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What Oregon employers need to know about stalking
A recent Oregon Court of Appeals case highlights the trouble that employers may encounter if they don’t deal with issues related to stalking at the workplace. Maria Beauchaton worked as […]
8 tips to help you delegate correctly
The word 鈥渄elegate鈥� invokes a sense of either hope or dread in business leaders. Some hope for a chance to unload some things from their plates, while others dread the […]
More questions than answers: Oregon Supreme Court considers vested rights
As aptly labeled by Ralph Bloemers, attorney for Friends of Yamhill County, those pesky 鈥済hosts of Measure 37鈥� are likely to haunt rural areas for years to come as a […]
‘Obamacare’ could be Supreme Court’s labor/employment highlight of the year
After being taken on a turbulent roller-coaster ride by the Supreme Court in the last few sessions, businesses in the Pacific Northwest and across the country are casting a wary […]
Oregon’s infrastructure remains vulnerable
The Oregon section of the American Society of Civil Engineers recently issued a report card on the condition of Oregon’s infrastructure. It is shortly going to add a section on […]
Three books lead to a land-use revolution
Recently, Edward Sullivan was asked to speak at a law school conference in Chicago. The conference was to commemorate 鈥淭he Quiet Revolution in Land Use Control,鈥� which was published 40 […]
Pros and cons of severance agreements
Employers that pay out severance to their employees run certain risks that need to be considered beforehand. Some employers in Oregon have learned the hard way that severance agreements aren’t […]
Project management more important than ever
The role of project management has never been more important than now. With an economy that challenges all of us, top-notch project managers are more essential than ever. Projects need […]
Avoid conflict at all costs
Avoid conflict at all costs. That is not merely a recommendation. It’s an unfortunate reality in our human interactions. Most of us postpone dealing with difficult people, sensitive issues and […]
The trouble with (urban growth) boundaries
Adopting or amending an urban growth boundary has never been easy, but a recent decision by the Oregon Court of Appeals illustrates just how difficult the process can be. As […]
Industry groups hold influential positions
AGC, ABC, ASCE, SAME, SMPS, ASME, SEO, AMA, AIA, ACEC, ASHRAE, ITE, APA, NSPE, AACE, AAPE, CMAA, AOC, OACE, APWA, ASLA, PMI, NUCA, OPA 鈥� The number of professional societies […]
The dilemma of unemployment claims
One of the most common dilemmas for employers is how to respond to an unemployment claim filed by a former employee. Sometimes an employer wants to do its best to […]
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
