
    Diving Deeper Into the Licensor Side of Advanced Licensing Agreements
    Washington Association of Corporate Counsel | Seattle
  • September 9, 2014Event / CLE
    32nd Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers’ Labor and Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
  • August 28, 2014Blog
    ERISA: Plaintiff's Attorney Fees Denied — Filing Of Lawsuit Was Not Reason Why Benefits Were Granted
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 27, 2014Publication
    Lean Six Sigma: Are You and Your Vendors Sufficiently Focused on Process Improvement?
    Washington Bankers Association Issues and Answers Magazine
  • August 27, 2014News
    Jamieson and Parise Named as 2014 ‘Alaska Super Lawyers’
    Awards & Honors
  • August 20, 2014Blog
    ERISA ATTORNEY FEES - 1st Circuit: Court Remand to Claims Administrator "because the record is insufficient for de novo review" is "sufficient success on the merits" to Award Attorney Fees?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 18, 2014News
    Fifty-One Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • August 13, 2014Blog
    ERISA: 6th Circuit — Benefit Denial Letters: Include The Time Limit For Judicial Review Or Lose Contractual Limitations Defense
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 31, 2014Publication
    Electronic Discovery: Glossary of 123 Commonly Used Terms
    Electronic Discovery, Technology and Strategy Legal Update
  • July 29, 2014Blog
    ERISA (8th Circuit): Over-The-Counter Vitamin Supplements Trigger Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 24, 2014Blog
    More Disabled Employees But Fewer Employees Covered With Long Term Disability Coverage
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 15, 2014Publication
    Oregon’s Statute of Repose May Block Common Law Environmental Claims
    Lane Powell White Paper
  • July 9, 2014Event / CLE
    National and Local Legislative Initiatives: Overtime Expansion and the Seattle Minimum Wage Ordinance
    Northwest Compensation & Reward Forum | Seattle
  • July 9, 2014News
    Fifteen Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Oregon Super Lawyers’ and Five Named as ‘Oregon Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 20, 2014Blog
    ERISA (1st Cir.): Lack of Cooperation During Functional Capacity Evaluation Bars Disability Claim
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 13, 2014News
    Thirty-five Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Fifteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 11, 2014Publication
    Washington Court of Appeals Confirms Lenders’ Right to Obtain Deficiency Judgments Against Guarantors Following Nonjudicial Foreclosure of Commonly Used Form of Deed of Trust
    Community Banker
  • June 11, 2014Blog
    ERISA: "Derivative Standing" Allows Medical Provider To Obtain Reimbursement From ERISA Plan
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 3, 2014News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2014
    Awards & Honors
  • June 2, 2014Event / CLE
    Environmental Liabilities in Commercial Leases
    Commercial Leases | Seattle
  • May 29, 2014Event / CLE
    Auditing Compliance With Changing Overtime Laws — A Practical Workshop for Liberal Arts Majors Who Avoided Math Classes in College
    Seminar | Seattle
  • May 27, 2014Publication
    Do Will-Drafting Programs Fit Your Needs?
    Puget Sound Business Journal
  • May 20, 2014Blog
    ERISA: Self-Funded Benefit Plans May Not Have To Cover Same-Sex Spouses?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 20, 2014Blog
    Record 11 Million On Disability
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 14, 2014Blog
    ERISA 8th Circuit: Deciding Who Is The Beneficiary — The Abuse Of Discretion Standard Trumps The Substantial Compliance Doctrine
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 8, 2014Blog
    ERISA - 9th Circuit: Are There Advantages To De Novo Review Versus Arbitrary And Capricious Review?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 28, 2014Publication
    Do You Know Where Your Data Went? Best Practices for Preserving Electronically Stored Information
    Seattle Business Magazine
  • April 27, 2014Blog
    ERISA: Plans Waive Defenses If Not Asserted In Administrative Process
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 21, 2014Blog
    ERISA Penalty Claims — How To Handle Them
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 15, 2014Blog
    ERISA: 9th Circuit — Does "Reopening" A Claim, AFTER The Statute of Limitations Has Run, Waive That Defense?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 26, 2014Blog
    ERISA (7th Cir.): Beneficiary and Attorney Who Ignore Subrogation Lien for Medical Bills Paid by ERISA Plan "Better Call Saul"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 17, 2014Blog
    ERISA - 2nd Circuit: Reversible Error To Deny Successful Claimant's Attorney Fees Solely Because There Was No Evidence of Bad Faith
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 11, 2014News
    Lane Powell, Davis, Mehrbani and Swanson Listed in 2014 World Trademark Review 1000
    Awards & Honors
  • March 11, 2014Blog
    ERISA: 1st Circuit — Statute of Limitations Bars "Years of Benefit Underpayment" Claims
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 5, 2014Blog
    ERISA: 10th Circuit — How to Win Two Frequent Challenges to ERISA Benefit Denials
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 6, 2014Blog
    ERISA: 6th Circuit — Failing to Disclose Disability Claim in Bankruptcy NOT Fatal to Disability Lawsuit
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 4, 2014Blog
    ERISA - 11th Cir. — Social Security Determinations Issued AFTER Initial Claim Denial Must Be Considered?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 29, 2014News
    Twenty-two Lane Powell Attorneys and 12 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2014
    Awards & Honors
  • January 15, 2014Blog
    Eliminating ERISA Class Actions: Instituting Class Action Waivers and Mandatory Arbitration of Benefit Disputes
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 13, 2014Blog
    ERISA: Court Disregards Three Decades of IRS Letter Rulings - "Church Plan" Exemption Applies Only if Plan Established by "Church"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 16, 2013Blog
    ERISA: Good News — Supreme Court Enforces Suit Limitations Provision
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 10, 2013Blog
    ERISA - 6th Circuit: Reversing Decades of Precedent — Court Orders Disgorgement of Profits in Long Term Disability Case
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 25, 2013Blog
    ERISA — 4th Circuit: Clearer Language Now Needed to Confer Discretion
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 25, 2013Blog
    ERISA: Incorrect Statements During Claims Process Do Not Render ERISA Inapplicable
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 11, 2013Blog
    ERISA — Second Circuit: What does it take to assert an effective exhaustion of remedies defense in ERISA cases?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 2, 2013Blog
    ERISA — When Will A Court DENY Attorney Fees To A Claimant?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 30, 2013Blog
    ERISA - 5th Circuit: Ambiguities In Plan Terms CANNOT Be Construed Against Plan Administrator When Plan Confers Discretion "To Interpret Plan Terms"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 24, 2013Blog
    ERISA: Deference to Claim Decision Should INCREASE When Partial Benefits Granted
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 11, 2013Blog
    ERISA 5th Circuit: Attorney's Disability Case "Does Not Have A Leg To Stand On" After Scorned Boyfriend Provides Emails
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 10, 2013Blog
    Unfit for Work: The Startling Rise of Disability in America
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 27, 2013Event / CLE
    When, if Ever, Does a Policyholder’s Breach of the Duty to Cooperate Affect Coverage Under Washington Law?
    Webinar
  • August 19, 2013Blog
    State Insurance Commissioner's "Non-Binding" Opinion Banning Discretionary Language Has No Effect in Court
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 13, 2013Blog
    7th Circuit — Insurer IS Proper Defendant in Claim for Benefits
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 13, 2013Blog
    The Impact of the Supreme Court's Windsor Decision — Death Benefit Goes to Spouse in Same Sex Marriage
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 30, 2013Blog
    Airline Pilot's Disability Claim Does Not "Fly" In Federal Court — Must Be Arbitrated
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 22, 2013Blog
    ERISA and Contractual Limitations Provisions: "Don't worry, be happy"
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 3, 2013Blog
    2nd Circuit — Hear This: "Subjective Evidence" is Worth its Weight
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 14, 2013News
    Thirty-Six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Sixteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 29, 2013Blog
    If the Number of Social Security Disability Recipients Were a State: 'Disability' Would Be 8th Most Populous State
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 23, 2013Blog
    Supplemental Life Benefits, Paid for by Employee, Governed by ERISA
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 16, 2013Blog
    6th Circuit: Plan Administrators are NOT Necessarily Required to Obtain Vocational Evidence or an IME Before Making their LTD Determinations
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 15, 2013Blog
    Government Plans are Exempt from ERISA… But What is the Definition of "Government"?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 14, 2013Blog
    Converted Individual Disability Policies Governed by ERISA?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 17, 2013Blog
    U.S. Supreme Court: Equity Cannot Trump ERISA Plan Terms in ERISA Reimbursement Case
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 16, 2013Blog
    Americans Score More Easily Seeking Social Security Disability— Reasons Why Social Security Findings Could Be Rejected by ERISA Claims Administrator
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 11, 2013Blog
    "Full and Fair Review" — Okay to Disclose Medical Opinions on Appeal After Appeal Denial
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 28, 2013Blog
    "Appropriate Care Clause" Imposes Duty on Claimant to Seek and Accept Medical Care/Treatment Aimed at Returning Claimant to Work
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 26, 2013Blog
    Number of Employees on Disability Has Doubled in 20 Years
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 25, 2013Blog
    Subrogation Claims are "Equitable Relief" Governed by ERISA
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 25, 2013Blog
    Claims Administrator Does Not Have to Pay Statutory Penalties for Failing to Provide Requested Documents
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 4, 2013Blog
    ERISA can apply to Individual Policies: Offering a group discount constitutes a "contribution" sufficient to create an ERISA plan
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 26, 2013Blog
    ERISA: Releases Should Explicitly Release ERISA Claims and ERISA Plan
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 19, 2013Blog
    8th Circuit - Expressing Intent to Appeal in the Future Does Not Constitute an "Appeal."
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 24, 2013Blog
    ERISA: Plan Language Controls Even When an Adhesion Contract and Plan Language is "Not What a Reasonable Employee Would Expect."
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 24, 2013Blog
    ERISA: 8th Circuit-Claimant's Contradictory Statements to SSA Can Be Used To Deny ERISA Disability Claim Involving Commissions/Bonus
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 26, 2012Blog
    Tomorrow U.S. Supreme Court Hears Whether Equitable Defenses Can Preclude ERISA Plan Subrogation Rights
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 20, 2012Blog
    Plan Administrator "Consultation" with Plan Does Not Create Structural Conflict of Interest
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 30, 2012Blog
    Do You Have To Consider A Social Security Administration Disability Decision AFTER Appeal Denial?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 17, 2012Blog
    9th Circuit - In-House Counsel Internal Communications Before Final Appeal Not Privileged
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 30, 2012Blog
    Failure to Exhaust Defense Trumps Missing Administrative Record
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 9, 2012Blog
    Effective Delegation of ERISA Plan Administrator Duties and Standard of Review
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 18, 2012Blog
    Long Term Disability — Claims Manuals Entitled to Protective Order
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 6, 2012Blog
    When Are Short Term Disability Claims NOT Governed by ERISA — This Case Explains When State Law Claims Are Not Preempted
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 22, 2012Blog
    8th Circuit — Defining the "Regular Occupation," and the Language Needed to Confer Discretion
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 16, 2012Blog
    9th Circuit: Equitable Remedies Post-Amara — Mere Violations of Law Do Not Establish "Harm" Justifying Equitable Remedies
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 27, 2012Blog
    What Constitutes an Appeal? Not a Mere Request for Records.
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 22, 2012Blog
    Great New Case Granting Protective Orders Regarding Discovery of Claims Manuals, Internal Policies and Procedures
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 1, 2012Blog
    Discounted Premiums May Render Individual Policies Governed by ERISA
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 6, 2012Blog
    Must a Disability Benefit Denial Letter Inform Claimant of the Time Period to File Legal Action? Not in This Case….
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 30, 2012Blog
    A Plan's Choice of Law Provision Might Not Trump State Insurance Regulations Banning Discretionary Language
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 25, 2012Blog
    Ninth Circuit: What Happens When the Plaintiff is not a Plan "Participant"? Move to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction? Think Again.
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 12, 2011Blog
    ERISA-How much weight can the Plan give to surveillance video? How the Plan can lose discretionary review by failing to properly designate claims administrators
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • December 5, 2011Blog
    3rd Cir. Plan Seeking Reimbursement of Medical Expenses-Beneficiary May Assert Equitable Defenses to Reduce Recovery
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 16, 2011Event / CLE
    New Washington Trust Act Amendments
    Eastside King County Estate Planning Council
  • November 2, 2011Blog
    ERISA: State Law Claims Against Independent Medical Reviewers …. Preempted
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • October 11, 2011Blog
    Can an ERISA Plan Offset Veterans Disability Benefits? Maybe Yes, Maybe No.
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 20, 2011Blog
    ERISA: Murder for Profit and Life Benefits-State Slayer Statutes NOT Preempted by ERISA
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 15, 2011Blog
    ERISA: "Most Convenient" Venues for ERISA claims
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 30, 2011Blog
    When is an ERISA claim timely? New Case Explains
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 17, 2011Blog
    ERISA: Third Circuit - Third Party Administrator of Self-Funded Plans Gets Discretionary Review
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 9, 2011News
    Thirty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
    Awards & Honors
  • June 22, 2011Blog
    Ninth Circuit - Third Party Insurers Can Be Sued-Everhart Case Overruled
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 20, 2011Blog
    ERISA: Third Circuit - "Satisfactory to us" Language Does NOT Confer Discretion-(Other Circuits on This Topic Summarized Too)
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • May 17, 2011Blog
    ERISA: Belatedly paying a claim during the lawsuit and mootness
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • April 22, 2011Blog
    ERISA: Construction of Plan Terms: When do you abuse discretion in construing disputed plan terms?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • March 9, 2011Blog
    9th Circuit-No personal exam by doctor= abuse of discretion?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • February 16, 2011Blog
    ERISA: Plan's Counterclaim for SSDI reimbursement approved
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 26, 2011Blog
    ERISA: Big New 3rd Circuit Case - Can Psychotic Commercial Airline Pilots Fly?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 19, 2011Blog
    Inconsistent administrative record may result in discovery outside administrative record
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • January 5, 2011Blog
    ERISA: 9th Circuit - Does paralysis satisfy 'dismemberment' requirement?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • September 3, 2010Blog
    3rd Circuit: Abuse of Discretion and Considering Evidence Outside the Administrative Record
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 25, 2010Blog
    ERISA: 9th Circuit - No Abuse of Discretion When Denying Benefits for Refusing IME
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • August 23, 2010Blog
    ERISA: New 7th Circuit Case - Billion dollar typo solved by equitable reformation-scrivener's error.
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 30, 2010Blog
    ERISA Claims and Collective Bargaining Agreements: Where do you Litigate?
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • July 20, 2010News
    58 Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
    Awards & Honors
  • July 14, 2010Blog
    DC Circuit - ERISA Preemption and Third Party Benefit Plan Managers
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • June 6, 2010News
    28 Lane Powell Attorneys Named Washington Super Lawyers 2010
    Awards & Honors
  • May 25, 2010Blog
    ERISA: Yesterday's Supreme Court Decision RE: Prevailing Party and Attorney Fees
    Boom: The ERISA Law Blog
  • November 23, 2009Publication
    A Brave New World: Nonjudicial Dispute Resolution Procedures Under the Uniform Trust Code and Washington’s and Idaho’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Acts
    The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Journal

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