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Lether Law Group Hosts the 2023 IAPL Annual General Meeting in Washington D.C.
The International Association of Practicing Lawyers (IAPL) is a select group of attorneys representing countries throughout the world. For several years, Tom Lether has been the representative of the United States at the semiannual meetings. The IAPL presents an...
Business Interruption Claims Resulting from Wildfire Losses: What You Need to Know
As a result of the recent Lahaina wildfires occurring in Maui, Hawaiʻi, the question of what is covered under commercial property policies for business interruption claims has resurfaced. Under most commercial policies, business interruption coverage is available to...
Hawaiʻi Wildfires: Understanding your Property Insurance Coverage
In light of the recent wildfires that have wreaked havoc across Hawaiʻi, Lether Law Group has received numerous inquiries from individuals seeking basic information on property insurance. The PDF below will provide you with basic facts regarding homeowners,...
Hawaiʻi Wildfires and FEMA Assistance: A Guide from Lether Law Group
In light of the recent wildfires that have wreaked havoc across Hawaiʻi, Lether Law Group has received numerous inquiries from individuals, government agencies, and families seeking guidance on accessing/locating support. This guide is designed to address those...
Washington Landlords and Tenants: Remaining COVID-19 Eviction Protections Lifted
The National Response to COVID-19: A Brief Overview In early 2020, the nation was in a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the risk of mass evictions as a result of the pandemic, many state and local governments enacted a moratorium on...
Standing Together for Maui: Lether Law Group’s Commitment to Wildfire Relief
Aloha Friends, Families, and Clients, As a native of Maui and a resident of Lahaina, witnessing the devastation caused by the recent wildfires has deeply affected me, the landscapes now scarred by the flames are the places I grew up in and the home that I now share...
Thoughts and Prayers to our Maui and Big Island Ohana
The Lether Law Group ohana sends our thoughts and prayers to our family, friends, clients, and all those affected by the fires on Maui and the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Witnessing the devastation and seeing those who have been affected is truly heartbreaking. Hawaiʻi is...
Construction Defects In Tropical Environments
Building failures can result from a number of causes. A failure can be explained as much by weather as bad construction. For example, ice dams resulting in water and roof damage are common in colder regions. As a result, it is essential to be aware of the interaction...
Oregon to Permit Substantial Extra-Contractual Claims for Insureds
CAs of January 1, 2024, Oregon insurance law will experience a paradigm shift—for the first time, Oregon will allow insureds to present a meaningful and substantial extra-contractual claim for damages. After the resolution of a legislative impasse that threatened to...
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COVID-19 Business Interruption Case Law: The Western District of Washington Denies Plaintiffs’ Motions to Certify Questions to the Washington State Supreme Court
COVID-19 Business Interruption Case Law: The Western District of Washington Denies Plaintiffs'...
COVID-19 Business Interruption Case Updates from Across the Country
The rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States and resulting governmental shut-down...
Washington Insurance Commissioner Releases New Guidance to Businesses in Light of Recent Events
On June 3, 2020, Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kriedler advised Washington State business...
New Federal Court Case Tests the Limits of Washington Supreme Court Ruling in Keodalah and Allows Some Claims Against Adjusters to Proceed in State Court.
As many of you likely recall, the Washington Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of...
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