OP-ED: Using ‘other people’s money’ rather than selling
In the film 鈥淥ther People鈥檚 Money,鈥 starring Danny DeVito, a corporate raider threatens a hostile takeover of a mom-and-pop company. Then the raider becomes enamored with the lawyer trying to […]
OP-ED: Review and a look ahead for the Affordable Care Act
2015 turned out to be a busy year, not only for many employers getting into the groove of offering health insurance and preparing for reporting, but for the IRS as […]
91视频’s 2016 Newsmakers announced
The Daily Journal of Commerce has announced its list of Newsmakers for 2016.
OP-ED: Three laws affecting employers in 2016
As 2016 approaches, now is as good a time as any to review three big legal developments affecting workplaces. Recreational marijuana No new law received more attention in 2015 […]
OP-ED: Commercial real estate’s appeal still great
Ever since the Great Recession of 2008, investors have been patiently waiting for secondary markets to rebound while so many private-equity real estate funds have plummeted. Fast-forward to today and […]
OP-ED: Discount landscape may change soon
Discounts can be a powerful tool for transitioning the wealth inherent in a closely held business to the next generation at a reduced transfer tax (estate and gift tax) cost. […]
OP-ED: Mandatory sick time is almost here
Effective Jan. 1, Oregon employers will be required to begin providing mandatory sick leave for employees. While the overall requirement is pretty simple, the devil is in the details
OP-ED: Harnessing the value of collaboration
Working on a highly collaborative team that is producing breakthrough results sounds a little bit like business utopia, doesn鈥檛 it? I鈥檓 intrigued by the untapped potential inherent in collaboration. Organizational […]
Out and About: Crafting the Perfect Competition
The Associated Builders and Contractors鈥 Pacific Northwest chapter kicked off a new tradition earlier this month when it held its first Craft Championships. The challenge, which ABC National has conducted […]
OP-ED: Ensure that people are hired the right way
Oregon employers are hiring, and the state may be entering an 鈥渁pplicants鈥 job market.鈥澛營f your company is planning on adding team members in 2016, here are the updates you need […]
OP-ED: Activity heating up north of the Columbia
Over the past 18 months, both Portland and Vancouver, Wash., have steadily ascended as major employment epicenters on the West Coast, rivaling tier one cities like Seattle and San Francisco. […]
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









