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Recent Articles from Evan Brown
Authorship and data disclosure risks in construction and design | Opinion
We construction lawyers are striving to keep up with the breakneck pace of technological adoption and evolution and develop ways to protect against emerging risks.
Bricks and bots: AI technologies’ growing impact on construction | Opinion
It is increasingly vital that people in both construction and construction law have an awareness of AI and how it is being integrated into the work of planning, developing, managing, and building projects.
From lien to clean: addressing an expired lien in the chain of title | Opinion
Because recorded liens typically remain in the chain of title even after expiration, even an expired lien can create problems for an owner. But what can an owner do?
License to build: the importance of license terms in design agreements | Opinion
The law that governs ownership and use of architectural works 鈥� principally, copyright law 鈥� often is not well known even among seasoned veterans of development and construction disputes.
OP-ED: War-fueled cost increases may warrant look at force majeure
While contracts vary quite a bit with respect to the assignment of risk for material price escalation, there are a few common provisions to keep an eye out for.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
