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Getting the lead out
Lead鈥檚 adverse effects on people, particularly young children, have been reasonably well understood for decades. Children afflicted by lead poisoning can suffer permanent brain and nervous system damage. This can […]
Should future generations have their rights recognized in today鈥檚 laws?
In Part II of the 鈥淏ack to the Future鈥� trilogy, Marty McFly encounters a dystopian version of Hill Valley. Biff Tannen has murdered Marty鈥檚 father, married his mother, and rules […]
Legal implications of vapor intrusion for owners, developers
Vapor intrusion is defined in Oregon Department of Environmental Quality guidance as the migration of volatile organic compounds from the subsurface into buildings. Common examples of VOCs are gasoline, diesel […]
Greenhouse gas regulation remains piecemeal
Shortly after President Obama’s election, conventional wisdom generally held that comprehensive federal energy and climate legislation, including a cap-and-trade system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, would be passed by 2010 […]
Oregon AG, Legislature get tough on environmental crimes
Under an Oregon statute established in 1993, certain violations of environmental laws and regulations can be treated as criminal violations as well as civil violations. Criminal penalties for misdemeanors can […]
Vapor intrusion standards are changing
Real estate professionals should be sure that concerns are being addressed during transactions
What about climate policies?
What will the implications be for Oregon if McCain or Obama are elected president?
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
