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Portland law firm to renovate office
Law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is remodeling its office space after renewing its Portland office lease at Pacwest Center in July.
Addressing Oregon鈥檚 construction disputes: Rethinking the ‘Escrow Account’ Rule | Opinion
The use of retainage can, and often does, have significant financial effects on contractors, particularly subcontractors performing work early in the construction process.
Panelists discuss opportunities within growing community
The Daily Journal of Commerce held a Builder Breakfast event on Thursday focused Reed鈥檚 Crossing, a 463-acre master-planned community in south Hillsboro.
Opportunity zone funds’ role is opaque
Though Portland鈥檚 designated areas have drawn national interest because they cover much of the city鈥檚 most desirable real estate, activity thus far apparently has been modest.
Young lawyer takes helm of firm’s construction team
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt has elevated 36-year-old attorney Stephanie Holmberg to leader of its construction service team.
Construction lawyer opts for new challenge
A prominent Pacific Northwest construction attorney who previously was a shareholder at a major Portland law firm has left to lead his own practice.
Four legal issues for employers in 2016
Two Portland-area attorneys weighed in recently on some of the trends and issues they anticipate seeing emerge during the coming year.
Architecture firm to change its name
Hilary Mackenzie has a new plan after dropping a trademark infringement lawsuit against Mackenzie.
OP-ED: Are they works of art or works for hire?
One of the most important and often least understood terms of an architect’s contract governs ownership of the design: Is the owner the architect or the architect’s client? On the […]
OP-ED: Time may be right to dust off that estate plan
After a business succession plan is chosen, implementation may occur over many years. Meanwhile, an estate plan frequently remains securely tucked away. But that is a mistake. To ensure that […]
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 […]
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 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
