Blog/Articles – Althauser Rayan Abbarno
Insurance Subrogation: Simplified!
The injury attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno get asked a lot of questions in their FREE injury consultations. A common question is "What is Subrogation?" Here is a simple answer: Imagine you have a friend who hurt their leg, and they have a health insurance...
Personal injury protection is important after a car accident.
In Washington state, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance is required as part of the state's auto insurance laws. Here's why it's important: No-Fault Coverage: Washington is a no-fault state, meaning that after a car accident, your own insurance will cover your...
A duty of ‘good faith and fair dealings’ for injured workers makes way through Legislature
Senate Bill 5463 looks to hold Self-Insured Employers to a new duty of "good faith and fair dealings" to injured workers in the Stat of Washington. No such duty is required of self-insured employers and third-party administrators. Currently, Workers who, in the course...
New federal registration requirements can impact your business
By Ryan Endsley Attorney with Althauser Rayan Abbarno A new law requiring corporate entities doing business in the United States to register their Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of...
Local Law Firm celebrates National Paralegal Day!
The attorneys and staff with Althauser Rayan Abbarno recognize the importance of their paralegals to the legal process by celebrating National Paralegal Day. National Paralegal Day, an annual event on October 23rd, celebrates those who do the legal research and...
New Washington law regulates deepfakes and “synthetic media” in campaigns
There is a lot of discussions about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and synthetic media in politics. This year, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5152, defining synthetic media in campaigns for public office. What is the law? Political...
New Washington law regulates campaign signs
Under state law, political advertisements for candidates or ballot propositions must include certain disclosures: All advertisements must include the name and address of the sponsor. For candidates for partisan office, the candidate's party or independent preference...
New Washington law changes workers’ compensation benefits
The attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno want injured workers to know about a new law impacting time-loss benefits. Workers who are injured or disabled in the course of employment are entitled to certain benefits through the workers' compensation program, which is...
New Washington Law requires public comment dates listed
An important change to public notice law was passed this year by State Reps. Shelley Kloba (D) and Peter Abbarno (R). The change will help the public participate by making deadlines for public comment clearer. The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) requires access for...
New ‘Stealthing’ law in Washington
Someone who engages in sexual contact or sexual penetration with another person, and removes a sexually protective device without consent from the other party, may be subject to a new civil action. This is called 'stealthing'! A victim can take civil action in...
