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Sleight of hand works magic in Bob Kabacy鈥檚 legal practice
It is not uncommon for Bob Kabacy to use a magic trick to make a point about a legal issue. In fact, magic has become a dramatic element in Kabacy鈥檚 […]
Death, taxes and axes
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, […]
Ball Janik adds two attorneys to construction practice group
Ball Janik has added two attorneys to the construction litigation practice in the firm鈥檚 Portland office. Wendy J. Paris joins the firm as of counsel. She received her law degree […]
Shaun Jillions joins Tonkon Torp practice group
Shaun Jillions has joined Tonkon Torp in the firm鈥檚 Government Relations and Public Policy practice. Jillions received a bachelor鈥檚 degree from San Diego State University and a law degree from […]
Ronald Guerra earns human resource certification
Ronald G. Guerra, an attorney with Jordan Ramis, has earned a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute through the Society for Human Resource Management. Guerra鈥檚 […]
Foundation鈥檚 video series aims to bolster civics education
It鈥檚 not often that lawyers get to become film stars for a day, but Stoel Rives partner Jim Westwood recently had his shot at playing a Nutty Professor type for […]
You always remember your first time …
Ok, stop snickering. We鈥檙e not talking X-rated content here. We鈥檙e just asking local attorneys to share memories of their first solo case, major project or courtroom trial: the nerves and […]
Partners in Diversity furthers goal of increasing inclusiveness in the legal profession
People of color who choose to become a part of Portland鈥檚 legal community quickly realize one thing: They are among the minority of attorneys, judges, paralegals and other members of […]
The FBI turns 104 and the 14th Amendment provides equality for African-Americans … eventually
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, […]
Dunn Carney adds new Of Counsel
R. Hunter Bitner has joined Dunn Carney as Of Counsel. Bitner received his law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. He most recently was a partner at Hodgkinson […]
Kieran Curley, Mike Ryan join local nonprofit boards
Two Miller Nashattorneys have been elected to serve on boards for local nonprofit organizations. Kieran Curley, who became a managing partner of the firm in January, will serve on the […]
Health care attorneys optimistic as Oregon implements CCO model
Gov. John Kitzhaber鈥檚 vision of health care reform for Oregon took root during his first term in office, and over the years has involved myriad stakeholders and many work group […]
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
