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Court rejects BIAW’s appeal in document fee challenge

In early March, the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, rejected BIAW’s appeal in its document fee challenge. The…

Protect your assets and your bank account with BIAW contract classes and templates

Now’s the time to protect your assets and your bank account with the BIAW Contract Subscription Service! Getting the legal…

Bracket Battle first-round winners announced!

The BIAW Bracket Battle Membership Drive first-round winners have been announced and the competition has been fierce. First-round competitors received…

Housing Affordability Index: Homes less affordable today

Housing in Washington has grown less affordable since last summer, according to Washington’s Housing Affordability Index for the first quarter…

2024 session brings mixed results for housing costs in Washington

While Washington’s housing crisis continues to linger, this session brought mixed results for housing costs in Washington. Residential home builders,…

Court denies request to delay building code implementation date

A Thurston County Superior Court judge denied a motion to stay, or suspend implementation of the state’s costly new building…