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Harrang Long Gary Rudnick’s Vaden Francisco Jr. appointed to committee
LAW Vaden Francisco Jr., an associate in the Eugene office of Harrang Long Gary Rudnick PC, recently was appointed as a member and chairperson of the Oregon State Bar’s Local […]
Davis Wright Tremaine’s Carol Bernick appointed to board
LAW Carol Bernick, partner-in-charge of the Portland office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, recently was appointed to the board of directors of Metropolitan Family Service. SENDING?91视频?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
OP-ED: 鈥楧e-risk鈥� your business to enhance value
When it comes to planning for a business transition, many business owners fail to implement value enhancement strategies that are often needed to achieve a desirable exit from the […]
Lane Powell’s Susan Eggum elected to committee
LAW Lane Powell shareholder Susan Eggum recently was elected as vice chairwoman of programs and projects for the International Association of Defense Counsel’s Employment Law Committee. She will participate in […]
Ball Janik鈥檚 Laura Craska Cooper elected to board
LAW Laura Craska Cooper, managing partner of Ball Janik’s Bend office, recently was elected chairwoman of Central Oregon Community College’s board of directors. She represents zone 2, which primarily encompasses […]
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt adds Brian Nakashima
LAW Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt recently added Brian Nakashima as chief financial officer. He previously served as CFO at LANE, a Portland-based public relations and marketing firm. He has a […]
OP-ED: Beware elusiveness of substantial completion
In the construction industry, “substantial completion” is a loosely and often-used phrase. However, this term has a specific and significant meaning in the context of construction lien claims. Oregon […]
Miller Nash adds P.K. Runkles-Pearson
LAW Miller Nash LLP recently added former Portland State University assistant general counsel P.K. Runkles-Pearson as a partner. She has served as a trial and appellate litigator, and has extensive […]
OP-ED: Marijuana is legal in Washington; now what?
The day has finally come. As of July 8, people in Washington state can legally purchase small amounts of marijuana and smoke pot privately without fear of criminal repercussions […]
OP-ED: Oregon Supreme Court to decide water rights case
This past winter, in WaterWatch of Oregon v. Water Resources Department, the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded an Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) order granting a municipal […]
Beer barrel barrister
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester attorney Marcus Reed, a hobby home beer brewer, has formed a solid portion of his legal practice around the beverage.
OP-ED: Tenants-in-common must beware of predatory wolves
Predatory companies are flooding the tenant-in-common industry.
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
