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91视频 announces Up & Coming Lawyers honorees
The Daily Journal of Commerce recently announced its Up & Coming Lawyers honorees for 2012. The awards honor government, in-house and sole practitioners; attorneys with law firms; and judicial law […]
Pick and choose: building a strong board of directors
Ask a corporate lawyer how the law defines the role of a member of a board of directors, and you’ll probably hear some variation of this: “Board members need to […]
Prenuptial agreements: the business plans of marriage
Premarital agreements have become increasingly common. No longer just for the wealthy, they are sought by many couples who wish to achieve a solid financial foundation for their relationship. Every […]
As expert witnesses, industry experts play key roles in litigation cases
Complex litigation requires an organized legal team, strategy, flexibility — and increasingly, the powerful testimony of expert witnesses. As the legal environment adapts to changing times, precedents set decades or […]
Portland Playhouse sets stage for similar land-use battles
Portland Playhouse knew it needed to remove a wheelchair ramp leading into the 105-year-old Northeast Portland church it calls home. The city of Portland stated that the ramp infringed upon […]
ADA means changes for some design, construction projects
As of March 15, more than 80,000 federal, state and local government offices and 7 million public places nationwide were required by the Americans with Disabilities Act to have accommodations […]
For Portland attorney, all career paths led to the law
The Stoel Rives partner being recognized later this month for his mentorship of high school students nearly didn鈥檛 become a lawyer. Jim Westwood was a physics major at Portland State […]
Rule of the law, constitutional rights fuel Stephen Houze鈥檚 passion for the practice
Inspired by a colorful, prominent criminal defense attorney in his hometown of Cincinnati, Stephen Houze was about 12 when he decided that he, too, wanted to follow that path. He […]
The Corner Office: Professional advancement in Portland’s legal scene
William T. Patton, a Lane Powell shareholder, has been appointed to the board of directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. He currently serves as chairman of the […]
New law changes minor, but still significant
The new year brings a few new laws for employers, including law firms, though the changes are relatively minor compared to past years, according to Christie Totten, an employment law […]
Attorneys advise Oregon companies to be aware of Washington nexus law
Mattress World鈥檚 recent closure, due in part to owner Sherri Hines owing nearly $2 million in uncollected Washington sales tax, is a wake-up call for other Oregon companies with similar […]
Generational business transition is a process, not an event
In any business, transitioning from one generation to the next can be tricky. Customers, employees and the community typically are familiar with the current leaders of an organization and have […]
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
