Bellevue

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Top-notch legal support tailored to the evolving Bellevue & Eastside region business terrain.

Boasting long-time business residents such as Microsoft, Expedia, T-Mobile, Nintendo, and Paccar, Bellevue, Redmond, and the surrounding cities remain a fertile environment for ventures focused on growth and sustainability. Compared to neighboring Seattle, the relatively business-friendly regulatory environment and lower cost of business operations  has increasingly made the Eastside the smart move for a growing number of our clients’ Pacific Northwest startups and growth-stage businesses. Foundry provides strategic legal counsel to ensure the companies we serve are poised to leverage every opportunity and hurdle each challenge on the path to long-term success.

Explore the blog posts below and then head over to our blog for more practical legal advice and updates to help you manage and grow your business effectively.

The Foundry Law Blog

Essential Business Law Advice

What Is Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) in Washington, and Why Should Startups Know About It From Day One?

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) is a powerful tax incentive under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code that can be especially beneficial for startup founders and ear …

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New Restrictions for Washington State’s Non-Solicitation Provisions

We recently informed on the new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that bans non-compete agreements across the U.S. Washington State is about to take things a step further and …

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Department of Labor Announces New Rule on Classifying Workers as Employees or Contractors

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a final rule to help employers decide on whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standard …

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