Smith-Hall joins Lane Powell
Jay Smith-Hill joined Lane Powell‘s Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group, where he will divide his practice between litigation and patent prosecution, and performing freedom-to-operate analyses. He previously worked as […]
Krawczuk joins Perkins Coie
Dana Krawczuk joined Perkins Coie as Of Counsel in the firm’s real estate and land use practice. Her background includes extensive experience with multijurisdictional, long-range planning efforts such as urban […]
Legal marketing champ shares her top 10 tips for attorneys
For the second consecutive year, the Legal Marketing Association’s Northwest chapter has honored Barran Liebman for the creativity and execution that the firm puts into presenting its annual Employment, Labor […]
Working for the weekend
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 9, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) Pro bono. It’s not just for law firms anymore In the space […]
Got summer jobs? Well, yes … and no
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 9, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) For decades, working at a law firm during the summer nearly always […]
Kagan was not an A-student
As most of you can probably recall (we sure can), law school was a competitive place – and getting a not-so-perfect grade could make you feel as if you were […]
This and that … and all the local legal buzz in between
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 2, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) No more pencils. No more books. No more teachers’ dirty looks. We’re […]
3 Questions: Ed Harnden channels Atticus Finch
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 2, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) In March 2011, the 91ÊÓÆµ held its first Leadership in Law awards […]
A matter of perspective: Great Recession a gift or a curse?
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 2, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) As the recession left its impressions on businesses throughout the region, it […]
Jacque Jurkins wrote the book on building a law library from the ground up
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 2, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) Jacque Jurkins is too humble to admit she helped pioneer the establishment […]
All hail the prince … and other law community Rose Festival connections
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 2, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) Riddle me this: which member of the Portland legal community is a […]
3 Questions: David Markowitz knows when to hold ’em
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 26, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) In March of 2011, the 91ÊÓÆµ held its first Leadership in Law […]
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
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- 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







