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OP-ED: Working out differences in the Central Eastside
Welcome back to my serial musings on all things development in the Central Eastside, South Waterfront and in between (e.g., the Tilikum Crossing). Since the last iteration of this column, […]
OP-ED: The importance of legal formalities in contracts
In the hurly-burly world of construction, it’s not uncommon for parties to cut corners in their haste to enter into contracts. Although some legal formalities are less important now than […]
Bill Miner made partner-in-charge at Davis Wright Tremaine Portland office
LAW Bill Miner, a Davis Wright Tremaine litigator, is now partner-in-charge of the firm’s Portland office. He replaced Carol Bernick, who was promoted to CEO of the Oregon State Bar’s […]
Bullard Law makes Emily Q. Shults partner
LAW Emily Q. Shults is now a partner at Bullard Law; she joined the firm in 2007. Her practice focuses on litigation defense, employee management and employee training. Her specialties […]
OP-ED: When business and kickball overlap
A recent court decision awarded workers’ compensation benefits to a worker who was injured during a company kickball game, causing employers across the country to ask many questions. Could this […]
Kyle Sturm joins Ball Janik
LAW Kyle Sturm recently joined Ball Janik LLP’s construction defect and insurance recovery practice in its Portland office. He is a litigator who represents corporate and individual policyholders in complex […]
Ball Janik鈥檚 Adele Ridenour honored
LAW Adele Ridenour, a litigator in Ball Janik‘s construction practice, was awarded the University of Oregon’s inaugural Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. It honors graduates who make significant career, leadership and/or […]
Stoel Rives hires Jill King
LAW Stoel Rives LLP recently hired Jill King as chief lawyer development officer. She is responsible for the management, strategic vision and execution of the firm’s lawyer recruitment and professional […]
Lane Powell’s Jeffrey C. Wolfstone elected to board
LAW Lane Powell shareholder Jeffrey C. Wolfstone recently was elected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors for the Boalt Hall Alumni Association. The group is comprised […]
Stoel Rives promotes Ryan Schlunz
LAW Stoel Rives LLP recently promoted Ryan Schlunz to chief innovation officer. He is responsible for driving innovation in all client service delivery and business operations. Schlunz has nearly 20 […]
OP-ED: Federal agency may begin to wade deeper
In spring 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency published its draft 鈥淲aters of the U.S.鈥� rule for public comment. The rule would redefine which waters are subject to federal regulation 鈥� […]
Dunn Carney鈥檚 Melissa F. Busley appointed to board
LAW Dunn Carney’s Melissa F. Busley, an estate planning attorney, was appointed to the American Cancer Society’s Portland board of directors. Busley, a cancer survivor, since 2007 has volunteered to […]
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
