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Three Things Healthcare Companies Can do to Improve their 2023 Healthcare Policies
Smith + Malek focuses on several different areas of law. One of the main sectors we concentrate on is business and healthcare law. With offices in Idaho and Washington, our firm is very proud of...

What New Laws Governing Washington Nonprofit and Charitable Corporations Mean for Your Organization
During the 2021 legislative session, the Washington Legislature passed an all-new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (the “New Act”), which went into effect on January 1, 2022. The New Act applies...

What Physicians Need to Know About the Idaho Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Bans
On Thursday afternoon, January 05, the Idaho Supreme Court held that there is nothing in the Idaho Constitution that protects a right to abortion. Because no such right exists, the Idaho legislature...

Five Ways to Avoid Common Contract Mistakes in 2023
Emily Hutchison Geddes, J.D., MBA A contract, at its most fundamental level, is the bedrock of any working relationship. It specifies in clear language details like what each party involved can...

Top 10 Common Mistakes that We See in Construction Contracts
By Tara Malek As a business law firm with a growing real estate practice in rapidly growing cities, we often get asked for advice on construction contracts. These projects, after all, are major...

Real estate investors must understand the laws and regulations before buying short-term rental properties
By Peter J. Smith IV As a business law firm with a growing real estate practice and offices in cities with booming population growth, we’re often asked for advice about short-term rentals. ...

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in Washington and Idaho this Month
Shop local this Small Business Saturday in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, and Spokane Small businesses are the lifeblood of Northwest communities. This month, in honor...

The Importance of Small Businesses in Idaho
In this article, we explore why small businesses are important and how we can help them succeed.