http://www.foster.com/rss/FP_News.aspxThe latest news from Foster Pepper PLLC.© 2012 Foster Pepper PLLC. All rights reserved.5Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:01:31 GMThttp://www.foster.com/img/rss_logo.jpghttp://www.foster.comFoster Pepper PLLCJanuary 23, 2012 – Foster Pepper’s public finance group has ranked 5th in the nation as Top Disclosure Counsel with $3.7 billion and 6th as Top Bond Counsel – Competitive with $1.8 billion, according to Thomson Reuters in its annual rankings. This is the fourth consecutive year that the group has ranked in the top 5 in the nation for Top Bond Counsel – Competitive, and the second consecutive year...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=2&nid=595Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMTJanuary 6, 2012 – Foster Pepper PLLC is pleased to announce that Vandana Harris, Allison Schwartzman and Sabina Shapiro have been promoted to Members in its Seattle office. Vandana Harris, formerly a Senior Associate with Jones Day in New York, is part of the firm’s Investment Management group. She concentrates her practice on structuring investments and tax consequences with respect to private...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=2&nid=594Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMTDecember 8, 2011 - Yesterday the Washington State Liquor Control Board (Board) unanimously enacted its proposed emergency rules. Prior to the meeting, the Board made a small but potentially important change to the emergency rules for craft distillery licenses. Originally, the draft rule authorized the holder of a craft distillery license to sell products (listed or through a special order) to the...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=1&nid=593Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMTDecember 6, 2011 - On December 5, 2011, the Washington State Liquor Control Board (“Board”) issued draft emergency rules for product sales from distilleries and craft distilleries. The rules are scheduled for Board action on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Under the draft rules, beginning March 1, 2012, distillers and draft distillers licensed under RCW 66.24.140 and RCW 66.24.145 may sell spirits of...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=1&nid=592Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMTNovember 15, 2011 - Initiative Measure 1183, approved by voters, privatizes spirit sales in the State of Washington. The initiative presents opportunities and potential challenges to Washington’s craft producers. In addition, spirits retailers will face more stringent training and supervision requirements than previously required for sales of beer and wine. Opportunities For Craft...http://www.foster.com/newsroom.aspx?t=1&nid=591Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT