Recent Articles from Allison Jacobsen
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February 22, 2018
OP-ED: Federal tax reform and its impact on employee benefits
With some provisions of the new, far-reaching Tax Cuts and Jobs Act already taking effect Jan. 1, many people may still be wondering how and when tax reform will affect […]
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November 21, 2017
OP-ED: Three employee benefits areas to keep tabs on in 2018
There never seems to be a dull moment when it comes to the employment law landscape, especially in Oregon. As for the employee benefits world, it is not too far […]
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January 22, 2016
OP-ED: Review and a look ahead for the Affordable Care Act
2015 turned out to be a busy year, not only for many employers getting into the groove of offering health insurance and preparing for reporting, but for the IRS as […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization — the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion







