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FOCUS ON LAW: Attorney develops a spirit of entrepreneurship
Four years ago, longtime real estate attorney Coni Rathbone took a leap of faith and joined colleague Jim Zupancic to form Zupancic Rathbone Law Group PC 鈥� a firm that specializes in development. Recently, the national CREW Network honored Rathbone with its 2013 Entrepreneurial Spirit award.
FOCUS ON LAW: Koury ready to rock at Jordan Ramis
Robert Koury recently was hired to be the chairman of Jordan Ramis' trademarked Dirt Law practice group. Koury estimates he's spent about 18 years, as a law clerk and an attorney, involved in the world of real estate, development and construction law.
FOCUS ON LAW: Keep an eye on JOBS Act elements
We should watch three primary aspects of the JOBS Act: 1, advertising and general solicitation of Regulation D offerings; 2, crowdfunding; and 3, rules affecting Regulation A offerings.
FOCUS ON LAW: Ball Janik adds office in Orlando, Fla.
In addition to its headquarters office in Portland, Ball Janik has offices in Bend and Washington, D.C. For its fourth location, the firm selected Orlando, Fla.
FOCUS ON LAW: Library ladies help law firms keep pace with maintenance
Law firms are operating leaner than ever, and every staffer is needed to do work that can be billed to clients. That means maintenance work 鈥� such as updating reference books in law libraries 鈥� often gets put on the back burner. The trend has created a golden opportunity for Gene Wilson and Dana Eddy and their company Accurate Update Service.
FOCUS ON LAW: Jordan Ramis turns 50, keeps digging into Dirt Law
The law firm now known as Jordan Ramis in 2013 is celebrating its 50th year in business. It trademarked the term "Dirt Law" in 1993, and has since focused on practicing it.
Court鈥檚 ERISA decision comes with a footnote for employers
The Supreme Court's decision in McCutchen v. U.S. Airways reaffirmed that employers that have self-funded benefit plans can continue to expect reimbursements from employees who are injured by a third party and successfully recover compensation for their injuries. However, the court's ruling also means that employers should make sure their plans specifically address whether they are responsible for[...]
Up & Coming Lawyers/Unsung Legal Heroes judges
SAM IMPERATI is the executive director of the Institute for Conflict Management, and teaches at Lewis and Clark Law School and at Willamette University鈥檚 MBA program. He has been an […]
Unsung Legal Heroes finalists
Jenae Burbank Director of Human Resources, Miller Nash LLP “Jenae is a tireless, dedicated and caring manager at Miller Nash. Her level head and caring personality make her a trusted […]
Legal Hero of the Year: Cathryn Bowie
Oregon鈥檚 top law librarian began her professional life installing telephone systems in Houston, Texas. In fact, Cathryn 鈥淐at鈥� Bowie was one of the first women in the nation to work […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Geoff Tichenor
Geoff Tichenor is secretary of the board for Portland Homeless Family Solutions, which provides temporary shelter and transitional help to homeless families with children, and serves as a volunteer at […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Jennifer L. Woodhouse
Jennifer Woodhouse鈥檚 career map didn鈥檛 come with a predetermined set of directions. Even so, she says she鈥檚 happy with the result so far. Woodhouse was in undergraduate school when she […]
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
