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Lake Oswego group gives Jordan Ramis attorney award
Doug Cushing, an attorney with Jordan Ramis PC, has received the 2016 Community Leader of the Year Award from the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce. Cushing has lived in Lake […]
Big fight looming over proposed business tax hike
Construction interests and others oppose a coalition's bid to raise taxes on C-corporations operating in Oregon.
Four legal issues for employers in 2016
Two Portland-area attorneys weighed in recently on some of the trends and issues they anticipate seeing emerge during the coming year.
OP-ED: Protections against subcontractor defaults
Among the worst nightmares for every construction project is the subcontractor default, where a particular trade subcontractor cannot meet its contractual obligations due to insolvency, mispricing or other misallocated risks. […]
Portland office market reportedly tight for law firms
JLL recently issued a report on law firms and office space, and it reveals that the Portland market is tight.
OP-ED: Oregon foreclosure litigation — round two
In June 2013, the Oregon Supreme Court, in Brandrup v. ReconTrust Company, addressed whether Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. (MERS), as nominee for the original lender and the lender’s successors […]
OP-ED: A checklist for an effective BYOD policy
鈥淏ring Your Own Device鈥� (BYOD) workplace policies can offer a lot of benefits to both employees and employers. Employees get the satisfaction of using their preferred device and not having […]
Seattle law firm opens Portland branch
The Seattle-based firm of Betts, Patterson & Mines has opened an office in Portland to serve its Oregon clients.
Barran Liebman preparing to hold law seminar
The latest session in Barran Liebman鈥檚 2015 Food For Thought series of law seminars is set for Dec. 1.
New sick leave law has some folks feeling ill
The construction industry and other interests are worried about enforcement of the new paid sick leave law.
Grants Pass law firm wins Torch Award
The law firm of Cauble & Cauble has been named the 2015 Oregon Small Business of the Year in the Better Business Bureau鈥檚 2015 Torch Awards.
Legislature approves position for seismic resilience officer
Industry groups are hailing the Oregon Legislature鈥檚 approval of a bill that creates a new governor-appointed position dedicated to helping state agencies better prepare for 鈥淭he Big One.鈥�
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
