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OP-ED: New legal considerations for projects on waters
Developing a project on or near a body of water requires navigation of numerous regulatory requirements. Such projects also are now being affected by legal developments. Waters of the United […]
EPA proposes stormwater rule changes
On April 1, the Environmental Protection Agency published proposed revisions to its stormwater permitting rule for the Construction and Development Point Source Category (C&D rule). While most states (including […]
Citizen suits
A citizen suit is a lawsuit brought by a private citizen to enforce a law, usually one the person believes is being enforced inadequately. Such suits are particularly common in […]
Construction permitting involving wetlands
Wetlands filter and recharge drinking water, provide water storage for flood protection, protect our coasts from hurricanes and storms, and are habitat to many unique and beautiful plants, birds and […]
Don’t let environmental problems prevent you from purchasing property
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” – Warren Buffett Many people seeking to purchase property for commercial purposes refuse to consider contaminated properties, because they are concerned about […]
More greenhouse gas emissions reporting rules
On Sept. 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted rules that will require the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in a program to begin Jan. 1, 2010. According […]
Mandatory reporting could be on the horizon
Proposed rules would require some Oregon businesses to report greenhouse gas emissions to DEQ
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
