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Portland law firm adds shareholder, changes name
A boutique law firm known for its work on commercial real estate transactions and development has added litigator Cody Hoesly as a shareholder.
Julie Su and you: possible impacts of new Labor Department head | OP-ED
To stave off companies鈥� frustrations related to national employment law changes, here is a proper heads-up on four areas of law that may be impacted by Julie Su.
Fine distinctions: OSHA set to raise penalties
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is raising its penalties for the first time in 25 years. It鈥檚 one of a number of major changes ahead for employers, and with it comes talk of legal challenges.
2015 Newsmakers: Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
With a 140-year history in Portland, Miller Nash was used to being one of the five largest law firms in Portland. But Seattle was a different story. 鈥淭o serve one, […]
Ogletree Deakins adds Lorne Dauenhauer
LAW Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC (Ogletree Deakins), has added Lorne Dauenhauer as a shareholder in its Portland office. He previously was a Lane Powell shareholder and led […]
Rom谩n D. Hern谩ndez joins K&L Gates
LAW K&L Gates LLP has added Rom谩n D. Hern谩ndez as a partner in Portland to serve its labor, employment and workplace safety practice. He focuses on employment law, labor law […]
Farleigh Wada Witt adds Marisol Ricoy McAllister
LAW Farleigh Wada Witt has added Marisol Ricoy McAllister as a shareholder. Her practice emphasizes real estate and business law. She works with investors, developers, lenders and small and midsize […]
Rebecca Cambreleng joins Harrang Long Gary Rudnick
LAW Rebecca Cambreleng has joined Harrang Long Gary Rudnick PC as an associate attorney in its Portland office. She will work closely with the attorneys in the firm’s labor and […]
Kathy Dent rejoins Davis Wright Tremaine
LAW Kathy Dent, a highly experienced employment attorney and former assistant general counsel for PacifiCorp, has rejoined Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in its Portland office. She previously was a partner […]
OP-ED: It’s UGB amendment time in Portland
It’s a new year and the right time to take up a new topic in this space. Previously I discussed projects and market issues in Portland’s South Waterfront District. But […]
Ater Wynne adds Nena Cook
LAW Ater Wynne has added Nena Cook as a partner in its litigation practice. She is a former president of the Oregon State Bar with more than 23 years of […]
OP-ED: Five keys of project risk management
A review of the headlines suggests that anyone connected to the real estate and construction industries is cautiously watching the markets for a new 鈥渂oom.鈥� Those of us who have […]
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
