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OP-ED: Lien rights of architects and engineers
Construction liens protect people who improve real property from the risk of nonpayment. The lien is a kind of security interest in the property improved. If other remedies fail, […]
Miller Nash’s Thomas Sand elected to board
LAW Miller Nash LLP litigation partner Thomas Sand recently was elected to the Multnomah Bar Association’s board of directors. He focuses his practice on general trial practice and civil litigation, […]
Miller Nash’s Merril Keane elected to board
LAW Miller Nash LLP business and tax attorney Merril Keane recently was elected to the board of directors of the Audubon Society of Portland. She focuses her practice on general […]
Laura Maffei joins Cable Huston
LAW Laura Maffei recently joined Cable Huston LLP as a partner. She brings experience as a geologist to her practice in environmental and natural resources law, focusing on water quality […]
Court decisions show need for AIA 鈥榮ubstantial completion鈥� form
The Oregon Supreme Court last week agreed with two Oregon Court of Appeals' decisions to side with owners regarding the statute of limitations for filing suit over construction defects.
OP-ED: Could that dress code be worthless?
Pop quiz: Your company has a strict dress code, and you have always consistently held your employees to it. A new employee shows up for work one day blatantly […]
Buckley Law PC recently added Stan Muir
LAW Buckley Law PC recently added Stan Muir as Of Counsel in its intellectual property and business law practice groups. He focuses his practice on intellectual property, including trademarks, licenses […]
OP-ED: Land use legislation not necessarily a 鈥榞rand bargain鈥�
House Bill 4078, signed by the governor on April 1, provides urban growth certainty and opportunity for Hillsboro, Forest Grove and Cornelius. These communities can charge forward with detailed […]
FOCUS ON LAW: Take a walk on the virtual side
Law firms are increasingly going virtual, saving clients time and money by offering documents and case updates online.
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester adds Michael Van Dyke
LAW Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP recently added Michael Van Dyke as an associate attorney in its business practice group. He focuses his practice on assisting businesses in corporate formation, business […]
Hawkins Delafield & Wood’s G眉lg眉n Mersereau appointed to commission
LAW Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber recently appointed G眉lg眉n Mersereau to the Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission. She is a bond lawyer and partner at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP; she […]
Jamison McCune named associate at Bodyfelt Mount
LAW Portland firm Bodyfelt Mount named Jamison McCune associate. His practice will focus on construction defects, product liability and general casualty defense. He previously clerked for Judge Karsten H. Rasmussen […]
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
