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Oregon judge nixes Kotek’s order requiring use of PLAs
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart has struck down Gov. Tina Kotek鈥檚 executive order requiring project labor agreements be used for large state infrastructure projects.
OP-ED: Construction liens in Oregon and Washington: How to protect your rights
An issue that arises with some frequency is whether particular items included in a lien are 鈥渓ienable鈥� 鈥� that is, whether they are items which are allowed under the lien statutes.
Updated (full story): City Council overturns denial of Ankeny Apartments project design
The Portland city council tentatively overturned a design commission denial of developer Landon Crowell鈥檚 Ankeny Apartments project at 1122 S.E. Ankeny St. by a 4-0 vote today.
Preparing to pass the baton effectively
Sellers can pursue a variety of routes to ensure their businesses continue to flourish in years ahead.
Newsmaker 2016: Tim Ramis
As one of Oregon's top land-use attorneys, Jordan Ramis shareholder Tim Ramis is used to making headlines, and last year was no exception.
Putting the ‘fun’ in holiday fundraising
Jordan Ramis each year finds unique ways to help local charities.
A potential game changer for Oregon cities
Land use experts say a ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals allowing Scappoose to add 380 acres inside its urban growth boundary could have a significant impact around the state.
New sick leave law has some folks feeling ill
The construction industry and other interests are worried about enforcement of the new paid sick leave law.
Roger Lenneberg: Finding a cure for construction鈥檚 new plague
Attorney Roger Lenneberg believes construction companies could benefit from practicing ongoing dispute resolution on projects to address conflicts as they arise, rather than allowing problems to fester and grow.
OP-ED: The grinch that could steal Christmas
Federal and state government agencies have been increasing enforcement efforts to address misclassification of workers as contractors rather than employees. The U.S. Department of Labor has added 250 investigators to […]
OP-ED: Don’t discount a No Further Action Letter
For those familiar with commercial real estate deals, it is well-known that buyers and lenders want to see a No Further Action Letter (NFA) when dealing with property that has […]
OP-ED: How to handle pesky personnel issues
The Pareto principle posits that 80 percent of the effects of something come from 20 percent of the causes. As applied to employers, and more particularly human resource professionals, 80 […]
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
