Lane Powell PC

We’re thrilled to announce that Lane Powell will be combining with Ballard Spahr LLP— a nationally recognized firm— beginning on January 1, 2025. Together, we will bring nearly 300 years of legal experience to our clients, offering unparalleled innovation, deep-rooted knowledge, and a tradition of trusted service. Our unified firm will encompass more than 750 lawyers and serve clients across 18 U.S. offices. For a period of time, we will be known as Ballard Spahr Lane Powell in the Pacific Northwest. We are excited by the possibilities of this combination. Here’s to the bright future we’ll build together! Read more about the combination here: https://lnkd.in/gyUxRhrN

The failure of an initiative to repeal Washington state's capital gains tax has emboldened three Seattle council members to float a Seattle city capital gains tax modeled on the state tax. Read on to learn why this effort may not survive the judicial review that will likely follow: https://bit.ly/3Z5arG0

John Coughlan’s next installment on Spark Startup Law Blog is up! Founders, dive deeper into critical formation considerations for your startup, covering transfer restrictions, governance, IP ownership, and effective recordkeeping. Start strong and scale smart—read the latest here: https://bit.ly/4fRo2Yc #Startups #FounderTips

Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time to honor and remember those in the transgender community who have suffered from, and whose lives have been taken through acts of transphobic violence. Learn more about this important day, and how you can support the trans community here: https://glaad.org/tdor

Join us in recognizing Transgender Awareness Week, from November 13 to 19 — a time to uplift transgender voices, deepen our understanding of their diverse experiences worldwide, and stand in solidarity against the prejudice and violence they continue to face. Let’s work together toward a more inclusive and just future for all. You can learn more about this important week here: https://bit.ly/3c3IgiD

It was great to see our future colleagues from Ballard Spahr LLP represented at the #NAPABA24 Convention! Thank you to the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association for another memorable convention and bringing together the AANHPI legal community.

Join Aaron C. Johnson and a panel of tax experts at the PICPA Philadelphia Tax Summit this week as they delve into recent SALT income tax issues and trends across the country, including sourcing, apportionment, and Public Law 86-272. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3O3FBbL

On November 5, Washington state’s voters rejected ballot initiative I-2109 that would have repealed Washington state's 7-percent capital gains tax. As we predicted, this tax caused many to move from or avoid the state entirely. But, don't move to Texas or Florida just yet! Learn about the anticipated tax law changes in 2025 here: https://bit.ly/3ULUPWA

The U.S. presidential election has captured headlines, and the prospect of a change in administration has once again brought immigration policy to the forefront of national dialogue. Former President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding mass deportations and his previous track record on immigration matters have created concern among some businesses and their foreign national workforces. Learn how employers and employees can prepare if similar policies return: https://bit.ly/48KZ1M2

Today, and every day, we honor our current, former, and fallen veterans — thank you for your service. #VeteransDay