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Oregon due to gain a home mill advantage
A Southern Oregon mill is slated to become the first U.S. manufacturer of cross-laminated timber.
Portland law firm breaks the mold
McDowell Rackner and Gibson PC this year received the 2014 Workplace Leaders Award from Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS).
A literary tribute to a late Portland attorney
The Brian Booth Writer鈥檚 Fund has garnered nearly $1.2 million of the $2 million targeted to provide an ongoing source of financial support for Oregon writers.
OP-ED: When hiring, go on the defensive
Employers are well served to develop a strategy for hiring. One strategy may be the 鈥渄efensive hiring process.鈥� Although the name sounds bad, the strategy itself is sound. Defensive hiring […]
OP-ED: When does the clock stop ticking for liability?
Many construction contractors who have worked in the industry for any appreciable amount of time have faced litigation, often as defendants in what are commonly termed 鈥渃onstruction defect鈥� lawsuits. Frequently, […]
Attorney has passion with a purpose
On Wednesday, Stoel Rives' Amy Edwards will receive the Oregon Area Jewish Committee鈥檚 Judge Learned Hand Community Achievement Award.
A lifetime of legal achievement
Markowitz Herbold PC shareholder Lisa Kaner was honored by the Oregon Area Jewish Committee.
OP-ED: How to handle pesky personnel issues
The Pareto principle posits that 80 percent of the effects of something come from 20 percent of the causes. As applied to employers, and more particularly human resource professionals, 80 […]
OP-ED: Protect employees against possible workplace violence
Workplace violence is a sad reality of our world today. Last year, there were 397 workplace homicides in the United States. Just last month, a former employee walked into a […]
Victor J. Roehm becomes Sussman Shank partner
LAW Victor J. Roehm recently became a partner in Sussman Shank LLP. He is a business attorney and focuses his practice on corporate and real estate transactions, commercial and public […]
Dallas G. Thomsen becomes Sussman Shank partner
LAW Dallas G. Thomsen recently became a partner in Sussman Shank LLP. He is a business attorney and focuses his practice on business law, taxation (including partnership and corporate tax), […]
Dunn Carney hires Brittany C. Medlin
LAW Dunn Carney recently hired Brittany C. Medlin as a business attorney. She will practice business and commercial law, as well as real estate and estate planning law. She previously […]
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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
