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Employment Retaliation (1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals)
Where a plaintiff doctor was awarded nearly $2 million in a retaliation suit, the defendant employer鈥檚 appeal must fail, as the evidence was sufficient to convince a reasonable jury that […]
No Social Security Benefits for Prisoners Act (U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit)
Effective Date Fowlkes v. Thomas 10-5192 Judges Sack, Katzmann and Parker Background: The plaintiff appealed from a judgment that denied his post-judgment motion for an order directing the Social Security […]
3 Questions: Ed Harnden channels Atticus Finch
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 2, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) In March 2011, the 91视频 held its first Leadership in Law awards […]
3 Questions: David Markowitz knows when to hold ’em
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 26, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) In March of 2011, the 91视频 held its first Leadership in Law […]
This and That … and all the local legal buzz in between
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 12, 2011 issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) (From left) Ava Ciccarello, 10, of Portland, and Abby Fellows, 10, of […]
Words from Winston — and other advice for future lawyers
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 12, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal e-newsletter) As聽 law schools in Oregon prepare to release a new stream of graduates […]
Oh, those pesky rules …
In his time on the bench, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew R. Erwin has heard it all. This week, he shares with Briefly Legal one of the most memorable […]
Mitchell, Ramig join Ater Wynne
Business attorneys Todd Mitchell and John Ramig are the newest names on the roster at Ater Wynne鈥檚 Portland office. Mitchell is a partner in Ater Wynne鈥檚 business, intellectual property, global […]
Josh Marquis on documenting life and law
In March 2011, the 91视频 held its first Leadership in Law awards as a way to recognize local attorneys with more than 10 years of experience. And while the profiles […]
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 鈥� 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
