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OP-ED: Ways to guard against insolvency risks
Headlines such as 鈥淯S set for recession next year, economists predict,鈥� from the June 12 edition of the Financial Times, are a reminder insolvency risks are real and should be top of mind when moving forward with new construction projects. But there are ways to mitigate the risks.
OP-ED: Are your employee benefits ready for 2022?
There is no denying that time has moved particularly fast over the past year and a half. In the world of employee benefits, the law has changed, adapted and updated in a multitude of ways to move with the needs of plan participants and sponsors.
OP-ED: RESIDENTIAL UTILITY BILLS: A well-intentioned law creates a serious trap for the unwary
The potential for overcharging the user/tenant (whether nefarious or accidental) is real, even if seldom occurring. Oregon鈥檚 Legislature has addressed this potential in the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (specifically, ORS 90.315) by requiring residential landlords to be transparent in their pass-through of utility charges to their tenants.
OP-ED: Getting paid during the pandemic and beyond
The pandemic has created extraordinary challenges for Pacific Northwest businesses, and the construction industry is no exception. With project closures, the addition of rigorous safety requirements, and supply chain disruptions, construction projects may be facing more uncertainty in the near future.
Metal mail chutes as cutting-edge technology
Who was James Goold Cutler? And what is his relationship to the ornate metal mail chutes in the Pittock Building? 91视频 reporter Tom Henderson investigates in his new twice-monthly column
Yahoos at Yahoo souring company’s investment potential
Dear Mr. Berko: What do you think about Yahoo, and would you recommend the stock?
Long-term investing in today’s market a fool’s game
Dear Mr. Berko: After working on a legal case for six years and settling it to my client’s satisfaction, I received a check for $1.4 million after taxes. Could you […]
Gubernatorial candidates still need to answer one question
Recently many of us got a chance to see the first – and possibly only – gubernatorial debate of the fall election. Both John Kitzhaber and Chris Dudley faced a […]
CCB surety bond claims: Old law gets new teeth
In Oregon, all contractors must be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board. As part of the licensing requirement, a contractor must post a surety bond with the CCB. If a […]
The truth about the recession being 鈥榦ver’
Dear Mr. Berko: I continue to read in the local paper and on TV that revenues and profits for many companies are increasing by 10 percent or more, and then […]
Urban planning’s black eye
(Editor’s note: This is the final part of a three-part series. The first part ran online on May 14. The second part appeared online on May 28) Previously, I looked […]
Separating Walgreen facts and fiction
Dear Mr. Berko: What do you think of Walgreen Co. stock as a long-term buy for my IRA? My broker, who is a good friend and who really likes your […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
