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Oregon Supreme Court rules on land use interpretations
The Oregon Supreme Court, in Siporen v. City of Medford, dealt with a statute, ORS 197.829, governing how much discretion the Land Use Board of Appeals and courts must exercise […]
Supreme Court will be busy with employment law
As we begin the new year, employers and law experts may wonder what is in store for employment law in 2011. One of the biggest agents of change is the […]
Good riddance to 2010
2010 provided some good news, some late surprises and some non-surprises. One non-surprise is the Columbia River Crossing project, which still can’t seem to get any wings under it. Despite […]
Zoning for solar panels and historic homes in Portland
In July 2009, Portland’s Bureau of Development Services and Bureau of Planning and Sustainability proposed a series of incentives for the development of green energy technologies within the city. This […]
Portland Public Schools – a bellwether for Oregon’s infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers has released its infrastructure report card for Oregon.聽 The grade is mediocre: a C-. The report card suggests that the biggest challenges for the […]
Religion, holidays and the workplace
December is the month when most religious discrimination claims originate, so employers should prepare for the holiday season carefully. Fast fact: Religion-related claims are the fastest-growing charges filed with the […]
How not to plan for future industry in Oregon
Industrial developers already struggling in the recession, specifically the now nearly defunct Opus Northwest LLC, were dealt another blow in September by the Court of Appeals in 1000 Friends of […]
For terminations, timing is everything
The following appeared in the Salem Statesman Journal on Oct. 4: “A 33-year-old Silverton man allegedly set fire to his supervisor’s 1987 Ford Thunderbird early Saturday morning after learning he […]
Oregon’s infrastructure at crossroads
Historically, Oregon has relied on extraction of natural resources. To support this economic base, the state needs strong infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railroads, water supply, and wastewater and electrical […]
Misleading publicity hurts Oregon planning
Oregon State University last month sent out a press release to highlight the work of some of its academics. If the point was to draw attention to the work, it […]
A report on Oregon’s roadway infrastructure
Oregon’s economic health is tied to its roadway infrastructure. As decisions are made, Oregonians, especially recent arrivals, need to appreciate the scope of this. Approximately 1,593,000 vehicles are registered in […]
Talking politics at work: Where can employers draw the line?
As the November election approaches, so too does the unavoidable political discourse. Invariably, the discussion reaches the water cooler, creating a politically charged environment potentially rife with disruption. Most people […]
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
