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OP-ED: Alternatives to non-compete agreements
Historically, many employers required executives, managers, sales personnel, technical staffers, and other important employees to execute a non-compete agreement restricting them from working for a competitor. However, other alternatives available […]
OP-ED: Changing marijuana laws challenge employers
Last month, the New York Times’ editorial board declared that it was 鈥渉igh time鈥� to end federal prohibition of marijuana. The announcement was newsworthy as the latest social indicator of […]
OP-ED: Medical information requests can be tricky
Banu Ramachandran says employers can lawfully ask employees about medical information for a variety of reasons, including to accommodate a disability or to provide required leave.
OP-ED: Handling employee discipline and termination
One of the first questions I ask a company when one of its former employees files a lawsuit against it is: “What’s in the personnel file?” Although Oregon is […]
OP-ED: Cheerleaders have wage claims, yes they do
Earlier this year, a former “Raiderette” 鈥� the official name of an Oakland Raiders cheerleader 鈥� filed a lawsuit against the NFL team, alleging wage and hour violations. Several […]
Miller Nash’s William Rasmussen elected to board
LAW Miller Nash LLP attorney William Rasmussen recently was elected to the board of directors of Morrison Child and Family Services. The nonprofit organization delivers specialized services to children and […]
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. […]
Don鈥檛 risk letting employees get burned
Employees across Oregon are emerging from a long and dark winter, gazing upward at the sky at that unusual phenomenon 鈥� sunny weather. As we head into the summer months in the Pacific Northwest, those employers that regularly employ outdoor workers need to consider the safety risks associated with these positions.
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
