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Miller Nash’s Brian Sniffen selected for program
LAW Miller Nash LLP business and intellectual property attorney Brian Sniffen recently was selected to join the Portland Business Alliance’s Leadership Portland class of 2015. Leadership Portland is a nine-month […]
OP-ED: Tracking employees via GPS may generate TMI
There are a lot of good reasons why employers might want to track company vehicles through a GPS monitoring device 鈥� from managing logistics and efficiency, to enforcing compliance […]
Stephen T. Janik steps down at Ball Janik
LAW Stephen T. Janik has stepped down as chairman of Ball Janik LLP, after 10 years in the position. During his legal career, Janik handled several landmark real estate projects, […]
Lane Powell’s Darin M. Sands appointed to board
LAW Lane Powell shareholder Darin M. Sands recently was appointed to the board of directors for Classroom Law Project, a nonprofit that helps students learn to be informed and active […]
James T. McDermott elected chairman of Ball Janik
LAW James T. McDermott has been elected chairman of Ball Janik LLP. He will replace Steve Janik, who held the position for 10 years. McDermott, who has been recognized as […]
Heather J. Oden promoted at Ball Janik
LAW Heather J. Oden has been promoted to the position of executive director at Ball Janik LLP. Oden joined the firm nearly two years ago as a human resources manager. […]
Harrang Long Gary Rudnick adds Elijah B. Van Camp
LAW Harrang Long Gary Rudnick PC recently added Elijah B. Van Camp as an associate attorney in its Portland office. He will work closely with the firm’s attorneys in the […]
David W. Criswell named managing partner of Ball Janik
LAW David W. Criswell has been named managing partner of Ball Janik LLP. Criswell, who has been practicing at Ball Janik since 1992, also serves as chair of the firm’s […]
Jonathan M. Cohen joins Stoel Rives
LAW Jonathan M. Cohen has joined Stoel Rives as a partner in the Real Estate and Construction Practice Group in the law firm’s Portland office. Cohen has 25 years of […]
Lisa C. Alan recently joined Lane Powell
LAW Lisa C. Alan recently joined Lane Powell as Counsel to the Firm in the trusts and estates practice group, where she will focus on advising clients with respect to […]
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 […]
Dunn Carney’s Heather L. Guthrie appointed to board
LAW Dunn Carney estate planning and business attorney Heather L. Guthrie recently was appointed to the board of directors of the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette for a three-year term. […]
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
