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OP-ED: New rule changes affect federal contractors
Recent changes to the regulations that govern affirmative action plans (AAPs) for veterans and individuals with disabilities (IWDs) have many federal contractors scrambling to update their AAPs. While most […]
OP-ED: When employees leave with trade secrets
If there is reasonable suspicion that an employee may take confidential or trade secret information belonging to an employer at the time of separation 鈥� whether voluntary or involuntary 鈥� then the employer should take immediate action in order to protect its interests.
OP-ED: Las Vegas, the flu and the Family Medical Leave Act
With spring break right around the corner and flu season in full swing, a look into protected leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is in order. Why? […]
Will Oregon鈥檚 minimum wage go higher?
This year marks 50 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty. Ostensibly, one of the most important weapons in his arsenal was the federal minimum wage. […]
Ray joins Barran Liebman
Sean P. Ray has joined Barran Liebman as an associate attorney. Ray received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from University of Portland and a law degree from University of […]
Governor appoints Harnden to state commission
Edwin Harnden, managing partner of Barran Liebman LLP, has been appointed by Gov. John Kitzhaber to serve on the Oregon Public Officials Compensation Commission. The appointment was unanimously confirmed by […]
Legal marketing champ shares her top 10 tips for attorneys
For the second consecutive year, the Legal Marketing Association’s Northwest chapter has honored Barran Liebman for the creativity and execution that the firm puts into presenting its annual Employment, Labor […]
3 Questions: Ed Harnden channels Atticus Finch
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the June 2, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) In March 2011, the 91视频 held its first Leadership in Law awards […]
Un-appy: Portland-area lawyers not sold on iPhone time-tracking app
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 26, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) Local labor and employment law attorneys are a bit skeptical about a […]
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
