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John Coletti discusses life in the inner circle
As a youngster John Coletti wasn鈥檛 sure exactly what a trial attorney did, but he knew he wanted to be one. He liked the concept of a jury weighing facts […]
E-security issues drive growing legal practice specialty
As national legal publications and blogs predicted the top practice areas for 2012, each highlighted the growth of computer or IT law, and particularly electronic security, as a burgeoning legal […]
Wuest appointed state director on BIA boards
Phil Wuest, an attorney at Duggan Schlotfeldt & Welch PLLC, was recently appointed as a state director on the board of directors for the Building Industry Association of Clark County […]
Emancipation takes flight, Holliday fires back and the feds crack down
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, […]
Jeffrey Jones joins OSB section board, committee
Jeffrey Jones has joined the Board of Partners in Diversity and the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar Labor and Employment Section. Jones presently serves as Of Counsel at […]
Attorney who saw homicides shares view from the witness seat
A little more than a month ago, Portland attorney Jeremy Vermilyea and his daughter witnessed the unimaginable 鈥� a double murder at the home across the street from theirs. June […]
Peter Jarvis on the ‘write’ stuff
A law school class drew Peter Jarvis to the area of legal ethics, professional responsibility and risk management for attorneys. Since then, as he puts it, 鈥淢ost of my time […]
German attorney’s internship a blend of business and pleasure
Sylvia Lorenz has only been in Portland for a few weeks, but she already knows her visit here will end before she gets to do and see everything she鈥檇 like […]
Ferraro’s first, a capital idea and a crisis in Cambodia
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, […]
Dennis Rawlinson steps into PBA chairman seat
Dennis Rawlinson, chairman and partner at Miller Nash LLP, has been named the new chairman of the Portland Business Alliance. He assumed the position on July 1. Rawlinson has more […]
Tonkon Torp’s Pallanch fills board seat
Christopher Pallanch, an attorney with Tonkon Torp, has joined the board of directors of the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Pallanch received his law degree from the University […]
Visiting attorney’s view of the law spans from China to New York to Portland
Kuangyi Liu, one of three international interns Miller Nash is hosting this summer, has seen the law from many perspectives. She earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree from China University of Political […]
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
