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Kathryn Roberts joins Ogletree Deakins
LAW Kathryn Roberts recently joined Ogletree Deakins as an associate. She will practice in the firm’s employment law and litigation practice groups. SENDING?91视频?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements to [email protected].
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt adds Elizabeth Howard
LAW Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt recently added Elizabeth Howard as a shareholder in its Portland office. She serves the firm’s environmental, energy and natural resources group. She focuses on water, […]
Lane Powell’s Walter W. McMonies appointed to commission
LAW Lane Powell shareholder Walter W. McMonies recently was appointed by Gov. John Kitzhaber to serve a four-year term as the multifamily stakeholder member on the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy […]
Dunn Carney adds Laysan Unger
LAW Dunn Carney recently added Laysan Unger as a litigator. Her practice will focus on environmental, agricultural and insurance coverage litigation. She will serve the firm’s environmental and agricultural & […]
Mitch Baker begins term as managing partner of Fisher & Phillip’s Portland office
LAW Fisher & Phillips LLP announced that Mitch Baker has begun his term as managing partner in the national law firm’s Portland office as part of a planned leadership transition. […]
More U.S. Supreme Court decisions expected to affect employers
The U.S. Supreme Court is kicking off a new term this month, and a number of cases will impact the world of labor and employment law. It’s tough to […]
Gevurtz Menashe adds John J. Christianson
LAW Gevurtz Menashe recently added John J. Christianson as an attorney. He will handle estate planning, trust and probate administration in Oregon and Washington. He has been named a Rising […]
Gevurtz Menashe adds Steven M. Zipper
LAW Gevurtz Menashe recently added Steven M. Zipper as an attorney. He will handle estate planning, trust and probate administration in Oregon and Washington. He has 17 years of experience […]
Lane Powell’s Bird elected to board
LAW Lane Powell shareholder A. Jeffery Bird recently was elected vice president-Portland of the Seattle-based Northwest chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors. It’s dedicated to advancing exemplary board […]
Landye Bennett Blumstein adds James B. Fisher
LAW Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP recently added James B. Fisher as an associate attorney in its Portland office. He will focus his practice on aviation law. He is a member […]
That independent contractor agreement might be worthless
Nothing can provide a better sense of security in one’s business dealings than getting it in writing. Promises and proposals are wonderful, but it’s once a document is in […]
Five ways to get sued for pregnancy discrimination
A recent decision from the Oregon Court of Appeals highlighted some of the best ways to get sued for pregnancy discrimination. The July 2013 decision in Kemp v. MasterBrand […]
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- $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
