Recent Articles from Tab Wood
Crucial Counsel
May 13, 2021
OP-ED: As restrictions ease, time limitations on claims will begin to run
Business owners should consider whether they hold a claim that would have expired during the pandemic if not for the legislative pause.
Crucial Counsel
November 7, 2019
OP-ED: Navigating potential liability for products sold, manufactured or installed
Many contractors should take action to become familiar with product liability law in Oregon to ensure potential business risks are minimized.
Crucial Counsel
July 12, 2018
OP-ED: Limiting risk and exposure under the Employer Liability Law
Typically, when a construction worker in Oregon is injured on the job, his or her exclusive remedy to recover for the injuries is through the workers’ compensation system. However, when […]
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








