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Oregon Legislature tackles dirty construction vehicles
In addition to facing new diesel emissions rules in the Portland-metro area, builders will likely see a resurgence of cap-and-trade talks.
The Equal Pay Act: Oregon rolls out a ‘hard-line statute’
Attorneys are urging employers to act early to comply with Oregon鈥檚 new, formidable Equal Pay Act.
Breakfast briefing to focus on equal pay changes
The Portland office of Fisher and Phillips will help employers dig into the details of the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017.
Annual employment law conference on tap
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries next month will hold its annual employment law conference at the Oregon Convention Center.
American Bar Association launches fact-checking website
In what amounts to a kind of PolitiFact.com for law, the American Bar Association has launched a website that pushes back against legal misinformation.
Portland lawyer Terry Yamada dies at 67
Terence James 鈥淭erry鈥� Yamada, a Portland-area attorney known for his dedication to both personal and professional integrity, died Sept. 11 after a battle with cancer.
Young lawyer takes helm of firm’s construction team
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt has elevated 36-year-old attorney Stephanie Holmberg to leader of its construction service team.
Firms emerge as leaders in efforts to attract, retain women lawyers
Fisher Phillips, Littler, Davis Wright Tremaine and Perkins Coie 鈥� all national firms with Portland-area offices 鈥� recently earned spots on Working Mother magazine鈥檚 list of Best Law Firms for Women 2017.
Firm’s managing shareholder knows about teaching others to lead
When it comes time for people to look for a leader, Russell Garrett always seems to be standing in the spot where all eyes land.
New SBA rule could help hotels, medical facilities
Small Business Administration has changed its eligibility requirements for 7(a) and 504 loans in order to allow more businesses to qualify.
Judges set to discuss conduct of legal professionals
With an eye toward promoting professionalism among members of the bar, a panel of local judges will discuss the bench鈥檚 responsibility when it comes to enforcing professionalism in the legal community in and out of the courtroom.
Queen’s Bench plans November lunch program
Oregon Women Lawyers will hold a Queen鈥檚 Bench luncheon on Nov. 8, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse, 1000 S.W. Third St., in Portland.
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
