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Ex-drywall contractor’s federal sentence is 19 months
A former Hillsboro drywall contractor was sentenced in the U.S. District Court of Oregon on Friday for antitrust charges related to a project in Portland鈥檚 Pearl District.
$1.5M settlement reached in alleged collusion case
The Oregon Department of Justice has announced a settlement with one of the state's largest highway striping companies and a multinational conglomerate for allegedly engaging in illegal and anti-competitive practices on state highway projects.
Liani Reeves: the Governor’s general
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 26, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) Liani Reeves wasn’t always sure she would become a lawyer, but she […]
Umatilla County DA’s resignation a done deal even before guilty verdict
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 12, 2011, issue of the BrieflyLegal e-newsletter) Today’s Briefly Legal is brought to you by the letter 鈥淕鈥� 鈥� as in […]
State employees reinstated after investigation into contract issue
Oregon state employees put on administrative leave nearly 10 months ago over questions surrounding a state Department of Energy contract have been reinstated.
Oregon AG, Legislature get tough on environmental crimes
Under an Oregon statute established in 1993, certain violations of environmental laws and regulations can be treated as criminal violations as well as civil violations. Criminal penalties for misdemeanors can […]
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- 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
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- 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
