Tonkon Torp’s Robyn Ridler Aoyagi elected to committee
LAW Tonkon Torp litigation partner Robyn Ridler Aoyagi recently was elected to the Executive Committee of the Council of Appellate Lawyers, a section of the American Bar Association. The council […]
OP-ED: Keeping up with federal labor laws
As the public has come to understand in the post-election flurry of political maneuvering, the president of the United States has (arguably) broad power to act via executive order so […]
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: Put in writing when the clock starts ticking
The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) contain a number of significant time limits, known as statutes of limitations and statutes of repose, for filing construction claims on private projects. Failure to […]
Davis Wright Tremaine’s Milton R. Stewart appointed to board
LAW Milton R. Stewart, senior partner with Davis Wright Tremaine LLC in Portland, recently was appointed vice chairman of development for the Indiana University Foundation board of directors. He was […]
Miller Nash’s Thomas Sand honered
LAW Miller Nash litigation partner Thomas Sand recently was inducted as a fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship is extended by invitation only, to experienced trial lawyers […]
Hart Wagner hires Bryce W. Hanks
LAW Hart Wagner LLP, a civil litigation firm in Portland, recently hired Bryce W. Hanks as an associate. He will focus on employment defense and medical malpractice defense. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµâ€ˆPEOPLE ITEMS: Please […]
Megan McGuire joins Miller Nash
LAW Megan McGuire recently joined Miller Nash LLP’s litigation practice team in its Portland office. Prior to earning her law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, McGuire was an […]
Cody Berne joins Miller Nash
LAW Cody Berne recently joined the Portland office of Miller Nash LLP’s litigation practice team in its Portland office. Previously, he was an extern for U.S. District Court Judge Kimberly […]
Shannon McCabe joins Miller Nash
LAW Shannon McCabe recently joined Miller Nash LLP’s litigation practice team in its Bend office. Prior to earning her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law, McCabe […]
Jeff Gray named managing partner of Davis Wright Tremaine
LAW Jeff Gray will become managing partner of Davis Wright Tremaine, which has a Portland office, on Jan. 1, 2015. Gray, former partner-in-charge of the firm’s San Francisco office, practices […]
OP-ED: Ease those Ebola fears, employers
The Ebola virus outbreak has captured the attention of the American public like few other stories have in recent memory. You can’t help but hear about the deadly illness and […]
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 — 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














