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Jessie Young juggles school, work and advocacy
By day Jessie Young is a clerk for an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the Department of Justice. By night she is a student at Lewis & Clark Law School. And […]
Sekou Caldwell shares a view from behind the lens
June is an especially busy time of year for Sekou Caldwell, a real estate and land-use attorney with Horenstein Law Group in Vancouver, Wash. His practice keeps him hopping, but […]
Portland firm will open Hood River office
The Portland law firm of Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP has worked with clients in the Hood River area for decades. Now the firm has decided to open an office in […]
Eliason moves into legal counsel position
The Association of Oregon Counties has selected Michael Eliason as its legal counsel. He replaces Paul Snider, who retired from the position after 31 years with organization. Eliason earned his […]
Brickner-Schulz appointed to Cedar Sinai Park board
Elise Brickner-Schulz, director of support services at Miller Nash, will serve on the board of directors of Cedar Sinai Park. Brickner-Schulz also is involved in the Oregon Area Jewish Committee, […]
Central eastside site tagged as top option to replace ailing county courthouse
For close to 50 years, Multnomah County officials have tried to figure out what to do about the ailing county courthouse in downtown Portland. A new study released recently by […]
Portland attorney’s pro bono service helps balance social, economic inequities
Ned Perry, chairman of Tonkon Torp鈥檚 litigation department and a partner in the firm, grew up with a clear sense of commitment to community service. Initially instilled by his parents, […]
Spock鈥檚 lot, Watergate burglars caught and Bugsy shot
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, […]
Remembering Randall Kester, the gentleman lawyer
In talking with people about Randall Kester, who passed away May 31 at the age of 95, three sentiments arise repeatedly: He was a mentor, he was a professional and […]
Former Farleigh Wada Witt attorneys start own firm
Take five Portland-area attorneys and add a combined 85 years of practice. The result is one of Portland鈥檚 newest law firms, Tomasi Salyer Baroway PC. The firm draws its name […]
Oregon eCourt goes live in Yamhill County trial court
Yamhill County Circuit Court this past Monday began testing Oregon eCourt, becoming the first trial court in the state to implement the electronic case processing system and continuing a phased […]
Returning troops pose unique employment law considerations
As U.S. service members come home from Afghanistan and Iraq, they will return to a job market that looks vastly different from the one they left a decade ago. It […]
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
