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Michele L. Stephen
Commercial Litigation and Employment Law in WashingtonMichele L. Stephen
bronzeMichele L. is a bronze memberDirector, Fennemore
Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP, is thrilled to announce its strategic combination with Fennemore
Read more: Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP, is thrilled to announce its strategic combination with FennemoreSeattle, Washington, January 9, 2024 – Fennemore, the fastest-growing law firm in the country, is thrilled to announce its strategic combination with Seattle-based Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP, effective February 1, 2024. The combined firm will be referred to as Fennemore, unifying the exceptional and forward-thinking legal services of Fennemore with the outstanding litigation talent of Savitt Bruce &…
Understanding the law and enforceability of noncompetition covenants in Washington.
Read more: Understanding the law and enforceability of noncompetition covenants in Washington.Effective since January 1st, 2020, Washington’s statutory law governing noncompetition covenants (Chapter 49.62 RCW) has changed the legal landscape for employers, employees, and independent contractors in the state. This article highlights the key statutory provisions and also briefly discusses the second component of the analysis: how courts determine whether enforcing the noncompete covenant is reasonable.…