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Trio of attorneys provide perspectives on labor, employment law
No one 118 years ago could have foreseen just how much labor law would evolve over the coming decades, nor predicted that it would give rise to the sector of […]
Doriana Phillips joins PSU women’s center board
Dorianna Phillips has joined the board of directors of Portland State University鈥檚 Center for Women, Politics & Policy. Phillips is the attorney recruiting and development manager for Schwabe, Williamson and […]
Lee Kell鈥檚 teen dream grows into classic collection
Lee Kell has owned many vehicles over the years, yet he鈥檚 proof that most people do remember their first. In his case, it was a 1929 Ford Model A. 鈥淚鈥檝e […]
Marshall takes the bench, Burr turns traitor and Ford survives California
It’s been said that there’s no time like the present. But where we are now is often the result of where we’ve been in the past. With that in mind, […]
New baby, new partnership give Sabovik a 2012 to remember
As she prepared for the birth of her first child in December, Jennifer Sabovik wondered how she could be a good attorney and a good mother at the same time. […]
New law school class faces same dismal job outlook
Even as a new class of future lawyers descended upon Lewis & Clark Law School last week, Libby Davis was dealing with the task of how to motivate the school鈥檚 […]
Legal leaders celebrate anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Women鈥檚 right to vote became a guarantee 92 years ago, with Sunday marking the anniversary of the 19th Amendment鈥檚 adoption into the U.S. Constitution. Several of Oregon鈥檚 prominent female judges, […]
Rose City in the running to host ABA division conference
Portland is among a half dozen cities vying to host a meeting of the American Bar Association鈥檚 Young Lawyers Division in the fall of 2014. And it doesn鈥檛 hurt the […]
Julia Markley: born to litigate
Julia Markley tried her first law case when she was in the fifth grade. Goldilocks was on trial, and Markley – the designated prosecutor – wasn鈥檛 about to let her […]
Harry Weed gains traction and Dolley saves the day
It鈥檚 been said that there鈥檚 no time like the present. But where we are now is often the result of where we鈥檝e been in the past. With that in mind, […]
Portland attorney finds intellectual challenge in helping seniors
In its annual recognition of its volunteers, the Senior Law Project chose this year to honor two Portland attorneys. Briefly Legal talked with co-recipient Elizabeth Lemoine last week. This week, […]
Bob McGaughey: Breaking up is hard to do
Bob McGaughey has seen his share of bad breakups over the years. They can be emotional, messy and dredge up decades鈥� worth of resentment, especially when a family takes sides […]
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
