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The U.S. Supreme Court loves a parade
This Saturday marks the 30-year anniversary of a motion that ignited a battle all the way to the nation鈥檚 highest court over whether gay Irish-Americans could march in South Boston鈥檚 […]
Next in line: aging boomers, new solos highlight need for succession planning
Portland鈥檚 legal community recently lost two esteemed colleagues with the deaths of Brian Booth, a founding partner at Tonkon Torp, and Bill Mehlhaf, a shareholder at Markowitz, Herbold, Glade & […]
Alison Kean Campbell named Metro Attorney
Alison Kean Campbell has been named the new General Counsel for Metro. Kean Campell received her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. She has practiced […]
Congressional cuts threaten Classroom Law Project programs
Since 1983, the Classroom Law Project has used fun, innovative programs to teach Oregon students about civics, including the Constitution, state and federal courts, political issues and the inner workings […]
Justice Virginia Linder sets the bar
Oregon Supreme Court Justice Virginia Linder has many 鈥渇irsts鈥� attached to her name. She was the first woman to serve as Oregon solicitor general and held the office longer than […]
Judge Angel Lopez: forging a path so others may follow
Angel Lopez was 11 years old and living in a Los Angeles barrio when the Watts riots broke out in 1965. Fire raged just a block from his home, and […]
Judge Darleen Ortega’s commitment to legal profession more than just a job
From Marisol McAllister鈥檚 point of view, it was inevitable that Oregon Court of Appeals Judge Darleen Ortega would receive the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association鈥檚 Paul J. De Muniz Professionalism Award. […]
U.S. Supreme Court not as diverse as you might think
What makes the current Supreme Court lineup of justices so different from the previous versions of the Court? For starters, according to this Washington Post piece by Robert Barnes, the […]
K&L Gates picks up Kyle Davidson
Kyle M. Davidson has joined K&L Gates LLP as director of administration in the firm鈥檚 Portland office. She is a certified public accountant and holds a certified legal manager certificate […]
Krista Evans joins Buckley Law
Krista Evans has joined Buckley Law PC as an associate. Evans received her law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, where she graduated cum laude. She will work with […]
Legal duo find life really is different the second time around
For the second time in their lengthy legal careers, Steve and Cindy Horenstein have opened their own law firm in Vancouver, Wash. They quickly found that much has changed since […]
J.R. Ujifusa cleans up the streets
Multnomah County, already renowned for its Sanction Treatment Opportunity Progress Court 鈥� aka, drug court 鈥� is celebrating the success of a newer, similar program designed to reduce prostitution and […]
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
